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So Aqualad wasn't in the new YJ season as much but I loved every appearance and here is a sneak peek at the later half of the season.
[video=youtube;t5aE920aOdg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5aE920aOdg&t=28s[/video]
We're going to get a showdown between Waller and Aqualad and I'm pumped!
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[QUOTE=HandofPrometheus;4173031]So Aqualad wasn't in the new YJ season as much but I loved every appearance and here is a sneak peek at the later half of the season.
[video=youtube;t5aE920aOdg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5aE920aOdg&t=28s[/video]
We're going to get a showdown between Waller and Aqualad and I'm pumped![/QUOTE]
That Aqua[I]man[/I] didn't get much screen-time or focus in this half of the Season sucks. I'm not surprised, because I figured it would play out like that, but it does suck. Kaldur got even shorter a stick than he did in Season 2. It's what I was hoping against earlier, as a promotion doesn't mean as much if we don't really get to take it all it. Like I said, Kaldur was essentially "kicked upstairs" becoming Aquaman. With the lack of focus for both Kaldur and most all of the younger Team members, sans a focus episode for Beast Boy that still integrated members of the original 6 (the 4 of them that are still relevant, anyway), the idea that this will continue in the latter half is an apparent one. Still, all that can be done is hope this won't be the case.
I wonder what Waller has to do with anything to the point where she's fighting Aquaman? Seems like a mismatch.
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[QUOTE=J. D. Guy;4173089]
I wonder what Waller has to do with anything to the point where she's fighting Aquaman? Seems like a mismatch.[/QUOTE]
I presume it's running a covert ops group made of Supervillains whose brains she could blow up with a switch (and includes his dad) :eek:.
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[QUOTE=dkrook;4132170]That's before someone got the idea to backdoor a straight black Male character into a gay one, it seemed to be a weird trend with both companys for a short time. I read the Aquaman book Kaldur debuts in. There was no hinting at bi or gay anything, same thing with an x-character named Prodigy.[/QUOTE]
The change came out of nowhere. Nothing against it but it feels like reading two different characters when you put both side by side. There's the bi route to have some measure of cohesion but I think he's been only portrayed as gay not bi. That is until another writer comes along. Either way hopefully we get to see more of him in the later half of season 3. Really hope he becomes a member of the YJ crew in the comics.
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[QUOTE=Frontier;4173384]I presume it's running a covert ops group made of Supervillains whose brains she could blow up with a switch (and includes his dad) :eek:.[/QUOTE]
Wow I feel like an idiot. Hadn't considered that.
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[QUOTE=J. D. Guy;4173089]That Aqua[I]man[/I] didn't get much screen-time or focus in this half of the Season sucks. I'm not surprised, because I figured it would play out like that, but it does suck. Kaldur got even shorter a stick than he did in Season 2. It's what I was hoping against earlier, as a promotion doesn't mean as much if we don't really get to take it all it. Like I said, Kaldur was essentially "kicked upstairs" becoming Aquaman. With the lack of focus for both Kaldur and most all of the younger Team members, sans a focus episode for Beast Boy that still integrated members of the original 6 (the 4 of them that are still relevant, anyway), the idea that this will continue in the latter half is an apparent one. Still, all that can be done is hope this won't be the case.
I wonder what Waller has to do with anything to the point where she's fighting Aquaman? Seems like a mismatch.[/QUOTE]
Haha yes I forgot it's AQUAMAN now :p. Waller seems to not fight Kaldur literally but more in a mind game. She can expose him if she wants from what i'm guessing.
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[QUOTE=HandofPrometheus;4173535]Haha yes I forgot it's AQUAMAN now :p. Waller seems to not fight Kaldur literally but more in a mind game. She can expose him if she wants from what i'm guessing.[/QUOTE]
Feels like a nod to the iconic moment between her and Batman (just, probably, minus the secret identity surprise).
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[QUOTE=Frontier;4173384]I presume it's running a covert ops group made of Supervillains whose brains she could blow up with a switch (and includes his dad) :eek:.[/QUOTE]
I see. "Facing off" against Waller might not have been the best way to put it. I watched the teaser, and it was just usual Waller threats.
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So, I was doing some research, and it seems Aqualad's new book now has a new title:
Aqualad: Fluid, Like Water.
[URL="https://www.defliterary.com/authors/alex-sanchez/"]Here's a link to the author's website[/URL]
It seems the book is going to be released this year. I can't tell you how excited I am for this book to come out!
