This series has really picked up steam as it's gone along. Some criticize the deliberate and often disjointed pace of the story, but I feel it has been done in a way to has slowly started linking together in a cohesive and satisfying way. (After buying vol 1 of the hardcover, I couldn't help but notice how better the series reads in trade format as well). Ivan Reis and Patrick Gleason's art styles are similar enough to not be distracting (although Reis is easily the better of the two). Reis' splash panel of Aquaman and the dead sea life he summoned is a beaut. With only 4 more issues remaining, things are starting to come to an end and I can't wait to see how it all wraps up.