Aquaman #65

Aquaman #65 brings Kelly Sue DeConnick's run to a pitch-perfect close, raising the bar for all future writers to nearly-impossible highs. This is the run to beat! Hats off to everyone involved. Read Full Review

Miguel Mendonca delivers some incredible art in this issue. The crowd scenes are beautifully detailed. The action is fantastic and the final pages are bright, energetic and brilliantly laid out. Read Full Review

: Kelly Sue DeConnick brings down the curtain on her exceptional Aquaman run with a final issue that's notable as much for how non-explosive it is than anything. Read Full Review

Aquaman was one of DCs most engaging titles since it began under the Rebirth imprint and even with a creative team switch remained a worthy read for much of its run. DeConnick provides the ideal ending to a sensational run that should serve as a reminder that with writers who get the character and his supporting cast, Aquaman can be an A-list title for DC. Read Full Review

While Kelly Sue DeConnick needed to rush things to end her run on Aquaman, I think most fans will be smiling by the end.  Some may even shed a tear or two.  Not me, though.  I just got something in my eye! Read Full Review

Sure, it could've been longer and a bit more action-packed, but those issues don't keep it from delivering a satisfying conclusion to this bold new chapter of Aquaman that I'm sad to see end. Read Full Review

While it's nice to see Arthur and Mera finally married (this was teased way back in DC Universe Rebirth #1), the journey has been a bit underwhelming (The best character work was with Jackson and grandpa Jesse). The idea that Atlantis is moving forward with a different political agenda is interesting and would've made for a better story than returning Orm to the vengeful brother for another confrontation for the throne with Arthur. It's worth reading this issue for the small forward movements, but it's a headscratcher when one realizes the missed opportunities. Read Full Review

Swift Planet

Jan 05, 2021

Kelly Sue DeConnick on Aquaman was overall pretty good. I personally don't like the idea of a vacant throne for Atlantis, but it's something new.

Psycamorean

Nov 17, 2020

Remember kids, spousal violence and homicide is okay as long as the other person *deserves it.* I thought this was a fine issue. It happens and things work out. And Mera and Arthur get married, which is something I'm sure someone wanted! The pacing was a bit rushed, but I guess people needed to start jumping ship by this point.

Spacey Medicine

Dec 03, 2020

Oh my god I cannot BELIEVE we just playfully referenced that time when Mera fully murdered her intimate partner in a fit of rage. Oh my LORD what a bad fucking look.

skellylaugh

Jun 16, 2021

Remember kids, Monarchy bad. Installing a surface platform to a race of xenophobic bigots is totally right thus sayeth the queen. Christ.