Aquaman Rebirth Reading Order

This reading order is designed to show exactly how to read the Aquaman Rebirth comics. It will walk you through an explanation of how to read Aquaman comics in this era and then provide you with a list of Aquaman Rebirth comics. By the end of this article, you’ll be ready to read Aquaman comic with no problem at all.

Aquaman Rebirth Reading Order

The jump from New 52 to Rebirth doesn’t change much for Aquaman. There are no continuity alterations between the two eras. In fact, Aquaman’s adventures in the Rebirth era immediately pick up on the last Aquaman story arc from the New 52 era, Aquaman: Out of Darkness (Review). So, at least reading the end of the New 52 era can help things make sense in the Rebirth era.

Aquaman’s adventures in this era start in DC Universe: Rebirth #1, where fans get a sneak peak at what is coming for him. From there, the bulk of his appearances are in the Aquaman series. This comic tells a straightforward story about Aquaman and Mera (Reading Order) working toward preserving the balance between Atlantis and the surface world while simultaneously facing off against a serious threat. With writer Dan Abnett at the helm for this era, the storyline is consistent and incredibly enjoyable from issue #1 to #38.

Besides this, Aquaman also serves as a member of the Justice League (Reading Order) during this era. He appears alongside the team pretty consistently from the beginning of the Justice League series until the events of Aquaman #24 change things. After this, he still appears alongside the League in a few comics but far less consistently.

Aquaman issues are from the Vol. 8 (2016) series
Justice League issues are from the Vol. 3 (2016) series
Superman issues are from the Vol. 4 (2016) series
Titans issues are from the Vol. 3 (2016) series
The Flash issues are from the Vol. 5 (2016) series

Notes

1. Aquaman is a member of the Justice League (Reading Order) in this era. However, in most of the League's appearances, he only serves in a supporting role or plays a contributing part in a larger group effort. Most of the League's stories in this era don't really focus on him but still have him around as a core member.
2. The Justice League vs Suicide Squad event (Reading Order) ends up being more about the Suicide Squad (Reading Order) than the Justice League. This means it features even less from Aquaman than other Justice League appearances.
3. These issues don't really fit well into Aquaman's continuity. Aquaman's solo series has him in non-stop adventures, leaving no time for the events of these comics to take place. However, the end of Dark Nights: Metal (Reading Order) has a direct impact on the end of Aquaman #38 and the other issues marked here take place before Metal. So, this makes for some messy continuity. In the end, we recommend reading these minor Aquaman appearances whenever you want as long as you read the end of Metal before the end of the Aquaman: Kingslayer (Review) arc.
4. These are minor Justice League appearances that also feature Aquaman. He doesn't have a large role in these issues at all so they can easily be skipped.
5. This issue features a few members of the Justice League alongside their counterparts in the Titans (Reading Order). As such, it provides a unique look at how Aquaman and Tempest (Reading Order) fit within these teams. It is still a minor appearance from Aquaman overall but is more relevant than most of these other extra appearances.
6. Aquaman is a supporting character in the Dark Nights: Metal (Reading Order) event. He has a pretty minor role in most of these issues, particularly in the Flash and Justice League issues. However, since the end of Metal helps set up the end of the Aquaman: Kingslayer (Review) arc, it may be worth checking out for some.
7. This issue costars Aquaman but is not very relevant to his adventures in this era. It is just a wacky and funny team-up.

Aquaman Rebirth Reading Order FAQ

What to Read Before Rebirth Aquaman

Aquaman's Rebirth adventures take place immediately after his New 52 adventures. You can read all of these adventures by following along with our Aquaman New 52 Reading Order. You can also read the most relevant comics in the Aquaman: Out of Darkness (Review) story arc, the last Aquaman arc of the New 52 era and the one that helps set up the Rebirth era.

What to Read After Rebirth Aquaman

After the Rebirth era, Aquaman's story continues in the New Justice era. Aquaman's adventures in this era start with a crossover with the Suicide Squad series. This crossover event, Aquaman/Suicide Squad: Sink Atlantis (Reading Order), is a direct followup to the conclusion of the Aquaman: Kingslayer arc, the last Aquaman arc in the Rebirth era. Therefore it is the obvious place to continue reading.

Where Is a Good Starting Point for Rebirth Aquaman?

The absolute best place to start reading Rebirth Aquaman is at the beginning. The entire Rebirth era is written by the same author, Dan Abnett, who tells a single storyline that stretches across the entire era. We highly recommend reading in this way for the best experience.

However, if you really want to start later on in the era, you could start reading with Aquaman #25. This is the beginning of the Aquaman: Underworld (Review) story arc. This takes place after a major change-up in Aquaman #24 and marks a distinct change for the series. By starting here, you'll still be missing out on some stuff but will have an easier time jumping in than if you were to jump in somewhere else.

Do I Have to Read Rebirth Justice League Alongside Rebirth Aquaman?

In general, the answer to this question is no. Aquaman's Rebirth Justice League adventures have little to no bearing on his solo adventures. You can absolutely stick to reading the Aquaman series without reading any Justice League issues and you will still understand exactly what is going on.

Is Rebirth Aquaman a Separate Continuity?

No. The Rebirth era is simply a continuation of the New 52 continuity. This is particularly true for Aquaman, who's Rebirth narrative picks up right where the New 52 narrative left off.