It’s been 80 years since Arthur Curry made his debut in 1941’s More Fun Comics #73, and DC Comics is set to mark the occasion by celebrating the legacy of the Atlantean Sea King with the release of Aquaman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular. Check out the cover artwork and official press release from DC here…
Some of the greatest names in comics will contribute their storytelling firepower to this 100-page collector’s item – writers Dan Jurgens, Geoff Johns, Brandon Thomas, Chuck Brown, Stephanie Phillips, Michael Moreci, Marguerite Bennett, Dan Watters, Jeff Parker, Becky Cloonan and Francis Manapul.
They’ll be joined by some of the most prolific artists in comics, including Steve Epting, Paul Pelletier, Valentine de Landro, Hendry Prasetya, Pop Mhan, Trungles, Miguel Mendonça, Evan “Doc” Shaner, and more.
In addition to a stunning cover by the iconic team of Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, the Aquaman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular will feature eight “decade” themed card stock variant covers, portraying the marine monarch throughout the years:
- 1940’s variant cover by Michael Cho
- 1950’s variant cover by Ramona Fradon
- 1960’s variant cover by Walt Simonson
- 1970’s variant cover by José Luis García-López
- 1980’s variant cover by Chuck Patton and Kevin Nowlan
- 1990’s variant cover by Yvel Guichet
- 2000’s variant cover by Becky Cloonan
- 2010’s variant cover by Robson Rocha.
This all-star-filled anthology spans across the ocean king’s legacy, not just celebrating his own triumphs but also those of his greatest allies and enemies. The main cover version of this 100-page blockbuster is priced at $9.99, with each card stock variant priced at $10.99.
