(W) Peter David (A) Joe St. Pierre & Various (CA) Jim Calafiore, Peter Palmiotti. In this second volume of undersea tales written by Peter David* an assassin called Deadline has been hired to kill Aquaman. To make matters worse* Aquaman's harpoon hand has been melted from his recent battles* and he must go to S.T.A.R. Labs in Metropolis to get a replacement. Will Aquaman be able to replace his "hand" in time to save the city of Poseidonis and avoid the hit that's been put out on him? Collects AQUAMAN #9-20 and AQUAMAN ANNUAL #1.