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Aquaman, Vol. 7 The New 52 Run (DC Comics, 2011–2016)
DC’s New 52 Aquaman reintroduced Arthur Curry as a modern, battle-tested king who’s tired of being treated like a punchline. The run leans hard into what makes Aquaman dangerous and mythic: ancient sea horrors, political power struggles, and the brutal reality of ruling Atlantis while the surface world fears (and misunderstands) him.
The series kicks off by rebuilding Aquaman’s core identity—his relationship with Mera, his public image, and the idea that the ocean is its own world with threats that can swallow cities. From there it escalates into sweeping Atlantis lore: rival factions, forgotten kingdoms, deadly relics, and the constant tension between duty and freedom as Arthur’s past and bloodline pull him deeper into the throne he can’t fully escape.
This era is especially known for making Aquaman feel “A-list” again—cinematic action, heavyweight stakes, and a strong supporting cast—while steadily expanding the mythology of Atlantis into something vast, ancient, and terrifying. The New 52 run spans Aquaman (2011) #1–52, with major story arcs and creative shifts along the way, but a consistent focus on Arthur as a king caught between two worlds.
