And Then I Read: BRIGHTEST DAY 16

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This issue has two threads. One focuses on the new Aqualad, son of Aquaman's mortal enemy, Black Manta. He and Aquaman are in an undersea refuge where Aqualad learns more about his own secret past as well as Aquaman's. It's a good story, well told. The other thread features Firestorm and his evil Black Lantern twin, heading for confrontation, with people the various personalities of Firestorm care about held hostage, their lives in great danger. But perhaps the greatest danger is the immense power Firestorm seems to have now, and it's power he doesn't have much control over.

The art by a team of three pencillers and two inkers looks good. The coloring is also quite nice and adds a lot to the book as well.

An enjoyable issue, nothing too surprising, but a good read, and recommended.