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
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More Fun Comics #73
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Aquaman
1st appearance of Green Arrow
1st appearance of Speedy
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Aquaman
1st appearance of Green Arrow
1st appearance of Speedy
More Fun Comics #74
DC
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Aquaman
2nd appearance of Green Arrow
2nd appearance of Speedy
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Aquaman
2nd appearance of Green Arrow
2nd appearance of Speedy
More Fun Comics #75
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Origin of the Spectre
3rd appearance of Aquaman
More Fun Comics #76
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
4th appearance of Aquaman
4th appearance of Green Arrow
Key Facts
4th appearance of Aquaman
4th appearance of Green Arrow
Adventure Comics #229
DC
•
1956
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Green Arrow in the Silver Age
1st appearance of Aquaman in the Silver Age
Key Facts
1st appearance of Green Arrow in the Silver Age
1st appearance of Aquaman in the Silver Age
Adventure Comics #260
DC
•
1959
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Origin of Aquaman in the Silver Age, revealed that Aquaman's name is Arthur Curry
1st appearance of Queen Atlanna
Key Facts
Origin of Aquaman in the Silver Age, revealed that Aquaman's name is Arthur Curry
1st appearance of Queen Atlanna
Adventure Comics #269
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Aqualad, later becomes Tempest
Adventure Comics #270
DC
•
1960
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Aqualad
1st appearance of the Aquacave
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Aqualad
1st appearance of the Aquacave
Brave and the Bold, The #28
DC
•
1960
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Justice League of America: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman
1st appearance of Starro the Conqueror
Key Facts
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
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1961
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First solo issue featuring Aquaman throughout
Origin of Aquaman retold
Key Facts
First solo issue featuring Aquaman throughout
Origin of Aquaman retold
Showcase #31
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd full solo issue featuring Aquaman
Showcase #32
DC
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1961
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Creature King of the Sea aka Chimera
3rd full solo issue featuring Aquaman
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Creature King of the Sea aka Chimera
3rd full solo issue featuring Aquaman
Showcase #33
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Final issue of Aquaman solo stories in the Showcase title, stories continue in Detective Comics
Key Facts
Final issue of Aquaman solo stories in the Showcase title, stories continue in Detective Comics
Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #29
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First Silver Age crossover featuring Batman, Green Arrow and Aquaman
Key Facts
First Silver Age crossover featuring Batman, Green Arrow and Aquaman
Aquaman #1
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Premiere issue of the first Aquaman title series
1st appearance of Qwsp, a creature from the 5th dimension and ally of Aquaman
Key Facts
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
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1963
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Mera, Queen of Atlantis and future wife of Aquaman
Key Facts
1st appearance of Mera, Queen of Atlantis and future wife of Aquaman
Brave and the Bold, The #51
DC
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1963
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First team-up of Aquaman and Hawkman
Aquaman #18
DC
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1964
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Marriage of Aquaman and Mera
Aquaman crowned King of Atlantis
Key Facts
Marriage of Aquaman and Mera
Aquaman crowned King of Atlantis
Aquaman #21
DC
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1965
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Fisherman, an enemy of Aquaman
Aquaman #23
DC
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Aquababy, Arthur Curry Jr.
Aquaman #29
DC
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1966
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Ocean Master, Orm Marius, half brother of Aquaman
Key Facts
1st appearance of Ocean Master, Orm Marius, half brother of Aquaman
Brave and the Bold, The #73
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Nuidis Vulko, a close ally of Aquaman
Aquaman #35
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Black Manta
Super Friends #1
DC
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1976
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog
Adapted from the 1973 animated TV series
Key Facts
1st appearance of Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog
Adapted from the 1973 animated TV series
Adventure Comics #452
DC
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1977
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Black Manta reveals his identity
Death of Arthur Curry Jr. aka Aquababy, suffocated at the hands of Black Manta
Key Facts
Black Manta reveals his identity
Death of Arthur Curry Jr. aka Aquababy, suffocated at the hands of Black Manta
Aquaman #57
DC
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1977
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
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
Key Facts
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
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1986
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Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st appearance of Nuada
Debut of new Aquaman costume
Aquaman #2
DC
•
1994
•
Vol. 5
Key Facts
Aquaman's hand is severed by Charybdis
Aquaman #0
DC
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1994
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Vol. 5
Key Facts
Aquaman replaces his hand with a hook
Millennium Edition: More Fun Comics #73
DC
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2000
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Reprint of More Fun Comics #73, the first appearance of Aquaman and Green Arrow
Key Facts
Reprint of More Fun Comics #73, the first appearance of Aquaman and Green Arrow
Aquaman #57
DC
•
2020
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Vol. 8
Key Facts
1st appearance of Andy Curry as a baby, the daughter of Aquaman and Mera
Key Facts
1st appearance of Andy Curry as a baby, the daughter of Aquaman and Mera
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