Aquaman (1994) #55
Title: Desperate Times
Cover Title: Caught in the Act!
Cover Date: May 1999
Writer: Erik Larsen with Chris Eliopoulos
Pencils: Mike Miller
Inks: Saleem Crawford
Colors: Richard and Tanya Horie
Lettering: John E Workman
Editor: Kevin Dooley
Asst. Editor: Harvey Richards
Cover: Mike Miller
Cover Price: $1.99
OVERVIEW:
Aquaman decides to go after Mera, Dolphin reveals she's pregnant to a very surprised Tempest, P-Man terrorizes the Poseidonian underworld, The Lurkers tell Aquaman they are using the Fire Trolls' tunnels, Mera goes Vegas and Aquaman makes a fool of himself, Garth angsts over Dolphin's pregnancy, Aquaman finds a bush beating up on Deep Blue and then takes her home with him.
COMMENTS:
A pretty good cover. Mera is actually wearing clothes, and Noble looks decent for the first time. The reflection of Aquaman, cleanshaven and angry, is a nice touch.
More out-of-character Garth. 'Nuff said.
More Barbie Doll Mera. 'Nuff said.
How on Earth did Aquaman come to the conclusion that the pieces of scrap Mera was wearing was a wedding dress? Is he on the drug that's been smuggled around the city?
Where'd the bush come from, and why was Aquaman out there to find it?
CONCLUSION:
The art was actually decent, but the story is still too weak and disjointed. With Battle coming back next issue, there's no point in buying this book.