Aquaman #13

Aquaman #13 teases Arthur's status in the tournament while taking us back to our main story, which thrusts into chaos and action with Mera. I cannot continue to recommend this run enough! Read Full Review

This continues to be one of the best Aquaman runs in a long time, upping the scope and scale with some seriously menacing new villains in each arc. Read Full Review

While Arthur Curry fights in the DC K.O. tourney, Mera fights to keep the peace in her kingdom from a very familiar foe. Adams sets the stage with a curious antagonist via the writing. Bayliss and Lokus construct solid imagery to balance the past of Mera with her rocky future. A steady beginning to a tale with much room to expand from. Read Full Review

Aquaman #13 thrives by stepping away from tournament spectacle and zeroing in on what makes Mera such a fascinating figure in the DC Universe. Jeremy Adams crafts a story that balances regal intrigue with personal history, reminding readers that Mera isn't just Aquaman's partner, but a formidable leader in her own right. Even if the mystery doesn't fully surprise, the emotional grounding and strong visual storytelling make this a rewarding chapter that proves quieter, character-driven issues can still pack a punch. Read Full Review

Aquaman #13 has the bones of a genuinely compelling story, with Mera stepping into her own spotlight and a mystery villain that promises real consequences for the underwater world. Unfortunately, the issue tries to juggle too many plot threads in too little space, leaving both the surface and undersea narratives feeling rushed and underdeveloped. If you're already invested in the K.O. crossover and Aquaman's mythology, this issue delivers enough forward momentum to justify picking it up. Read Full Review

Martin

Jan 27, 2026

Aquaman #13 opens by focusing on Mera trying to figure out what happened to Atlantis (something we still don't know), and drops in some history about her character, that I had no idea about. We then get a small flash to the events of DC K.O. #3 that is presented differently than it was in the actual book. There is also a hint that Arthur is losing his overpowered-powers ... but nothing comes of it as the scene changes again. We then find the adult daughter of Arthur and Mera - Andrina fighting with Parademons (also a result of the DC K.O. event) when she decides that she is going to unite all the kingdoms of the sea ... and our plot flys forward. I find that this book has strayed far from the original storyline that launched the series. The forward moving plot of the first arc was so good as Arthur picked up new companions with each issue ... they formed a well rounded team. Now those characters (outside of Andrina) have been dumped into the background. So the story isn't hitting with me and then the art in this issue also failed to hit the mark. I plan on sticking with the book through all this K.O. stuff in hopes that things turn back aroun more

fzanca

Jan 21, 2026

I dropped off Aquaman months ago. He's one of my favorite characters and though I love Jeremy this was too much of a deviation from the character for me. He did finally shave the beard, so I appreciate that. I'm not liking that Aquaman stole Mera's powers. She is my favorite female character next to Wonder Woman and how did she get stuck back in Xebel. I must have missed something. The last time I saw Arthur and Mera's daughter she was a toddler, now she's a teenage warmonger? They grow up so fast. LOL. This just doesn't seem like an Aquaman book to me. I know a lot of people like it, but it's just not for me. https://youtu.be/3ti46gmmFec