Aquaman #38

Great issue, with a great ending. I have some issues with aspects of the arc as a whole, especially the unnecessarily long length it took to tell it, but overall it was a great story. Im curious to see where the story goes from here, but I am relieved to see this conclude. Read Full Review

Those who are already enjoying this series, however, will find more of the same quality action and adventure to which they've become accustomed. Read Full Review

A spectacular ending to this arc and I cannot wait for Abnett to continue writing his stories. King Rath was an intimidating foe and I do not believe this is the last we have seen of him. As good as Gho and Federici were for this I hope that Cifuentes brings another art style that is just as good as this one. Read Full Review

Ultimately, this arc delivered on what Abnett promised when he started this arc over a year ago. With the finale in hand, now is a great time for readers to fully take it all in the way it was meant to be consumed and marvel at one of Aquaman's most elaborate and well conceived arcs in years. Read Full Review

AQUAMAN #38 provides a satisfying end to Dan Abnett's "Kingslayer" arc and the larger Corum Rath storyline. Some of the plotlines are predictable, but the underlying emotion and fantastic art makes for another awesome issue! Read Full Review

Abnett's writing and Federici's art combine for an strong conclusion to a story that might have went on a little too long. Read Full Review

Aquaman #38 isnt perfect, and these past arcs concerning the reign of Corum Rath could almost certainly have been trimmed. That said, this book is a cover-to-cover thrill ride with an engaging conflict and marvelous artwork. This one comes recommended. Give it a read. Read Full Review

The art by Federici is wonderful. He gives Aquaman a strong visual identity and paces the book nicely. He is just what this series needs. This book has been on the upswing this last year and this is another issue that fits perfectly in that trend. Read Full Review

This is how you create a finale worthy of royalty. Read Full Review

In the end, Abnett delivered a satisfying ending to what has been an epic story of Aquaman losing his kingdom and fighting to regain it, even if it means he cant be king anymore. This arc, right down to its mind blowing final pages, has literally changed everything about Aquamans current status in the DCU. If Abnett isnt remembered for being one of the best Aquaman writers of all time, there is no justice. Read Full Review

I've been pretty critical of the pacing of Aquaman for a while now, as it seems like the Atlantis Civil War has been raging for years, with Aquaman banished and the mad Corum Rath on the throne. This issue, it all comes to a close, and despite the massive build-up it feels a bit rushed. Read Full Review

It all comes to a rapid conclusion, thanks to the events detailed in Mera #6. Oh, you haven't been reading that miniseries? Sucks to be you, bud. That's the underwater series that's actually had some stakes and forward movement. Read Full Review

Big things are on the horizon in Aquaman, and now that the Corum Rath arc is all tiedup, it would be wise for Abnett to now apply a different mode of storytelling to show that he can deliver speedy results on big events. Read Full Review

This comic is fast-paced, action-packed ends with a mega change to the world of Atlantis and Aquaman and it will be interesting to see from here on what happens. Read Full Review

Despite some gorgeous illustration by Federici and Gho, this book's lackluster conclusion leaves it feeling rather anticlimactic. Read Full Review

This thirteen issue story could have been condensed into a four-parter and it would have been much more enjoyable. I have to knock this issue down because of this, despite some of the fun I had with it. The art is great and I'm curious to read the upcoming Suicide Squad crossover. Read Full Review

Jon Comics

Jul 28, 2018

A great finale to Dan Abnett’s Corum Rath saga. The story went on too long, but it was always interesting and featured great art. Surprisingly, the companion Mera mini series was exceptional too. My only complaint us that Aquaman’s role in the story came to feel secondary, something which was reinforced by the ending, which doesn’t show Arthur in the best light. Still, a great run and can’t wait to see how Abnett finishes hus run before Aquaman is “Momoized” as per the upcoming Aquaman film starring Momoa.

pizzamain

Jul 29, 2018

Curry's bantering him during the final boss fight lol great

Briton

Aug 04, 2018

Perhaps the Rath arc has been overlong, but the series so far has been classic Aquaman. Abnett has done a marvellous job with the characters

READ RUMBLE

Aug 02, 2018

This issue and series has been epic. I read the Mera mini and thought that was great as well. Abnett doing outstanding job and Ricardo’s art is just incredible. Couple awesome splash pages and things don’t let up with Suicide Squad up next. One of my favorite series.

nickogle

Jul 25, 2018

This was a pretty good issue of Aquaman. I think Ricardo Fredrici's art is quite good, although it is occasionally stiff-looking as far as poses go. Abnett's script is pretty good. I definitely liked the defeat of Corum Rath and how it does not end with a giant knockout bang but an almost sad irony that ties back to the story's beginnings. The last three pages however are not that great however. I think the Metal tie in is not only too late to have a huge impact but it also feels random and out of place and the rest of the issue plays out in the same way. But that being said the rest issue was a good conclusion to the Corum Rath storyline.

Spacey Medicine

Feb 09, 2019

Oh my god, is it over? Are we finally free?