Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth is a thrilling, visually captivating read that raises the stakes for the DC heroes while diving into the rich lore of the oceanic world. Fans of Aquaman and large-scale DC crossovers will find plenty to enjoy in this cosmic, waterlogged adventure, even if the scope of the story may be daunting for some. Snyder and Abnett successfully deliver an intense, action-packed saga that is both an exciting superhero tale and a deep dive into Aquaman’s mythos.

Drowned Earth is very much a superhero comic. It is not really a stand alone volume. There are constant references to previous story lines (handily cited in footnotes), and nonstop action that ends up feeling exhausting for the reader as well as the characters. It is dark, violent, depressing, with high stakes for the entire planet, and an ending that barely seems worth the characters' struggles. And, as ever, female superheros wear ridiculous costumes.

But hey, there's evil sea zombies and a veritable who's who of Justice League superheroes, engaged in constant action, so for hardcore comic book/ DC/ Justice League fans, this is probably a worthwhile installation in the greater series. YMMV

Thanks to #NetGalley and DC Entertainment for sharing this #advancecopy of #JusticeLeagueAquamanDrownedEarth with me.

There is a lot of overlap here from currently running DC titles and this was not a great jumping on point for new readers. The art is fine, but not outstanding for a flagship DC title. Snyder is working hard, but it's a lot of voices to write for. An overly busy book that was trying to tie a lot together.

I’m not really a comic or graphic novel person but I loved the illustrations in this book! Coming into it, I didn’t know the full Aquaman story but this book made me feel like I didn’t need to know it beforehand and the storytelling was delightful.

It wasn't what I was expecting. It turned out to be an average read. A bit disappointing to be honest. But the graphics were good.

Aquaman is here to save the day! This graphic novel was great introduction for light comic book readers who may be familiar with the cast of characters from the DC films. Aliens! Sea monsters! Justice League! The story referenced previous issues, but remained relatively standalone, making it a quick read with a satisfying ending.

The story was interesting. I haven't read a lot of superhero comics lately because they have left me disappointed and there never seems to be a clear starting point lately. This one however did not leave me feeling completely lost. There were moments that clearly link to previous issues, but they were fewer between. The art style, besides 1 users, was bright and had great detailing. The one issue though I found incredibly ugly (I would guess issue 2.5, but I could be wrong in that number) . Overall, it was a good story and was relatively self contained, although there is a clear sequel based on the final couple of pages ( the main arc was wrapped up).

The Earth is being invaded (again)! Only this time it is by an armada of lead by three ocean lords that is causing the sea to rise and the water to turn all it touches into ravaging monsters. The Justice League, The Teen Titans, Aquaman, and the Atlanteans are all trying to figure out who these invaders are and how to stop them. Plenty of fights, plenty of chaos, plenty of drama that culminates in a moment of sacrifice. Plus there is nice visual art done in vivid colors and plenty of emoting.

After the JUSTICE LEAGUE defeats the Legion of Doom . Do they get a break ummm no . An armada of alien ships come down to plunder the Earth's seas The league can't defeat them unless they tap into an ancient power that Arthur doesn't want to unleash.

Going to say that DC has redeemed themselves with this run . Aquaman is usually the brunt of most of the jokes in the DC universe . They really do all the characters in this series . Aquaman is the real hero of the story and he really does the story justice .

Scott Snyder has taken this run and made it epic series . The characters are well written and the story is tight and well written . I am such a DC fan and when i sat down and read Scott's run I was thrilled that the story took me on an adventure and the characters had me cheering . The artwork is good I do have a few issues with it . I think it could of been a bit better . The close up work is great but the wide panels leave a little to be desired . I am falling in love with DC again . So if you want a great run of JUSITCE LEAGUE check them out .

This was the first Justice League and Aquaman book I’ve read. I really enjoyed it.

I liked the way the flooding of the earth involved all of the superheroes. From Atlantis to Metropolis, everyone was fighting against the diseased the water that turned anyone who touched it into a fish monster. It even claimed a few superheroes along the way, which limited their numbers.

