Picking up from last issue, Aquaman got zapped by an outer space beam, transporting him to the homeworld of an alien creature:
The "danger" are the two underwater goons we saw attack Air Wave last issue, called The Land-Masters. Its explained that they live outside Vortuma, and regularly come into the city and steal food and other vital supplies.
They make a bee-line for Vortuma's leader, but Aquaman steps in and breaks it up. One of them seems to have amazing powers, as he creates a Red Tornado-style whirlpool and aims it Aquaman!
Aquaman manages to "reverse" the whirlpool (a trick he learned from The Flash!), and knocks both of the Land-Masters out.
The governor of Vortuma is thankful, but scared for Aquaman's safety:
...Aquaman learns that the planet used to be a lush, floral paradise, until a horrible blight left it barren. Soon after, the Land-Masters appeared, and enslaved the inhabitants of Vortuma.
Aquaman now realizes what he has to do:
Aquaman now realizes what he has to do:
...to be continued!
I love the recurring character trait of Aquaman that he makes it a personal crusade to help out the various creatures of the sea, whether they be from Earth or another planet. He can't stand surface dwellers--any surface dwellers--inflicting pain or subjugation on beings of the sea.
And, odds be damned, Aquaman's gonna step in! Be back here next Saturday to see the next installment of Action Comics!
I love the recurring character trait of Aquaman that he makes it a personal crusade to help out the various creatures of the sea, whether they be from Earth or another planet. He can't stand surface dwellers--any surface dwellers--inflicting pain or subjugation on beings of the sea.
And, odds be damned, Aquaman's gonna step in! Be back here next Saturday to see the next installment of Action Comics!
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You know what is bothering me most about this? I remember reading the Aquaman story. It's totally familiar to me. But looking at that cover, I do not remember the Superman story at all.
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