AQUAMAN: THE TRENCH (THE NEW 52) VOLUME 1 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Ivan Reis,Joe Prado,Geoff Johns | 144 pages | 28 May 2013 | DC Comics | 9781401237103 | English | United States Aquaman: The Trench (The New 52) Volume 1 PDF Book I really enjoyed this comic. Land is just as much his home as the sea Shin is still around and we learn his background with Arthur and most of all Arthur and Mera's relationship is explained enough that we get where they've been. Scott Lobdell. Reclaiming Aquaman with style, humour, nods to the disrespect he's had, and a bright future. This means that the readers can just focus on Aquaman and Mera , making the whole reading experience a nice preamble to what is there to come. Reviewed by nike13 nike This is a superhero that gets absolutely no respect. Jul 12, Bookwraiths rated it it was amazing Shelves: library , graphic-novels-dc , graphic-novels. Aug 30, Brad rated it liked it Shelves: popular-culture , comic-books , read-in , graphic-history , dc. For one thing, it's a pretty comprehensive relaunch. Which brings us to Mera. The boys at the station are never gonna let us hear the end of this. Performance and Analytics. They are able to trace the creatures back to the trench, where they discover an ancient Atlantean vessel submerged and forming part of the home for these trench creatures and their queen. Johns doesn't explain why Aquaman is a legit superhero, he shows us. No wonder Aquaman has captured the attention of so many new readers! One that even the most sceptical readers should try. Start of add to list layer. Get this review and more at Despite the general populace believing that he is useless and ridiculing him about the stupidity of his powers, he quickly proves their misconceptions wrong and demonstrates his authority. Previous review follows: You think that Aquaman is a joke? Now I'm going to binge the Johns run on this series and eagerly anticipate the Justice League movie and his solo film I think what I like best is that it does not try to turn Aquaman into some kind of hipster or mega-tough dude, but instead insists on his oft-ridiculed identity: naysayers be damned. Like I said, decent. I hope they'll improve the pacing as the series progresses, because "Aquaman" is now a title I might actually be willing to pick up on a monthly basis, rather than simply waiting for the collected editions -- and I haven't done that since Gaiman's "The Sandman" ended in What we have here is a classic Aquaplot. It's not in Johns writerly-DNA. Ivan Reis' artwork is perfection. Home Learning. The moral questions embedded in the action brought greater depth and tension to the story. But what made it close to my heart is that Geoff Johns created a world where Aquaman is really a joke, a target of ridicule and fish jokes. Naturally, Arthur and Mera must come to the rescue! And, yeah, I know you guys think I'm silly, but he's hands-down my favorite superhero of all time, and this volume was just as good as I remembered it Mark Evanier. Green Lantern can do cool things with his ring; Aquaman communicates with fish. New 52 Aquaman is one bad ass super hero Aquaman: The Trench (The New 52) Volume 1 Writer Crazy sea creatures, in this case fish-like humanoids with giant pointy teeth -- sort neo-uber-gila men -- have attacked a fishing trawler, then a town, so Aquaman is called in to have a look. Aquaman Volume 4: Rebirth Dan Abnett. It is a sight to see how Aquaman and Mera handles these situations. This version of Aquaman sees him much more powerful than in the past -- being much stronger and durable than before. Tiago The new ongoing series looks dope, you should try it out. What is focused on are these cool sea monsters from an Atlantic Ocean trench, who begin emerging from the sea to abduct all the humans they can carry, taking them down to the depths to feed to their queen. This one is going to be added to my lists! And, yeah, I know you guys think I'm silly, but he's hands-down my favorite superhero of all time, and this volume was just as good as I remembered it Part of the reason that Batman has been such a success, to me anyway, is that he's one of the few characters where the repression of the human side is a part of the story. Mike, I'm talking to you I'd heard this new Aquaman series finally made him a badass superhero and I gotta say that I'm impressed. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program terms and conditions - opens in a new window or tab. But honestly, of the half dozen titles I've read from DC's relaunch, this one has been the best. Aquaman 8 books. And they are hungry. But then you see her leech the water out of people and dehydrate them until they die. Additional details. They think he's useless when on land. Curry showed up in a couple episodes of "Smallville. Aquaman has never looked better, dare I say, sexy, with his wavy, water-rippled hair, sharp profile, and impossibly toned frame he must be airbrushed, not even Superman looks that good with his shirt off. Is there ever any question about which side is dominant, Barry Allen or the Flash? He stops men who are fleeing from the police, a typical superhero move. The basic premise of The Trench is that a new kind of sea creature has emerged from deep within the ocean and they are very hungry. The people Aquaman helps ridicule him, even after he saves their lives. Reclaiming Aquaman with style, humour, nods to the disrespect he's had, and a bright future. So if you find a current lower price from an online retailer on an identical, in-stock product, tell us and we'll match it. View all 13 comments. Michael Straczynski. And the flash-back panels feel dreamy and drenched in nostalgia, giving us a minds-eye perspective of Arthur's emotional state. Mar 05, Chris rated it it was amazing Shelves: dc-comics. Since then, he has quickly become one of the most popular and prolific comics writers today, working on such titles including a highly successful re-imagining of Green Lantern, Action Comics co-written with Richard Donner , Teen Titans, Justice Society of America, Infinite Crisis and the experimental breakout hit series 52 for DC with Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Deathstroke had a son that I couldn't care less about. Start your review of Aquaman, Volume 1: The Trench. Well they were ri Q: How was Aquaman's son delivered? We get to see the struggle of being a superhero and wanting to use your powers to help people, when they don't want you around. Other books in the series. And neither one really wants him. Harley Quinn Vol. Sea monsters from beneath the trench of the Atlantic Ocean emerge and begin abducting the townspeople of Amnesty Bay en masse, taking them down to the depths to feed to their queen - Aquaman to the rescue! Home Learning. Product Details. Well, this was fun. View all 54 comments. Green Lantern can do cool things with his ring; Aquaman communicates with fish. I am so tired of everyone underestimating Aquaman! Aquaman: The Trench (The New 52) Volume 1 Reviews The story is mostly action, clipping forward through panels at a fast, yet cohesive, pace Not much happens in this issue, except that Dr. And, based on the number of "New 52" series canceled since the reboot, it would appear that I'm not the only one. This version of Aquaman sees him much more powerful than in the past -- being much stronger and durable than before. Nov 05, [Name Redacted] rated it really liked it Shelves: sci-fi , fantasy , graphic-novels , urban-fantasy. But, as high-quality superhero tales go, it leaves something to be desired not unlike myself when it comes to being a partner in a three-legged race; I am terrible at those. Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis raise the dead in the most anticipated comics story of the year! Dec 03, Sesana rated it really liked it Shelves: comics , superhumans. Definitely worth picking up! Artists Ivan Reis and Joe Prado provide some quality illustrations for all of this, whether it's a frantic battle by the seafront or a suburban stand-off. All his apparent weaknesses are now his greatest strengths. This listing has ended. I really loved it. He's finally a powerful hero: melee fighting with his trident, using sonar to locate enemies, and speed jumping. Can't help but think of Robot Chicken's DC sketches everytime I hear about him: So I love that Geoff Johns deals with this head on by making the lack of respect for Aquaman an actual struggle for him in the comic book. They need more food to feed their children, who are growing up deformed due to a lack of nutrition. Book ratings by Goodreads. A: Via SEA-section. And Mera is subject to this cruelty too, despite having less self control than Arthur. Mera is just as interesting, as she's strong and beautiful and deadly, possessing the ability to control water. Can't wait to see him gain some fans and take off to greater heights.