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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
First Appearance:
More Fun Comics #73
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
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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
DC ⋅ 1941
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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
DC ⋅ 1942
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More Fun Comics #75
 
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Origin of the Spectre

3rd appearance of Aquaman

More Fun Comics #76
DC ⋅ 1942
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More Fun Comics #76
 
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4th appearance of Aquaman

4th appearance of Green Arrow

Adventure Comics #229
DC ⋅ 1956
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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
DC ⋅ 1959
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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
DC ⋅ 1960
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Adventure Comics #269
 
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1st appearance of Aqualad, later becomes Tempest

Brave and the Bold, The #28
DC ⋅ 1960
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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

Adventure Comics #270
DC ⋅ 1960
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Adventure Comics #270
 
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2nd appearance of Aqualad

1st appearance of the Aquacave

Showcase #30
DC ⋅ 1961
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Showcase #30
 
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First solo issue featuring Aquaman throughout

Origin of Aquaman retold

Showcase #31
DC ⋅ 1961
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Showcase #31
 
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2nd full solo issue featuring Aquaman

Showcase #32
DC ⋅ 1961
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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
DC ⋅ 1961
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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
DC ⋅ 1961
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Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #29
 
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First Silver Age crossover featuring Batman, Green Arrow and Aquaman

Aquaman #1
DC ⋅ 1962
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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
DC ⋅ 1963
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Aquaman #11
 
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1st appearance of Mera, Queen of Atlantis and future wife of Aquaman

Brave and the Bold, The #51
DC ⋅ 1963
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Brave and the Bold, The #51
 
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First team-up of Aquaman and Hawkman

Aquaman #18
DC ⋅ 1964
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Aquaman #18
 
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Marriage of Aquaman and Mera

Aquaman crowned King of Atlantis

Aquaman #21
DC ⋅ 1965
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Aquaman #21
 
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1st appearance of the Fisherman, an enemy of Aquaman

Aquaman #23
DC ⋅ 1965
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Aquaman #23
 
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1st appearance of Aquababy, Arthur Curry Jr.

Aquaman #29
DC ⋅ 1966
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Aquaman #29
 
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1st appearance of Ocean Master, Orm Marius, half brother of Aquaman

Brave and the Bold, The #73
DC ⋅ 1967
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Brave and the Bold, The #73
 
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1st appearance of Nuidis Vulko, a close ally of Aquaman

Aquaman #35
DC ⋅ 1967
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1st appearance of Black Manta

Super Friends #1
DC ⋅ 1976
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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
DC ⋅ 1977
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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
DC ⋅ 1977
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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
DC ⋅ 1986
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Aquaman #1
 
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1st appearance of Nuada

Debut of new Aquaman costume

Aquaman #2
DC ⋅ 1994
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Aquaman #2
 
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Aquaman's hand is severed by Charybdis

Aquaman #0
DC ⋅ 1994
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Aquaman #0
 
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Aquaman replaces his hand with a hook

Aquaman #57
DC ⋅ 2020
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1st appearance of Andy Curry as a baby, the daughter of Aquaman and Mera

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