Son of the Manta: Aqualad Appreciation 2019

[ChrisG]

Aqualad spotted in Year of the Villain. Supposedly, the characters here were specified to be drawn.

but Aquaman and Mera are not included!

[Frontier]

but Aquaman and Mera are not included!

Mera probably should've been there but Iguess they went for non-main JL people for who to spotlight.

[J. D. Guy]

True but his boyfriend looked like a full blown adult nowhere close to a 16 year old. He's definitely not Garth's age though probably around 17-19.

I didn't feel he did, personally (need to look at that point in the book again), but if so, it was definitely due to the artstyle. Ages weren't stated, but I got the takeaway that they were meant to be approximately the same age. (One teen wanting to be open, the other not wanting to risk the wrath and scorn of his father, and the latter breaks off with the former because of it.)

[HandofPrometheus]

KSD did an interview and briefly talked about Aqualad
https://www.newsarama.com/45185-kell...quaman-48.html

"Nrama: Let’s talk about issue #50. The solicitations have already revealed that Jackson Hyde and Black Manta. Can you talk about what’s coming up with Jackson Hyde?

DeConnick: Jackson and Arthur meet in issue #50, or at least make contact in #50. And he’s going to be a regular part of our cast in Amnesty Bay.

I got to do a lot of learning about him. I didn’t know too much about him, really. That was pretty cool. I like him a lot."

Him being part of the main cast is nice. She says she didn't know him too much but I hope she also took some things from YJ and Johns version.

[ChrisG]

KSD did an interview and briefly talked about Aqualad
https://www.newsarama.com/45185-kell...quaman-48.html

"Nrama: Let’s talk about issue #50. The solicitations have already revealed that Jackson Hyde and Black Manta. Can you talk about what’s coming up with Jackson Hyde?

DeConnick: Jackson and Arthur meet in issue #50, or at least make contact in #50. And he’s going to be a regular part of our cast in Amnesty Bay.

I got to do a lot of learning about him. I didn’t know too much about him, really. That was pretty cool. I like him a lot."

Him being part of the main cast is nice. She says she didn't know him too much but I hope she also took some things from YJ and Johns version.

don't get too excited, her history speaks for her, she doesn't give the supporting cast too much space.The fact that she didn't know much about certain parts of Aquaman's history, speaks volumes why the book has lost so much appeal and readers. I suspect Jackson is somehow forced on her with this year of the villain. Till now traditional Aquaman and its historic characters hasn't been her strong point.

[Frontier]

KSD did an interview and briefly talked about Aqualad
https://www.newsarama.com/45185-kell...quaman-48.html

"Nrama: Let’s talk about issue #50. The solicitations have already revealed that Jackson Hyde and Black Manta. Can you talk about what’s coming up with Jackson Hyde?

DeConnick: Jackson and Arthur meet in issue #50, or at least make contact in #50. And he’s going to be a regular part of our cast in Amnesty Bay.

I got to do a lot of learning about him. I didn’t know too much about him, really. That was pretty cool. I like him a lot."

Him being part of the main cast is nice. She says she didn't know him too much but I hope she also took some things from YJ and Johns version.

I'm glad he's joining the main cast and I hope she uses him well.

[J. D. Guy]

I'm glad he's joining the main cast and I hope she uses him well.

Same, and agreed.

[nj06]

I'm glad he's joining the main cast and I hope she uses him well.

I also agree. He can definitely use more character development and him being in the Aquaman title is long overdue.

[HandofPrometheus]

Aqualad Young Justice version
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[ChrisG]

I also agree. He can definitely use more character development and him being in the Aquaman title is long overdue.

I read today's KSD new extensive interview, twice, she seems more concerned on other issues, some with weird reasoning behind them, such as Arthur's home is determined by his dog!! Now Putting that aside.
She doesn't even mention Aqualad.
Now don't take me wrong, I don't want to dash hopes of anyone, she seems, for this story arc at least, more concerned about Arthur finding his human roots, expecting backlash from fans about Arthur/Mera. About Ethical character and his "call" ability etc
In all this, I find it hard that Aqualad will have much space, maybe initially, but not much.

[HandofPrometheus]

August solicitation

AQUAMAN #51
written by KELLY SUE DeCONNICK
art by ROBSON ROCHA and DANIEL HENRIQUES
cover by ROBSON ROCHA and JASON PAZ
card stock variant cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON
Lex Luthor’s surprising offer to Black Manta is revealed! But is it too good to be true? Plus, a gruesome murder in Amnesty Bay shocks the town to its core…and the prime suspects are none other than the Old Gods! Can Aquaman and his new partner Aqualad solve this murder mystery?
ON SALE 08.21.19
$3.99 US | 32 PAGES
CARD STOCK VARIANT COVER $4.99
FC | RATED T
This issue will ship with two covers.
Please see the order form for details.

[HandofPrometheus]

I read today's KSD new extensive interview, twice, she seems more concerned on other issues, some with weird reasoning behind them, such as Arthur's home is determined by his dog!! Now Putting that aside.
She doesn't even mention Aqualad.
Now don't take me wrong, I don't want to dash hopes of anyone, she seems, for this story arc at least, more concerned about Arthur finding his human roots, expecting backlash from fans about Arthur/Mera. About Ethical character and his "call" ability etc
In all this, I find it hard that Aqualad will have much space, maybe initially, but not much.

He may not do much but its been long overdue for Jackson to meet Arthur. I don't have a huge problem with KSD run yet so we'll see.

[Frontier]

August solicitation

AQUAMAN #51
written by KELLY SUE DeCONNICK
art by ROBSON ROCHA and DANIEL HENRIQUES
cover by ROBSON ROCHA and JASON PAZ
card stock variant cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON
Lex Luthor’s surprising offer to Black Manta is revealed! But is it too good to be true? Plus, a gruesome murder in Amnesty Bay shocks the town to its core…and the prime suspects are none other than the Old Gods! Can Aquaman and his new partner Aqualad solve this murder mystery?
ON SALE 08.21.19
$3.99 US | 32 PAGES
CARD STOCK VARIANT COVER $4.99
FC | RATED T
This issue will ship with two covers.
Please see the order form for details.

Aquaman with Aqualad as a partner? That hasn't been a thing since...I guess technically Brightest Day?

[Psycwave]

Sounds good. I just realized we might get Jackson on a Middleton variant at some point. That alone has me hype.

[HandofPrometheus]

Aquaman with Aqualad as a partner? That hasn't been a thing since...I guess technically Brightest Day?

Yep, and almost approaching 10 years now since we seen that dynamic.

Sounds good. I just realized we might get Jackson on a Middleton variant at some point. That alone has me hype.

Yes, can't wait to see some Aqualad art!