Aquaman #53

Aquaman continues to surprise us with new additions that expand the character in new ways, and we can't get enough of it. Read Full Review

Aquaman #53 is better than the previous issues in the arc, carried by Tristam Maurer's life-story. While bringing the plotlines together benefits the issue overall, not addressing Mera and Arthur's conflict keeps a hopeful feeling at bay and casts a long shadow over one of the classic love relationships in comics. Read Full Review

Robson Rocha and Eduardo Pansica deliver some dramatic and beautifully detailed art throughout this issue. Everything from the action to the character expressions are done with care and purpose. Read Full Review

Kelly Sue DeConnick and Robson Rocha's superb, mature take on Aquaman and his world powers along, bringing the thunder - and the sea monsters, and the Mecha Manta - with skill and aplomb that would make most other creators blush. Don't miss this book just because it's not your standard-issue Arthur Curry! Read Full Review

Like the earlier half of this run, DeConnick is balancing a lot of elements and mostly hitting on all cylinders. Hopefully the tie-ins will resolve themselves quickly and she can continue building her master story uninterrupted. Read Full Review

AQUAMAN #53 hits home with relevant themes of regret and loss. It also sets up a number of threats that will put our heroes to the test. We can't wait for the next issue! Read Full Review

Overall this was a really fun and exciting issue. If you have been following the series you won’t want to miss this explosive chapter, and if you haven’t I recommend picking up the previous three issues so you can get caught up. It looks like things are only going to get more volatile going forward. Read Full Review

Aquaman delivers another strong installment that dives into the fundamental themes of its narrative, while packing in fun history of Amnesty Bay. Read Full Review

If you're new to Aquaman, this is a good issue tojump on…and so are the most recent five issues, because they've all been recap.There's less forward progression in this story than the Mary Worth comic strip. Read Full Review

drdrot

Oct 16, 2019

Ton of subplots and characters packed into this issue. Pacing is great. My only gripe is the slow roll out of the Year of the Villain which I think for most of the books out has seem to be the case. That part feels like it's purposely being stretched out. That said, it looks like next issue is going to be a doozy. Wish DC would make this book bi-weekly again.

huz

Oct 17, 2019

Wasn't that into the subplots before, but really enjoyed seeing them connect to the main story. Looking forward to the next issue.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

Oct 17, 2019

This one was action packed and pretty cool.

M1sf1r3

Nov 27, 2019

Prelude: Amnesty has been great so far with DeConnick at the helm. Let's hope that this issue keeps above water. The Good: Maurer's backstory is quite interesting and I like the direction it's heading in. Mera and Arthur have reunited! Both were written immensely well here. Rocha's art has been great recently and this issue is no exception. Black Manta is here and he feels threatening. Now that I know he's going to appear now rather than later makes me much happier with his involvement so far. The Bad: Murer's characterisation doesn't sit right with me right now but I'm sure that can change overtime. Continuity with Justice League is a bit confusing since Mera and Arthur are meant to be helping with the whole Justice Do om War right now. Conclusion: Another solid issue but the continuity is a harsh point against it. I'm not sure where this is being placed within the larger DC Universe. more

Comix4fever

Oct 16, 2019

“Good men can do bad things.”

KittyNone

Oct 17, 2019

DeConnick's heartfelt character work remains strong enough to be worth the price of admission in itself: Mera's question to Vulko is vulnerable in sweet in just the right way and Black Manta's tension with his father-bot is fascinating and engaging. But it's all dragged down slightly by pacing that doesn't agree with a monthly schedule (though I'm sure it'll be fine in the trade) and the burden of being tied to a mega-crossover that seems designed to be inscrutable to people just trying to read the books they like: I only know the symbol in the sky is anything to do with Year of the Villain because the same non-sequitur showed up in another comic this week. Still, imperfect pacing and the usual crossover nonsense isn't worth skipping wha t remains one of the best superhero books on the market right now. more

Psycamorean

Oct 20, 2019

This is fine. I wonder if anyone's actually upset about the whole murder thing.

pizzamain

Oct 18, 2019

A lot of people running with their hair going wild and them yelling. Read like a soap opera, but ended on a fun note.

Spacey Medicine

Oct 23, 2019

She killed him.