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geekwayne's review
3.0
'Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth' by Scott Snyder and a whole host of artists is a mega-event starring Aquaman and spanning 232 pages over 8 different issues of comic book.
Sea creatures from space invade the Earth and flood it. The Legion of Doom joins the fight. The aliens even bring a death kraken from space. Along the way Aquaman and Mera fight to save Atlantis and Aquaman even tries to appeal to Poseidon. The Titans show up for an issue, then are never seen again. The people of Earth that are touched by the aliens change into sea mutants. This also happens to some of the members of the Justice League. The only thing that may help is something that Arion, Atlantis' greatest hero, built long ago.
It's a pretty massive story, and it flails about a bit. I know the Titans are here just to sell a title, but they didn't have much to do with moving the plot along. Not being a regular reader left me confused about Batman and Dick Grayson. I think the decision to move in the pirate direction seemed a bit silly. Superman in an eyepatch was just kind of dumb. There is lots of action, and how much you care about it all probably will depend on how much you like Aquaman.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Sea creatures from space invade the Earth and flood it. The Legion of Doom joins the fight. The aliens even bring a death kraken from space. Along the way Aquaman and Mera fight to save Atlantis and Aquaman even tries to appeal to Poseidon. The Titans show up for an issue, then are never seen again. The people of Earth that are touched by the aliens change into sea mutants. This also happens to some of the members of the Justice League. The only thing that may help is something that Arion, Atlantis' greatest hero, built long ago.
It's a pretty massive story, and it flails about a bit. I know the Titans are here just to sell a title, but they didn't have much to do with moving the plot along. Not being a regular reader left me confused about Batman and Dick Grayson. I think the decision to move in the pirate direction seemed a bit silly. Superman in an eyepatch was just kind of dumb. There is lots of action, and how much you care about it all probably will depend on how much you like Aquaman.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
kegriese1's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
teachinsci's review
4.0
I always love Aquaman's comic series. This is because, unlike others, his series are not always about who can hit the hardest. Instead, Aquaman tries to find the best ending for himself and others. He is moral, responsible, and truly seeks a better life for all on Earth (especially Atlanteans).
This is the type of story on display here. The whole league gets involved in attempting to save the world from a threat out of Atlantean ancient history. In the crosshairs are Aquaman and the fate of humanity.
My problems were sooner of the inconsistent art (this story was originally spread over various comic series which had different authors). This lead to characters changing appearance, repeated dialogue (that was different or lead to different actions). Also, I did have some problems following those pieces of the story which connect to the larger continuity of the DC universe... such as what the Totality is and why Superman had an eyepatch, but by and large this was an enjoyable story.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this graphic novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the type of story on display here. The whole league gets involved in attempting to save the world from a threat out of Atlantean ancient history. In the crosshairs are Aquaman and the fate of humanity.
My problems were sooner of the inconsistent art (this story was originally spread over various comic series which had different authors). This lead to characters changing appearance, repeated dialogue (that was different or lead to different actions). Also, I did have some problems following those pieces of the story which connect to the larger continuity of the DC universe... such as what the Totality is and why Superman had an eyepatch, but by and large this was an enjoyable story.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this graphic novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
catmeghum's review
4.0
Gorgeous art, and an entertaining story! I like Aquaman, but I like Mera even more, so it was great to see a lot of her in this comic. There were a lot of threads to the story and some of them did feel like they were neglected a little, but I think that's always the case with these sorts of crossover events, particularly when one of the crossover comics is already a team book. I enjoyed seeing Batman dealing with a different place in the team, but the parts with Aquaman and Mera were definitely my favourites!
jonwesleyhuff's review
4.0
I greatly enjoyed this story. I think the only real missteps are some art and storytelling issues in the Justice League books. But overall it was a LOT of fun. I've been reading the Aquaman book since Rebirth started and I enjoyed the lead-up to this event a lot.
shibosan's review
2.0
Начало очень атмосферное, хорошо нагнетает оущение глобальной катастрофы и безысходности, но tie-in выпуски Титанов и Аквамена, которые, видимо, должны были придать кроссоверу масштабности и глубины, совершенно сбивают ритм и через концовку приходится буквально продираться. Не говоря уже о том, насколько там буквально ВСЕ банально и предсказуемо.
crystalisreading's review
adventurous
dark
tense
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Drowned Earth is very much a superhero comic. It is not really a stand alone volume. There are constant references to previous story lines (handily cited in footnotes), and nonstop action that ends up feeling exhausting for the reader as well as the characters. It is dark, violent, depressing, with high stakes for the entire planet, and an ending that barely seems worth the characters' struggles. And, as ever, female superheros wear ridiculous costumes.
But hey, there's evil sea zombies and a veritable who's who of Justice League superheroes, engaged in constant action, so for hardcore comic book/ DC/ Justice League fans, this is probably a worthwhile installation in the greater series. YMMV
Thanks to #NetGalley and DC Entertainment for sharing this #advancecopy of #JusticeLeagueAquamanDrownedEarth with me.
But hey, there's evil sea zombies and a veritable who's who of Justice League superheroes, engaged in constant action, so for hardcore comic book/ DC/ Justice League fans, this is probably a worthwhile installation in the greater series. YMMV
Thanks to #NetGalley and DC Entertainment for sharing this #advancecopy of #JusticeLeagueAquamanDrownedEarth with me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Blood, Pandemic/Epidemic, War, Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
jhstack's review
3.0
I overall liked the increased focus on Aquaman and Mera, but there was a fair helping of repetition between some of the issues that made up this trade that I didn't care for. Also, I wanted a better balance of Justice League characters (i.e., Wonder Woman coming in in the last ~2 issues). (e-galley from NetGalley)
nicolet2018's review
3.0
I was hoping to get some backstory after finishing Kingslayer and starting on the Kelly Sue DeConnick's run of Aquaman. Oddly, the edition I borrowed was printed upsize down. This started interestingly enough with alien sea gods invading the earth.
