Aquaman: Arthur's Guide to Atlantis is a juvenile book written by Alexandra West and presented as an in-universe diary written by Arthur Curry. It was released on November 6, 2018, as a tie-in to Aquaman.
Synopsis[]
AQUAMAN hits the big screen on December 21, 2018. The all-star cast includes Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Willem Dafoe, and more.
Don't miss this jam-packed guide featuring everything you need to know about the “mythical” city of Atlantis!
With entries from thirteen-year-old Aquaman, aka Arthur Curry, this guide provides you with everything you need to know about the hidden kingdom. From the city's amphibious population to a look into the weapons and armor vault, this imaginative guide is sure to be a hit with fans of the highly anticipated film.
This full-color book features 144 pages of entertaining notes, journal entries, and exclusive never-before-seen photos![1]
Appearances[]
Characters[]
- Aquaman
- Atlan
- Atlanna
- Claudia
- Bernard Collins
- Matthew Allen
- Panda Erica
- Stephen Shin
- Thomas Curry
- Mera
- Nereus
- Vulko
- Joe M.
- Rose Peules
- Zeus (mentioned)
- Hades (mentioned)
- Poseidon (photo)
- Apollo (mentioned)
- Heracles (mentioned)
- Francis Bacon (mentioned)
- Edith Wills Linn Forbes (mentioned)
- Plato (mentioned)
- Arthur Curry's language arts teacher (mentioned)
Locations[]
- Earth
- Africa
- Egypt (drawing)
- Atlantis
- China (mentioned)
- North America
- Bermuda (mentioned)
- Newfoundland (mentioned)
- United States of America
- Europe
- Peru (indirect mentioned)
- Africa
Items[]
- Arthur's Guide to Atlantis
- The Mystery of Atlantis
- Hydro-Pulse Rifles
- Shock Pole
- Xebellian polearm
- Canon 75 Rangefinder
Sentient Species[]
- Atlanteans
- Humans
- Old Gods (mentioned)
Creatures[]
Organizations[]
- Boston Bruins
- Tom Pal Greeting Cards
- Xebelian soldiers
Events[]
- Battle of Pozharnov (mentioned)
Gallery[]
Behind the Scenes[]
The book notably has several contradictory elements to the story depicted in the companion novel Aquaman: Undertow, the Aquaman film, and even details established within the book itself. Some of these examples are seen as follows:
- The very first page depicts a library card indicating a history of prior checkouts made for the book "The Mystery of Atlantis", with Arthur Curry as the last borrower in 1999. A few pages later, however, Arthur states that his father gave the book as a gift to him, which aligns with the events portrayed in the Undertow novel.
- Arthur's journal entry claims that no one would sit with him on the bus ride going home from the Boston Aquarium after the incident with the bullies. However, the book Aquaman: Undertow clearly disputes this, showing him being accompanied by Claudia.