Aquaman #50

Good story from cover to cover and absolutely no filler as Aquaman #50 establishes a new direction, a new hero, and a very compelling new enemy. Read Full Review

This is an excellent issue. The lead characters are the definition of great heroes, the action is fun and the art is great. I definitely recommend picking this up. Read Full Review

A witty, intelligent and entertaining comment that will turn you into an Aquaman fan. Read Full Review

Aquaman #50 clocks in at forty pages. Abnett and Booth aren't so much world building as sorting and sifting through concepts and ideas, which keeps the issue smartly paced and enjoyable. If Rebirth weren't just around the corner, Aquaman #50 would be the perfect jumping on spot for new readers, but given the window between now and DC's line-wide refresh, this is simply a fun comic that is actually worth the hefty pricetag for readers who like their Aquaman adventures quick, self-contained, and amusing. Read Full Review

Packed with charm, adventurism, and some police procedural elements, this oversized anniversary issue is an accessible read even for those who have never read an Aquaman comic. As I hintedearlier, it's probably a good idea to read this in preparation of Rebirth. Not only that, I believe this to be one of the better #50's DC has released this month. Read Full Review

AQUAMAN #50 is a fun ride that plays true to much of who Aquaman is. There'stension, action, and enough humor to start its own Wednesday night stand-up. Does it always work? No, but what comic does? The important thing to take away from AQUAMAN #50 is that, strangely enough, DC seems to have a better grasp on how to handle a fish-talking mer-man than it does its oldest and strongest icon. I won't take potshots, but give AQUAMAN a read, even if its just for the skin tease. Read Full Review

Aquaman reaching its 50th issue doesn't carry the same significance as many other DC books given how much creative turnover there's been on this book of late. But if this issue doesn't feel especially momentous, writer Dan Abnett does make use of the boosted page count to deliver and fun and occasionally dramatic look at Aquaman trying to foster relations between Atlantis and the surface world and confronting a mysterious oceanic killer. Read Full Review

This 50th issue anniversary for Aquaman may be inconsistent, but I have to give Dan Abnett credit for trying to lend a fresh breath of characterization for Arthur Curry and his supporting cast. Read Full Review

If you're into big ass fight scenes and forced jokes than this issue may just be for you, but personally I found the whole thing just a little heavy handed in padding out this over-sized fiftieth.  Aquaman just repeated the same things over again, while fighting a big ass monster, but despite these things that I wasn't on board with, I found myself liking some of this issue and continue to like the direction that this series is taking.  Also, we have some kick ass art and colors rocking this issue so that doesn't hurt. Read Full Review

drdrot

Mar 30, 2016

This makes for a great jump-in issue that showcases all of the major players. Brett Booth's art really fits this book with some stunning fight scenes. (Maybe we could get a crossover with Backlash!). Dan Abnett is building a solid foundation on what Geoff Johns and Jeff Parker set up and have expanded on it. I liked the humor and never felt like it demeaned Aquaman. If I had one minor complaint it was the "oh Arthur" from Mera when Aquaman said he would be the bait. It felt a little out of character. Glad to see Dan Abnett is continuing with this book for rebirth and beyond

Supes' soups

Mar 30, 2016

This was a solid issue and actually pays tribute to Mera more than Arthur. I dig Aquawoman and thinks she just might be cooler than her husband and will give Diana a run for her money as the most badass lady superhero. Abnett brings back some of the fun I had when Geoff Johns was on the initial run. Rapmund's art looks better than his recent stint on the Flash title and the fight scenes are excellently drawn. The thing I love most about Abnett is his injection of humor into this issue. I actually found a comic funny for once, ironic right? Rebirth is looking more and more like an event I can jump in on. DC heroes deserve to have consistently good stories that satisfies the large faithful fanbase. This issue is a step in the right direction. more

gui

Mar 04, 2021

completely perfect!

Gizmo

Apr 06, 2016

Wow, what a testament to what the right writer and artist can bring to a series that was recently floundering under a different team. This issue goes big on the art and I love it, the layouts are dynamic, the draftsmanship is tight, and Mera's hair looks better than ever. The two cop characters go a little overboard on their commenting, but no comic is perfect. I'm back on board for Aquaman, and I'm hoping it keeps this momentum going to round out the series before the next relaunch.