Hopefully, Walker will stick around for consecutive issues through the Warhead arc as he takes the title to the next wave. So far so good. Read Full Review

Dan Abnetts job is to keep up the charm now that Aquamans first storyline has established the series as one to care about. Its a typical quiet issue where he introduces a new threat and resolves some dangling plot points relating to Mera and Aquamans relationship. Its all moving in the right direction. Its also a great jumping point for the series. Read Full Review

Aside from a minor quibble that reminds us a subplot was a waste of time, this is a good first issue to a new story arc. Aquaman has a new relationship with the public, his ability to speak to animals clearly is a major story element to be explored, and a villain with great power looms. New story arc, new direction, new reasons to love this series. Read Full Review

I can't recommend this book and series enough. It is probably my favorite book from DC right now. It has proven to be consistent with it's quality over the sixteen issues. This is a must read series that shouldn't be missed. Read Full Review

Serving as a mixture of epilogue and prologue, this issue provides an impressive transition from one story arc to the next, all while introducing an intriguing new threat. Dan Abnetts Aquaman is fast becoming the jewel in DCs Rebirth crown, and the series is starting to display an impressive level of consistency that is going to make it an essential fortnightly read. Read Full Review

This issue acts as an epilogue to "The Deluge," and it's quite welcome. Aquaman is affable, funny, and helpful in the way that I like to see my superheroes behave once in a while. There's also a tease for an imminent conflict facing Arthur, but that's for a later issue. Today, let's celebrate Aquaman and why he's one of the great DC Comics characters! Read Full Review

With everything taken into account,Aquaman #16 is an effective epilogue to the previous arc that also sets the foundations for what is to come as Abnett finds a way to balance both plots effectively in a way that one never overshadows the other.The fact that this series seems to be headed in a new direction as well also seems to be a welcome change, and based on this issue, Aquamanhas everything that it needs for it to be a successful approach. Read Full Review

On the art front, Bradley Walker's characters are wonderfully expressive, including Arthur, who's warmth and compassion come through the page. The more tense and brutal aspects of the book are just as effective, and Walker is able to bounce from one to the other with ease. Read Full Review

Aquaman continues to be a great comic and this interim story between arcs utilizes strong characterizationto build this fictional world. This issue allows for a solid recap of the status quo and what will be the next conflict both personal and external for Aquaman and Mera. Read Full Review

In terms of story, there's not a lot happening here. But Dan Abnett takes the time to give Aquaman and his supporting cast some interesting beats, including a confession that Erika Watson shares with her high school crush. Read Full Review

A fine life raft for readers to jump on, but a safe local story in what could have been an exciting world building opportunity. Issue #16 floats safely on. Read Full Review

A really good transitional issue.

For all the criticism I gave the last issue in regards to the art, it's good to see a change in artist, as this issue was gorgeous. Not a lot going on plotwise, but I always enjoy Arthur's interactions with the locals of Amnesty Bay, and this issue has plenty of that. We get a slight introduction to a new villain, and Abnett does a good job of leaving it on a cliffhanger to lead into the next issue.

Another consistently good comic, with plenty of subplots bubbling away in the background. I particularly liked the fleshing out of minor characters in this issue.

SCORE: 8.4

Comic Book Review (8.5/10) "Great!"
Aquaman #16 "Peace in Our Time"
Writer: Dan Abnett
Penciller: Brad Walker
Plot: Black Manta and his secret terrorsit organization NEMO has been stopped by Aquaman and now Aquaman is seen as a hero after clearing his and Atlantis' name. Now it's time to rebuild and Aquaman starts in his home town of Amnesty Bay, but a sinister force is seeking to control him...
After all the crazy political intrigue and intense crises, it was a nice change of pace seeing Aquaman cleaning up Amnesty Bay and painting newly boarded walls. I liked the interaction between Aquaman and his new fans as well as his childhood friend Kae. It's a very personal comic issue for Aquaman and even the conversation between him and Mera was pretty compelling. The new villain also seems very nasty as he mind controls a man to blow out his own brains in the first couple of pages and I am excited to see what happens next.
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This is a great issue and all, but how hard is it to have one or two competent people proof-read it? The damn issue ends with someone calling the titular character "Aqaman".