Despite their stark differences , American comics oftentimes reference democratic manga , as clearly evidence by the newestAquamanseries featuring a shoutout toOne Piece . The world ’s most far-famed pirate ship manga   has been the buzz of the manga industry since its 1997 unveiling in theWeekly Shonen Jump , and now , three of its fictional character just became DC Comics canyon .

DC ’s novel miniskirt - seriesAquaman : The Awakeningcreated by Brandon Thomas and Diego Olortegui play along a youngJackson Hyde ’s journey   from becoming Aqualad to Aquaman . Part one of the 6 - issue series will be release on September 21st and showcase Jackson ’s newfound responsibility as the protector of the seven seas and his hometown of Amnesty Bay . However , it seems many   One Piece fans were also surprised to findOne Piece’sStraw Hat pirates hanging out on the beaches of Amnesty Bay .

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In a prevue forAquaman : The Becoming # 1released byDC Comics , the pirate ship Nico Robin and Nami   are control soaking up the   sun on the beach while a hungry Usopp was spot outside the same seafood eatery Jackson was come in . It also seems Usopp and Nico were communicating through smartphones which in the One Piece cosmos would have match   to Transponder Snails . Although   Luffy was n’t seen with fellow Strawhats Nico , Nami , and Usopp there were , however , references to other Straw Hat members such as the " Franky House " automobile shop sign of the zodiac and even the seafood eatery ’s meaning to theBaratie   restaurant Sanji puzzle out at .

Though this is obviously just a fun easter bollock for fans ofOne Piece , the Straw Hats ' appearance here actually fits their character . The Straw Hats are know for realise frequent stop along the way of their long journey whether it be to snap up supplies , train , or just induce trouble . In the most recent time skip , theStraw Hats were break up up for 2 yearsafter their defeat from Batholomew Kuma , resulting in the gang being sent each individually to different island . So it ’s of no surprisal that the work party could have jaunt   as   far as to make land in the DC Universe .

The excitement of theStraw Hatscanon withinAquamanis not something uncommon , given the many manga reference indicate throughout DC . From DC’sFar Sector # 10which give homage to Atsushi Okubo’sSoul Eaterwith Jo ’s " Pot of Will " clenched fist , to democratic ongoing manga seriesMy Hero Academiawhich has canonically shown DC heroes within its series . The Straw Hats ' being within DC might soon open up the world ofOne Pieceto future Aquaman comics .

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