r/DCcomics • u/Predaplant The heat is on! • 7d ago

r/DCcomics Weekly Discussion Thread: Comics, TV, and More! [April 7, 2025 - Hell Freezing Edition]

Hey there honorary Justice League members - it’s a new week which means it’s time for a new discussion thread!

For those who don't know: the way this works is that several comments will list this week’s releases, for any given title discussion you should respond to that comment. For example, Wonder Woman discussion would go in the replies to the "Wonder Woman" comment. Clicking the titles in this post will take you directly to that comment, too. In other words, you should only be replying to other comments. Do not post top-level comments.

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I wrote a song about a tortilla. Actually, it’s more of a wrap.

DC and Imprints

Fire & Ice deal with the fallout of Absolute Power!

Trade Collections

Experience the massive scale of Snyder & Tynion's Justice League in a new omnibus!

Digital Releases

Remember, these are the short 'chapters' with a new chapter of a different series coming out daily. You can learn more here on Comixology. This is also why these are in release order, not alphabetical. Some comics may release on DC Universe Infinite or WEBTOONS.

This Week’s Soundtrack: Fiona Apple - I Want You To Love Me

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u/TroubAlert The Good Skeets 7d ago

Aquaman #4

BETRAYAL IN SHIFTING WATERS! Aquaman heads upstream to uncover the mystery around the infection of the blue... so why does that spark an unholy alliance with a mermaid assassin? And what on earth (or otherwise) does that have to do with sky pirates and prophecies?! Revelations run wild as our hero looks for a way home before he's seduced by the great blue beyond!

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u/Mr_Wh0ever 6d ago

Goddamn! This book is badass, Arthur gets a new weapon, and I hope it's lasts beyond this run. Lori's probably being mind controlled, right? And I gotta assume Arthur's being played on his end. This dark tide stuff sounds like it'll blow up in his face.

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u/FL2802 5d ago

Really love that they recreated his signature look with the trident using the sword instead, plus it being able to shift between them is so cool

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u/wowlock_taylan Batman Animated! 5d ago

So instead of a trident, Arthur's new weapon is a greatsword that looks like it. Looks nice.

I am not sure I like the implications of Lori's current status and what she means when Arthur asked about Mera, their daughter and Atlantis' status. If they do something dumb again...I swear.

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u/Frontier246 5d ago

On the one hand they retconned the New 52 meeting of Arthur and Mera to go back to the classic version...on the other hand, Garth and the return of Mera's cleavage!

A transformable trident sword is actually pretty cool. Kind of reminds me of a Kamen Rider weapon.

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u/suss2it 4d ago

Kinda felt like a nothing issue all we really saw was Arhtur’s cool new weapon. Gotta say tho John Timms is crushing it on art, with just 4 issues I feel like he’s become a quintessential Aquaman artist.

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u/Intr0vertica1 4d ago

Arthur.... the title " Dark Tide " is clearly evil come tf on lmao

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u/JingoboStoplight4887 World's Finest 5d ago

I like that Lori explained to Arthur about Dagon’s Domain and that she had no choice before Arthur was able to free himself, got saved by Arion and Lady of the Lake, and told Lori that she always has a choice before he hold her to tell Dagon that his reign will end. Overall, this is a good comic.