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Aquaman (2016) (Single Issues) #1
AQUAMAN #1 VARIANT
“THE DROWNING” Chapter One
Black Manta returns, and as Aquaman attempts to broker lasting peace between Atlantis and the surface world, his greatest foe engineers a plan to destroy everything and everyone the undersea hero loves.
THEY SAID IT: “I’m excited to draw a vast undersea world with all the visual flourishes of fantasy and science fiction that it affords,” says artist Brad Walker. “I’ve done so much work in outer space-based comics, and I love the freedom that allows.”
Black Manta returns, and as Aquaman attempts to broker lasting peace between Atlantis and the surface world, his greatest foe engineers a plan to destroy everything and everyone the undersea hero loves.
THEY SAID IT: “I’m excited to draw a vast undersea world with all the visual flourishes of fantasy and science fiction that it affords,” says artist Brad Walker. “I’ve done so much work in outer space-based comics, and I love the freedom that allows.”
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First published June 22, 2016
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July 7, 2016
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
Very good, miles ahead of the one-shot in terms of action. Mera is a really cool character, and I still can't help but wonder which Black Manta this is...
And that Atlantean food? I wish I could try that shit, it looked hella good!
Very good, miles ahead of the one-shot in terms of action. Mera is a really cool character, and I still can't help but wonder which Black Manta this is...
And that Atlantean food? I wish I could try that shit, it looked hella good!
October 31, 2022
Black Manta is an interesting villain.
The story is getting better.
The story is getting better.
October 25, 2020
For some reason, I always hate it when “throw-away” innocent bystanders are killed to further a plot, but I just love Aquaman.
December 31, 2018
Sea Slug
Aight Aquaman came out 2 weeks ago! I kinda wanted to read an Aquaman issue and I chose this one. The first Rebirth issue. I had a fine time reading it. The dialogue starts off really clunky but I forgot about after the first scene. It’s a quick set up and I enjoyed it. But I get the sense that this was a book definitely read better as a trade. Letter Grade: (B)
Aight Aquaman came out 2 weeks ago! I kinda wanted to read an Aquaman issue and I chose this one. The first Rebirth issue. I had a fine time reading it. The dialogue starts off really clunky but I forgot about after the first scene. It’s a quick set up and I enjoyed it. But I get the sense that this was a book definitely read better as a trade. Letter Grade: (B)
August 16, 2021
Nunca me había interesado Aquaman hasta ahora
October 28, 2020
As Aquaman and Mera open their new embassy, Spindrift Station, to the world, an act of terrorism puts everyone in danger!
This was a great kick-off to this new series. Abnett gives you a lot of background information and exposition in easy character-driven ways, introduces some interesting new characters, and throws in a shocking action sequence that pulls you deep into the story. The issue has humor, drama, and action in perfect proportion to make this a fantastic entry point for readers. Best of all, there are a number of fun twists that really make the issue worth reading.
I enjoy the idea of Spindrift Station as a base of operations/Atlantean embassy and a nice central point for this series. The idea of Atlantis being treated as a nation is intelligent and can spawn so many stories. It also provides a central point for several character types to intermingle and makes for story-based reasons for their inclusion or exclusion from the plots. It’s functional, but not contrived.
The artwork starts out a little awkward in the first few pages, but evens out nicely as the issue moves along. Black Manta looks threatening and dangerous throughout the issue, which is awesome since I’ve seen him look very silly in the past. The action scenes are very dynamic and high energy, just pulling the reader into the page. Very well done and nicely laid out.
Overall, a pretty stunning first issue for a hero that is often overlooked.
This was a great kick-off to this new series. Abnett gives you a lot of background information and exposition in easy character-driven ways, introduces some interesting new characters, and throws in a shocking action sequence that pulls you deep into the story. The issue has humor, drama, and action in perfect proportion to make this a fantastic entry point for readers. Best of all, there are a number of fun twists that really make the issue worth reading.
I enjoy the idea of Spindrift Station as a base of operations/Atlantean embassy and a nice central point for this series. The idea of Atlantis being treated as a nation is intelligent and can spawn so many stories. It also provides a central point for several character types to intermingle and makes for story-based reasons for their inclusion or exclusion from the plots. It’s functional, but not contrived.
The artwork starts out a little awkward in the first few pages, but evens out nicely as the issue moves along. Black Manta looks threatening and dangerous throughout the issue, which is awesome since I’ve seen him look very silly in the past. The action scenes are very dynamic and high energy, just pulling the reader into the page. Very well done and nicely laid out.
Overall, a pretty stunning first issue for a hero that is often overlooked.
September 17, 2021
Dives Right In To Action
Great introduction giving a full background on who Aquaman is, history, purpose, and entourage. Solid writing that quickly picks up the pace and throws the reader into the action. Shocking twist, a bit of mystery along with that cliffhanger ending that makes you want to grab the next issue. I hadn't been a Aquaman fan before, but I think for this series, I will be.
