Aquaman #52

Aquaman is spinning a very different sort of yarn, but we can't get enough of it. Read Full Review

AQUAMAN #52 is one of the most action-packed books in this current run. It's also a coming-of-age story for Jackson as he learns an indispensable lesson many heroes struggle with: the good guys don't always win. Read Full Review

Robson Rocha creates some powerful imagery in this issue and everything is filled with dynamic energy and details. Read Full Review

Kelly Sue DeConnick's run on Aquaman has been building since the first issue, leading to Aquaman #52, and developing its own mythology while tying in seamlessly to the larger DCU " and almost a year in, I can safely say it's probably my favorite run on the character in a long time. Read Full Review

Aquaman continues to thrill with both its wondrous and fantastical expansions of the mythology and cast. From Aqualad to Black Manta, the book feels classical yet fresh. Read Full Review

The story is great. The pencils are great. The colors, the inks, the lettering...everything is done masterfully. This issue is another beautifully-constructed chapter, and while it might not reach the heights of previous issues, it is well-worth the time and money. Read Full Review

Although a bit straightforward with its action beats this month,Aquaman continues to be the under-the-radar gem DC tends to specialize in, one that challenges readers' preconceived notions of what a superhero comic can be. The art is gorgeous and the narrative is big and graceful yet also subtle - a rare combination, but one worth checking out. Read Full Review

Aquaman seems ready to start establishing itself as a player in the DCU again. The creative team is in place and now its time for them to make good on the promise theyve started they season with now. Read Full Review

A sliver of story slicedthinner, this issue will prove to be without great meaning later on when biggerstories have usurped it. Or when Year of the Villain concludes, whichever comes first. Read Full Review

This issue is evenly balanced between the good and the bad. While the technical aspects of DeConnick's writing are hitting on all cylinders, it's very hard to feel right about the depiction of Aquaman. It's a far cry from Geoff Johns' “New 52” run or Dan Abnett's “Rebirth” issues. There's clearly an editorial directive here that is pushing DeConnick in a direction. While Aquaman feels like a stranger for the most part, Jackson Hyde is a truly enjoyable character to explore. The mystery of Tristan Maurer pushes things slightly over the middle. One might have to muddle through until reason returns and the Aquaman we know and love actually returns. Read Full Review

drdrot

Sep 18, 2019

Gets dinged a half point for the mis-leading cover. Outside of that, a great issue that helps move the story forward and has a nod to the Jeff Parker issues with over the top action. Enjoying that this book is tapping into a Gothic storyline which fits for the New England setting. Black Manta's story is moving forward, but I can't figure out if DC had something else in mind for the timing of the YoV storyline given the covers.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

Sep 19, 2019

This issue was beautiful, Robson Rocha stepped their game up.

huz

Sep 30, 2019

Robson Rocha's been so good on this series.

M1sf1r3

Nov 18, 2019

Prelude: Kelly DeConnick has been writing up a storm in Aquaman recently. Let's see if that continues. The Good: So this issue continues on the Lovecraftian influences from last issue and I still love it. I also like how Kaldur is still learning to be a hero and I reckon Arthur will need to help him. Art was good, better than last issue. The Bad: Lovecraftian beast was just there to take out. Though it does look like it'll be more interesting in the next couple of issues. Manta is getting more interesting but he's still a ways to go. Conclusion: While it improves from the last issue, there are still some slight problems that need to be fixed. Overall though, it's still a pretty great issue and series so far.

Psycamorean

Sep 21, 2019

I don't care about any of what's happening. But I guess the fight scene was cool?

Spacey Medicine

Sep 28, 2019

Oh no, not... Ralph?

Briton

Sep 20, 2019

Bring back Abnett.