_goldenbooks's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
carochacord's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ashlightgrayson's review
adventurous
fast-paced
4.0
We get a glimpse into Arthur's past as we meet his old crew, The Others. It was nice to see that despite Arthur being late to admitting some actions he regrets from his past, Mera continued to trust that Arthur is a good person. Arthur carries a lot of guilt and regret about many things he has done and it is clear that he has matured and changed just as The Others have. He loses more friends along the way as The Others and him hunt down Black Manta. When they finally are able to confront him, Arthur makes a wise decision that represents how revenge is not a solution. This storyline is thematically impactful and helps further establish Aquaman as a character in a way I highly appreciated.
caitcoy's review
4.0
In this volume, we get to see a bit of Aquaman's history with a group of superheroes known as the Others. An old familiar Aquaman villain, Black Manta, is hunting down each member of the team in order to kill them and steal the Atlantean relics they are protecting. It's up to Aquaman to find the other members of the team and stop Black Manta before he kills everyone Arthur cares about.
It was interesting to see this side of Aquaman. The first volume focuses a lot on him trying to help humanity in spite of its disrespect towards him so I wasn't expecting Arthur to be quite so dark and brooding...but I like it! I mean, I'm a huge fan of Batman so I'm obviously drawn to the brooding types. After Wonder Woman/Diana's constant faith and goodness though it was refreshing to see that Aquaman isn't perfect. In fact, he kind of comes across like an asshole sometimes. Both in the past and in his present day search for Black Manta, he's relentless and determined to lone wolf it. He doesn't care a whole lot about collateral damage at certain points and ends up having to rely on his friends and Mera more than he'd like.
Overall, I liked getting to see this new side of Aquaman and I'm curious to see where Black Manta's actions are going to put Arthur in the next volume!
It was interesting to see this side of Aquaman. The first volume focuses a lot on him trying to help humanity in spite of its disrespect towards him so I wasn't expecting Arthur to be quite so dark and brooding...but I like it! I mean, I'm a huge fan of Batman so I'm obviously drawn to the brooding types. After Wonder Woman/Diana's constant faith and goodness though it was refreshing to see that Aquaman isn't perfect. In fact, he kind of comes across like an asshole sometimes. Both in the past and in his present day search for Black Manta, he's relentless and determined to lone wolf it. He doesn't care a whole lot about collateral damage at certain points and ends up having to rely on his friends and Mera more than he'd like.
Overall, I liked getting to see this new side of Aquaman and I'm curious to see where Black Manta's actions are going to put Arthur in the next volume!
crhuble's review
5.0
Another great trade. But would stood out to me in this one was the artwork. So many pages that i just stopped and stared at for minutes because they were so incredibly detailed and badass.
nike13's review
4.0
I am loving Aquaman but I kinda wish there was more Mera in this story arc.
Read the individual issues.
Read the individual issues.
tyrshand's review
4.0
I really wanted to know more about the Others. Some seemed quite fascinating... Otherwise, it's a good story and I really enjoy the dynamic between Aquaman and Mera.
krakentoagoodbook's review
4.0
Actual rating: 3.5 stars
This was pretty enjoyable overall, though I'm not sure I liked it quite as much as volume 1. I had no clue who any of the Others really were, so that was interesting to meet them. The conflict between Black Manta and Aquaman was certainly intriguing.
This was pretty enjoyable overall, though I'm not sure I liked it quite as much as volume 1. I had no clue who any of the Others really were, so that was interesting to meet them. The conflict between Black Manta and Aquaman was certainly intriguing.
lili_darknight's review
5.0
Nikdy by mi nenapadlo, že superhrdinovia sú takí malicherní. Pripadalo mi to ako čítať o deťoch, keď sa The Others zase stretli a správali sa k Aquamanovi hrozne a nechceli s ním stavať bábovočky v piesočku, pretože bol škaredý a začal sa hrať s populárnejšími deckami z Justice League. To bol až prekvapivo humorný okamih celého príbehu, no bavil ma aj preto, ako nenápadne mi autor podsúval Aquamanov origin, žiadne také to, že choď si nájsť henten a henten komiks a tam to nájdeš. Nie, pekne tak, ako to bolo potrebné k príbehu, mi niečo sem-tam prezradil, čo mi prišlo hrozne sympatické a ja podobné somariny hrozne oceňujem.