nolo42's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
themtj's review against another edition
4.0
Apart from the one-off Rebirth issue, this was my first introduction to the character. I never really knew the complexities of a man with two homes but not loved by either.
eden_ainsley's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t even care or know anything about aquaman, but the trade was available at my library so I gave it a try and ended up being really impressed.
The world building was organic, the story was really captivating. I even got really angry with the characters.
Overall, a decent read.
The world building was organic, the story was really captivating. I even got really angry with the characters.
Overall, a decent read.
standardman's review against another edition
4.0
I do wish that every Aquaman run wouldn’t start with them telling us ‘AQUAMAN IS GOOD ACTUALLY’ but they do actually do it in a different way, or at least from a different perspective.
Abnett is great at building a world and I like the art team’s designs. Very much the start of a larger run but a good start.
Abnett is great at building a world and I like the art team’s designs. Very much the start of a larger run but a good start.
littleredd303's review against another edition
5.0
Before I get into this review I have to first say: I’ve never read anything about Aquaman. This is my first occurence with Arthur Curry, and I wasn’t disappointed.
With DC rebooted their universe, this is the perfect starting point for new readers. The first issue in the trade does a great job of explaining who Arthur Curry is, his world, his place on land and in sea, and It’s done in a very interesting way which made me even more excited to jump into the storyline.
This trade was action packed and intriguing. The Trade starts with Aquaman trying to bring both of his worlds together, land and sea. With this endeavor he faces opposition on both sides. The people on earth think he is dangerous and foolish at the same time, while the people of Atlantis want nothing to do with the air-breathers. What I like most about this trade was seeing the opposing sides and watching as Aquaman tried to make everything work. He was willing to do anything to bring the people of Atlantis and the people of land together, and it was amazing to watch as it all unfolded.
I think the main reason why I loved this book so much was Mera. I have to say the beginning of the book was slow, it was interesting, but it was pretty slow. So when the action started to unfold I was glad, and extremely happy to see that Mera was at the forefront of it all. That woman is strong, fierce, an amazing warrior, and she will do anything for Arthur. I thought the relationship between Mera and Arthur was amazing, it was even funny at times, and they work so well with each other.
What else made this book a hit, at least in my opinion was Black Manta. Getting his side of the story was personally my favorite part. Watching as he pursued his vengeance against Arthur was entertaining, but seeing why he wants to defeat Aquaman was shocking to me. I’m new to Aquaman and comics in general, so it changed my opinion of Aquaman. Also, Black Manta is pretty badass, and I truly love his personality and I’m so stoked to see where his story arc goes.
Being new to Aquaman I was very impressed with this trade. I thought the storyline was entertaining and intriguing, the artwork was beautiful, and the characters were vibrant. For old fans I don’t how this would stack up, but I say give it chance!
Received from publisher in exchange for an honest review
With DC rebooted their universe, this is the perfect starting point for new readers. The first issue in the trade does a great job of explaining who Arthur Curry is, his world, his place on land and in sea, and It’s done in a very interesting way which made me even more excited to jump into the storyline.
This trade was action packed and intriguing. The Trade starts with Aquaman trying to bring both of his worlds together, land and sea. With this endeavor he faces opposition on both sides. The people on earth think he is dangerous and foolish at the same time, while the people of Atlantis want nothing to do with the air-breathers. What I like most about this trade was seeing the opposing sides and watching as Aquaman tried to make everything work. He was willing to do anything to bring the people of Atlantis and the people of land together, and it was amazing to watch as it all unfolded.
I think the main reason why I loved this book so much was Mera. I have to say the beginning of the book was slow, it was interesting, but it was pretty slow. So when the action started to unfold I was glad, and extremely happy to see that Mera was at the forefront of it all. That woman is strong, fierce, an amazing warrior, and she will do anything for Arthur. I thought the relationship between Mera and Arthur was amazing, it was even funny at times, and they work so well with each other.
What else made this book a hit, at least in my opinion was Black Manta. Getting his side of the story was personally my favorite part. Watching as he pursued his vengeance against Arthur was entertaining, but seeing why he wants to defeat Aquaman was shocking to me. I’m new to Aquaman and comics in general, so it changed my opinion of Aquaman. Also, Black Manta is pretty badass, and I truly love his personality and I’m so stoked to see where his story arc goes.
Being new to Aquaman I was very impressed with this trade. I thought the storyline was entertaining and intriguing, the artwork was beautiful, and the characters were vibrant. For old fans I don’t how this would stack up, but I say give it chance!
Received from publisher in exchange for an honest review
ashlylynne's review against another edition
5.0
Um, so I've always kinda low-key liked aquaman (thanks 90s cartoons), but this just kind of made it a high-key interest for me. (Also, totally getting stoked about the new Justice League movie!)
RTC
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old_tim's review against another edition
3.0
For what in theory is a reboot, this just feels like more of the same. If you like the Nu52 run of Aquaman, you will probably like this volume. To me, it didn't feel fresh or exciting.
http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2017/01/not-much-of-rebirth.html
http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2017/01/not-much-of-rebirth.html
medusax0's review against another edition
5.0
Before I get into this review I have to first say: I’ve never read anything about Aquaman. This is my first occurence with Arthur Curry, and I wasn’t disappointed.
