Mera, Queen of Atlantis #6 Review

Writer: Dan Abnett / Artist: Lan Medina / DC COMICS Mera, Queen of These Hands You know that dope music that comes at the end of a scene when you know that the protagonist is about to open a can of whoop ass? Yeah. This issue is giving those vibes. You can’t even ignore it. Mera is reclaiming her time, and these hands. What I enjoy most about this issue is that we get to see loyalty unravel. The toxicity metaphor from the first issue perfectly weaves into the last. The idea behind losing your powers. The toxicity of your homeland. Deciding what is healthy for your own growth and what is the perfect time to let go. Being loyal to the process, even if it comes at the expense of your life. This whole series touched on that and this last issue released it into the atmosphere. The writing focused more on strength in spite of visible problems. The focal point is always hidden in what the protagonist is destined to be. Whether it is the Queen, Ruler of the Empire, Destroyer of Darkness we see something beyond destiny with Mera. Abnett’s writing highlights the after effects of growth. The glow of understanding that destiny can only be created after failure. Mera’s powers still not at full capacity means nothing compared to what she been through.

We tend to see protagonists put in positions where we see them grow in a way that hones their physical strength while their environment influences them. In this comic we see Mera understanding how her pain was necessary for this battle. H…