Aquaman

Aquaman
Aquaman
	Variant cover of Aquaman: Rebirth #1 (August 2016).; Art by Brad Walker.
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	More Fun Comics #73 (November 1941)
Created by	Mort Weisinger (writer); Paul Norris (artist);
In-story information
Full name	Arthur Curry (current) ; Orin (former; Atlantean name in prior continuities)
Species	Human / Atlantean hybrid
Place of origin	Atlantis
Team affiliations	Justice League; Justice League International; The Others; Justice League Europe; Justice League Task Force;
Partnerships	Mera (wife); Aqualad (various); Aquagirl (various); Nuidis Vulko; Topo; Martian Manhunter;
Notable aliases	King of the Seven Seas; Dweller-in-the-Depths; Aquatic Ace; Marine Marvel; Terra Firma; Rider of King Tide; AC; Protector of the Deep; The Dark Tide; Aquaman;
Abilities	Atlantean hybrid physiology grants superhuman attributes including strength, durability, endurance, speed, agility, aquatic adaptation, and senses attuned for underwater movement and adaptation.; Divine empowerment from multitude of sources grants telepathic control of aquatic life and other powers including hydrokinesis and limited magical powers; various tridents and artifacts grants weather control, flight, and various other powers.; Skilled in hand-to-hand combatant, weaponry, strategy, tactician, mililtary command, and politician.;

Aquaman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in More Fun Comics #73 (November 1941). Initially a backup feature in DC's anthology titles, Aquaman later starred in several volumes of a solo comic book series. During the late 1950s and 1960s superhero-revival period known as the Silver Age, he was a founding member of the Justice League. In the 1990s Modern Age, writers interpreted Aquaman's character more seriously, with storylines depicting the weight of his role as king of Atlantis.

The son of a human lighthouse keeper and the queen of Atlantis, Aquaman is the alias of Arthur Curry, who also goes by the Atlantean name Orin. Others to use the title of Aquaman include a short-lived human successor, Joseph Curry; his protégé Jackson Hyde; and the mysterious Adam Waterman, who was briefly active during World War II. Aquaman's comic books are filled with colorful undersea characters and a rich supporting cast, including his mentor Nuidis Vulko, his powerful wife Mera, and various sidekicks such as Aqualad, Aquagirl, and Dolphin. Aquaman stories tend to blend high fantasy and science fiction. His villains include his archenemy, Black Manta, and his half-brother, Ocean Master.

Aquaman's original 1960s animated appearances left a lasting impression, making him widely recognized in popular culture and one of the world's most recognized superheroes. Jokes about his wholesome, weak portrayal in Super Friends and perceived feeble powers and abilities have been staples of comedy programs and stand-up routines, leading DC several times to attempt to make Aquaman edgier or more powerful in the comic books. Modern comic book depictions have tried to reconcile these various aspects of his public perception, with many versions often casting Aquaman as serious and brooding, weighed down by his public reputation, his responsibilities as king, and the complex world of Atlantean politics.

Aquaman has been featured in several adaptations, first appearing in animated form in the 1967 The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure and then in the related Super Friends program. Since then he has appeared in various animated productions, including prominent roles in the 2000s series Justice League and Justice League Unlimited and Batman: The Brave and the Bold, as well as several DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Alan Ritchson also portrayed Aquaman in the live-action television series Smallville, while Jason Momoa portrayed the character in the DC Extended Universe.