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The blog of Gypsy, Vibe, Vixen, Steel II, and the Martian Manhunter, along with Aquaman, Batman, Commander Steel, Dale Gunn, Elongated Man, Sue Dibney and Zatanna. Covering all things related to the Detroit Era membership of the Justice League of America.
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I love Darwyn Cooke. The New Frontier is one of my all time favorite books--not just comics, but favorite novels!
That said, this isn't a very appeasing Aquaman. There's nothing really Aquaman-ish about it. Nice image; just not Aquaman.
The good thing about pop culture shorthand is that blond guy + lives underwater = Aquaman for most people. I like it specifically because it's so far removed from any preconceived notions people might have about "the guy who can talk to fishies." You're not cracking jokes around this guy-- just hoping he keeps "that thing" (options 1-3 include an eel and a spear) away from you. On the other hand, there is a bit of Sub-Mariner menace I wouldn't want to see played out in long form. I like my Aquaman friendly and accessible, with moments of "oh dang badassery" hinted at here. Too much of the latter is trying to hard and/or aping Namor.
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