Aquaman #61

DeConnick brings it (almost) all together (where's Caille?) with Aquaman #61. If you were in doubt about this title, this is definitely time to get back to the King of the Seven Seas! It's of course fitting for Mera to be just as significant as Arthur, since their original wedding back in Aquaman #18, Volume 1- 1964, the couple have functioned best together. It's a testament to Mera's strength as a character (GO MERA!). The feel here is just perfect as political intrigue once again takes center stage. Despite the absence of Caille, my new favorite Aqua-character, I'm all in on Aquaman #61! Aquaman may not even be necessary… . Read Full Review

Aquaman continues to find new ways to weave political intrigue with undersea action and a love story unlike any other, and if you aren't adding this to your pull list you're missing out. Read Full Review

Aquaman #61 is that rarest of gems: a comic that arrives with no fanfare and is utterly flawless in its execution from start to finish. Don't miss out on the best Aquaman in a quarter-century. Read Full Review

Miguel Mendonca delivers some awesome art throughout this issue. All of the characters from the leads to the background characters look fantastic. The panels are beautifully framed and composed to to match the intensity and tone of the story. Read Full Review

The first half of the issue is a lot of setup, but when the chaos breaks out, it delivers in a big way. Read Full Review

Theres not much action in this issue yet the setup was good enough to build anticipation for the big battle next month. Read Full Review

The wedding is here, and if you thought it was going to go smoothly, you haven't been paying attention.  Kelly Sue DeConnick gives readers an issue with big moments, intrigue, and humor.  It sets up the next issue as a battle royal, and I mean that literally and figuratively! Read Full Review

Final Verdict: 7.8 While "Aquaman" #61 can be a bit overwhelming at times, Kelly Sue DeConnick creates a compelling story about leadership and making difficult, but necessary, changes. Read Full Review

Darrow

Jul 15, 2020

It's So Good And Amazing.

sebastianorellana95

Jul 15, 2020

Amazing issue, great story and art, I need to see what happens next.

pizzamain

Jul 26, 2020

a little long-winded but exciting times for atlantis

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

Aug 15, 2020

This one was pretty great. Love Orm.

Psycamorean

Jul 15, 2020

I... I just don't care about what's happening here. I couldn't care less about what happens with Atlantis. I just want Aquaman and Mera to talk about and reevaluate their murderplay. Like, Arthur says "Honey, next time don't actually murder me," followed with a strong, independent retort from Mera, "One cannot contain a murderous lust as well as monogamy!" Check out my AO3 account, xXRipfeatherXx, for more. Orm can have Atlantis, honestly. After all the nonsense in this Rebirth run as well as Justice League, it's just a wreck. Oh sure, Orm, you can have the Balkans of the sea. No problemo.

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Hayskai - Aug 19, 2020

Then don't read it.

Psycamorean - Aug 19, 2020

Yeah, but like, would you check out my AO3?

Spacey Medicine

Jul 29, 2020

Wow, they’re holding a massive wedding in the middle of a pandemic and I don’t see a single mask. Very selfish tbh.