This story line continues to move at a rapid pace while building the tension throughout. There is no shortage of excitement, but it will get even better when N.E.M.O. is revealed to the world the U.S. and Atlantis can get over their misunderstanding. Read Full Review

This is an A+ series and this issue especially just raises the bar to a whole new level. Dan Abnett is following in Geoff Johns footsteps showing us that Aquaman is a contender and a top tier series! If you're not reading this book then you are really missing out. Read Full Review

The ramifications of the issue sees a target placed upon Arthurs head, and it's only going to get worse from here. Although whilst it's great to see the creation of new villainous types for him to go up against, we can't help but feel the Aquamarines are being dragged out a little – similar to how ‘Shaggyman' was several issues back. Aside from that, the writing of this story from Dan Abnett is nothing short of cleverly brilliant. The political real world approach to the character works wonders. And it's one of those rare comics where we can't quite see where a resolution will evolve from. One thing's for certain though, Arthur Curry's world will never be the same again. Read Full Review

The Deluge has proven to be a very strong arc for Aquaman. With Black Manta yet to directly strike against Aquaman, the best is clearly yet to come, but the journey has so far been well worth the ride. Read Full Review

I am starting to prefer Scot Eatons Aquaman better than Philippe Brioness version. Although each draws Atlantis as a generic science fiction set, Eatons rendition is less cleaner even with Wayne Faucher cleaning the pencils with inks. Read Full Review

A slower paced, table setting issue for sure, but it's hard not to enjoy the building tensions across the board. This is turning out to be a solid arc that will pay off due to the time spent on all sides of the battle. Read Full Review

The pacing and quality remains high, but somehow the stakes seem low in this continuation of Arthur Curry's wartime hijinks. For long time readers, this explosion-fest packs a lot of payoff, and even new readers will get engaged. In the explosions. Come on, it's not rocket surgery. People like explosions, eviscerated bodies drenched in blood, and butts. In that order. There are other things, but if you hit those three then you don't need to look any further. Read Full Review

Aquaman #13 continues a compelling take on a story that has been told before with this character. The artwork is very well done and conveys the fluidity and power of the sea and its king. Read Full Review

Comic Book Review (8.5/10) "Great"
Aquaman #13 "The Deluge Act 2"
Writer: Dan Abnett
Penciller: Scot Eaton
Plot: The Justice League visits Aquaman aka Arthur Curry to ascertain if the Atlanteans are really attacking American targets. Arthur must produce evidence of Atlantean impersonation, prove that NEMO (impersonating as Atlantis) is really behind the attacks on the America, and stop NEMO from destroying Atlantis with its own ships. Mera also is considering the validity of the Deluge prophecy and how she will bring the end of Atlantis...
I was really impressed with Abnett and this issue because he was juggling at least four different storylines (including the fact that Captain Stubbs, the father of Lieutenant Stubbs is now attacking Atlantis) and so far he is doing it well. Each story point gets enough attention and development and the story seems to be moving along in a natural manner. I also used to think that Superman wearing a breathing apparatus underneath the ocean was odd, but seeing how Superman needs to speak with Arthur under the sea it made total sense - Superman can hold his breath for a really long time under the sea, but he can't talk without opening his mouth. The attention to detail in this story arc is very appreciated and I hope this book only gets better as the next issue comes out.
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Consistently excellent.

The Aquamarines are interesting and could become a reoccurring group in future Aquaman stories. The Deluge arc has been much better than the previous Drowning one that kicked off the series, but I still feel that Abbott has something better in store.