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[QUOTE=BradleyFan;4193279]So, I was doing some research, and it seems Aqualad's new book now has a new title:
Aqualad: Fluid, Like Water.
[URL="https://www.defliterary.com/authors/alex-sanchez/"]Here's a link to the author's website[/URL]
It seems the book is going to be released this year. I can't tell you how excited I am for this book to come out![/QUOTE]
I'm looking forward to reading it, too. And hope this title is official/finalized.
I wonder how far it is in its production?
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[QUOTE=BradleyFan;4193279]So, I was doing some research, and it seems Aqualad's new book now has a new title:
Aqualad: Fluid, Like Water.
[URL="https://www.defliterary.com/authors/alex-sanchez/"]Here's a link to the author's website[/URL]
It seems the book is going to be released this year. I can't tell you how excited I am for this book to come out![/QUOTE]
This seems cool and I'm definitely interested. Do you know where we can find more information about this project?
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I have this idea that just like how Tempest got a boost in his powers I would give Aqualad one too. I would give him Storm manipulation. It would work wonderfully with his hydrokinesis.
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Is it just me or As soon as Dan D got his power back we don't see Kaldur anymore....
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Honestly, as much as I like the YJ version, I feel as though the comicbook version had a great deal of potential.
Not to mention the YJ version I felt skipped a lot of character progression with Kaldur. I kind of like the fact that he has no confidence in himself in the comic only to grow into the heroic YJ portrayal.
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AQUAMAN #50
written by KELLY SUE DeCONNICK
art by ROBSON ROCHA and DANIEL HENRIQUES
cover by ROBSON ROCHA and JASON PAZ
variant cover by RYAN SOOK
As Aquaman settles the Old Gods of Unspoken Water into their new lives in Amnesty Bay, Jackson Hyde, a.k.a. Aqua-lad, seeks out Aquaman to be his new mentor! Back in Atlantis, Mera makes a move that shocks the Widowhood.
Meanwhile, Black Manta, recently kicked out of the Legion of Doom, prepares to make his next move against his greatest nemesis…but Lex Luthor is about to make him an offer he can’t refuse. Don’t miss our landmark 50th issue and the start of a brand-new story!
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Well Jackson is coming back and meeting Aquaman Finally!
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[QUOTE=HandofPrometheus;4303464]AQUAMAN #50
written by KELLY SUE DeCONNICK
art by ROBSON ROCHA and DANIEL HENRIQUES
cover by ROBSON ROCHA and JASON PAZ
variant cover by RYAN SOOK
As Aquaman settles the Old Gods of Unspoken Water into their new lives in Amnesty Bay, Jackson Hyde, a.k.a. Aqua-lad, seeks out Aquaman to be his new mentor! Back in Atlantis, Mera makes a move that shocks the Widowhood.
Meanwhile, Black Manta, recently kicked out of the Legion of Doom, prepares to make his next move against his greatest nemesis…but Lex Luthor is about to make him an offer he can’t refuse. Don’t miss our landmark 50th issue and the start of a brand-new story!
[IMG]https://img.purch.com/h/1400/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5uZXdzYXJhbWEuY29tL2ltYWdlcy9pLzAwMC8yNTIvODM1L29yaWdpbmFsL0FRVUFNQU41MF9DVlJCLmpwZWc/MTU1NTA5NjQ4NA==[/IMG][/QUOTE]
seems more classic Aquaman, than recent story arc, but still no Aquaman and Mera reunited!!
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[QUOTE=HandofPrometheus;4303464]AQUAMAN #50
written by KELLY SUE DeCONNICK
art by ROBSON ROCHA and DANIEL HENRIQUES
cover by ROBSON ROCHA and JASON PAZ
variant cover by RYAN SOOK
As Aquaman settles the Old Gods of Unspoken Water into their new lives in Amnesty Bay, Jackson Hyde, a.k.a. Aqua-lad, seeks out Aquaman to be his new mentor! Back in Atlantis, Mera makes a move that shocks the Widowhood.
Meanwhile, Black Manta, recently kicked out of the Legion of Doom, prepares to make his next move against his greatest nemesis…but Lex Luthor is about to make him an offer he can’t refuse. Don’t miss our landmark 50th issue and the start of a brand-new story!
[IMG]https://img.purch.com/h/1400/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5uZXdzYXJhbWEuY29tL2ltYWdlcy9pLzAwMC8yNTIvODM1L29yaWdpbmFsL0FRVUFNQU41MF9DVlJCLmpwZWc/MTU1NTA5NjQ4NA==[/IMG][/QUOTE]
On the one hand - Yay! Jackson is finally meeting Aquaman :o.
