Mera has lengthy been celebrated as probably the most badass girls within the DC Universe, and with the Atlantean queen turning heads in live-action hits just like the Aquaman movies and the Justice League Snyder Lower, its recognition has solely continued to extend. However even probably the most devoted followers, assured that they know her in and out, could also be shocked by her boldest redesign to this point – an entire reimagining of the character, each in and out.
...which means technically Aquaman may very well be mentioned to be married to Black Manta...
Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt D.C. vs. Vampires: World Struggle #6 is ready to be launched in full on January 8, 2025. Till then, followers can dive into an thrilling five-page preview that not solely jumpstarts the Mister Miracle arc, but in addition brings again one of many standout characters from collection - Mera.
As many followers will keep in mind, it has been virtually three years since the Queen of Atlantis final appeared in D.C. vs. Vampirefrom the saga, the place she fought Aquaman in a confiscated Black Manta swimsuit. This putting redesign returns to the narrative, serving as a reminder that this isn't what Mera followers are used to.
Black Manta Mera formally returns to D.C. vs. Vampires Universe after 3 years
Comedian panel comes from D.C. vs. Vampires: World Struggle V #6 (2025)
On the primary pages of D.C. vs. Vampires: World Struggle #6, the vampire however nonetheless sane, Mister Miracle and his vampire daughter are captured by Aquaman and his Atlantean henchmen. Regardless of being ordered to return Scott Free and his daughter to the Vampire Queen, Barbara Gordon, Aquaman makes it clear that he has no intention of following via. Because the Atlanteans drag Mister Miracle and his daughter towards the icy waters to drown them, Surprise Twin Jayna intervenes. Utilizing her animal shapeshifting talents and her late brother's water management powers, she launches a rescue try. Nevertheless, the deadlock between Aquaman and Jayna is shortly damaged when Arthur requires reinforcements – his spouse.
With a smug, “You keep in mind my expensive spouse, who can management water, don’t you?” Arthur summons Mera, who seems dressed within the Black Manta costume that she confiscated at first of the collection after defeating the villain. Mera instantly assaults Jayna, seemingly destroying her in moments. Though his appropriation of the Black Manta mantle was confirmed in D.C. vs. Vampires #9, Seeing the Atlantean queen dressed within the gear of her husband's archenemy remains to be a surreal sight. It's a very wild twist, because it implies that Aquaman may technically be mentioned to be married to Black Manta - a declare that, regardless of sounding like fanfiction, is totally true.
Aquaman x Mera: DC formally reveals the strongest Atlantean
Comedian panel comes from D.C. vs. Vampires #9 (2022)
Mera's return is undoubtedly welcome, but it surely brings with it a bittersweet sense of loss. The final time we noticed her, she was combating for good. Now, alongside her husband, two tragic truths have been confirmed. First, Mera misplaced the battle in opposition to Arthur in D.C. vs. Vampires #9, the place she was combating to guard Supergirl. Secondly, the Atlantean queen is now a vampire, as there isn't a different clarification for her aligning herself with Arthur. This darkish twist additionally confirms that between the 2, Aquaman proved to be a superior combatant - assuming, in fact, that he didn't have assist from his henchmen in defeating her.
D.C. vs. Vampires: World Struggle V #6 is obtainable January 8, 2025, from DC Comics!