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jagussow's review against another edition
5.0
There's a scene between Mera and Arthur that was funny and charming and heartbreaking. Wonder Woman shows up later and is delightful. Great book with great art
stevequinn's review against another edition
3.0
Really nice art. Is it me or is the plot hard to follow? Also, where did Tula and Aqualad teleport in from? Have they been in rebirth yet? I don’t think so. This was a head scratcher. Nice art tho.
samsolariusleo's review against another edition
5.0
Art was amazing (the colours were absolutely magical), story was pretty good too, and I love how the story wove in very relatable feminist and personal moments!
Kelly Sue DeConnick really nailed Diana and Mera's personalities and what made them such strong and powerful role models for women :D Arthur's struggle with his insecurities was relatable, but he kind of lags behind his female costars in terms of story and development. But I don't think that's such a bad thing, since we get to see a new side of Arthur, one which is more insecure, unsure of himself, and learning the ropes as he goes.
I have to say I was apprehensive about DeConnick writing Aquaman, but I definitely have no reservations about it after reading this volume! Can't wait to see what happens next!
Kelly Sue DeConnick really nailed Diana and Mera's personalities and what made them such strong and powerful role models for women :D Arthur's struggle with his insecurities was relatable, but he kind of lags behind his female costars in terms of story and development. But I don't think that's such a bad thing, since we get to see a new side of Arthur, one which is more insecure, unsure of himself, and learning the ropes as he goes.
I have to say I was apprehensive about DeConnick writing Aquaman, but I definitely have no reservations about it after reading this volume! Can't wait to see what happens next!
renatasnacks's review against another edition
4.0
kind of living for this Lovecraftian situation, which is not a phrase I ever thought I'd say personally
nicolet2018's review
3.0
The hard cover edition comes with a nice splash print spanning the front and back cover with the jacket on top.
Finally everyone knows Arthur is alive again but Mera does not go to find him. Strange.. First, omg! yes, they would make great parents. But there was miscommunication, Arthur is haunted by what his mother had to do in the past and fears Mera will have to choose as the queen. I wished he talked to her about it and sorted it out. Heck, they need to sort things out but are both too stubborn to reach out. Please get them to work it out, I have grown to love them as a couple.
I did like seeing Wonder Woman briefly in this volume.
She does give him a realistic reaction when he tells her what happened with him and Mera.
The old sea gods return with Arthur to Amnesty Bay and he is welcomed by his friends like officer Erika. He takes under his wing, Black Manta's son Jackson. I did not now know he was the new Aqualad. But the teenager has harsh lessons to learn when everyone is mobilised to fight a scary skull sea monster.
As usual, it does not take much to stir Black Manta's thirst for revenge and violence. I want this character to give it up. The art was great at times and meh at others.
I felt like Arthur's personality changes abit more to the more relaxed feel of Jason Mamoa's Arthur Curry in this volume. His character is more at peace than in previous runs.
Finally everyone knows Arthur is alive again but Mera does not go to find him. Strange.
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It is revealed that she accidentally killed him after having a freak out when he wants to live after she mentions she is pregnantI did like seeing Wonder Woman briefly in this volume.
She does give him a realistic reaction when he tells her what happened with him and Mera.
The old sea gods return with Arthur to Amnesty Bay and he is welcomed by his friends like officer Erika. He takes under his wing, Black Manta's son Jackson. I did not now know he was the new Aqualad. But the teenager has harsh lessons to learn when everyone is mobilised to fight a scary skull sea monster.
As usual, it does not take much to stir Black Manta's thirst for revenge and violence. I want this character to give it up. The art was great at times and meh at others.
I felt like Arthur's personality changes abit more to the more relaxed feel of Jason Mamoa's Arthur Curry in this volume. His character is more at peace than in previous runs.
lukeisthename34's review against another edition
5.0
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS this is good. You've got this great Lovecraft feel (minus the racism) sprinkled throughout the book, while all the tropes of super heroes and nonsense is there. Mera is really being given a fuller character, which she deserves. And, I can't lie, the way they have Mother Shark lurking in the back ground of panels in the distance at the start is so well done. Who would have ever guessed I would be interested in Aquaman, but DeConnick pulls it off.
akmargie's review against another edition
3.0
Love DeConnick's writing but this arc of issues feels a little like filler.
the_rox13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
birdmanseven's review against another edition
4.0
You know what? I like it. I won't say that I 100% get the plan here, but they've got me on the hook.
Pun 100% intended.
You're welcome.
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Pun 100% intended.
You're welcome.
We discussed this further over on Howe's Things: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/everythings-archie-with-special-guest-jamie-lee-rotante