Aquaman #9

There's enough going on in this one issue that could suggest a whole family of Aquaman titles that might be every bit of satisfying as Superman or Batman families of titles. Adams does a really good job of keeping everything balanced in and within a single issue. But any one of the different characters involved in this particular issue could probably have their own title. Adams makes it seem also appealing. Read Full Review

Aquaman #9 kicks off the next big arc for Arthur and his team, but does not do so without its fair share of epic moments and a shocking ending. Safe to say this book has swept me off my feet. Read Full Review

Aquaman really feels like a title that's find its best creative team fit. The series has plenty of potential with this new status quo. This issue makes for an ideal jumping on point. Read Full Review

I'm confused, but I'm very intrigued. Read Full Review

Aquaman #9 is more than just another installmentits a thoughtful blend of mood, motion, and meaning. The art and pacing work in harmony to foreground the narratives emotional depth. We feel Aquamans resolveand his vulnerability. Without leaning on any one character too heavily, the book invites you into its world using atmosphere and tone as powerful storytelling tools. If youre headed into this issue expecting cosmic powers clashing with giant sea monsters, youll kind of get thatbut more importantly, youll get a story about balance: of worlds, roles, and identities. This is Aquaman reinventednot as a punchline, but as a powerhouse of pathos. Read Full Review

Aquaman #9 proves the ocean's depths hold more than monsters. They hide magical mysteries and tidal waves of potential. With a grieving king, new powers, and Atlantis in ruins, this series swims in dangerous waters and dares the reader to keep up. Read Full Review

Godhood, teen angst, a widower, and the dead being brought back to life? This book has everything and I can't wait to see where it goes next. Read Full Review

Aquaman #9 is a powerful and engaging start to the next chapter of Arthur's story. It's a fantastic chapter for longtime fans and a great entry point for anyone looking to jump in. Read Full Review

Jeremy Adams completely his makeover of the King of the Seven Seas in Aquaman #9 and it feels like there's a whole lot more to come. The obvious is the younger, not dead Mera on the final page with baby Andrina in tow, but there's bound to be an extensive exploration of Aquaman's power upgrade, is he stronger than Superman, now? This issue probably falls closer to 7.5/10, but I'll go with 3.5/5 for the purposes of the graphic below. Read Full Review

Martin

Sep 12, 2025

While masterfully written by Jeramy Adams and perfectly illustrated by John Timms Aquaman #9 felt a little “less” than the previous 8 issues. There was nothing wrong with it, it’s just the last eight moved at such a fast pace - this one was much slower. This issue seemed more of a “bridge” between the last arc and this new one as opposed to the start of a new arc. I look forward to see where Adams is taking this series next, especially with that last page cliffhanger. On a side note - I prefer Arthur without the beard … so I approve the “new look”. This would be a great jumping on point for a series that I highly recommend.

pizzamain

Nov 01, 2025

last time we saw nemo his ship was completely destroyed and now it's totally fine lol. it's like every lame ass comicbook crutch is inentionally being used here. random power jumps... corrupting superman to be scary and then casually resetting him... mysterious power source leading protagonist... "killing" a love interest that we know is going to come back... batman wanting to run some tests...