Interesting responses, folks!
I guess I should rephrase my original question:
Do you think that the renewed interest in Aquaman generated by the upcoming movie will, directly or indirectly, lead to more comic book projects for Aquaman with A-lister talent?
Could we see new award-winning continuity-adjacent epic stories like ALL-STAR AQUAMAN or THE SEA KING RETURNS?
Could we get AQUAMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, possibly on that new streaming service?
Maybe a video game?
Where is the limit for what doors this movie could open for the formerly-mocked superhero?
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As a new guy to aquaman I've got to say this. I Didnt care much before the movie beyond the basics though I was aware the Superfriends stuff was bullshit. The film though really got my interest up even though I know theres alot of differences in his personality to the point where (funds allowing) I'm going to pick up some trades.
Anyway on the beard/no beard front I'm fully on team beard. Curry has a strong pulp element to him with the whole "Long lost ruler of magic ancient kingdom" kind of thing, making him a bit shaggier and Conan esque adds a distinct flair over the "Clean cut white guys" the classic JLA is.
I think its possible he'll get his own DC Animated Original Movie. I mean, 'Throne of Atlantis' was an JL movie that was Aquaman focused, but he could possibly get a solo outing, much like how Wonder Woman is getting one next year
I think an 'Earth One' OGN is already planned for Aquaman...that project might get some traction. And don't be surprised if it heavily draws from Momoa's take on the character. Maybe some other books or limited series along those lines could be possible.
I doubt there will be a full-fledged animated series. Quiet frankly, DC just doesn't seem to be doing much in the way of animated series now, apart from 'Justice League Action' and the 'Young Justice' revival. If DC starts doing more animated series again, I think a new Batman or Superman series, or even a new WW series, is likelier to be greenlit.
Oh, okay, I see what you mean now.
No, I dont think we'll see much of that at all. Maybe DC will start to push for that rumored Earth-1 OGN to finally be finished......but I doubt we'll see anything else if we even see that much. I suspect the quality in creator isn't going to go any higher than DeConnick (which is still pretty damn good) unless a top-end creator who has enough pull to do his own projects takes a personal interest, like Johns did in the New52. WB/DC just don't take full advantage of these opportunities.
The success of Wonder Woman should have proved to WB that there's more out there than just Batman. But what WW projects have they pushed? None. I see little reason for WB to invest more in Arthur. I hope I'm wrong, but WB/DC have Bat-blinders on and dont seem willing to remove them, even when other properties prove their worth.
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There was an Aquaman Earth One book announced by Francis Manapul, but that didn't seem to really get off the ground.
I don't think it's for lack of trying so much that their general, all-ages, cartoons just get killed by Cartoon Network.I doubt there will be a full-fledged animated series. Quiet frankly, DC just doesn't seem to be doing much in the way of animated series now, apart from 'Justice League Action' and the 'Young Justice' revival. If DC starts doing more animated series again, I think a new Batman or Superman series, or even a new WW series, is likelier to be greenlit.
That's probably why they're doing more cartoons on DC Universe at the moment.
It might not be much but Diana is getting her own original animated movie next year, which she hasn't had since 2009, and is spearheading the current DC Super Hero Girls and the upcoming reboot.
There have also been some rumors of WB Montreal doing a Wonder Woman game.
Sweet, I hadn't heard that.
True, but that's not focused on Diana. I'm not terribly excited for it, honestly. My daughter loved the original, but what she's seen of the new version doesn't do it for her.is spearheading the current DC Super Hero Girls and the upcoming reboot.
Well, I'll believe them when the game is in my hands.There have also been some rumors of WB Montreal doing a Wonder Woman game.
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