On the other - Stupid movie synergy Aquaman design. He doesn't even look like that in the movies anymore :p.
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[QUOTE=Frontier;4303480]On the one hand - Yay! Jackson is finally meeting Aquaman :o.
On the other - Stupid movie synergy Aquaman design. He doesn't even look like that in the movies anymore :p.[/QUOTE]
I thought this look was going to be for one arc but seems like its in for the long haul.
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[QUOTE=Frontier;4303480]On the one hand - Yay! Jackson is finally meeting Aquaman :o.
On the other - Stupid movie synergy Aquaman design. He doesn't even look like that in the movies anymore :p.[/QUOTE]
I agree this design has nothing of the movie or the classic comic Aquaman. However as you pointed out the fact that Jackson is in, maybe they are starting to fix things although it is still a long way, Mera still not with Arthur, Tula still no mention of. Even Arthur's role, either he's the king of the seven seas or not.
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I hope they give Jackson his Atlanteon name Kaldur.
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[QUOTE=HandofPrometheus;4303537]I hope they give Jackson his Atlanteon name Kaldur.[/QUOTE]
I think that would be the best way to fit in his [I]Young Justice[/I] name, like Kon-El/Conner.
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[QUOTE=HandofPrometheus;4303464]AQUAMAN #50
written by KELLY SUE DeCONNICK
art by ROBSON ROCHA and DANIEL HENRIQUES
cover by ROBSON ROCHA and JASON PAZ
variant cover by RYAN SOOK
As Aquaman settles the Old Gods of Unspoken Water into their new lives in Amnesty Bay, Jackson Hyde, a.k.a. Aqua-lad, seeks out Aquaman to be his new mentor! Back in Atlantis, Mera makes a move that shocks the Widowhood.
Meanwhile, Black Manta, recently kicked out of the Legion of Doom, prepares to make his next move against his greatest nemesis…but Lex Luthor is about to make him an offer he can’t refuse. Don’t miss our landmark 50th issue and the start of a brand-new story!
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This looks interesting. I'm glad to see Aqualad and Aquaman finally getting to meet. It's nice that Black Manta is showing up as well.
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Does Aqualad know that Arthur murdered his grandfather?
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Finally. I've been waiting soooooo long for Jackson and Arthur to meet in this new timeline. AND Manta is popping up so there's bound to be a whole lot of mess. Very excited to see what Kelly Sue does with Jackson as I've been loving her run so far.
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[QUOTE=OpaqueGiraffe17;4304071]Does Aqualad know that Arthur murdered his grandfather?[/QUOTE]
I'm actually trying to remember if Manta told him or not. I just think he mentioned Jackson's grandfather was dead.
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I absolutely love this fanart! I miss Brightest Day's Jackson, especially his design. It was wonderful to see someone with that beautifully dark skin tone with dreads like those; both aspects, particularly the dreads, are few and far in between in Superhero land (as opposed to Black males with "respectable" buzz-cuts with designs in them). While I understand Rebirth's redesign puts him more visually closer to Kaldur, I wish they had stuck to his Brightest Day look.
[QUOTE=Shockingjustice;4302894]Honestly, as much as I like the YJ version, I feel as though the comicbook version had a great deal of potential.
Not to mention the YJ version I felt skipped a lot of character progression with Kaldur. I kind of like the fact that he has no confidence in himself in the comic only to grow into the heroic YJ portrayal.[/QUOTE]
Sometimes, I feel the same way with YJ's Kaldur, especially after Season 1. And especially compared to everyone else, sans maybe Wally (and even then, one could argue in Wally's favor). Comparatively, Jackson's progressions are more consistently apparent (when he's in a comic, at least).
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[QUOTE=HandofPrometheus;4303465]Well Jackson is coming back and meeting Aquaman Finally![/QUOTE]
Took their collective sweet time, but finally! Hope they're planning to commit to Jackson in the main Aquaman book during this story and beyond. Something akin to Wally/Wallace in The Flash, but better and more consistent (because when he's used, I feel he's used great, once again, Kid Flash is AFK in that book). And anything but Duke in King's Batman.
[QUOTE=ChrisG;4303475]seems more classic Aquaman, than recent story arc, but still no Aquaman and Mera reunited!![/QUOTE]
At the moment, I'm more worried about Jackson/Aqualad (is Aqua-lad the new canon spelling?), since he's the one who's in limbo.
