[quote]Aquaman #20
Story by John Ostrander
Art by Manuel Garcia
Colors by Sandra Hope
Cover by Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons
Publisher DC Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Release Date Wed, May 22nd, 2013
As the Scavenger compiles more Atlantean weaponry and artifacts, Aquaman enlists the aid of The Others to help find one missing relic in the Southwestern United States before his enemies can get to it. The issue also introduces a new member of the Others![/quote]
[quote]Aquaman #21
Story by Geoff Johns
Art by Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons
Cover by Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons, Rod Reis
Publisher DC Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Release Date Wed, June 26th, 2013
DEATH OF A KING CONTINUES as Aquaman uncovers a shocking secret—and a potential ally—that could change everything Arthur’s ever known about the Seven Seas! Meanwhile, the armies of the Dead King continue to amass as turmoil within Atlantis mounts threatening Arthur’s leadership.
Plus, whose side are Murk, Tula and Swatt on? Arthur’s…or Orm’s?[/quote]
L’éditeur DC Comics annonce une nouvelle vague de six « Annual » pour la fin de l’année 2013 dont Aquaman Annual 1 par John Ostrander et Geraldo Borges:
[quote]AQUAMAN ANNUAL #1
Written by JOHN OSTRANDER
Art by GERALDO BORGES and RUY JOSE
Cover by PAUL PELLETIER and DANNY MIKI
On sale OCTOBER 30 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Aquaman must reunite with The Others to investigate whether or not their recently deceased member Vostok has returned from the dead. If he has, he is definitely not the same Vostok they remember…[/quote]
[quote]Aquaman #22
Story by Geoff Johns
Art by Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons
Colors by Rod Reis
Letters by Dezi Sienty
Cover by Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons, Rod Reis
Publisher DC Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Release Date Wed, July 24th, 2013
After being locked in Arkham Asylum, Jonah Hex goes on the run with a partner, who’s family he’s all too familiar with from his days with Amadeus Arkham. And in the backup story, the epic of the 19th century StormWatch continues.[/quote]
[quote]Aquaman #23
Story by Geoff Johns
Art by Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons
Colors by Rod Reis
Letters by Dezi Sienty
Cover by Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons, Rod Reis
Publisher DC Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Release Date Wed, August 28th, 2013
The critically acclaimed adventures of Aquaman continue! “DEATH OF A KING” comes to a shocking conclusion as Aquaman is forced to fight alongside Mera’s husband Nereus to defend Atlantis from the Dead King—the first King of Atlantis and rightful ruler of the Seven Seas! But what does the Scavenger and his army have to do with this attack? And what dark secret will send Aquaman off on a quest to uncover the truth behind himself and Atlantis?[/quote]
[quote]Aquaman #24
Story by Geoff Johns
Art by Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons
Cover by Paul Pelletier
Publisher DC Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Release Date Wed, October 23rd, 2013
Who is the Scourge of the Seven Seas?! All his life, Arthur’s been told that he is the King of the Seven Seas. But he’s about to learn exactly what that title means—and the dark power and legacy it carries with it. Is it possible for one man to rule every living thing in the ocean? Or is the King of the Seven Seas always doomed to die trying?[/quote]
[quote]Aquaman Annual #1
Story by John Ostrander
Art by Geraldo Borges, Ruy Jose
Cover by Paul Pelletier, Danny Miki
Publisher DC Comics
Cover Price: $4.99
Release Date Wed, October 30th, 2013
Aquaman must reunite with The Others to investigate whether or not their recently deceased member Vostok has returned from the dead. If he has, he is definitely not the same Vostok they remember…[/quote]
[quote]Aquaman #25
Story by Geoff Johns
Art by Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons
Colors by Rod Reis
Letters by Dezi Sienty
Cover by Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons, Rod Reis
Publisher DC Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date Wed, November 27th, 2013
THE EXTRA-SIZED CONCLUSION TO “DEATH OF A KING”! Aquaman now knows the true responsibility that comes with being King of Atlantis. But that means he and Mera face a difficult choice—one that could destroy the love that’s defined their lives! Villains become allies, friends become enemies, and the scope of Aquaman’s undersea world grows bigger than ever![/quote]
Ah tiens, j’ai lu le deuxième arc, celui avec les Others, et c’est plutôt pas mal. Assez décompressé, très bourrin, ça se lit en trois minutes, mais c’est dessiné avec génie, c’est d’une beauté, d’une grâce et d’une puissance incroyable.
Après, le conflit entre Aquaman et Black Manta se résume à la confrontation de deux masses de colère et de haine, donc c’est un peu réducteur.
De même, j’ai l’impression que Johns passe à côté de deux sujets : d’une part les reliques de l’Atlantide, qu’il ne fait que suggérer, et d’autre part la personnalité des membres des Others, qui sont des personnages aux pouvoirs et aux looks très intéressants, mais qui n’ont ni histoire ni profondeur. Dommage, parce que dès qu’il commence à s’y intéresser, il pond des choses formidables : y des pages sur Vostok-X ou sur Prisoner-of-War qui sont vraiment touchantes. Et là, on se demande pourquoi il a consacré tant d’énergie à de la pure baston.
Reste que c’est un récit qui mélange agréablement le côté fantasy de l’univers d’Aquaman à quelque chose de plus SF, et le cocktail prend bien.
Mais évidemment, dessiné par un autre qu’Ivan Reis (qui décidément fait passer les pilules de toutes les tailles), ça n’aurait pas rendu aussi bien.
[quote=« soyouz »]
(mais heureusement que c’est reis, en effet !)[/quote]
En deux jours, j’ai lu ça et le premier arc de Deathstroke, et c’est clair que des gens comme Reis ou comme Bennett font très bien passer la pilule de la baston basse du front.