It was fun to see all of the characters working together. The story mostly focused on Aquaman, since it was an enemy in the water. Even a bunch of the villains were working together to beat the superheroes, including the Joker and Cheetah. I loved seeing so many familiar characters.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel!

Thank you DC Comics for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn't all that impressed with this one. It's basically an Aquaman story with everyone else sort of thrown in as filler to round out and expand on a so-so story.

Short version: Some alien sea gods are released after eons spent confined on Earth. They exact revenge by flooding the world with toxic waters that turns anyone it touches into fiendish water monsters. The Justice League fights a losing battle against a mash-up of legend and myth come to life.

This one is more for the hardcore fan, not the casual reader.

***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a free digital copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

Received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I’ve always loved comics, sadly I have read little of DC. But this is a good place to start. The story is engaging, the writing and drawings are good :)

As much as one loves Scott Snyder for his outside-the-box creativity and excellent story-telling skills, the comic book writer can sometimes overthrow the ball, miss his target and end up redefining the word “ambitious” in ways that the world might not always be ready for. Following his incredible DC cosmic event, Metal, he not only expanded the multiverse into darker territory, but he also allowed the DC Universe to introduce new heroes and villains to the game. Currently helming the Justice League run, his ideas continue to venture in uncharted territories as he orchestrates his first major tie-in crossover event for this series.

What is Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth about? Set after the events of Justice League: The Totality, this story arc sets up the first crossover event post-Metal and focuses on the arrival of a new force of evil looking to plunge Earth into the sea. While the Justice League are still recuperating from their battle with the Legion of Doom, they find themselves confronted with aquatic invaders that are beyond their league. To escape the impending dark fate of Earth that roams above their heads, they must resort to an ancient power that even Aquaman (Arthur Curry) fears to unleash. This volume collects Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth #1, Justice League #10-12, Aquaman #40-41, Titans #28 and Aquaman/Justice League: Drowned Earth #1.

Changing the status quo has always been writer Scott Snyder’s goal with his latest DC stories and Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth is a stellar example to prove my case. Suffice to say that the task is not an easy one, but the intention is pure and respectable. Amidst redundancy from one issue to another—because that just seems to be how DC has to do things during crossover events—the story fails to cling onto the fact that readers need to immerse themselves in any new elements that are introduced to them and that shoveling more novel content onto them will only lead them into confusion. The unfortunate result you thus get with this story arc is the sensation of déjà-vu and disinterest in reaching the denouement.

Although the story explores interesting concepts, you can’t help but feel like you’re staring at a hodgepodge that you never asked for. It is still a welcome approach to give the King of the Seven Seas the chance to be the center of attention, but the development of the event gives you the impression of tackling a huge uncontrollable torrent that would’ve benefited from a more personal and slower pacing. What also doesn’t help sell this story to me is the artwork. As if DC’s faith in that department is sealed for life, this tie-in volume continues to show the flawed structure that is privileged by the company as the artwork greatly varies from one issue to the other. While I did try to appreciate them each individually, it is hard to ignore it all when the story follows from one issue to the other. Even if I overlook this issue, the art style is not always my cup of tea with many character designs that leave me unimpressed or too loaded to allow the reader to appreciate it all.

Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth is an epic and cacophonous tie-in crossover event that introduces a menace from the depths of the sea who plans to wreak havoc upon Earth’s mightiest heroes.

I found Drowned Earth quite confusing especially after finding out that it's a cross over across a couple of comics and not just self contained. First of all, there are too many characters. They brought in the Titans and I was like, um no. There is enough.
I honestly got bored but didn't stop read for two reasons.1. The majority of the book is beautiful. Atlantis and other areas are brought to life in vibrant bright colors. I loved looking at the drawings. 2. I love Mera. Mera kicks ass and I stayed around for that.

It didn't help that when I got to the end, I realized I had already read the Aquaman story line that came after it.

As a casual fan,, this isn't for me. But I am sure dedicated fans of these series enjoyed the cross over with such a sweeping story.

About a third of the way through, I just gave this one up. Sorry guys, but too many characters (the green ones were the last straw) doing too many different things made the entire story come unraveled, making it hard to keep my interest.

There is clear difference between characters of Marvel and DC.
Both have great characters which tell great stories.
It is very nice to discover a new hero with a deep and interwoven narrative.
Artwork is great and it stands out if normalcy with curious angles and characters.
Story is well woven with painting of human emotions throughout.
Heroes with beards are few, and Aquaman definitely has a distinctive and novel story.
It is a big book with long captions and lots of exchanges between characters.
Every superhero has adequate visualisation and impact on the scheme of things.
Par describing Arthur with his father is moving and refreshing.
Wonderful graphic novel from DC with bumper dose of all our favourite superheroes.
Thanks netgalley and publisher for the review copy.

Top notch artwork. Unfortunately this I issue like Wonder Woman is missing portions of the text So the storyline is incomplete. (it is only I certain section but still prevents understanding the overall plot) so I can still review most of the actual episode. I am a huge fan of the Justice League/Aquaman so I really enjoyed Drowned Earth. It is a home run and I highly recommend this comic. The artwork and colors are absolutely beautiful and richly detailed and I was on the edge of my seat for our hero’s. I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review and I loved it!!!

I've been a huge fan of DC, and Marvel Comics since I was a child, so to much supprise this graphic novel definitely did not disappoint.

I was excited when I got the approval to read it. Everything about it was on point. From the graphic illustrations of The Justice League on front the cover to the very last page. The story line was also on point and easy to follow, since I already knew who all the characters were.

I definitely recommend this graphic novel to any fan of the DC franchise, you won't be disappointed.

Rating 5

I really wanted to like this story. I heard about it as the monthlies were coming out. It sounded interesting.
The villains seemed unique. In a different story, they may have even been compelling.
For some reason, I was bored during the entire trade. The story and situations just didn’t work for me.
And I really did NOT like the artwork. At all. Having 7 different pencilers and a number of colorists and inkers just made looking at the page jarring to me for a good deal of the book.
Which is a shame because I love the Justice League and I love Aquaman.

One of the most important things to understand about this graphic novel is that DC comics is trying to capitalize on the popularity of the Aquaman movie starring Jason Momoa. That’s not a bad thing – in fact, I think it could be a good hook into getting kiddos and even some adults to try this epic event of a read. A group of ocean gods from another realm are attacking Earth, and they need Arthur Curry – Aquaman – to complete their plans. The stakes are high as they flood the planet with water that turns anyone it touches into fish monster versions of themselves, under the total control of the invading villains. Before the tale is done, you see well-known characters turned and it’s a lot of fun to see what they look like in these fishy forms.

This tale features Aquaman, Mera, Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, The Flash and Black Manta. There are lots of other characters making appearances throughout the saga, including the Titans and many big villains.

Big comic book events like these have multiple writers and artists. The art is kinetic and intricate for most of the series, often fluid and grand. I found it to be a good match for a story so centered in water. One part of the tale, dealing with the mythological backgrounds of Aquaman and Wonder Woman, features a very different take with art that feels painted and dream-like. It’s beautiful and conveys how different this part of the story is from the rest in a visceral way.

One of my biggest complaints is how Wonder Woman disappears for a time. When she returns, it’s in a big way and really impacts the story so that helps me forgive her missing a chunk of the action. I wish we could have seen exactly what happened to her because how she looks and what she returns with is very interesting and important but only touched on in favor of the greater story.

Near the end, all of our heroes end up with nautical versions of their costumes to help protect them from the transformative powers of the alien water. I really enjoyed these new outfits, as well as the evolved looks of the heroes after dealing with this situation for such a long period of time. If you ever wanted to see pirate versions of DC’s biggest names in their normal continuity, this book is for you.