- "I need a negotiator. The U.S. is blocking comms. I need someone to go to Washington and present out case. Secure a cease-fire."
- ―Aquaman
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| Aquaman | |
| Title: | "The Deluge: Act One" |
| Volume: | 8 |
| Number: | 12 |
| Cover price: | $2.99 |
| Cover date: | February, 2017 |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Credits | |
| Ex. Ed: | Bobbie Chase |
| Writers: | Dan Abnett |
| Pencilers: | Philippe Briones |
| Inkers: | Philippe Briones |
| Cover artists: | Brad Walker; Joshua Middleton |
| Cover inker: | Drew Hennessy; Joshua Middleton |
| Cover colorist: | Gabe Eltaeb; Joshua Middleton |
| Colorists: | Gabe Eltaeb |
| Letterers: | Pat Brosseau |
| Assistants: | Amedeo Turturro; Diego Lopez |
| Editors: | Brian Cunningham |
| Navigation | |
| Previous: | Aquaman #11 |
| Next: | Aquaman #13 |
"The Deluge: Act One" is the title to the twelfth issue of the eighth series to carry the name Aquaman published by DC Comics. The story was written by Dan Abnett with artwork and inks by Philippe Briones. It was colored by Gabe Eltaeb and lettered by Pat Brosseau. The story was edited by Brian Cunningham with Amedeo Turturro and Diego Lopez as assistant editors. This issue shipped with an February, 2017 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.99 per copy (US).
"The Deluge: Act One"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
- Carcharodor
- Garan Orcos
- Joanna Stubbs
- Jurok Byss
- Rowa
- Seneschal Kae
- Tula
- Zeekil Neol
Villains
- Black Jack
- Black Manta, David Hyde
- Grandsire 'Saur
- Michael Patrick Stubbs
Minor characters
- Adrian Ballard
- Barack Obama
- Batman, Bruce Wayne
- Byrne
- Copeland
- Cory Wilks
- Cyborg, Victor Stone
- Dean Toye
- Davis
- Flash, Barry Allen
- George Gantry
- Gary Kaleho
- Green Lantern, Jessica Cruz
- Green Lantern, Simon Baz
- Superman, Kal-El
- Wonder Woman, Princess Diana
- Marcel Ollie
- Meddinghouse
- Rhonda Ricoh
Organizations
- Aquamarines
- Atlantean Army
- Atlantean Royal Guard
- British Royal Navy
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (Behind the scenes only)
- Justice League (Cameo appearance only)
- N.E.M.O.
- United States Air Force
- United States Navy
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
- Aquaman was created by writer Mort Weisinger and artist Paul Norris. He first appeared in the seventh story in More Fun Comics #73 in November, 1941 titled "The Submarine Strikes". The original Aquaman was a human who was an Olympic-level swimmer during the Golden Age era. It wasn't until the "Aquaman's Undersea Partner" story from Adventure Comics #229 in October, 1956 that he developed his aquatic Atlantean heritage.
- This issue carries the "DC Universe: Rebirth" trade dress.
- This issue is UPC barcode number 761941341835 01221.
- This issue shipped to retailers on December 7th, 2016.
- This issue shipped with a variant cover illustrated by Joshua Middleton.
- This issue is reprinted in the Aquaman: Black Manta Rising trade paperback collection, published on April 12th, 2017.
- This is the first appearance of Admiral Meddinghouse. He is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
- Jurok Byss appeared last in Aquaman #7. He appears next in Aquaman #14.
- Zeekil Neol appeared last in Aquaman #7. He appears next in Aquaman #14.
- Carcharodor appeared last in Aquaman #9.
Recommended Reading[]
See also[]
External Links[]
- Aquaman, Volume 8 #12 at DCDP
- Aquaman, Volume 8 #12 at Comics.org
- Aquaman, Volume 8 #12 at Comic Vine
- Aquaman, Volume 8 #12 at the DCU Guide

