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[QUOTE=J. D. Guy;4305015]Took their collective sweet time, but finally! Hope they're planning to commit to Jackson in the main Aquaman book during this story and beyond. Something akin to Wally/Wallace in The Flash, but better and more consistent (because when he's used, I feel he's used great, once again, Kid Flash is AFK in that book). And anything but Duke in King's Batman.
At the moment, I'm more worried about Jackson/Aqualad (is Aqua-lad the new canon spelling?), since he's the one who's in limbo.[/QUOTE]
Aquaman mostly revolves around arthur and mera. With one of them out of the picture, the book suffers badly, the sales confirm this, especially the last four issues in which Mera hardly makes a show, has led to Aquaman sales at their lowest in years. Aqualad back is a positive but will not impact that much. The two leads are the major characters, the rest of the cast revolves around them. With Aqualad I hope a more traditional Aquaman comic run, with characters such as vulko, tula, orm also making a comeback. With Aqualad in the limbo under geoff jones, aquaman had one of the highest number of sales in its recent history. Now Given an initial prominence in his comeback aqualad will fade into a secondary role. He's part of the supporting cast. Acast that has been sidelined for too long.
The book needs to find its feet Again, Aqualad is a step in the right direction but not a decisive one.Other issues are very important, mostly Arthur's role as king, its the central part of the story.
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[QUOTE=ChrisG;4305043]Aquaman mostly revolves around arthur and mera. With one of them out of the picture, the book suffers badly, the sales confirm this, especially the last four issues in which Mera hardly makes a show, has led to Aquaman sales at their lowest in years. Aqualad back is a positive but will not impact that much. The two leads are the major characters, the rest of the cast revolves around them. With Aqualad I hope a more traditional Aquaman comic run, with characters such as vulko, tula, orm also making a comeback. With Aqualad in the limbo under geoff jones, aquaman had one of the highest number of sales in its recent history. Now Given an initial prominence in his comeback aqualad will fade into a secondary role. He's part of the supporting cast. Acast that has been sidelined for too long.
The book needs to find its feet Again, Aqualad is a step in the right direction but not a decisive one.Other issues are very important, mostly Arthur's role as king, its the central part of the story.[/QUOTE]
Part of the feelings behind what I said are due this thread being an appreciation thread for Kaldur & Jackson.
Another part, however, is that I know Jackson, despite the early Rebirth hurrah, is in limbo and has no home and, prior to the surprise of this solicit, had no inkling of ever finding a comic book home in the foreseeable future, compared to Mera who is and almost always is getting page-time somewhere. I'm not as worried for Mera's future in the Aquaverse and DC in general because she's never been consistently absent from it. Not anytime recently, at least.
In this regard, most of what you say is kind of beside the point and neither here nor there.
And on a different note, I definitely hope Jackson isn't showing up to get the "Duke Thomas in King's Batman run" treatment, where the character is there in lip-service fashion only, and before long not even that much. That is why I mentioned I hope they plan on going all-in with the idea of Jackson seeking out Arthur for the purpose of developing a mentor/mentee relationship. Ideally, this would develop into something closer and more familial over time. Again, Jackson getting more involved in the Aquaverse and meeting and developing a relationship with Arthur has been a long time coming, especially since Rebirth started. Too long, technically. So I hope they will do Jackson/Aqualad justice in whatever direction the book goes.
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[QUOTE=J. D. Guy;4305075]Part of the feelings behind what I said are due this thread being an appreciation thread for Kaldur & Jackson.
Another part, however, is that I know Jackson, despite the early Rebirth hurrah, is in limbo and has no home and, prior to the surprise of this solicit, had no inkling of ever finding a comic book home in the foreseeable future, compared to Mera who is and almost always is getting page-time somewhere. I'm not as worried for Mera's future in the Aquaverse and DC in general because she's never been consistently absent from it. Not anytime recently, at least.
In this regard, most of what you say is kind of beside the point and neither here nor there.
And on a different note, I definitely hope Jackson isn't showing up to get the "Duke Thomas in King's Batman run" treatment, where the character is there in lip-service fashion only, and before long not even that much. That is why I mentioned I hope they plan on going all-in with the idea of Jackson seeking out Arthur for the purpose of developing a mentor/mentee relationship. Ideally, this would develop into something closer and more familial over time. Again, Jackson getting more involved in the Aquaverse and meeting and developing a relationship with Arthur has been a long time coming, especially since Rebirth started. Too long, technically. So I hope they will do Jackson/Aqualad justice in whatever direction the book goes.[/QUOTE]
You claim that Mera never been consistently absent, do you consider 3pages in 4 issues as being present? or having a page appearance in JL is being present? The Latest issue of aquaman, Mera appeared in 2 panels. She is the co star of the book!! Off course she has a future, it will be a madness not to include her, however since she has been sidelined, the sales have dropped to their lowest ever. Aquaman is on a drop watch list. As an aquafan I am concerned by this... we can have the same fate of Green Arrow. My hopes are all on the new July start to save the book.
