Oh Aquaman, why can't you seem to hit the highs anymore?

So this volume really just bounces all over the place. We have some that deal with the Dark Water. Remember that? Yeah that's the big ass creatures that pop out of any little water and murder people. Then we also deal with some political arguing with the cities and then further down the line we focus on the political nature of Atlantis itself. Aquaman is pissed when his own people begin to doubt him and then the big turn of events lead to a downer ending that no doubt sets up future events.

Good: The ending is def the best part. The last two issues in particular are the best part. The most interesting thing for Aqauman for me is them talking about the major events of the bottom of the ocean to relation with top. I also do enjoy the more human moments with the characters at the start of the volume.

Bad: The art seems flaky. No offense to the artist but it feels like he doesn't care. Also the fights aren't particularly interesting. The middle was a drag and just not very good. WHY!?

Overall this is a just okay ending to the first half of Dan's run. Which is odd, because I think he's a solid writer. But this could have been better. I am excited for volume 4 just because the artist change and he's amazing <3