title: Aquaman: The Becoming
text: # Aquaman: The Becoming
  
  Aquaman: The Becoming is a six-issue comic book miniseries that were published by DC Comics from September 2021 to February 2022.
  
  ## Synopsis
  
  The series follows Aqualad, who is accused of blowing up Aquaman's training facility and must prove his innocence.
  
  ## Issues
  
  | Number | Publication date | Comic Book Roundup rating | Estimated sales (first month) |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | #1 | September 21, 2021 | 8.7 by 14 professional critics. | 24,000, ranked 124th in North America |
  | #2 | October 26, 2021 | 9 by 10 professional critics. | 14,500, ranked 142nd in North America |
  | #3 | November 16, 2021 | 8.3 by 8 professional critics. | — |
  | #4 | December 28, 2021 | 7.9 by 10 professional critics. | — |
  | #5 | January 18, 2022 | 7.7 by 5 professional critics. | — |
  | #6 | February 15, 2022 | 8.3 by 9 professional critics. | — |
  
  ## Reception
  
  Henry Varona from Comic Book Resources called last issue a "satisfying end to Jackson Hyde's first solo series". 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".
  
  ### Awards
  
  | Year | Award | Category | Result |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | 2022 | GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Comic Book | Nominated |
  