Aquaman: Vol. 5 – Sea of Storms (The New 52) (DC Comics, 2014) – Trade Paperback

Description

Aquaman: Vol. 5 – Sea of Storms collects Jeff Parker’s opening arc on the series following Geoff Johns’ landmark run that redefined Aquaman for a modern audience as part of DC’s New 52 initiative. Written by Jeff Parker and illustrated by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons, the volume sees Arthur Curry facing a wave of escalating oceanic threats as ancient and monstrous forces rise from the depths to challenge both Atlantis and the surface world. Parker maintains the tone and mythology established by his predecessor while bringing his own adventurous, pulpy energy to the character and his world.

Paul Pelletier’s artwork is a natural fit for the series, his dynamic, classically influenced style capturing both the grandeur of Atlantean civilisation and the kinetic ferocity of Aquaman’s underwater battles with considerable skill. The cover image of Aquaman squaring off against an enormous shark is an immediate and confident statement of the action-driven direction Parker and Pelletier bring to the title, delivering exactly the kind of bold, oceanic adventure the character deserves.