This week: King of the Seven Seas returns in the new DC All-In ongoing series with Aquaman #1.
Note: The following review contains spoilers. If you want a quick, spoiler-free buy/pass recommendation for the comic in question, check out the final verdict at the bottom of the article.
Aquaman #1
Screenplay: Jeremy Adams
Artist: John Timms
Colorist: Rex Lochs
Author: Dave Sharp
Cover artist: John Timms
It’s been four years since the Aquaman monthly series began, and while there have been miniseries, team-ups, and even body swaps since then, there’s still a distinct lack of undersea action in the DCU overall. That changes with the launch of the new Aquaman series currently underway as part of DC’s All In initiative. Spun out of the events of Absolute Power and the All In special, the series’ debut issue wastes no time in getting to the heart of the underwater excitement and characters.
Writer Jeremy Adams has a talent for bringing a fresh spin to classic characters with works like The Flash and Green Lantern. In Aquaman, Adams plays Arthur Curry, a man who is returning to a daily life he doesn’t necessarily enjoy, one who is tired of the boring days of ruling Atlantis and would rather go on an adventure. is playing. Of course, by the end of the issue, his wish has come true, for better or worse. If Adams hadn’t taken the time to establish Arthur’s world on top for new readers, its impact might not have been as great. Adams also establishes new mysteries. This is something that’s evident in many of the other titles he’s worked on, and is sure to keep readers coming back to see previous pieces of the puzzle. Between that and Aquaman’s new hydrokinesis (a power he inadvertently gained from Mera at the end of Absolute Power), there’s no shortage of story possibilities in this first issue.
The team of artist John Timms and colorist Rex Lochs are well suited to the tone of Aquaman’s latest film. Timms has done solid work in the past with books like Young Justice and Superman: Son of Kal-El, and this one continues that trend with stylized and dynamic line art. . His characters aren’t always the most expressive, but when they do move, they fly (or swim) across the page in exciting and energetic ways. Rox’s colors complement Timms’ linework nicely, giving the entire issue a bit of a throwback to the bright primary colors of classic superhero comics.
Much of the first issue sets up what’s to come, but it’s clear from the start that what’s to come will be different from previous Aquaman stories. The opening pages tease Arthur as a “god slayer,” and the final pages reveal what appears to be a major connection between the series and the overall story of All In, depicting the exploits of Adams, Timms, and others. It seems to be taking an epic approach to the character’s story. This is the scale and spotlight befitting one of the pillars of the DC Universe, and if this debut issue is any indication that things are going to be very interesting.
Final verdict: Buy.
round up
Absolute Batman #4 takes a step back from last issue’s cliffhanger with this flashback to the early days of Bruce Wayne’s vigilante career. This issue is drawn by Gabriel Hernández-Walta, whose work is very reminiscent of Mazzucchelli’s Batman: Year One, and Scott Snyder’s script includes a number of mainstream DCU references to support that evocation. Contains a necessary nod to. It’s an interesting, low-budget look at the beginnings of Batman, and it’s visually beautiful. Batman and Robin #17 continues the story of Philip Kennedy Johnson and Javi Fernandez’s “Memento.” This arc is a really good mix of action, flashbacks to Bruce’s younger years, and the familiar drama between Bruce and Damian. Johnson does a good job of building on the previous creative team’s development of Damian, adding an extra human layer to the character, which is very welcome. Fernandez’s artwork is stunning, and colorist Marcelo Maiolo nails the visuals. This is a strong contender for the best ongoing Batman series. Batman: Dark Patterns #2 nicely escalates the tension and fear of the first issue. Dan Watters and Hayden Sherman are trying to set an all-time record with this book. It also features a spine-tingling panel that will make you think twice about every future car ride.
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