Aquaman #12

Event\Storyline: DC K.O. Writer: Jeremy Adams Artist: John Timms Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: December 10, 2025 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 9 User Reviews: 8
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DC K.O. All Fight Month, round 2 of 8! Friends become foes in a battle with cataclysmic consequences!

  • 10
    Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth Dec 10, 2025

    Aquaman #12 puts Arthur at the top as a clear frontrunner to win this tournament and delivers an air of confidence and power we haven't seen before in an Aquaman story. This fight is brutal as Rex, John, and Dave show the ferocity of the tournament, while Jeremy excellently showcases this new version of Arthur. IF this issue doesn't leave your jaw on the floor, I don't know what will. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Dec 10, 2025

    If you're following DC K.O. and want to see how Aquaman's story threads into the larger tournament, this absolutely earns its place in your pull list. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Dec 10, 2025

    This issue is jam-packed with top-notch action and visuals, as well as great narration that explores how both men see their abilities and their connections to nature, but it's probably the most straight-forward of the three matches we've seen so far. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    The Comic Book Spot - Jeremy Bonnette Dec 10, 2025

    Aquaman #12 pits two heroes with godlike powers against one another, but the battle is more one-sided than would be expected. This one is darker than the first round, but quite enjoyable. Have fun, comic lovers! Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Fanlight Zone - Ken M. Dec 10, 2025

    Aquaman crashes the K.O. tourney with an opponent pushing him to his limits. Adams' writing steers events into a knock down, drag out brawl for the ages. Timms, Lokus and Sharpe give fans a heavyweight bout to remember with phenomenal action panels. This chapter is going to hit NCBD with a 1-2 combo you don't want to miss Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    KPB Comics - Phillip Creary Dec 10, 2025

    Aquaman #12 is a standout issue. It proves that while Hawkman's return is welcome, the ocean is a dangerous place, even when you're in the sky. Read Full Review

  • 8.2
    Comic Watch - Chad Burdette Dec 11, 2025

    The issue more so moves Aquaman's storyline which is tangently connected to the larger K.O. story arc Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    AIPT - David Brooke Dec 10, 2025

    Aquaman #12 delivers a fast, explosive, event-driven showdown that cements Arthur Curry as a force no hero should ever underestimate. Packed with bombastic art, inventive uses of Aquaman's powers, and a sharp escalation that literally breaks orbit, this one-shot continues DC K.O. with styleeven if the matchup feels a bit lopsided. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    But Why Tho? - William Tucker Dec 10, 2025

    Aquaman Issue 12 keeps the energy afloat. The fight is phenomenal, embracing the changes in the comics over recent times. Read Full Review

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