Comic Book Reviews for February 1, 2017

This week's comic book lineup included the start of the "I Am Bane" storyline in Batman #16, the debuts of Marvel's Bullseye and Darth Maul mini-series, a new Assassin's Creed comic and a dirt-cheap new installment of The Walking Dead.

Scroll down to check out our reviews for these and various other new releases, and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.

DC COMICS

Written by Dan Abnett | Drawn by Brad Walker

The ending of the Deluge storyline has left Aquaman in an usual place: he’s suddenly one of the most popular heroes in the DC Universe. It’s probably not going to last, because when has that status quo ever lasted? But it is refreshing to see Aquaman treated with the reverence and respect that’s often been missing. In terms of story, there’s not a lot happening here. But Dan Abnett takes the time to give Aquaman and his supporting cast some interesting beats, including a confession that Erika Watson shares with her high school crush. That said, the subplot about Mera refusing to marry Arthur over a dark prophecy is still pretty tedious. If Abnett had come up with that as a temporary way to keep Aquaman and Mera apart then it wouldn’t be as bad. But now it feels like it is becoming a crutch for their interpersonal drama. This issue gives Walker a lot of opportunities to capture the subtle expressions and body language of Aquaman and even the random townspeople around him. That’s an impressive skill, and it makes for a more enjoyable reading experience. The only real downside of the issue is that the latest villain isn’t very compelling. If you can overlook that, it’s worth flipping through. -Blair

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