Putting aside that, I think you are expecting too much from an Aquaman/Aqualad mentor relationship, there will be no return to pre New52. Forget familiar relationships, that Aquaman comic run is over. Even the word Aquafam today does not make any sense.
ALL of us look forward to Aqualad's return, as its somehow return to the basics, but AGAIN it will solve nothing ALONE. He will have an initial prominence but is destined to be a secondary role, unless they solve Arthur's role. If he's king again, Jackson may have a role as his man of trust. In that case he can have his space and role. But forget the old Aquaman sidekick role.
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Again, this is really neither here nor there to things, since this isn't really a thread about Mera (in addition to being a bit too negative/loud in tone, given the circumstances).
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[QUOTE=J. D. Guy;4305015]Took their collective sweet time, but finally! Hope they're planning to commit to Jackson in the main Aquaman book during this story and beyond. Something akin to Wally/Wallace in The Flash, but better and more consistent (because when he's used, I feel he's used great, once again, Kid Flash is AFK in that book). And anything but Duke in King's Batman.
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I hope Jackson and Arthur get along well, minus the obvious drama with Manta.
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[QUOTE=J. D. Guy;4304965]I absolutely love this fanart! I miss Brightest Day's Jackson, especially his design. It was wonderful to see someone with that beautifully dark skin tone with dreads like those; both aspects, particularly the dreads, are few and far in between in Superhero land (as opposed to Black males with "respectable" buzz-cuts with designs in them). While I understand Rebirth's redesign puts him more visually closer to Kaldur, I wish they had stuck to his Brightest Day look.[/QUOTE]
I liked Brightest Day Jackson as well. The dreads were awesome and I was sad to see them go. A nice compromise would be to have him grow his hair again and maybe keep one or two dreads blonde. I also liked how inexperienced he was with his powers and abilities. I also thought there was going to be a potential romance between him and Aquagirl (Lorena) which I also would have liked.
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I just hope they reconnect Jackson with his Atlantean heritage and make it better. I can't believe Percy was allowed to ruin his heritage between him and his mother and give him effing Robin hand-me-downs. Straight disrespectful.
I also hope Aqualad gets along with Aquaman right off the bat because I don't need to see another version of New 52 Kid Flash and Barry.
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[B]I posted this in the old thread but I'm going to post it here again if people didn't see it.[/B]
[QUOTE]Aqualad's background in DCUO. I stopped playing this game long time ago but I like that they added him. So for those who haven't played the game there are investigations and briefings which are collectibles that contain background info on the DCU. From characters, events and places.
Key takeaways for those who don't want to watch:
1) Joins the TT as Cyborgs replacement. Soon as Cyborg joins the JL, Aqualad was recruited.
2) Aqualad's mom wasn't surprised when he told her he had powers and joined TT. Confirmed to be gay in this universe.
3) Aqualad's mom reveals to him that he was born in Atlantis and is an Aquamancer.
4) Mom also reveals that he was born in Xebel. Kaldur is his Atlantean name while Jackson was his Earth name. This is of course to hide his identity and that Black Manta was his father. His mother takes him to Atlantis.
5) Trip to Atlantis. Meets Mera and Aquaman. Excited to meet them and excited that Mera is an Aquamancer.
6) This game does their own version of Rath story line from Aquaman and instead Mera call Aqualad to help.
Okay, this game handled Aqualad way better than the comics. It's similar but different. I always thought the logical thing to do was to combine Kaldur and Jackson, Kaldur being his birth name should've been obvious. His voice explaining these events sound way better than how he was written. He sounds more confident here and his relationship with his mom is better. I like how his mom took him to Atlantis and introduced him to basically everything. Him being excited about Mera being an Aquamancer like him seems like he would become her mentor. I love how soon as Cyborg joined the JL they recruited him. Seems like a big brother relationship could be developed which would be awesome. Aqualad should've been in the Rath story and I like how this game they put him in it.
This is what the his introduction in the comic SHOULD'VE been like.
Skip to 0:55 to start the Aqualad content.
[video=youtube;7XMaUHqTaKE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XMaUHqTaKE[/video]
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