Aquaman's enemy on this occasion is modern-day pirate Captain Barracuda (not to be confused with the Marvel Comics villain of the same name). Accompanied by extraterrestrial starfish Starro, Captain 'Cuda intends to plunder the riches possessed by the underwater Jewel People--and to expedite this mission, he utilizes a paralyzing "pinwheel" ray. But though Aqualad is rendered immobile, Aquaman is still able to move freely about, as Captain 'Cuda and Starro quickly learn to their painful dismay! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi