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Creation & Design

The character of Ariel was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale 'The Little Mermaid', which was first published in 1837. Disney's adaptation in 1989 reimagined Ariel as a more adventurous and independent character.

Early Years

Ariel is introduced as a curious and headstrong young mermaid who dreams of living on land. Her fascination with the human world leads her to collect human artifacts.

Character Development

Over the years, Ariel has evolved from a naive young mermaid to a confident and empowered princess. Her character has become a symbol of independence and the pursuit of dreams, resonating with audiences worldwide.

Cultural Reception

The Little Mermaid was critically acclaimed and is credited with revitalizing Disney's animation department. Ariel became an iconic character and a role model for young girls.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ariel
First Appearance:
Super Friends #9
Aliases:
Ariel the Little Mermaid, Princess Ariel
Species:
Mermaid
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
King Triton, Sebastian, Flounder
Abilities:
Underwater swimming, Siren song, Transformation
Equipment:
Dinglehopper, Fork
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
red

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Super Friends #9
DC ⋅ 1977
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Super Friends #9
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the Olympian, a Global Guardian from Greece

1st appearance of Little Mermaid, a Global Guardian of the oceans

1st appearance of Icemaiden, a Global Guardian from Norway

1st appearance of Tasmanian Devil, a Global Guardian from Australia

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Characters introduced in this issue are from the alternate reality where the Super Friends exist and not in the mainstream DC Universe

Though the Super Friends series is widely considered non-continuity, there are events that occur in the series that are referenced in the main DC Universe

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