Aquaman: The Becoming #1
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| Writer | Brandon Thomas |
| Artist | Diego Olortegui |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
Jackson Hyde finally has it all. Mentors who support him, a community that loves him, an honest relationship with his mother, a cute new guy in Amnesty Bay who's caught his eye, and access to Aquaman's private training facility in Atlantis. Well, he had it all-until that training facility and half of the Atlantean palace got blown to kingdom come with Jackson in them. Now Jackson stands accused of wrecking the life he worked so hard to build. Aqualad's going to need all of his skills, wit, and cunning just to prove his own innocence, let alone graduate from sidekick to Aquaman!
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ComicBook.com - Spencer Perry
Sep 22, 2021Though readers quickly learn that the first pages aren't exactly what they seem, they do lead into the parts of Becoming that work best, Jackson Hyde's relationship with those around him. Read Full Review
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COMICON - Scott Redmond
Sep 22, 2021DC Comics has found its legacy once more and nowhere is that more clear than the stunning first issue of Aquaman: The Becoming. There is a clear love and passion from everyone involved for both Jackson Hyde and everything that is part of Aquaman's world and comic books in general. Read Full Review
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9.3
The Super Powered Fancast - Timala Elliott
Sep 21, 2021From the introductory pages, the action is non stop and well defined. There is a mysterious undertone that connects all the various scenarios that are encountered. And I am intrigued by how this enigma will unfold. I am already completely invested in this story and eagerly await the next chapter. Read Full Review
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9.0
Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Sep 21, 2021This is a promising kickoff for Jackson's stint as Aquaman. If this creative team stays this consistent there might not be so big a rush to put the crown onto Andy. Read Full Review
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9.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Sep 21, 2021There are a lot of interesting details about Jackson's anxieties running through this book, and the strong story and brilliant art come together into a promising first chapter in the Aquaman mythology. Read Full Review
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9.0
But Why Tho? - Collier "CJ" Jennings
Sep 21, 2021Aquaman: The Becoming #1 serves as the beginning of a new status quo for Jackson Hyde, featuring a new enemy and a life-altering series of events. If you are a fan of the Aquaman mythos or theYoung Justice animated series, you'll definitely want to pick up this series. Between this series and the upcomingAquaman/Green Arrow: The Target miniseries, Thomas looks to be putting his own unique spin on the Aquaman mythos. Read Full Review
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9.0
Black Nerd Problems - Morgan Hampton
Sep 22, 2021The setup and title for this book put Jackson on a trajectory that suggests by the end of it, he will be having a major upgrade. Whether that means he'll take up the Aquaman mantle or not is yet to be seen. But there's no way my guy isn't about to level up. And I know I'm riding the wave that takes us there. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Sep 21, 2021Aquaman: The Becoming #1 is a strong start for the series establishing a good supporting cast, high stakes, and the unique position Jackson is in. The various character dynamics make for a lot of interesting relationships to explore while never shying away from Jackson's infectious positivity. Read Full Review
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8.5
Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez
Sep 21, 2021Aquaman: The Becoming #1is the YA version of Aquaman you've always dreamed of having. Jackson Hyde is the perfect, All-American High School sweetheart that practically helps old ladies across the street, saves kittens trapped in trees, and has an emotionally healthy relationship with everyone in his life. For some, the wholesomeness may be too saccharine-sweet for your taste, but YA fans will eat it up and ask for more. Read Full Review
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8.2
Comic Watch - Gabriel De Jesus
Sep 21, 2021Aquaman Becoming #1 (Thomas, Olortegui, Grawbadger, & Lucas) provides an easy digestible and incredibly enjoyable entrance point to the next step in the journey of Jackson Hyde. Read Full Review
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8.2
GWW - Percy Waelchl
Sep 21, 2021Brandon Thomas returns to Jackson Hyde after his creative approach in Future State. Aquaman: The Becoming is a solid start for a creative team who hopeful has a lot to say during this limited series. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comics: The Gathering - Carlos R.
Sep 21, 2021I’m curious to see how this story will progress and excited to see more of Jackson in a front and center role. If you need a book with all the right vibes this week, definitely pick this one up. Read Full Review
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7.9
Multiversity Comics - Alexander Jones
Sep 27, 2021"Aquaman: The Becoming" #1 is finally able to identify a place in DC's current continuity for Jackson Hyde. Read Full Review
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7.5
Bleeding Cool - Hannibal Tabu
Oct 03, 2021There is a lot to like about this book that makes checking out the next issue a solid choice, but it's a "B+" when it had all the ingredients for an "A." Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
Absolutely solid. Brandon Thomas knocks it out of the park with this relaunch; on point characterization, sublime art, and a soulful energy that is needed in more DC books. The Titans interaction was the stand out of the book. Only gripe is can we just call him Kaldur'ahm already?
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9.0
A very strong introduction to Jackson Hyde. Great art and pacing.
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9.0
What a fun, sweet little comic! I wasn't sure what to expect, but I liked this quite a bit
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8.5
A super solid start, great writing and art
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8.5
I really appreciate how the creatives are making Jackson's life so important if a little self-conscious. He's got a good life and someone is ready to take it all away. Just when people know how to root for him. So I'm rooting for this guy all the way.
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8.5
Continuing the trend of swapping out established characters with new versions we have here the start of the tales of Jackson Hyde on his way to becoming Aquaman. I can honestly say I did enjoy the issue though there is still room for improvement. https://youtu.be/5AHaFs2PBME
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7.5
This was pretty good. I think Arthur was written a little oddly here. If you've ever seen the Fifth Element, he reminds me of that totally-not-off-putting naive child-like full grown sexy woman Leeloo character. But the rest seems fine, I just wish it had more to it. I liked the Future State stories, so I expected more here.
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7.5
Diego Olortegui is awesome and it's a pretty standard introduction issue. Curious to see where this goes.
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7.0
shocking that another protagonist is falsely accused yet again but otherwise an interesting start
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6.5
I really don't get the fuss about this, the art was good, very Capullo-like but the story was disappointing. There's nothing compelling about Jackson and the way Arthur is pushed aside for a character that hasn't been turning any heads in the comics (unlike his counterpart in YJ) is just unnecessary. Especially at a time when Aquaman is more popular than ever thanks to the movies. Arthur is such a simp here, he has the aesthetics of the Peter David character but his personality is that of the Super Friends version. A lot of dialogue goes nowhere, a very uninteresting last page, the signs are not good. Just another Brandon Thomas story, after all.
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6.0
"Darkseid Is" So this is not DC's take on the former US first lady's memoir? Bummer. Other than that it was fine, I guess. It sadly continues the policy of switching out the established characters for the "new generation", albeit seems to be the most competent try yet. That cover is ridiculous though.
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The only Aquaman is Arthur Curry !
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