The DC Universe has been facing some tough waves this year withShazam! Fury of the Gods,The Flash, andBlue Beetleall underperforming at the box office.Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomappears to be the heroic brands last hope with theJames Wandirected sequel, once again starringJason Momoain the titlular role, swimming to theaters this December. Now new covers forLost Kingdom’s prequel comic give DC fans the best look yet at Momoa’ new stealth suit.
DC unveiled two new covers forAquaman and the Lost KingdomSpecial #1. The first one sees a production photo of Momoa’s Aquaman looking as cool as ever. Thestealth suitis a lot more blue and purple here when compared to past images shown that have appeared to make it look more black in nature. This may be a part of the suit’s functionality that makes it appear different colors depending on the lighting. This cover has an ocean blue background giving more credence to this observation.
The second piece is the comic’s variant cover that features art fromBelén OrtegaandArif Prianto. This image teases the plot of the film with Aquaman in his classic Orange armor side by side with his brother Orm played byPatrick Wilson. Behind them is the menacing Black Manta played byYahya Abdul-Mateen IIwho has been promoted to the big bad of the sequel.
What Is ‘Aquaman 2’ About?
Lost Kingdomfollows Aquaman now in the role of King of Atlantis. All seems to be going pretty well for the new ruler and the DC hero now has a son. However,Black Mantais stillout for revengeagainst Aquaman who killed his father in the first film. With the power of the black trident at his disposal, the iconic comic villain intends to kill everyone Aquaman loves. The only way Aquaman can stop Black Manta is to reluctantly team up with his imprisoned brother Orm who is less than happy to be reunited. Where the original was an adventurous love story between Aquaman andMera, the sequel will be abrotherly questto save Atlantis.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomreturns moviegoers to Atlantis on December 21. However, you don’t have to wait too long to read the sequel’s prequel comic as it floods store shelves later this month on October 31. Until then, you can view the new covers below:
