AQUAMAN

'Aquaman' is a fictional character, superhero in DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in ''More Fun Comics'' # 73 (Nov. 1941). Initially a back-up feature in DC's anthology hero titles, Aquaman later featured in his own title multiple times. Nearly two decades later, during the superhero-revival period known as the Silver Age of Comic Books], he was a founding member of the Justice League of America. Later still, in the 1990s-present Modern Age of Comic Books, Aquaman's character became more serious, with storylines depicting the weight of his title.
Aquaman has also appeared in animated and live-action television programs. In pop culture, Aquaman has been the victim of satire and mockery for his powers, which are often portrayed in such situations as useless or irrelevant.

Contents

Publication history

Fictional character biography

Golden Age

Silver Age

Allies and foes

End of an era

Modern Age

Retelling origins

New direction

Back to basics

The Missing Year

Arthur Joseph Curry

Fictional character biography

Powers and abilities

Orin

Arthur Joseph

In popular media

See also

Footnotes

References

Publication history

During the 1930s and 1940s period fans and historians call the Golden Age of Comic Books, the first version of Aquaman appeared in DC Comics' ''More Fun Comics'' #73-107 (Nov. 1941 - Feb. 1946), at which point the series dropped superhero stories to become a humor comic book. His feature moved to ''Adventure Comics'' #103-284 (April 1946 - May 1961) as a backup to the book's star, Superboy.
Louis Cazeneuve succeeded artist co-creator