Aquaman: Vol. 2 – The Others (The New 52) (DC Comics, 2013) – Trade Paperback

Description

Aquaman: Vol. 2 – The Others continues Geoff Johns’ critically acclaimed New 52 run on the character, illustrated by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, the artistic team whose work on the series drew widespread praise for its breathtaking scope and detail. The volume introduces The Others, a group of former allies of Aquaman who each possess a relic of ancient Atlantis, bringing them into conflict with the ruthless assassin Black Manta in a story that delves deep into Arthur Curry’s past and the formative experiences that shaped him long before he became a founding member of the Justice League.

Johns uses The Others to flesh out Aquaman’s history with considerable skill, weaving flashback sequences into the present-day narrative to build a portrait of a hero whose journey has been defined as much by loss and guilt as by power and destiny. Ivan Reis and Joe Prado’s artwork is nothing short of spectacular throughout, their command of dynamic action, intricate costume design, and expressive character work placing this volume among the finest looking books of the New 52 era. Widely cited by critics as one of Johns’ most impressive achievements on the character, this volume represents the New 52 Aquaman run at the height of its powers.