| Aquaman: The Becoming | |
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 Cover of Aquaman: The Becoming #1. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | limited series |
| Publication date | September 2021 — February 2022 |
| No. of issues | 6 |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Brandon Thomas |
Aquaman: The Becoming is a six-issue comic book miniseries that was published by DC Comics from September 2021 to February 2022.
The series follows Aqualad, who is accused of blowing up Aquaman's training facility and must prove his innocence.
| Number | Publication date | Comic Book Roundup rating | Estimated sales (first month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | September 21, 2021 [1] | 8.7 by 14 professional critics. [2] | 24,000, ranked 124th in North America [3] |
| #2 | October 26, 2021 [4] | 9 by 10 professional critics. [5] | 14,500, ranked 142nd in North America [6] |
| #3 | November 16, 2021 [7] | 8.3 by 8 professional critics. [8] | — |
| #4 | December 28, 2021 [9] | 7.9 by 10 professional critics. [10] | |
| #5 | January 18, 2022 [11] | 7.7 by 5 professional critics. [12] | |
| #6 | February 15, 2022 [13] | 8.3 by 9 professional critics. [14] |
Henry Varona from Comic Book Resources called last issue a "satisfying end to Jackson Hyde's first solo series". [15] Reviewer from Bleeding Cool gave first issue 7.5 rating and wrote "a strong setting and some epic performances by supporting characters establish a great foundation for a new generation of stories". [16]
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Comic Book | Nominated [17] |
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