"Throne of Atlantis" is a
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comic book storyline created and published by
DC Comics. The story arc consists of six issues from DC's ''
Justice League'' and ''
Aquaman'' publications, functioning in part as a larger buildup towards the "
Trinity War" event. The plot was written by
Geoff Johns, with art by
Ivan Reis and
Paul Pelletier.
In the story, believing
Atlantis to be under attack,
King Orm declares war on the surface world.
Aquaman's allegiances are torn between his brother and the
Justice League, while the latter group finds itself overwhelmed as the
East Coast of the United States
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is swallowed by the ocean and the Atlantean royal troops march against humankind.
The storyline was loosely adapted into a 2015 animated film, ''
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis''.
Summary
A Navy warship incites the wrath of the Atlanteans after its missiles malfunction during a test and end up attacking Atlantis.
Ocean Master, the new king of
Atlantis, declares war on the surface world. While they are in a café in
Metropolis,
Superman
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and
Wonder Woman are forced to suit up and stop an aircraft carrier from flooding into the city and killing thousands of people. In the battle that follows the
Justice League is captured, save Cyborg (comics), Cyborg. He realizes they need help and calls in help from Green Arrow, Hawkman, Zatanna, Firestorm (comics), Firestorm and more. The heroes stop Ocean Master and figure out that Aquaman, Aquaman's assistant Nuidis Vulko was behind the bombing so Arthur would take the throne once again.
Reading order
* ''Aquaman'' (vol. 7) #0
* ''Aquaman'' (vol. 7) #14
* ''Justice League'' (vol. 2) #15
* ''Aquaman'' (vol. 7) #15
* ''Justice League'' (vol. 2) #16
* ''Aquaman'' (vol. 7) #16
* ''Justice League'' (vol. 2) #17
* ''Aquaman'' (vol. 7) #17
In other media
* The 2015 animated film ''
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis'' is a loose adaptation of the story.
* Elements of the story arc were incorporated in the 2018 film ''Aquaman (film), Aquaman''.
Reception
Comic Book Resources's Doug Zawisza rated ''Justice League'' #15 4.5/5 stars: "This is what ''Justice League'' should and can be: heroic adventures, world-threatening calamities and human interaction. Johns has found his stride on this book and it certainly helps that the art team of Reis, Prado and Reis have come along for the adventure".
References
Aquaman
Comics by Geoff Johns
DC Comics adapted into films
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