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Warning ! freebooter for Batman / Santa Claus : Silent Knight Returns # 2TheJustice League ’s expanded roll reach the door for many forget heroes to get some long - awaited acknowledgment , and one underrated icon is strong enough to have earnedBatman ’s attention . Mera , the Queen of Atlantis and wife of Aquaman , has pulled off an impressive effort that reveals why Batman respects her so much as a hero .
InBatman / Santa Claus : Silent Knight Returns#2 by Jeff Parker , Lukas Ketner , Michele Bandini , Marcelo Maiolo , and Pat Brosseau , the Justice League go miss after an brush with monsters serving the Silent Knight . During their conflict , Mera sham weakness and work as if she ’s been defeated . Superman tries to aid her , but Batman discontinue him with three words:“Let her coating . "
Unlike Superman , Batman can tell that Mera is more than able of handling herself in a competitiveness , and he ’s proven right presently after . Mera ’s hydrokinetic powers cement her as one of theJustice League ’s strongest combatant , and other heroes should take after Batman ’s instance and pay her some respect .
Batman Recognizes Mera as a Major Justice League Powerhouse
Mera’s Powers Are No Joke, And Even Batman Knows It
The goal of Mera ’s strategy is to trick the Draug into conceive she ’s been smite with the Knight ’s Mark , which weakens herJustice Leagueallies . However , unbeknownst to the Draug , her surrender is merely an human action to arrive at the upper hand over them . Once her resister have let their guards down , Mera strikes using her hydrokinesis , slamming two of their heads together and making quick work of them . As she assault , she declares,“I am a sovereign of Atlantis . I catch some Z’s at ocean depths that would vanquish you!“Mera ’s empowered words solidify her as a force to be reckoned with , and Batman sleep together it .
An underrated Heron has taken on a major role in the Justice League ’s unexampled lineup , and he ’s filling a position even Batman and Superman fail to .
Batman ’s billet as one of thegreatest detective in DC loremakes him an excellent judge of character , as he has the power to say people with relaxation . He can see aright through Mera ’s facade when even Superman ca n’t , after all . This import is n’t the first time he ’s render his respectfulness for Mera , either ; inJustice League#24 by Dan Abnett and Ian Churchill , Batman take in Mera into the Justice League ’s ranks for the first time after he witnesses her in activity . Batman sees thisoverlooked wedge ’s potential , and it ’s about metre the rest of the Justice League did the same .
Mera Deserves Respect as One of the Justice League’s Strongest Members
Mera’s Royal Status and Power Feats Make Her a Hero to Watch Out For
Long before her Justice League trigger , Mera was originally train as an assassin and ease up the sole aim of pour down theking of Atlantis . Then , her plan were derailed when she fell for Aquaman , and she ’s since give up the assassination plot of land in favor of pursuing a romance with him . Her position quo later undergoes a critical break in theMera : Queen of Atlantisminiseries by Dan Abnett and Lan Medina . After defeating Aquaman ’s half - brother in combat , Mera becomes the Queen of Atlantis , and to this sidereal day she rules over the legendary kingdom of Atlantis by Aquaman ’s side .
Mera made her first canonical appearance in 1963’sAquaman#11 by Jack Miller and Nick Cardy .
Mera ’s royal condition is n’t the only character of hers that warrant more widespread kudos . Her world power surpass even Aquaman ’s , as well as spate of her fellow Justice League members . Like most Atlanteans , Mera possesses the ability to take a breath underwater , in addition tosuperhuman potency and durability . What sets Mera apart from other Atlanteans is her hydrokinesis , which allows her to manipulate water into any shape at will . Using this power , she can createGreen Lantern - like constructsmade of water , or she can attack direct by forming weapon . Mera ’s recent effort in this issue manifest just how devastating her hydrokinesis can be .
Aquaman’s Upcoming Era Can Give Mera a Much-Needed Spotlight
Mera Will Star Alongside Aquaman in an All-New Series from DC Comics
Despite the immense power at Mera ’s disposal , she has n’t been give enough of a focal point in late memory . Luckily , her sentence to shine may at last be soak up near asAquaman gear wheel up for a brand - novel seriesin DC ’s All In epoch . Mera look in a preview forAquaman#1 , drawn by serial publication artist John Timms , as well as an eye - catching variant back by Tula Lotay . Clearly , the Queen of Atlantis will be featured as a prominent presence in Aquaman ’s upcoming serial , which think of Mera will be grant copious chance to show the DC Universe what she ’s made of .
Aquaman#1 by Jeremy Adams and John Timms will hit shelves on January 8th , 2025 from DC Comics !
Mera deserve to be regarded as more than half of aJustice League romance , and this next chapter of her hubby ’s news report is the perfect chance for her to ascend to stardom . Aquaman ’s return to glory has been a retentive time come , and if he can win back fans ' interest after years of being sidelined , then so can Mera . Now that she ’s shown what she ’s capable of as a member of theJustice League , Mera is ready to make a stir alongside Aquaman in his new series , andBatmanwon’t be the only hero who admires her once she does .
Batman / Santa Claus : Silent Knight Returns#2is available now from DC Comics .
