Black Manta and Dr Shin embark on the search for the legendary Lost Kingdom. Aquaman requests Orm for aid after being locked in prison for treason. Orm agrees and the 2 along with Vulko go to find the Lost Kingdom before Manta does while Mera becomes temporary leader of Atlantis. The Kingdom is controlled by the former (and dead) King of Atlantis, Atlan. He wants to take over Atlantis and then the world.