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blackestclovers's review
4.0
There's only one Geoff Johns. This is an amazing Aquaman story that everybody needs to read. Forget the old Aquaman, this is the one you need to pay attention to.
ineffieciency's review against another edition
3.0
Atlan actually has a backstory! It wouldn't fit in with the movie, but still, it's more than I got there.
So, should I continue past Johns' run? He does set up more good stuff but he didn't do it himself, what's the word on the next run?
So, should I continue past Johns' run? He does set up more good stuff but he didn't do it himself, what's the word on the next run?
totalhenry's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nicolet2018's review
3.0
Aquaman "Arthur" can hardly catch a break. It looks like he never will. Brining peace between Atlantis and the surface world is hard enough when the people on both sides do not completely trust him.
This volume introduces the character of Murk and he does not like Arthur. In fact, he tries to free Orm who he thinks is the one true king. I am quite tired of hearing that. If that is not bad enough, the first king of Atlantis, Atlan, wakes up and takes over Atlantis.
As for characters, Urn was very cool and I was sad that he was killed off.
I quite liked the conclusion to Geoff Johns run. The truth about Arthur's past is surprising but in a way shows that your ancestors do not define who you are as a person.
The art was nice. I mean look at the 1 page spreads!
It felt right when Mera takes the throne with Arthur, they are so cute together.
Though, I don't get why she runs away at first when he says he will be happy with her. It felt dramatic for Mera, who is always calm and collected.
This volume introduces the character of Murk and he does not like Arthur. In fact, he tries to free Orm who he thinks is the one true king. I am quite tired of hearing that. If that is not bad enough, the first king of Atlantis, Atlan, wakes up and takes over Atlantis.
As for characters, Urn was very cool and I was sad that he was killed off.
I quite liked the conclusion to Geoff Johns run. The truth about Arthur's past is surprising but in a way shows that your ancestors do not define who you are as a person.
The art was nice. I mean look at the 1 page spreads!
It felt right when Mera takes the throne with Arthur, they are so cute together.
Though, I don't get why she runs away at first when he says he will be happy with her. It felt dramatic for Mera, who is always calm and collected.
johnawickline's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lukeisthename34's review
5.0
I honestly do not think I could like this series more. Johns takes another character to the next level in all of these volumes. While I've always liked the idea of Aquaman, the execution has always been clumsy if not outright silly. Johns understands the depth (pun not intended) of possibilities that a society created underwater could mean. The sheer expanse of the oceans means a nearly infinite world of history, stories, horror, alliances and potential. He makes the setting itself the central part of Arthur's world and that means almost everything we see is new. Well drawn, perfectly written and just a treat.
sherpawhale's review
4.0
End felt a bit rushed, but it's Johns - wish he could have stayed on for another 5 years.
shannonleighd's review against another edition
5.0
I forgot how much I like Aquaman.
No, really.
Also, after reading a couple of titles that had atrocious art, Aquaman's art team is such a welcome change:
The two-page spreads are always so gorgeous.
No, really.
Also, after reading a couple of titles that had atrocious art, Aquaman's art team is such a welcome change:
The two-page spreads are always so gorgeous.