This week: The King of the Seven Seas returns in the latest series of DC All In Neptune #1.
NOTE: The following review contains spoilers. If you want a quick, spoiler-free purchase/recommendation of related comics, check the bottom of the article for our final verdict.
Aquaman #1
writer: Jeremy Adams
artist: John Timms
Colorist: Rex Locus
Writer: Dave Sharp
Cover artist: John Timms
It’s been four years since the monthly Aquaman series, 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. Now, with the launch of new products, that’s changing Neptune An ongoing series as part of DC’s All In initiative. rotation of events absolute power and All in In particular, the first issue of the series immediately speaks to the excitement of the water and the heart of the characters.
writer Jeremy Adams Great at taking classic characters from books and breathing fresh air into them The Flash and green lantern. and NeptuneIn “Adams,” Adams plays Arthur Curry, who is returning to a life he doesn’t necessarily like. He’s tired of the monotony of ruling Atlantis and would rather leave for adventure. Of course, by the final issue, for better or worse, he got his wish, and its impact wouldn’t have been as severe if Adams hadn’t taken the time to establish Arthur’s world for new readers. Adams also establishes a new mystery that is evident in many of the other works he has created, which is sure to make readers return to the earlier parts of the puzzle. Coupled with Aquaman’s new water powers, a power he inadvertently gained from Mera at the end of Aquaman. absolute powerthe first issue has no shortage of story potential.
Artist team John Timms and colorist Rex Locus It’s a perfect fit for the tone of Aquaman’s latest outing. Timms in e.g. young justice and Superman: Son of Kal-El Previously, he continued the trend here, with lines that were stylized and vibrant. His characters aren’t always the most expressive, but when they move moveflying (or swimming) across the page in exciting, dynamic ways. Lokus’ colors complement Timms’ lines well, giving the entire issue a retro, classic superhero comics bright primary color feel.
While much of the first issue was a setup for what was to come, it was clear from the get-go that what was about to happen was going to be unlike any Aquaman story before it. After teasing Arthur as the “God Killer” in the first few pages, the reveal on the final page seems to tie in closely with the series as a whole All in Storyline, Adams, Timms, et al. There seems to be a grandiose approach to the character’s story. That’s a scale and spotlight worthy of one of the pillars of the DC Universe, and if this debut issue is any indication we’re in for a very interesting show.
Final verdict: purchase.
round up
- Absolute Batman #4 Step back from last issue’s cliffhanger and look back at the early days of Bruce Wayne’s vigilante career. This problem can be explained in the following way Gabriel Hernandez Vartawhose work is very reminiscent of Mazzucchelli’s Batman: Year One work, and Scott SnyderThe script includes the support required by the mainline DCU to support this call. An interesting look at a low-budget Batman Begins that looks beautiful.
- batman and robin Chapter 17 continues Philip Kennedy Johnson and Xavi FernandezThe storyline of “Memory”. This arc is a great mix of action, flashbacks to Bruce’s youth, and familiar drama between Bruce and Damian. Johnson does a great job building upon the previous creative team’s development of Damian, adding a more human dimension to this incredibly popular character. Fernandez’s art is excellent and colorful Marcelo Maiolo Very well done visuals. This is a strong contender for the best Batman series out there.
- Batman: Dark Patterns #2 masterfully elevates the tension and horror of the first issue. Dan Waters and Hayden Sherman I am reaching a new all-time high through this book. It also has a panel that sends shivers down my spine and makes me think twice every time I get in the car.
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