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I've always felt like Aquaman was the most under utilized and unappreciated character of the DC Universe. He should be a character on par with Morrison's Animal Man or Moore's Swamp Thing if somebody would just do it right.
I really haven't been that impressed with the various attempts to revamp or revitalize him. But this one... this one sounds pretty damn intriguing. And I'm not sure why. The Conan Of The Sea has been trotted out before, only to crumble after a few issues.
But something about this pitch sounds grander, more an attempt to reach for mystery of the depths of the ocean. Maybe because it's a new Aquaman, free of the continuity rat's nest that's been strapped to Arthur Curry/Orin.
Probably wishful thinking on my part but still...
 As part of DC’s “One Year Later” event, Busiek and Guice will helm an all-new take on one of the mainstays of the DCU, and the creators and DC say “all-new,” they mean it.
The writer explained this new take on Aquaman will be more of a high-fantasy adventure book … “with swords, wizards, exotic locales, wars, monsters, ancient gods and more, all taking advantage of that undersea setting that makes the seascape practically an alien world, full of mystery and wonder,” Busiek said.
”But it's not just swords & sorcery,” he continued. “There's also science, corporate skullduggery and the occasional superhero in the mix. Think of it as sword & sorcery if the next kingdom over is a fully-industrialized hi-tech nation with tanks and guns and worse ... boards of directors.”
Before Busiek goes too far, however, one thing he wanted to reveal upfront (“I should rip the Band-Aid off fast for longtime Aqua-fans”), is that this Aquaman stars a “new guy” … a new Aquaman.
”So in that sense, it's the start of something brand-new -- a new hero, setting out on new adventures.”
What's everyone's take on Aquaman? Is he just a character that's best left in the trash bin of DC's pantheon or a neglected one with heaps of potential? What are you favorite Aquaman issues/takes? |
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