Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Ivan Reis
Inker: Joe Prado
DC Comics
Cover Date: December 2011
Aquaman #1 was one of my favorites of the DC relaunch. #2 did nothing to disappoint me.
Johns continues the story by showing us some scenes from Aquaman's youth. Mera wants to try the different things that she sees in the pictures.
The action ramps up this issue with the assault on the surface by the denizens of "The Trench" (seen on the cover). The action is all out as Mera and Aquaman show their powers as they are attacked by the masses of "The Trench" creatures. It appears that the creatures are searching for food. Unfortunately for the inhabitants of this small sea side community, humans are on their menu. The next issue blurb says that we will learn the secrets of the Trench. I can't wait to see what Johns has planned.
Reis and Prado turn in another great art job. Hopefully they can keep pace with the monthly publication level.
Aquaman continues to be high on my reading list.
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Ivan Reis
Inker: Joe Prado
DC Comics
Cover Date: November 2011
In the new DC Universe, Aquaman and Mera decide to move into a lighthouse and live on the surface. It is the lighthouse that he grew up in. Meanwhile, under the surface of the ocean, a menace rises from "The Trench" and starts to invade the surface.
Johns stresses how powerful Aquaman can be. His actions show that he can be very intimidating. Many of the people he interacts with comment on what a joke he is based on "Saturday Night Live" skits. I could have done with a little less of this and hope that it is played down in future stories. Johns has crafted a solid beginning for the new adventures of Aquaman.
Reis and Prado make a great team. Some times I thought the art looked like the early Marvel work of John Byrne. At others, I was reminded of the work of Neal Adams. Then it hit me. The art in this issue reminds me of a classic "Hulk Annual" that featured John Byrne inked by Bob Layton. This is high praise.
The combination of Johns' script with the great art of Reis and Prado made this one of my favorite books in the New DC.
Highly recommended.