With DC rebooted their universe, this is the perfect starting point for new readers. The first issue in the trade does a great job of explaining who Arthur Curry is, his world, his place on land and in sea, and It’s done in a very interesting way which made me even more excited to jump into the storyline.
This trade was action packed and intriguing. The Trade starts with Aquaman trying to bring both of his worlds together, land and sea. With this endeavor he faces opposition on both sides. The people on earth think he is dangerous and foolish at the same time, while the people of Atlantis want nothing to do with the air-breathers. What I like most about this trade was seeing the opposing sides and watching as Aquaman tried to make everything work. He was willing to do anything to bring the people of Atlantis and the people of land together, and it was amazing to watch as it all unfolded.
I think the main reason why I loved this book so much was Mera. I have to say the beginning of the book was slow, it was interesting, but it was pretty slow. So when the action started to unfold I was glad, and extremely happy to see that Mera was at the forefront of it all. That woman is strong, fierce, an amazing warrior, and she will do anything for Arthur. I thought the relationship between Mera and Arthur was amazing, it was even funny at times, and they work so well with each other.
What else made this book a hit, at least in my opinion was Black Manta. Getting his side of the story was personally my favorite part. Watching as he pursued his vengeance against Arthur was entertaining, but seeing why he wants to defeat Aquaman was shocking to me. I’m new to Aquaman and comics in general, so it changed my opinion of Aquaman. Also, Black Manta is pretty badass, and I truly love his personality and I’m so stoked to see where his story arc goes.
Being new to Aquaman I was very impressed with this trade. I thought the storyline was entertaining and intriguing, the artwork was beautiful, and the characters were vibrant. For old fans I don’t how this would stack up, but I say give it chance!
Received from publisher in exchange for an honest review
With DC rebooted their universe, this is the perfect starting point for new readers. The first issue in the trade does a great job of explaining who Arthur Curry is, his world, his place on land and in sea, and It’s done in a very interesting way which made me even more excited to jump into the storyline.
This trade was action packed and intriguing. The Trade starts with Aquaman trying to bring both of his worlds together, land and sea. With this endeavor he faces opposition on both sides. The people on earth think he is dangerous and foolish at the same time, while the people of Atlantis want nothing to do with the air-breathers. What I like most about this trade was seeing the opposing sides and watching as Aquaman tried to make everything work. He was willing to do anything to bring the people of Atlantis and the people of land together, and it was amazing to watch as it all unfolded.
I think the main reason why I loved this book so much was Mera. I have to say the beginning of the book was slow, it was interesting, but it was pretty slow. So when the action started to unfold I was glad, and extremely happy to see that Mera was at the forefront of it all. That woman is strong, fierce, an amazing warrior, and she will do anything for Arthur. I thought the relationship between Mera and Arthur was amazing, it was even funny at times, and they work so well with each other.
What else made this book a hit, at least in my opinion was Black Manta. Getting his side of the story was personally my favorite part. Watching as he pursued his vengeance against Arthur was entertaining, but seeing why he wants to defeat Aquaman was shocking to me. I’m new to Aquaman and comics in general, so it changed my opinion of Aquaman. Also, Black Manta is pretty badass, and I truly love his personality and I’m so stoked to see where his story arc goes.
Being new to Aquaman I was very impressed with this trade. I thought the storyline was entertaining and intriguing, the artwork was beautiful, and the characters were vibrant. For old fans I don’t how this would stack up, but I say give it chance!
Received from publisher in exchange for an honest review
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
4.0
As part of my spontaneous comic haul from the library, I picked up the first volume in the rebirth Aquaman series. I wanted to get better acquainted with him because all I knew was that he was the joke of the DC Universe... I wondered if Jason Momoa changed that but then thought let's give the original blonde design a chance first .
I surprisingly really ended up liking this! The action and tension between Aquaman and those he tried to protect on land and sea was handled perfectly. You could cut the tension with a knife, it was so thick. The fighting scenes on top of that were brutal.
The story development ended up having me pretty intrigued into seeing what happens next, whereas initially, I thought I'd just give this volume a go and not think too much about it. After all the plot exploded, it felt like the true villain was America itself, as we truly saw how less valued Aquaman really is. It was quite sad, actually.
I found that sometimes random words were in bold, just to keep you hooked (no pun intended) and weren't always dramatic. It was just like... okay... why is "the" in bold? XD
I loved the art style and the colours were really vibrant and eye catching.
Aquaman, although you were the butt of the DC jokes, I like you... and that counts, right?
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
I surprisingly really ended up liking this! The action and tension between Aquaman and those he tried to protect on land and sea was handled perfectly. You could cut the tension with a knife, it was so thick. The fighting scenes on top of that were brutal.
The story development ended up having me pretty intrigued into seeing what happens next, whereas initially, I thought I'd just give this volume a go and not think too much about it. After all the plot exploded, it felt like the true villain was America itself, as we truly saw how less valued Aquaman really is. It was quite sad, actually.
I found that sometimes random words were in bold, just to keep you hooked (no pun intended) and weren't always dramatic. It was just like... okay... why is "the" in bold? XD
I loved the art style and the colours were really vibrant and eye catching.
Aquaman, although you were the butt of the DC jokes, I like you... and that counts, right?
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén