'Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth' by Scott Snyder and a whole host of artists is a mega-event starring Aquaman and spanning 232 pages over 8 different issues of comic book.

Sea creatures from space invade the Earth and flood it. The Legion of Doom joins the fight. The aliens even bring a death kraken from space. Along the way Aquaman and Mera fight to save Atlantis and Aquaman even tries to appeal to Poseidon. The Titans show up for an issue, then are never seen again. The people of Earth that are touched by the aliens change into sea mutants. This also happens to some of the members of the Justice League. The only thing that may help is something that Arion, Atlantis' greatest hero, built long ago.

It's a pretty massive story, and it flails about a bit. I know the Titans are here just to sell a title, but they didn't have much to do with moving the plot along. Not being a regular reader left me confused about Batman and Dick Grayson. I think the decision to move in the pirate direction seemed a bit silly. Superman in an eyepatch was just kind of dumb. There is lots of action, and how much you care about it all probably will depend on how much you like Aquaman.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

I had so much fun reading Justice League/ Aquaman ‘Drowned Earth’. The threat that they face was different from anything else, and beating them was going to push this team to their limits. Meanwhile Aquaman faced his own challenges and discovers some new things about himself along the way. There was action, drama, and some epic fight scenes. If you are a fan of these characters then this is a graphic novel you will want to read.

On the heels of a successful first volume of Scott Snyder’s current run on Justice League comes the first big crossover event that will coincide with other DC titles as the world is going through yet another Earth-shattering moment. As the League tries to discover the secret headquarters of the Legion of Doom after claiming the Totality, Aquaman and Wonder Woman uncover an ancient Atlantean ship that bears the mark of Arion, Atlantis’s greatest hero. Upon this discovery, a global threat reveals itself in the shape of the Ocean Lords, who have cast a great infected water across the planet that can turn anyone into fish monsters, including some of the Justice League.

I will literally read a grocery list by Scott Snyder—everything he writes is fantastic! Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth is no exception.

Earth is being flooded by purple alien waters. Whomever the water touches turns into a rampaging fish-monster bent on killing any human remaining on Earth. Three ocean deities from other galaxies are determined to transform the world’s population into faithful followers of themselves. Only the Justice League can stop them!

The Drowned Earth story arc appeared across multiple book series including Justice League, Aquaman, and Titans. It is nice to see it all in one place in this hardcover compilation. The use of different artists, depending on the book series, means that the art isn’t very consistent across the full book though it is always consistently good. I rather liked the variety as it allowed me to see different styles applied to the same characters. However, some may find it distracting.

The plot was revving on all cylinders as is usual with a Scott Snyder story. There really is very little discussion or downtime for our heroes. It is mostly fighting or defending the entire time. I know that Aquaman is popular now that the movie has been released but I still have a soft spot for Batman, who is used to good effect in a small subplot during the story. Overall, while I liked Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth, it is probably better suited for readers who have kept up with the Justice League stories. Rather than beginning here, if you are new to DC, begin with Dark Nights: Metal. However, this book deserves 4 stars!

Thanks to DC Comics and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

Awesome artwork and a thrilling, larger than life storyline. It´s nice to see Aquaman at the centre of the story for once.

To say a lot happens in Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth would be the understatement of the century. This is an epic war like you’ve never seen, pairing all of the DC heroes against a new enemy and many of the DC villains to determine Earth’s fate.

The artwork is brilliant throughout, depicting a startling level of detail during small and epic moments. Nothing is left undiscovered in the panels, creating a hyper-real experience as enemy after enemy is thrown into the fight. There’s an interesting departure from the typical style near the middle of the volume, using watercolors and muddled details to convey the story. It adds some variety to this already well-drawn volume.

Full review on 4/16 at: https://reviewsandrobots.com/2019/04/16/justice-league-aquaman-drowned-earth-review

Aquaman , Wonder Woman and justice league must defend earth against an Aquatic army that intend to destroy earth . Action packed ,with eye popping colors and beautiful artwork this is an exciting adventure for our beloved heroes

Oh dear. DC event crossing multiple titles? Naff. Scott Snyder comics? Naff. Aquaman and all the pathetically overwrought mythology he brings with him? Naff. Superman with a branded eye-patch? Naffest of all. This is just pompous piffle.

This was just okay. Quite action-packed, I liked the parts with Mera and Aquaman mostly, then maybe those with Batman. The plot was interesting but I wanted it really to end when I came to 3/4 of it. A lot of repeating dialogues. Illustrations are great, overall it was enjoyable but I wouldn't read it again.

Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth
by Scott Snyder and Dan Abnett

If you’re a collector of graphic novels, here’s one to add to your collection.

The fight their facing this time is an army of aquatic beings with unfathomable powers. The storyline is your typical fight to save the world, but that’s okay because we love the good guys winning. The graphics are phenomenal as always.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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An old enemy has come back. An alien army is set on destroying earth. With humanity in grave danger, Justice League is the only thing standing between life on the planet and total annihilation. And Justice League needs one person for this mission: Aquaman.

