When Mera was introduced in the 1960s, she quickly became one half of an iconic comic book marriage. When DC Comics rebooted its universe with New 52, that marriage ended. Kelly Sue DeConnick will now restore it in her final issue of Aquaman.
DeConnick recently announced that she would be departing from DC in November, concluding her current Aquaman run with issue #65. The writer explained that she had already stayed on longer than she had planned owing to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the need for more time to complete current storylines. She added, "Maybe this is a good place to say I have come to love Arthur and Mera and their family in Amnesty Bay over the last year."
Solicitation for the upcoming issue teases that every facet of DeConnick's run will come to a head. The information can be found below.
AQUAMAN #65
- written by KELLY SUE DeCONNICK
- art by MIGUEL MENDONÇA
- cover by ROBSON ROCHA and DANIEL HENRIQUES
- ON SALE 11/17/20
- $3.99 US | 32 PAGES | FC | DC
- Villains, heroes, machinations, and long-held grudges from Kelly Sue DeConnick's definitive Aquaman run all converge in this issue! Arthur is defeated, Mera's held captive, and Orm’s grand plan is near completion! Together, Mera and Arthur are one of DC's most powerful couples, and when they send out the call, you better believe that everyone answers. Guest-starring the Justice League in a finale that will amaze you!
Mera was introduced in 1963 in Aquaman #11. She and Arthur Curry were married in Aquaman #18, which featured the first superhero wedding depicted in the pages of comic books. Their marriage was undone following the rebirth of the DC comic book universe in 2011.