Deep within the blue and within himself Arthur has always been destined for more and for a larger purpose. After the events of DC K.O. Arthur has been finding out who he truly is and what he is meant to be. He must defeat the Crimson Queen and find out what absolute power truly is!
Creative Team: Jeremy Adam’s (WRITER), John Timms (ART and COVER), Rex Lokus (COLORS), and Dave Sharpe (LETTERS).
Aquaman Spoilers Ahead!
The Story:
I’m a big sucker for heroes going through a finding themself type of phase and Adams ends this arc with Arthur on his ultimate journey of discovery. When Arthur returns home and takes his crown it feels monumental and earned. Until this point the people of Atlantis have been missing, and Arthur has been searching for them and fighting in a tournament against his will. Jeremy creates this strong sense of a new beginning and the endless world of possibilities as we move forward.
The Art and Letters:
Lokus and Timms make the big moments truly feel impactful on the panels. There are fun scenes in the battle as the water is formed into dragons making the fights feel as though anything could happen. The coloring has long been a standout as the vibrancy keeps us pulled in. The grandest moments of all however, are the splash pages where Aquaman returns triumphantly and the detail and coloring hits home how the moment should feel sticking the landing.
Final Thoughts:
Emperor Aquaman #15 is Arthur’s long awaited homecoming. The fourteen issues previous to this have all been building to the moment where he takes his rightful place with his newfound abilities. I sincerely cannot wait for what is next!
Overall Grade: 9.5/10
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