Aquaman and the Others: Vol. 2 – Alignment Earth (The New 52) (DC Comics, 2015) – Trade Paperback

Description

Aquaman and the Others: Vol. 2 – Alignment Earth is the concluding volume of the New 52 spin-off series that brought The Others, Aquaman’s former team of relic-wielding allies, into their own ongoing title. Written by Dan Jurgens and illustrated by Lan Medina and Allen Martinez with colours by Matt Milla, the volume pits The Others against a global threat as the villainous organisation known as A.R.G.U.S. becomes entangled in a conspiracy that puts both the team and the wider world in jeopardy.

Jurgens brings his decades of superhero storytelling experience to bear on the ensemble cast, balancing the distinct personalities and abilities of each member of The Others while maintaining the propulsive pace that defined the series throughout its run. Lan Medina’s artwork is clean and dynamic, delivering the kind of confident, action-driven visuals that suit the globe-spanning nature of the story, with Matt Milla’s colouring adding considerable depth and atmosphere to the finished pages. As the final volume of the series, Alignment Earth provides a satisfying conclusion to the experiment of giving Aquaman’s extended world its own dedicated title within the New 52 framework.