And, here, we're reminded of how cool Aquaman actually is! This was exactly as expected: strong storyline, incredible illustrations, and absolutely enjoyable. The plot was well constructed, and it was definitely an adventure most fans will devour in one sitting. Definitely a recommended read.

This bind up gives us a glimpse into the Drowned Earth story arc, it sees the Justice league go up against the likes of sea gods that bring forth the end of the world. Action packed and asking very relevant questions. I thank NetGalley for giving me a chance to read this adcvanced copy.

This was just okay. I don't follow much of DC but the story nonetheless was interesting. What I am surprised about is that DC actually approved me into getting this graphic novel.

I always love Aquaman's comic series. This is because, unlike others, his series are not always about who can hit the hardest. Instead, Aquaman tries to find the best ending for himself and others. He is moral, responsible, and truly seeks a better life for all on Earth (especially Atlanteans).
This is the type of story on display here. The whole league gets involved in attempting to save the world from a threat out of Atlantean ancient history. In the crosshairs are Aquaman and the fate of humanity.
My problems were sooner of the inconsistent art (this story was originally spread over various comic series which had different authors). This lead to characters changing appearance, repeated dialogue (that was different or lead to different actions). Also, I did have some problems following those pieces of the story which connect to the larger continuity of the DC universe... such as what the Totality is and why Superman had an eyepatch, but by and large this was an enjoyable story.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this graphic novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a visually very impressive book, and I imagine it would be even more so in a glossy physical edition. The story, though, is rather leaden overall. There's lots of very wordy exposition over the top of massive fight scenes, over the top of two characters talking, over the top of ... well, most of it. The pacing is also not helped by the inclusion of a Titans issue that doesn't really seem all that necessary to the plot of the graphic novel.

If you're a dedicated Justice League or Aquaman fan, or just in the market for a visually arresting book, this might be for you. But if you're not already on board the ship, this isn't likely to make you want to join the crew.

Front and center with the Justice League in this new title is none other than recent star of stage and screen, Aquaman. Even with the use of a character so clearly popular right now, leave it to Scott Snyder, Dan Abnett, and James Tynion to craft multiple parts of a story that's not just playing to popular media.

Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth is a tale that makes perfect use of the characters that form the Justice League. The art is excellent (of course, DC publishes top-notch material) and the book is a pleasure to read for fans. Good things!

Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth is an intense team-up of the ‘saving the world’ variety. If the combined teams here can’t find a solution to the problem at hand…well the title sort of gives away what could happen, doesn’t it?
I’ll confess that this is the first plot I’ve read with a heavy focus on Aquaman. I understand why he sort of got his own event, with the movie being out and all, so that makes sense. But I’ve never consistently read his series, and I was worried I’d have trouble following along. But to be honest? That fear was unfounded. I had no problem understanding the stakes at hand. Sure, I totally missed some of the context between characters and the like, but I hope that didn’t diminish my enjoyment too much.
Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth had a ton going on within, and it did a brilliant job of including dozens of different characters and teams. Obviously you can guess right away that the Justice League and Aquaman were involved. The Titans also had an issue, and on the whole it felt like they pulled in lots of secondary characters from these worlds to flesh out the plot.
This was probably one of the better events/team-ups I’ve read in quite some time. It was well thought out, intense, and always had something going on. On the whole I was really happy with the pacing, and have to say that they did a good job of making everything understandable to those that don’t consistently follow Aquaman.
This was a really fun read. And while the title implies that Aquaman gets a heavier focus (and he does, along with Mera), I still felt like a lot of the other characters really got their moment to shine as well. Wonder Woman and Batman both played their parts, as did the Flash, Superman, and even some of the Titans (though I haven’t been seeing them join these team-ups too often lately). It made the plot feel balanced, but it also helped to give us a better idea of the scale. If this many heroes were required to find a solution…well that kind of says a lot, doesn’t it?
Personally I think I enjoyed the plot with Mera the most, which tells me I should dig up more plots involving her. It wasn’t just her character I liked though; the specific problems she had to deal with were the most intriguing to me. Though the Aquaman side of things was a close second, for the record.
I like this sort of large event. There was a lot at stake, but it didn’t automatically equal death. That helped make the events feel more real, even when they inevitably became reversed (kind of hard to take a death seriously when you know they’ll do something to undo it). It was a good choice. I’m looking forward to more events like this one.

This was the first time I read anything Aquaman related and it was an okay read. But I really liked the art style and the color scheme.

I really liked this comic a lot and I dont usually read them a lot anymore but this one I enjoyed.
I might get back into comics because of this

Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth find the Ocean Lords risen and intent on destroying Earth. Ancient Alien Ocean Gods that had been locked in the Graveyards of the Gods run rampant destroying Earth with dark water and turning everyone it touches into sea monsters. The Justice League fight while down one man as Batman is still recovering from the battle against Barbatos. It will take Aquaman and Meara both to fight the hell that the Legion of Doom as unleashed on Earth along with the few friends left unchanged. With unstoppable action and a whole new original story arc, Drowned Earth takes readers on a thrilling ride as Atlantis once again must save the day. I love that Meara takes on more of a central role in this book and enjoyed her character development, My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.