Aquaman #3

Aquaman has been consistently good. This is Aquaman as he should be written. Also, it's not just issues of Aquaman kicking butt left and right, there's a genuine great story going on. The introduction of the Trench last issue and this issue is setting the stage for a grand adventure. The ocean is a vast area and you can only imagine what other unknown creatures might be out there waiting to be discovered. Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis are the perfect team for this book and Aquaman has moved to the top of the reading list each month when it's released. There's plenty of fun, adventure, violence and mystery to satisfy every comic reader. Read Full Review

In short, what began as a joke purchase three months ago has turned into my favourite new series. I cant recommend it enough. Read Full Review

Needless to say, I was MORE than impressed and taken with this Aquaman installment. I rank this book right up there with my other favorites, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, and Action Comics. Seriously? I have to wait another FULL MONTH to get issue #4?!?!? This sucks! Read Full Review

Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman may be the shining stars of the DC Universe but with this reboot, Aquaman is becoming the hero to watch. Read Full Review

Not a whole lot really happens in this issue that progresses and deepens the plot of this story arc aside from a little information that will help Arthur and Mera find the creatures. But a lot happens that enriches the world of this new Aquaman and provides just a taste of his background to cement this new legacy. Johns is building the world from scratch, and by dropping these little hints we can pull from previous Aquaman lore and define the new world in the post-Flashpoint universe. To Johns' credit, this doesn't alienate new readers either. It doesn't assume we know anything but doesn't spell everything out for us. I don't know about you but that's something I love in my entertainment. Read Full Review

Arthur's popularity may continue as a recurring motif in future issues, but after this one, you'll understand it's immaterial. Our hero doesn't care what you think of him; he'll do the right thing anyway. Slow pacing aside, this story packs good substance and deserves attention. Read Full Review

Aquaman has already had some great moments in the short span of his New 52 title, but issue #3 adds a grander scale to the series. Johns improves the sense of roundness for his title character and the direction for the series while Reis handles much of the nitty gritty of realizing those larger concepts. This issue concludes as though standing at the edge of a precipice, and I'm definitely going to be back in a month to join Arthur as he plunges into battle. Read Full Review

...the book is always going to score high. Read Full Review

"Aquaman" #3 is good, and I don't feel like it's being dragged out at all, but at the same time I found myself wishing that it felt a little longer. Overall it's a good issue, though, and Johns and Reis are definitely making "Aquaman" a compelling read. With the lead-in to what we should be seeing next issue, it looks like everything's about to get even crazier next month. I'm looking forward to it. Read Full Review

The bloody battle with the sea creatures simply known as The Trench ends when they decide to retreat to the bottom of the ocean. Aquaman brings the corpse of one of the creatures to an old colleague who’s a marine biologist for some answers. Plenty of action all around and a little a bit of light is shed on The Trench. Written by Geoff Johns & illustrated by Ivan Reis. From DC Comics. The New 52. Read Full Review

But on the the whole there is nothing here for anyone wanting the depth presented in other DC titles. There is no massive problems that make the book unreadable, it's just an utterly mediocre read even with the great art that's on display. It's a book that will entertain people and have fans, but has not lived up to the hype surrounding it. Read Full Review

Nihilist

Apr 30, 2018

Up to this point, Aquaman's comics were getting only better, and Geoff Johns did something we can rarely see in comics - he mad Aquaman ask question whether or not he is fighting monsters. It's very easy to assume someone's a villain, or in this case, a mindless blood thirsty beast, ignoring their possible background, reasons they are the way they are. Seeing Arthur trying to understand the other side bought me, I swear. That's the kind of hero I like, and admire. He serves as a great counter ballance to more impulsive character of Mera.

M1sf1r3

Dec 07, 2019

Prelude: Johns is doing a great job on Aquaman and according to the solicit, this will give the backstory to the Trench which are the weakest part of his run so far. The Good: Stephen Shin is a really interesting character. His morally grey area will definitely come into problem sometime later on in this series. Reis' art, as to be expected was great. I loved finding out about the Trench or rather their capabilities. While their motive is simple, they are quite dangerous and Johns supplies the knowledge to make them so. The Bad: I did find the Federal Officers to be a bit too much of a dick to Aquaman. Just grated wrongly with me but it does continue the No one respects Aquaman motif. Conclusion: This was a needed issue t o set up the threat of the Trench and provide a bit of backstory and motif. While that in of itself isn't big, it's the way Johns does it that makes this a good issue. more

Reaper74

Dec 14, 2022

Very good issue with some great action and a nice building of the mystery of the trench. Love that the villains are possibly set up just trying to survive. Gives an interesting pathos. The art is amazing.

The Villain

Sep 24, 2016

It mix of action and mystery. These terrifying and mysterious creatures have appeared and Aquaman leans on an ally/enemy in order to learn more about the underwater creatures and where they came from. None of the characters main villains appear to be involved but the book remains a cool mystery.