Aquaman
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Creation & Design

Aquaman was created during the Golden Age of Comics, designed to be a hero who could command the oceans and protect both land and sea.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a superhero with the ability to communicate with marine life, Aquaman quickly became a staple of the DC Universe, often depicted as a member of the Justice League.

Character Development

Over the decades, Aquaman has evolved from a somewhat campy character to a complex hero, grappling with issues of identity, leadership, and the balance between his dual heritage as both a human and an Atlantean.

Cultural Reception

Aquaman has been both celebrated and ridiculed in popular culture, often seen as a symbol of the underdog hero.

Character Details

Real Name:
Arthur Curry
Aliases:
King of Atlantis, Aquatic Avenger
Species:
Atlantean
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, Aquaman Family, The Others
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Underwater breathing, Telepathy with marine life
Equipment:
Trident of Poseidon, Atlantean armor
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
blonde

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More Fun Comics #73

DC • 1941 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance and origin of Aquaman

1st appearance of Green Arrow

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More Fun Comics #74

DC • 1941 • Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Aquaman

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More Fun Comics #75

DC • 1942 • Vol. 1
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Origin of the Spectre

3rd appearance of Aquaman

More Fun Comics #76

DC • 1942 • Vol. 1
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4th appearance of Aquaman

4th appearance of Green Arrow

Adventure Comics #229

DC • 1956 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Green Arrow in the Silver Age

1st appearance of Aquaman in the Silver Age

Adventure Comics #260

DC • 1959 • Vol. 1
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Origin of Aquaman in the Silver Age, revealed that Aquaman's name is Arthur Curry

1st appearance of Queen Atlanna

Adventure Comics #269

DC • 1960 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Aqualad, later becomes Tempest

Adventure Comics #270

DC • 1960 • Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Aqualad

1st appearance of the Aquacave

Brave and the Bold, The #28

DC • 1960 • Vol. 1
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1st team appearance of the Justice League of America: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman

1st appearance of Starro the Conqueror

Showcase #30

DC • 1961 • Vol. 1
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First solo issue featuring Aquaman throughout

Origin of Aquaman retold

Showcase #31

DC • 1961 • Vol. 1
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2nd full solo issue featuring Aquaman

Showcase #32

DC • 1961 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of the Creature King of the Sea aka Chimera

3rd full solo issue featuring Aquaman

Showcase #33

DC • 1961 • Vol. 1
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Final issue of Aquaman solo stories in the Showcase title, stories continue in Detective Comics

Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #29

DC • 1961 • Vol. 1
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First Silver Age crossover featuring Batman, Green Arrow and Aquaman

Aquaman #1

DC • 1962 • Vol. 1
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Premiere issue of the first Aquaman title series

1st appearance of Qwsp, a creature from the 5th dimension and ally of Aquaman

Aquaman #11

DC • 1963 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Mera, Queen of Atlantis and future wife of Aquaman

Brave and the Bold, The #51

DC • 1963 • Vol. 1
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First team-up of Aquaman and Hawkman

Aquaman #18

DC • 1964 • Vol. 1
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Marriage of Aquaman and Mera

Aquaman crowned King of Atlantis

Aquaman #21

DC • 1965 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of the Fisherman, an enemy of Aquaman

Aquaman #23

DC • 1965 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Aquababy, Arthur Curry Jr.

Aquaman #29

DC • 1966 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Ocean Master, Orm Marius, half brother of Aquaman

Brave and the Bold, The #73

DC • 1967 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Nuidis Vulko, a close ally of Aquaman

Aquaman #35

DC • 1967 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Black Manta

Super Friends #1

DC • 1976 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog

Adapted from the 1973 animated TV series

Adventure Comics #452

DC • 1977 • Vol. 1
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Black Manta reveals his identity

Death of Arthur Curry Jr. aka Aquababy, suffocated at the hands of Black Manta

Aquaman #57

DC • 1977 • Vol. 1
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Relaunch of the Aquaman title, published six years after issue #56

Battle of Aquaman vs. Black Manta after Manta kidnapped and killed Arthur Curry Jr. aka Aquababy

Aquaman #1

DC • 1986 • Vol. 2
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1st appearance of Nuada

Debut of new Aquaman costume

Aquaman #2

DC • 1994 • Vol. 5
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Aquaman's hand is severed by Charybdis

Aquaman #0

DC • 1994 • Vol. 5
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Aquaman replaces his hand with a hook

Millennium Edition: More Fun Comics #73

DC • 2000 • Vol. 1
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Reprint of More Fun Comics #73, the first appearance of Aquaman and Green Arrow

Aquaman #57

DC • 2020 • Vol. 8
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1st appearance of Andy Curry as a baby, the daughter of Aquaman and Mera

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