SPOILERS Aquaman issue #8 Preview & Discussion

[jafabian]

CBR PREVIEW

Part 2 of “The Other League”! As a deadly hunter continues his murderous quest for the Atlantean trident, an unknown chapter of Aquaman’s life is revealed! Before he was a part of the Justice League, Aquaman was Arthur, the man from Atlantis, and leader of a mysterious team of adventurers. Armed with weapons forged in Aquaman’s past, these men and women were on their way to becoming the most powerful people on Earth – until it all came crashing down. Story by Geoff Johns Art by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado Cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Rod Reis Publisher DC Comics Cover Price: $2.99 Release Date Wed, April 25th, 2012

[Bizarro #98]

P.O.W.'s shackles create force fields. The Operative's relic is the only one whose purpose is still unknown.

Aquaman and Ya'wara share a telepathic connection so... I guess she's a fish? He also mentions that he's the only Atlantean in the Others.

[mego joe]

Another good issue. And the best part- it doesn't rely on the relaunch!

[Bizarro #98]

New theory:

Aquaman's father at one point owned the trident. Black Manta killed him to get it. Aquaman hunted Black Manta down to take it back, and when he did, he slashed Black Manta across the face with it, which is why he has those scars now.

Also, Aquaman's obsession sorta makes him a reverse Captain Ahab. Instead of a white whale, he's after a black manta!

[dcfanatic]

Nice issue. Artwork continues to amaze. The pace of this issue was a bit slow, esp. compared to others so far. What really happened?

[Robert Saunders]

Nice issue. Artwork continues to amaze. The pace of this issue was a bit slow, esp. compared to others so far. What really happened?

dcfanatic

But how does chen's (scientist guy, don't have his name in front of me) neck scar (growth) play into the theory. He is obviously connected to all the events of Aquaman's father, Black Manta and the Others.

[jafabian]

I loved the man from Atlantis reference.

[Greg Waite]

This series is starting to drag on for me. I'm willing to stick it out until the end of the arc but if it doesn't improve, it's the next 52 to get dropped.

[Falloutboy]

I am REALLY enjoying this book, I think it is going great and I am looking forward to the next issue. Never thought I'd say that about Aquaman!

[E-MAC]

Aquaman continues to be the one book that gives me hope from DC. After having dropped GL & Flash and being very dissapointed in everything that's going on with JLA. This is the one book that I can pick up every month and be blown away which is great but still kinda sad too.

[TJLamb0518]

Aquaman continues to be the one book that gives me hope from DC. After having dropped GL & Flash and being very dissapointed in everything that's going on with JLA. This is the one book that I can pick up every month and be blown away which is great but still kinda sad too.

E-MAC

YOU dropped GL?


YOU???

[E-MAC]

YOU dropped GL? YOU???

Yeah and now i'm loving Aquaman like if it was GL. Honestly i'm as surprised as anyone that that's the case but it is.

[Matches]

Loved this issue. I was actually considering dropping off this title after I few issues I didn't really care for, but this one re-piqued my interest. Nice job by all involved. My only complaint was that it was a really quick read - that's a nitpick, though.