Great introduction giving a full background on who Aquaman is, history, purpose, and entourage. Solid writing that quickly picks up the pace and throws the reader into the action. Shocking twist, a bit of mystery along with that cliffhanger ending that makes you want to grab the next issue. I hadn't been a Aquaman fan before, but I think for this series, I will be.
June 26, 2020
The Atlantean buffet is all sorts of silly, and a couple of the characters have some goofy, questionable-but-still-kind-of-funny dialogue here. The tone in this one is just more bonkers than the Rebirth one-shot, which I like... and then when the action kicks in it's all sorts of awesome.
December 16, 2018
Baita diferença de tom entre o one-shot e esse início de série mensal. E a temática é um xuxu de atual.
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December 21, 2020
Continua boa e com mais ação.
June 26, 2025
Eu gosto tanto quando eles focam nos deveres do Arthur como rei. Queria mais desse lado monarca sendo explorado.
September 27, 2016
A very promising start to a new series.I dont know much about Aquaman but after reading this one i cant wait to learn more.
September 1, 2016
3 stars
Aquaman is hosting a meeting to broker peace between the land & surface dwellers. Captain Lieutenant Joanna Stubbs (British Royal Navy) & Ray Delane (Daily Planet) arrive at the Spindrift Station, Atlantean Dry Lane Embassy in Massachusetts. Ms. Stubbs & Sark (Captain in the King's Guard) acquaint with one another & it is really cute. I was actually waiting to see more of them, but that will not be happening since Also, Black Manta sets off a bomb at the embassy so Mera & Aquaman have to protect their guest from the impending threat. Black Manta manages to injury both Aquaman & Mera.
Decent story. Weird art. I noticed the Aquaman series have slow starts & great endings.
Aquaman is hosting a meeting to broker peace between the land & surface dwellers. Captain Lieutenant Joanna Stubbs (British Royal Navy) & Ray Delane (Daily Planet) arrive at the Spindrift Station, Atlantean Dry Lane Embassy in Massachusetts. Ms. Stubbs & Sark (Captain in the King's Guard) acquaint with one another & it is really cute. I was actually waiting to see more of them, but that will not be happening since Also, Black Manta sets off a bomb at the embassy so Mera & Aquaman have to protect their guest from the impending threat. Black Manta manages to injury both Aquaman & Mera.
Decent story. Weird art. I noticed the Aquaman series have slow starts & great endings.
June 24, 2016
This issue gets 3 stars because the coherent story holds up the narrative, and is the strongest link in the chain.
The art is weird - good, but definitely weird in terms of creative decisions. Aquaman looks like a tween celebrity and Mera like his supermodel girlfriend. I'm pretty sure this is backward evolution, Benjamin Button style, because Aquaman is traditionally portrayed as a grizzled veteran of sorts. He had a beard and a hook for an arm the first time I read a story of his, then he evolved to be someone with a tough outlook and a persistent stubble, and now he's a younger Andrew Garfield?
If you overlook that one huge hard to swallow pill, the core concept is pretty good and makes me wonder why this line of thought has not been tried earlier in recent comic book history.
The art is weird - good, but definitely weird in terms of creative decisions. Aquaman looks like a tween celebrity and Mera like his supermodel girlfriend. I'm pretty sure this is backward evolution, Benjamin Button style, because Aquaman is traditionally portrayed as a grizzled veteran of sorts. He had a beard and a hook for an arm the first time I read a story of his, then he evolved to be someone with a tough outlook and a persistent stubble, and now he's a younger Andrew Garfield?
If you overlook that one huge hard to swallow pill, the core concept is pretty good and makes me wonder why this line of thought has not been tried earlier in recent comic book history.
July 15, 2016
Another "fine" issue. Unfortunately, it still just doesn't get me excited at all for this series, which again is a real bummer because of how much I love Aquaman as a character. I'm definitely not picking up any more single issues, and I might not even pick up the trade, unless I hear really good reviews. I'll probably borrow it from the library just to see how the first arc plays out, but unfortunately there's nothing that makes me really want to read this.
June 25, 2016
I wasn't a huge fan of the Rebirth issue but this issue is what a series should be like, some interesting topics and then an old villain takes centre stage. I'm invested in the series and can't wait to see where it goes.
June 29, 2016
The writing is good, I like it. But the art doesn't convince me that much. Also, I love Arthur and Mera, they are so lovely together. And that end really left me speechless. Can't wait for the next issue!
June 24, 2016
This and GA are my favorite Rebirth books. Just some really solid writing.
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June 23, 2016
early days as far as this storyline goes but the introduction of black manta in this one seemed really abrupt , the cliffhanger was really good , but due to the art which was absurd i rate it so low
June 27, 2016
I really enjoyed this. Though if Sark dies, I'm giving this whole series a single star (kidding). How dare they!
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September 26, 2016
Aquarian want to bridge the gap between Atlantis and The Surface World.
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