With the passing of King Juvor, the people of Atlantis select Aquaman to be their new king. Once enthroned, enormous pressure is placed on Aquaman to select a bride, one of Atlantean heritage. Delaying the selection process, Aquaman, along with Aqualad, embark on their patrol of the seven seas. On the ocean's surface, they spy Queen Mera, being chased by a man riding atop a strange creature. As Aquaman moves in to engage, the man creates another creature, out of the ocean water, to fend Aquaman off. Aquaman summons several eels that he forms into a large chain, with himself as a link. Spinning the eels about, Aquaman launches himself over the creature, landing in the water next to Mera. The two creatures rapidly close in on Aquaman and Mera from opposite sides. At the last second, the hero