Emperor Aquaman #22

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• 10

  Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth

  Oct 14, 2026

  Emperor Aquaman #22 gives us Swamp Thing, Maxine Baker, and Mogo, all while bringing a light and fun spirit to an otherwise hostile and dire situation at hand. This issue rocks! Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Comic Watch - Ryan White

  Oct 17, 2026

  Ultimately, this issue moves fast but has no consequence to the story and is very much a cool-down issue. Good thing the two features shine and pick things up where the story drops. But if you are just jumping into this story, this is not a great introduction to it. I would suggest starting from issue one, but if you like art less than story, this is the book for you. Read Full Review

• 8.4

  Fanlight Zone - Ken M.

  Oct 21, 2026

  Aquaman is drawn into an unexpected meeting as Lolanna advances her deadly attack. Adams detours from events to provide a great team-up. Timms, Lokus & Sharpe bring an energetic pace to the art. An excellent read to let readers recover from last issue’s huge launch of the Tidal War. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  AIPT - Jonathan Waugh

  Oct 14, 2026

  A necessary breather after the events of last issue, Emperor Aquaman #22 presents a satisfying team-up of the Avatars of the DC Universe. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comic Book Clique - Abel Loza

  Oct 26, 2026

  Emperor Aquaman #22 ramped up the series, and while it wasn't as loud or as chaotic as the rest, it was no less good or interesting. By comparison, this issue set up the last leg of the Adams run and a possible future team-up book, but while slower, it never felt boring or tangential. It builds Arthur's anxiety as Atlantis hangs by a thread, and that tension carries over to the reader. We're in the home stretch of this series, and the momentum is building toward a great finale. Plus, the series has hinted at potential future stories that could shape Aquaman's future. Read Full Review