Aquaman Strikes Back

Let the Silver Age revival continue!  Geoff Johns has become both famous (and infamous) for returning Silver Age icons back to popularity, even if it means the occasional resurrection or putting newer characters to the side.  And for the most part, he's managed to make these stories work.  And you can't argue with the sales results: his comics consistently sell and are always among DC's top comics.

Now that Brightest Day is coming to an end, Johns has announced that he will begin writing an Aquaman solo series.  Cool?  Look, I can see why people would be interested in characters like the Flash and Green Lantern, but Aquaman?  He's always been kinda lame.  I don't know if it's the goofy costume, uncompromisingly useless powers or general lack of personality, but I've never seen any appeal in Aquaman.  Several writers have tried to dramatically change the hero, and no take on the character has ever really stuck.  But with Johns, expect all the original, classic interpretations to be out in full force.  No hook arm for this Aquaman!

I can't be too excited for this.  The only time I've ever liked Aquaman was during his guest appearances in the Justice League TV show, where he was kind of a badass.  That, and when it launched Vinnie Chase to stardom on Entourage.  It might not be fair to write this series off completely but hey, it's Aquaman.