They turn it's population and heroes into these sea creatures by flooding the earth with poisonous water. But it becomes quite messy as the story follows Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, Mera, The Flash and the Titans (in one issue) and each issue does not pick off where the last one left. It takes our heroes to places like the Graveyard of the Gods
and The Tomb of Arion (Which looks like the Deserter Kingdom from the Aquaman film)
I did enjoy Mera's role in this though.
The art is all over the place too as each issue is drawn by a different artist.
The end left me confused especially having read Unspoken Water.
They turn it's population and heroes into these sea creatures by flooding the earth with poisonous water. But it becomes quite messy as the story follows Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, Mera, The Flash and the Titans (in one issue) and each issue does not pick off where the last one left. It takes our heroes to places like the Graveyard of the Gods
and The Tomb of Arion (Which looks like the Deserter Kingdom from the Aquaman film)
I did enjoy Mera's role in this though.
The art is all over the place too as each issue is drawn by a different artist.
The end left me confused especially having read Unspoken Water.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
4.0
I received a copy of Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth is an intense team-up of the ‘saving the world’ variety. If the combined teams here can’t find a solution to the problem at hand…well the title sort of gives away what could happen, doesn’t it?
I’ll confess that this is the first plot I’ve read with a heavy focus on Aquaman. I understand why he sort of got his own event, with the movie being out and all, so that makes sense. But I’ve never consistently read his series, and I was worried I’d have trouble following along. But to be honest? That fear was unfounded. I had no problem understanding the stakes at hand. Sure, I totally missed some of the context between characters and the like, but I hope that didn’t diminish my enjoyment too much.
Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth had a ton going on within, and it did a brilliant job of including dozens of different characters and teams. Obviously you can guess right away that the Justice League and Aquaman were involved. The Titans also had an issue, and on the whole it felt like they pulled in lots of secondary characters from these worlds to flesh out the plot.
This was probably one of the better events/team-ups I’ve read in quite some time. It was well thought out, intense, and always had something going on. On the whole I was really happy with the pacing, and have to say that they did a good job of making everything understandable to those that don’t consistently follow Aquaman.
This was a really fun read. And while the title implies that Aquaman gets a heavier focus (and he does, along with Mera), I still felt like a lot of the other characters really got their moment to shine as well. Wonder Woman and Batman both played their parts, as did the Flash, Superman, and even some of the Titans (though I haven’t been seeing them join these team-ups too often lately). It made the plot feel balanced, but it also helped to give us a better idea of the scale. If this many heroes were required to find a solution…well that kind of says a lot, doesn’t it?
Personally I think I enjoyed the plot with Mera the most, which tells me I should dig up more plots involving her. It wasn’t just her character I liked though; the specific problems she had to deal with were the most intriguing to me. Though the Aquaman side of things was a close second, for the record.
I like this sort of large event. There was a lot at stake, but it didn’t automatically equal death. That helped make the events feel more real, even when they inevitably became reversed (kind of hard to take a death seriously when you know they’ll do something to undo it). It was a good choice. I’m looking forward to more events like this one.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth is an intense team-up of the ‘saving the world’ variety. If the combined teams here can’t find a solution to the problem at hand…well the title sort of gives away what could happen, doesn’t it?
I’ll confess that this is the first plot I’ve read with a heavy focus on Aquaman. I understand why he sort of got his own event, with the movie being out and all, so that makes sense. But I’ve never consistently read his series, and I was worried I’d have trouble following along. But to be honest? That fear was unfounded. I had no problem understanding the stakes at hand. Sure, I totally missed some of the context between characters and the like, but I hope that didn’t diminish my enjoyment too much.
Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth had a ton going on within, and it did a brilliant job of including dozens of different characters and teams. Obviously you can guess right away that the Justice League and Aquaman were involved. The Titans also had an issue, and on the whole it felt like they pulled in lots of secondary characters from these worlds to flesh out the plot.
This was probably one of the better events/team-ups I’ve read in quite some time. It was well thought out, intense, and always had something going on. On the whole I was really happy with the pacing, and have to say that they did a good job of making everything understandable to those that don’t consistently follow Aquaman.
This was a really fun read. And while the title implies that Aquaman gets a heavier focus (and he does, along with Mera), I still felt like a lot of the other characters really got their moment to shine as well. Wonder Woman and Batman both played their parts, as did the Flash, Superman, and even some of the Titans (though I haven’t been seeing them join these team-ups too often lately). It made the plot feel balanced, but it also helped to give us a better idea of the scale. If this many heroes were required to find a solution…well that kind of says a lot, doesn’t it?
Personally I think I enjoyed the plot with Mera the most, which tells me I should dig up more plots involving her. It wasn’t just her character I liked though; the specific problems she had to deal with were the most intriguing to me. Though the Aquaman side of things was a close second, for the record.
I like this sort of large event. There was a lot at stake, but it didn’t automatically equal death. That helped make the events feel more real, even when they inevitably became reversed (kind of hard to take a death seriously when you know they’ll do something to undo it). It was a good choice. I’m looking forward to more events like this one.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks