Manta on Arthur's behest, he calls a secret meeting of the Aquaman Family and requests an expert on Atlantean biology (revealed to be Dr. Shin). The Aquaman Family learn that a series of events unfolding on the surface references an oil spill that killed Atlanteans in the past. Jackson seeks out Orm, whom is in an Atlantean maximum security prison, to learn more about the conspiracy. As Orm taunts Jackson, the Xebellian demonstrates his powers to manipulate water by controlling the water in Orm's body as a form of torture to force him to relinquish the information he has. Orm relents but leads him into a trap with the Scavager in Gotham, whom has undergone upgrades and is revealed to be a co-conspirator alongside Orm, as he freed him from Atlantean prison and has him as an accomplise. Characterization Personality and themes According to Geoff Johns during an interview published on ComicVine, Johns opined that he doesn't view Orm (prior to being known as Ocean Master) as a malicious super-villain, characterizing him as someone doing what he believes is best for the Atlantean people and doesn't quite hate his brother, Arthur. Like many of his fellow people, he shares a bizarre perspective on the "surface world" and has a pride and culture different from the "surface". John's intent for the character included exploring the character in a different manner compared to traditional super-villains such as Sinestro or the Black Hand. In an interview with Patrick Wilson for his role as Ocean Master in Aquaman, the actor stated that he doesn't view the character as a villain; while considering him a villain in comic book lore as a foil and antagonist, Patrick opined that he is "rooted" in an understandable dilemma of being angry at the pollution and destruction of the ocean. He further speaks upon the character's trait of being angry consistent throughout the character's existence and believes the character's actions of being irrational or reprehensible while believing the character to being justifiable in his anger. Romances During Geoff Johns's run on Aquaman, the character received a love interest in the form of Erin Shaw, a human woman native to Florida whom he saves alongside her son during the events of Forever Evil despite his typical characterization in his aversion and xenophobic views of the "surface world". Due to his relationship with the character, Ocean Master's views changes, seemingly relaxing