Aquaman

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
Results: 31 Issues Found

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More Fun Comics #73
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1st appearance and origin of Aquaman

1st appearance of Green Arrow

1st appearance of Speedy

More Fun Comics #74
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2nd appearance of Aquaman

2nd appearance of Green Arrow

2nd appearance of Speedy

More Fun Comics #75
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Origin of the Spectre

3rd appearance of Aquaman

More Fun Comics #76
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4th appearance of Aquaman

4th appearance of Green Arrow

Adventure Comics #229

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1st appearance of Green Arrow in the Silver Age

1st appearance of Aquaman in the Silver Age

Adventure Comics #260

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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

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1st appearance of Aqualad, later becomes Tempest

Adventure Comics #270

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2nd appearance of Aqualad

1st appearance of the Aquacave

Brave and the Bold, The #28

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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
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First solo issue featuring Aquaman throughout

Origin of Aquaman retold

Showcase #31
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2nd full solo issue featuring Aquaman

Showcase #32
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1st appearance of the Creature King of the Sea aka Chimera

3rd full solo issue featuring Aquaman

Showcase #33
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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

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First Silver Age crossover featuring Batman, Green Arrow and Aquaman

Aquaman #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
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1st appearance of Mera, Queen of Atlantis and future wife of Aquaman

Brave and the Bold, The #51

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First team-up of Aquaman and Hawkman

Aquaman #18
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Marriage of Aquaman and Mera

Aquaman crowned King of Atlantis

Aquaman #21
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1st appearance of the Fisherman, an enemy of Aquaman

Aquaman #23
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1st appearance of Aquababy, Arthur Curry Jr.

Aquaman #29
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1st appearance of Ocean Master, Orm Marius, half brother of Aquaman

Brave and the Bold, The #73

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1st appearance of Nuidis Vulko, a close ally of Aquaman

Aquaman #35
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1st appearance of Black Manta

Super Friends #1
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1st appearance of Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog

Adapted from the 1973 animated TV series

Adventure Comics #452

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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
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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
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1st appearance of Nuada

Debut of new Aquaman costume

Aquaman #2

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Aquaman's hand is severed by Charybdis

Aquaman #0

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Aquaman replaces his hand with a hook

Millennium Edition: More Fun Comics #73

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Reprint of More Fun Comics #73, the first appearance of Aquaman and Green Arrow

Aquaman #57

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1st appearance of Andy Curry as a baby, the daughter of Aquaman and Mera