"THE DELUGE" part three! No sooner has Aquaman found a lead on the location of N.E.M.O.'s secret headquarters than the United States sends a team of aquatically trained super-soldiers to take out the sea king. Behold America's Aquamarines! RATED T
For Aquaman fans, Aquaman hasn't been this good for this long since the Skeates and Aparo days. If you're not an Aquaman fan, I can only ask: "Why not?" Become an Aquaman fan"you'll be glad you did! Read Full Review
The Deluge has been a very enjoyable read and this third chapter was the best yet. Abnett is taking Aquaman to very intriguing heights with strong indication it's only going to get better. Read Full Review
I havent been a fan of Philippe Brioness Aquaman all the time. I think my problem is the inking. It lacks polish. And this is a shame because he draws very good figures. Still his work is solid and does not really jump out when compared to Scot Eatons. Each handle Aquaman well. But when will Brad Walker be back? Read Full Review
The ending of the issue bring us full circle back to Black Manta and the nefarious N.E.M.O. Whilst we get a peek into their plans for the rest of the world it's likely that the King of Atlantis will put an end to it before they can even act. Our only worry is how this story will tie up. Hopefully it's not rushed, because the political aspect of this series has been one of the best parts of it without a doubt. Overall,Aquaman #14 is action packed and is a worthy addition to the series so far. Read Full Review
Dan Abnett has crafted an incredible new direction for Aquaman, and this arc I hope is the first of many to help this series to shine. I highly suggest you pick this one up and all the previous issue in the Deluge story arc. It is becoming a definitive story in Aquaman's history. Read Full Review
While it may have started a little slowly, this is a series which is building some serious momentum over the last half dozen or so issues, and which now stands as one of the most consistently enjoyable titles in DCs lineup. Highly recommended. Read Full Review
First things first: this artwork is a salvation in itself, especially the full page of Mera. The story was quick to read, I found myself really enjoying this issue. For anyone who has put down Aquaman I would highly recommend picking up this Deluge arc. Read Full Review
So we see the Aquamarines in action, and it's a little underwhelming. In the context of this story arc, this issue is decent, but alone it would read like the insane rantings of a madman. Which may be the point. All I'm saying that is if you decided 2017 is the year you start reading Aquaman, go a couple of issues back so you can understand the import of a Lion Fish/human hybrid. Read Full Review
Aquaman's woes continue in this issue as Atlantis is attacked by a group of genetically modified super-soldiers calling themselves the Aquamarines. It's a memorably wacky concept that unfortunately isn't exploited to its fullest here. Read Full Review
Aside from Aquaman having to handle some rather mundane time suck baddies, this issue progresses the overall plot well as tensions rise. Atlantis may never be at peace with America after this issue and Abnett has done well to give him just cause for that! Read Full Review
You guys remember the Street Sharks? I remember the Street Sharks. Today Aquaman punched Street Sharks and it made for a fantastic issue. Honestly Aquaman has always been underrated and I like how this issue is dealing with the idea of Atlantis being a rogue nation. I do think that most of the Atlanteans are idiots. They'd rather attack the US than believe in a terrorist group. Luckily, Aquaman was successful in finding N.E.M.O. God help us all before D.O.R.Y. strikes...
This is a great storyline.
Not quite warming up to the Aquamarines.
Hope we don't see the Aquamarines again, but a good solid book.
Another great issue in what is shaping up to be my favorite run on AQUAMAN.
SCORE: 8.2
Comic Book Review (7.5/10) "Good"
Aquaman #14 "The Deluge Act 3"
Writer: Dan Abnett
Penciller: Philippe Briones
Plot: The Aquamarines have infiltrated Atlantis and have been ordered by a splinter command group in the American government to assassinate Aquaman. Can Aquaman hold off all of the Aquamarines...?
This is an action issue with Aquaman taking on the Aquamarines. Finally the Aquamarines attack Atlantis and although the fight doesn't last very long it was enjoyable to read as Aquaman brawls with the 6 Aquamarines by himself. Abnett seems to be set on keeping the bad assery of the New 52 Aquaman going in the Rebirth run as this issue also shows how versatile Arthur is in a fight. Alot doesn't happen here, but more
Aquaman is a solid book.
The Deluge arc continues. We get some good action scenes with the Aquamarines and Aquaman facing off, as well as a deeper look at Mera and Arthur's relationship and struggle. But while Aquaman Rebirth under Dan Abnett has been good, it's yet to be great.