Aquaman

Aquaman is a DC Comics superhero. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, he first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 (1941).

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Like Marvel Comics’ Sub-Mariner, Aquaman is an undersea hero originating from the mythical kingdom of Atlantis. In the traditional version of his origin, he was Arthur Curry, the son of Tom Curry, a human lighthouse keeper, and Atlanna, an outcast from Atlantis, Reports vary from Arthur being a full Atlantean to only being half-Atlantean; recent comics however depict him as an orphan of purely underwater heritage who was raised for a brief period of time by a lighthouse keeper named Arthur Curry. In either case, Arthur eventually learned about his origins and powers, and vowed to defend the Earth's oceans and its inhabitants.

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Aquaman's most noteworthy powers are his ability to breathe underwater, communicate (via telepathy) with all forms of sea life, and swim at fast speeds.

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Aquaman was a minor but durable hero during the Golden and Silver Ages of Comic Books of comic books, appearing in short adventures featuring other superheroes or in a supporting role to them. He eventually became a founding member of the all-star Justice League of America.

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Aquaman's personality was traditionally that of a fairly amiable and friendly person. However, recent comics have usually portrayed Aquaman as a surly and hot-headed anti-hero.

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A noteworthy aspect of the 1950s and 1960s Aquaman comics was that the primary artist for his adventures was Ramona Fradon, one of the few women superhero comic artists of the period.

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Aquaman is often criticized by some in comics fandom for having limited superhuman abilities. However, he also has his fair share of vehement fans.

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