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A feminist Ariel meets the DC Universe

Mera: Tidebreaker by Danielle Paige, Stephen Byrne

May 23, 2019 by cosbrarian Leave a Comment

Mera is princess of the underwater kingdom Xebel, and her nation is in a shaky peace treaty with the Atlantian Kingdom. Essentially their treaty is “Xebel is under Atlantian Rule, so don’t rebel and we’ll keep the peace.” But the citizens of Xebel are fed up and Mera’s father has his own plans for the kingdom. His first plan? Marry off Mera to a Xebel Warrior and childhood betrothed. Second plan? Send out said warrior to bring back the head of the prince of Atlantis.  […]

Filed Under: Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Young Adult Tagged With: Aquaman, Atlantis, Danielle Paige, DC, DC Comics, dc ink, DC Zoom, mera, stephen byrne, underwater, YA, Young Adult

Genres: Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Young Adult · Tags: Aquaman, Atlantis, Danielle Paige, DC, DC Comics, dc ink, DC Zoom, mera, stephen byrne, underwater, YA, Young Adult ·
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Fish Boy . . . .Fish Man

Aquaman Vol 1: The Drowning by Dan Abnett

March 23, 2019 by Chris Leave a Comment

This is the first straight forward Aquaman comic I’ve read. The artwork isn’t bad. The fact that Mera says my love quite a bit is rather annoying. However, This issue has several great things about it. 1. Mera – she decks Superman (and the reaction to this action is so wonderful). She is also kick ass. 2. The look at how people see Aquaman – how despite being part of the Justice League, he is still a bit outside of the league. He isn’t part […]

Filed Under: Graphic Novels/Comic Books Tagged With: Aquaman, dan abnett

Chris's CBR11 Review No:50 · Genres: Graphic Novels/Comic Books · Tags: Aquaman, dan abnett ·
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