Older readers might find this annoying and unnecessary, however I found it to be a nice refresher, especially at a point this late into the series.įrom here, the story picks up directly where the last volume left off: Mera is fighting rebels in the depths of Atlantis while Aquaman takes on a new enemy in the form of Chimera.

For new readers, this will serve as a great introduction into exactly what is going on in this series. These issues are almost entirely recap and don’t contain much new material. The book begins with two Secret Origins issues that give a brief history of Aquaman and Mera’s lives. This is an Aquaman book everyone can enjoy and a nice addition to the King of the Seas’ legacy. Meanwhile, a heavy dose of worldbuilding helps deepen the history and legacy of Atlantis as a society, something that makes the entire series better. Though the jump between these arcs is slightly mishandled, both plotlines are fantastic on their own. He starts with a chilling horror story detailing the rise of a creature from the deep and then transitions into a story about an ancient mystery stemming back to the royal family of Atlantis.

6: Maelstrom, writer Jeff Parker brings the quality of the Aquaman series back to its pinnacle, all while adding his own twist to things.

Fans of Aquaman, Atlantis, Mera, or just comic books in general should make sure to give this book a try. The story is entertaining and thrilling right up to the end with only a minor bump along the way. Here readers see Aquaman go head to head with a horrific monster while also uncovering the secret history of his royal ancestors. Overall: This is a book that no Aquaman fan will want to miss out on. The book looks great artistically.Ĭons: The transition between the two storylines is somewhat jarring. The worldbuilding here is well done and appreciated. To stop the devastating seaquakes that are literally tearing his home in two, Arthur will have to delve deep into the mysterious history of Atlantis, confronting secrets from his own past he thought long-buried!'-dust jacket Member ofĬataloging source YDXCP 1966- Parker, Jeff Dewey number 741.Pros: The book is very diverse, with the first arc feeling like horror and the second arc feeling like mystery. The inhabitants of the fabled underwater continent have never taken easily to the idea of a half-human ruler, but now the kingdom itself is rejecting Arthur's claim to the throne. Language eng Summary 'A man of two worlds, Arthur Curry is both the super hero Aquaman and King of the legendary Atlantis. Aquaman, (Fictitious character) - Comic books, strips, etc.Label Aquaman, Volume 6, Maelstrom Title Aquaman Title number Volume 6 Title part Maelstrom Statement of responsibility written by Jeff Parker pencils by Paul Pelletier, Carlos Rodriguez, Alvaro Martinez, Daniel HDR Title variation

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