continuity reboot, where he is depicted as a former adviser of Atlantis who fled to the surface world to escape from Ocean Master. While living in Norway, Vulko is confronted by Arthur Curry, who is searching for Atlantis. Vulko tells Aquaman that he is the rightful heir of Atlantis's throne and must overthrow Ocean Master, his brother.

During the "Throne of Atlantis" event, creatures known as the Trench