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Why Aquaman is Actually One of DC’s Best Characters
Aquaman has been one of DC’s most prominent heroes throughout its history. He has been the King of Atlantis, a founding member of the Justice League, and a defender of the Earth. Despite this, Aquaman has been frequently seen as a joke among the mainstream audience. Whether it’s the bright orange costume or his ability to talk to fish, a lot of people just don’t take him seriously. Well, I personally have been a fan of Aquaman forever. I always thought that he was a fascinating character. In fact, he’s one of my favorite characters in the DC Universe. Here, I will break down why I believe that. He’s a…
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Why Mera was Needed in the DC Universe
There are plenty of female heroes in the world of DC, such as Hawkgirl, Black Canary, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Zatanna, and the Batwomen. And all of those heroes are phenomenal in their right. I love DC with all my heart and soul, flaws and all. To tell a story properly, a film must fill out the character with a backstory. Otherwise, they remain hollow, empty and unendearing. That was an extreme problem with Justice League. The film didn’t have time to flesh out all of its wonderful characters. It is tough to accomplish such a story with an ensemble cast and relegate the “whys,” and the ”hows” into short interludes, giving the bare…
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Review: AQUAMAN TV Pilot
A Little Background This TV pilot was developed off of the hype surrounding Smallville‘s episode “Aqua”. In that episode, Alan Ritchson played Arthur Curry who was trying to prevent the development of a Luthor Corp weapon. The character was enormously popular with the creators of Smallville seeing the feedback and the potential. They decided to develop a new series for the man from Atlantis, but not a spin-off of Smallville. Hence the reasoning behind having a different actor (Justin Hartley) than Alan Ritchson. This pilot is referred by some as Mercy Reef. Let me go ahead and tell you what I thought now. I did not appreciate this pilot. I think it’s because I’ve seen Smallville, and…
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Comic Review: THRONE OF ATLANTIS
Geoff Johns’ New 52 run on Aquaman created a lot of iconic moments and stories for the character. Perhaps the biggest is “Throne of Atlantis,” pits Arthur Curry and the Justice League against his half-brother Orm, the new king of Atlantis. Orm believes that the surface world is a threat, and he launches a huge assault. The comic was adapted into the 2015 animated movie Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, and elements are featured in the Aquaman film. Simply put, “Throne of Atlantis” is one of the best storylines in the New 52 era. It features strong writing from Johns and amazing artwork from Ivan Reis. The character interactions are…
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Review: AQUAMAN Vol 1: The Trench (The New 52)
The New 52 was a bit of a mixed bag for DC Comics. This was a time where DC’s history and the universe got too bloated. This happens every decade or so in the comics industry. You keep telling stories of Batman in his prime over the course of 20 years things start to get lost and it’s hard for new readers to jump in. When this happens, DC would typically do a soft reboot. Some event or crisis that would help streamline things. Enter The New 52, a complete reboot of the DC universe. Again, the New 52 was a mixed bag. Some characters suffered from the change (Superman)…
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Review: AQUAMAN (2018)
“The film reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime—one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be… a king.” Warner Brothers You might remember when the reporters called the Aquaman footage they saw earlier as Indiana Jones meet Star Wars? Well, I can safely say now after watching it that I think their parable is pretty much a bullseye. It’s a thrilling ride in more than just one way. It’s action-packed, making you sit on the edge of your seat, while also…
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Review: AQUAMAN Rebirth Vol. 1: The Drowning
Back in 2016, DC Comics relaunched several ongoing series as part of its Rebirth initiative. Among these was a new Aquaman run by Dan Abnett, Brad Walker, Phillipe Briones, and Scot Eaton. The comic comes on the heels of Geoff Johns’ acclaimed New 52 run, which has popularized the character and made him a force to be reckoned with. (Still think Aquaman is a joke? Read any comic by Geoff Johns ever.) Vol. 1 of the Rebirth run, titled “The Drowning,” sees Arthur Curry and Mera working to repair the public image of Atlantis. Many on the surface world fear Atlantis and its people, so Arthur seeks to present his…