DC Comics recently relaunched all of its titles in an effort to boost interest in its superhero franchises — Superman, Batman, Green Lantern — all of the biggies.
It’s a bold move that has not been without its detractors. Tampering with sacred superhero mythology does not sit well with some fans, but I can’t say I have much of an opinion since I’ve never been one to pick up comics.
As someone slightly curious about the titles, and raised on Superfriends cartoons, I was asked to be part of a panel of non-comics readers to weigh in on the relaunch from a “layperson” point of view. It’s part of The Comics Project at author/graphic artist Kelly Thompson’s She Has No Head, a weekly column at Comic Book Resources’ (CBR) Comics Should Be Good forum.
I chose to read and comment on Aquaman #1. Yes, there was a certain shallowness to my decision. I had a crush on Aquaman from Justice League. But, besides being sexy, Aquaman always seemed to me to be an endearingly underappreciated superhero.
I never realized in his story there’s a big connection to Atlantis (duh). But that’s more of a storyline in the print comics than the TV series.
My review went up today along with reviews by other lapsed or reluctant comic readers, and you can check it out here.
The King of Atlantis looking kind of mean and bitter
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