Aquaman (Arthur Curry)

**Arthur Curry**, also known as **Aquaman**, **King Arthur**, **Orin**, **Arausio**, **Andy**, **Dweller in the Depths**, **Swimmer**, **Waterbearer**, **Mental Man**, **Aquaboy**, **Water Wraith** and **Green Arrow**, is one of the major characters from the *DC Comics* series.

## **Charactah Account**

Arthur is the son of an Atlantean queen and a lighthouse keeper from the town of Amnesty Bay, Arthur Curry would grow up to become the superhero Aquaman, and later take on his birthright as the King of Atlantis. He is a founding member of the Justice League and is among DC Comics' most recognized heroes.

Initially, Arthur Curry was a very conflicted individual, struggling with the fact that he has superhuman powers which he didn't know how to handle, but he was later trained by his mentor Nuidis Vulko. Arthur grew up feeling alienated from both the human and Atlantean worlds, feeling trapped between them, yet having the responsibility of protecting both. In addition, Arthur was very bitter at his mother Atlanna for abandoning him and his father Thomas Curry. Arthur was thus somewhat gruff and reserved, unwilling to accept his place in Atlantean society, and equally unwilling accept Bruce Wayne's offer to join the Justice League at first, as well as getting annoyed with the young and quirky Flash. Surely, Arthur had previously reached an emotional rock bottom during this period in his life, even claiming that he had no concern for the ocean, and by extension, his own people.

Arthur hides his insecurities and troubled past behind a tough intimidating attitude, choosing to alienate himself from others and almost never showing any sympathy towards anyone. However, he can be more relaxed and friendly around those he trusts and is close to, such as his father and Mera.

## **Appearance**

### **Comics**

* Action Comics
* Action Comics Special
* Aquaman
* Aquaman and the Others
* Aquaman Annual
* Aquaman Giant
* Aquaman/Green Arrow: Deep Target
* Aquaman/Jabberjaw Special
* Aquaman/Justice League: Drowned Earth
* Aquaman: Deep Dives
* Aquaman: Rebirth
* Aquaman: The Becoming
* Aquamen
* Are You Afraid of Darkseid?
* Batman
* Batman and Robin
* Batman Giant
* Batman/Fortnite: Foundation
* Batman/Superman
* Batman/Superman: World's Finest
* Batman: Gotham Nights
* Batman: Li'l Gotham
* Batman: Lost
* Batman: The Drowned
* Batman: Universe
* Batman: Urban Legends
* Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice!
* Black Manta
* Blue & Gold
* Challenge of the Super Sons
* Convergence
* Convergence: Batman: Shadow of the Bat
* Convergence: Suicide Squad
* Cyborg
* Cyborg: Rebirth
* Damage
* Dark Days: The Forge
* Dark Nights: Death Metal
* Dark Nights: Death Metal Multiverse's End
* Dark Nights: Death Metal The Last Stories of the DC Universe
* Dark Nights: Metal
* DC Universe Presents
* DC Universe vs. The Masters of the Universe
* DC: The Doomed and the Damned
* DCU: Rebirth
* Detective Comics
* Divergence
* Dollar Comics: Justice League
* Doomsday Clock
* FCBD Dark Crisis Special Edition
* Forever Evil
* From Beyond the Unknown Giant
* General Mills Presents Justice League
* Generations Shattered
* Grayson
* Green Arrow Annual
* Green Lantern
* Green Lantern: New Guardians
* Green Lanterns
* Green Lanterns: Rebirth
* Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps
* Harley Quinn
* Harley Quinn: Be Careful What You Wish For Special Edition
* Harley's Little Black Book
* Heroes in Crisis
* Infinite Frontier
* Justice League
* Justice League Dark
* Justice League Giant
* Justice League Incarnate
* Justice League of America
* Justice League of America's Vibe
* Justice League vs. Suicide Squad
* Justice League vs. the Legion of Super-Heroes
* Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth
* Justice League/Power Rangers
* Justice League: Endless Winter
* Justice League: No Justice
* Justice League: Rebirth
* Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium
* Let Them Live!: Unpublished Tales from the DC Vault
* Lois Lane
* Martian Manhunter
* Mera: Queen of Atlantis
* Naomi
* New Challengers
* New Suicide Squad
* New Super-Man
* New Year's Evil
* Red Hood and the Outlaws
* Resurrection Man
* Robin & Batman
* Robin Rises: Omega
* Scooby Apocalypse
* Secret Origins
* Secret Six
* Shazam!
* Sideways
* Sixpack and Dogwelder: Hard-Travelin' Heroz
* Stormwatch
* Suicide Squad
* Suicide Squad Annual
* Suicide Squad Special Edition
* Suicide Squad: King Shark
* Superboy
* Supergirl
* Superman
* Superman Annual
* Superman Giant
* Superman Red and Blue
* Superman vs. Lobo
* Superman/Wonder Woman
* Superman/Wonder Woman Annual
* Superman: Doomed
* Superman: Heroes
* Superman: Leviathan Rising Special
* Superman: Lois and Clark
* Superman: Son of Kal-El
* Superman: Up in the Sky
* Swamp Thing
* Swamp Thing Giant
* Teen Titans Annual
* The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom
* The Flash
* The Flash Annual
* The Flash Giant
* The Flash: Fastest Man Alive
* The Green Lantern
* The Immortal Men
* The New 52: FCBD Special Edition
* The Terrifics
* Titans
* Titans Annual
* Titans Giant
* Trinity
* Trinity of Sin: Pandora
* Villains Giant
* Voodoo
* Wonder Woman
* Wonder Woman and Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour
* Wonder Woman Annual
* Wonder Woman Giant
* Wonder Woman: Black and Gold
* Wonder Woman: Come Back to Me
* Worlds' Finest
* Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen
* Young Gotham Sampler
* Young Romance: A New 52 Valentine's Day Special

## **Trivia**

* Initially a backup feature in DC's anthology titles, Aquaman later starred in several volumes of a solo comic book series.
* The character's original 1960s animated appearances left a lasting impression, making Aquaman 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 at several times to attempt to make the character edgier or more powerful in comic books.
* Aquaman was listed as the 147th greatest comic book character of all time by *Wizard* magazine.
* IGN also ranked Aquaman as the 53rd greatest comic book hero of all time, opining that "even though he'll forever be the butt of jokes thanks to his fishy powers, comic readers have come to love Aquaman as a noble (and very powerful) figure who is forever torn between the worlds of land and sea."
* In a 2011 reader poll, *Parade* magazine ranked Aquaman among the Top 10 Superheroes of All Time.

## **External Links**

* Aquaman (Arthur Curry) at DC Database
* Orin (New Earth) at DC Database