Aquaman #4

8.7

Critic Rating

8 Reviews
7.6

User Rating

22 Reviews
Writer Jeremy Adams
Artist John Timms
Cover Price $3.99

BETRAYAL IN SHIFTING WATERS! Aquaman heads upstream to uncover the mystery around the infection of the blue...so why does that spark an unholy alliance with a mermaid assassin? And what on earth (or otherwise) does that have to do with sky pirates and prophecies?! Revelations run wild as our hero looks for a way home before he's seduced by the great blue beyond!

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CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top

  • 9.5

    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles

    Apr 13, 2025

    Aquaman has had some rocky stretches lately, but this creative team is fully dialed in making this All In run one worth checking out for any fan of Arthur Curry. Read Full Review

  • 9.3

    Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth

    Apr 09, 2025

    This has been an extremely fun series. Aquaman is full of power and the lore the team pulls from is both deep cuts and adding to the mythos. There are subtle plot threads woven in which keep me excited. I can't wait to see where this story continues to go. Read Full Review

  • 9.0

    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield

    Apr 09, 2025

    Arion and Vivienne are intriguing new additions to the series, as these magical beings are Arthur's tutors as he enters a strange new world of magic and myth. By the end of the issue, I'm definitely left wanting more and that's the mark of a good title. I'm hoping we get some answers about the rest of the cast soon, but this series is expanding Aquaman's world and his rogues gallery in the biggest way we've seen in a very long time. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    AIPT - Tyler Brown

    Apr 09, 2025

    Aquaman #4 opts to mostly be an action set piece for Aquaman's new mythic weapon, and is all the better for it. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    KPB Comics - Phillip Creary

    Apr 09, 2025

    Aquaman #4 delivers a high-octane adventure filled with mermaid assassins, prophecies, and a daring escape using innovative hydrokinesis and a striking new weapon. With relentless action, strong characterization, and dynamic visuals from the creative team, the series continues to show Arthur is in capable hands, despite the plot taking a slight backseat. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    The Comic Book Spot - Greg Thomson

    Apr 12, 2025

    Aquaman #4 has reverted back to a similar format to the earlier issues, where we get lots of action, and fast pacing of the issue. We are also getting holes filled in where needed and appropriately as to not give too much away, though at the same time we can see that we are coming to the end of the arc. Arthur has only one real foe that we know of left to deal with, Dagon himself. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    DC Comics News - Matthew Lloyd

    Apr 09, 2025

    Aquaman #4 shows why Jeremy Adams is DC's best writer. Like Geoff Johns 20 years ago, he is able to capture the substance of characters and integrate their histories into something new and exciting. Even an issue like this which feels short is really good as it does the right things with character and world building. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez

    Apr 09, 2025

    Aquaman #4leans on the "Rule of Cool" to show Arthur kicking ass and taking names when he escapes the clutches of Dagon's mercenaries. Jeremey Adams's script elevates Aquaman's badassery score by fifty points, and John Timms's artwork looks amazing. That said, the issue is more action than story, so the plot takes a pause. Read Full Review

USER REVIEWS Back to Top

  • 9.5

    Taiwo

    Aug 24, 2025

    Love the art and action. The power up that Aquaman has with the trident that can change between sword and Trident, I dig. Some of the pages made me look for a while because of how beautiful they were Great visuals/Great Action

  • 8.5

    ResearchReader

    Jun 14, 2025

    Lori is acting weird for sure. It will be interesting when we meet Dagon and see his powers. This issue was pretty cool though. More seeing Aquaman use his powers in creative ways and a real power-up with his weapon. Lot of seeing him smash stuff now. Less on the back-foot now. Next issue I assume we get more lore drops. Art is great as always, enjoying this arturian-esque story so far.

  • 6.0

    Chris Y

    Apr 16, 2025

    It's not often I come across a perfectly average comic these days. Both the writer and the artist are doing a solid job, I just don't think Aquaman stands out in any significant way. I would have loved this in the 90s.

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  • 6.0

    SleepySquid

    Sep 07, 2025

    A lot of action, but not a lot of character depth. The art is great though, rich in colour which pairs well with the ocean themed settings.. Just wish there was more substance.

  • 4.5

    fzanca

    Apr 12, 2025

    I love Jeremy and non-fans of Aquaman are loving it. That's great for them. However, as Aquaman is my favorite character -- this is not him. Wes and Drew from Thinking Critical said something on their show today that I found very poignant -- this is Absolute Aquaman. That I can understand. I know Jeremy was very proud of his weapon - but it makes no sense. What's the difference between wielding a trident and wielding a sword? In this case, nothing since the blade of the sword has to be round. It can't be edged since he still has to grip it once the prongs are pushed back up. I think the next issue is my last. My Comic Review Channel - https://youtu.be/QU7hG3z-Ops

  • 3.0

    pizzamain

    Apr 13, 2025

    great art but wow what a lame ass story

  • 10

    Lantern

    Apr 11, 2025

  • 10

    StrandedGecko54

    Apr 14, 2025

  • 8.5

    daspidaboy

    Apr 09, 2025

  • 8.5

    ZachPort123

    Apr 10, 2025

  • 8.5

    Watchtower022

    Apr 10, 2025

  • 8.5

    Williamflipper

    Apr 16, 2025

  • 8.0

    fudo

    Apr 11, 2025

  • 8.0

    Nicetrylaoche

    Apr 18, 2025

  • 8.0

    super_rex

    Jun 16, 2025

  • 8.0

    Drasek83

    Jul 15, 2025

  • 7.5

    jpablojr

    Apr 11, 2025

  • 7.5

    ComicWorm

    Apr 11, 2025

  • 7.5

    Smithd33

    Apr 13, 2025

  • 7.5

    K-23

    May 08, 2025

  • 7.5

    gabh4

    Sep 26, 2025

  • 6.5

    BatSledge

    May 12, 2025

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