The curtains are finally closing on the troubled DCEU with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's release later this year. In preparation for this, DC Comics has now announced a new one-shot comic book prequel that will bridge the story between the original film and its upcoming sequel.
Titled Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1, the 64-page comic book follows Arthur Curry's wedding plans with Princess Mera. Meanwhile his half-brother Orm, the Ocean Master, and archenemy Black Manta scheme for revenge. The prequel comic book will be available on shelves on October 31.
Here's a full synopsis of the DC comic: Discover the shocking events that connect the smash-hit Aquaman movie to the eagerly anticipated Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom! Aquaman balances his duties as king and as a member of the Justice League, all while planning a wedding! Black Manta is on the hunt for Atlantean tech to help rebuild his armor! Orm plots to escape his Atlantean prison! Three action-packed tales crammed into a single special! Aquaman first appeared in comics in 1941.
Written by Tim Seeley, Joey Esposito, and Ethan Sacks, with artwork provided by Miguel Medonca, Ray-Anthony Height, and Scot Eaton, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1 is just one of DC's tie-in comics this year.