EMPEROR AQUAMAN #16 (DC COMICS)
It is a new day for Arthur Curry.
Coming out of the DC K.O. tourney, Aquaman has leveled up. He has made a decree that sent shockwaves through the oceans. The masses are taking notice. This includes one of his most deadliest foes.
EMPEROR AQUAMAN #16 by Jeremy Adams, John Timms, Rex Lokus, & Dave Sharpe (DC Comics) continues the Lighthouse Initiative with anothe rmonster issue!
Let’s see what transpires now!
EMPEROR AQUAMAN #16 by Jeremy Adams, John Timms, Rex Lokus, & Dave Sharpe (DC Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Adams wastes little time in presenting the impact of Curry’s plans. Seeing King Shark bend the knee is a wild visual. The dialogue comes with much gravity behind it. Even with their past, there is a true sense of belief in Shark’s pledge. The writing peeks at how Curry processes this move with his most trusted allies. It results in a move only the King can make. Uniting the houses leads into an ambitious adventure in diplomacy.
Readers watch as Curry’s visit to ne of his lighthouses seems cordial as it can be. The mood is light-hearted with the exchanges of outsiders and residents. Adams flips the switch with one crucial move. The result ushers in a horror story with secrets revealed. It also allows Curry to tear loose on his power upgrade. The sheer notion of what he attempts is wild to comprehend. It works on all levels. For anyone questioning how powerful Aquaman can be, this is a defining moment. The fallout eases readers into a steady close. Adams leaves one more morsel of danger before leaving. It is a massive one with dire repercussions. Absolutely can’t wait to see where this goes.
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Timms and Lokus open with a small glimpse of Curry handling an issue. The moment is fleeting as a larger one bursts onto the scene. King Shark makes a grand entrance via full page. The impact is felt immediately as the panel of him bending the knee makes a statement. Curry’s reaction is stoic as he processes what is unfolding here. The group shot of him with Shark’s forces levels up the dangers they are walking into. From here, Lokus’ coloring steals the issue.
The full page visual of the Lighthouse sets the tone for the remainder of the story. Timms’ attention to detail during the feast is excellent. It allows for some characters to let their guard down. The moment becomes key as the true villains make their appearance. A half panel shows the horrors being unleashed. Readers watch as the attack spreads quickly throughout the headquarters. Aquamans’ use of his new abilities take over. The full page breaks down each move to a thunderous finish. It’s epilogue is more calm to escort everyone back to their corners. This allows the final pages to hit a direct bullseye. A familiar face gets a full page image to close up show with. Readers can’t ask for better in this situation.
FINAL GRADE: 8.8
Aquaman has a new ally whether he wants him or not in this impactful issue. Adams’s writing forces the King into uncharted territory with great success. Timms and Lokus deliver on an incredible visual ride. The Lighthouse initiative is already paying dividends on re-energizing Aquaman’s legacy! Don’t miss it!
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