Aquaman I (Prime Earth)

Aquaman
Mainstream Universe‎‎, 2011‎-present
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Real Name	Unknown
Main Alias	Aquaman
Other Aliases	Adam Waterman
Relatives	Unnamed father (deceased) Unnamed mother (deceased)
Affiliation	Formerly All-Star Squadron
Base Of Operations	Atlantic Ocean · formerly Weston, Massachusetts
Status
Alignment	Good
Identity	Secret Identity
Citizenship	American
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	Protector of the Seven Seas · Student
Characteristics
Gender	Male
Height	6' 1"
Weight	290 lbs (132 kg)
Eyes	Blue
Hair	Blond
Origin
Universe	Prime Earth
Creators	Mort Weisinger · Paul Norris
First Appearance	The New Golden Age #1 (January, 2023)

The original Aquaman was a reclusive aquatic hero who grew up in a secret underwater laboratory.

History

Aquaman's parents were respected scientists who discovered the ruins of a long-abandoned Atlantean outpost. They believed this was the fabled Atlantis, although unbeknownst to them the true city of Atlantis and its people were still alive elsewhere in the ocean. They built an undersea laboratory in the ruins where their son was born.

Aquaman's mother died when he was young and he grew up alone with his father in the underwater lab. Somehow, his body evolved to survive in the undersea environment, and he developed powers similar to Atlanteans such as great strength and the ability to breathe underwater. His father taught him to live in harmony with nature and the seas, and he formed friendships with the ocean life that surrounded him.

In 1941, Aquaman was revealed to the world when he battled Nazi submarines which strayed close to his home. Green Lantern invited him to join the Justice Society, but Aquaman declined. He briefly joined the All-Star Squadron in 1942 but quickly left as due to his upbringing he was never comfortable living among humans and was withdrawn even from his fellow superheroes.

After Aquaman's father died in 1947 he briefly attempted to rejoin humanity and live a normal life, adopting the identity "Adam Waterman". However, he was unable to adjust to the surface and once again retreated to the seas. He was seen sporadically for the next few years, but eventually disappeared from the public eye; his ultimate fate is a mystery. Many years later, another Aquaman would emerge.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Unique Physiology: Aquaman's physiology evolved to become adapted to an undersea environment, giving him powers similar to an Atlantean.
  • Amphibian
  • Enhanced Endurance
  • Enhanced Strength
  • Superhuman Speed: Aquaman could swim at tremendous speeds.

Abilities

• Animal Training: Aquaman could not communicate with marine life, but he was able to form close bonds and relationships with them, and they would often assist him in his adventures.
• Diving
• Marine Biology: Aquaman studied marine biology in college and had extensive practical experience with ocean life.
• Swimming

Weaknesses

• Dehydration: Aquaman's strength and endurance diminished the longer he spent out of the water.
  

Paraphernalia

Weapons

• Trident

Notes

• Aquaman was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris, first appearing in More Fun Comics #73. However, Aquaman first appeared as part of Prime Earth continuity in The New Golden Age #1 by Geoff Johns and Jerry Ordway.
  • Although he was first mentioned in Flashpoint Beyond #6

Related

• 2 Appearances of Aquaman I (Prime Earth)
• 1 Images featuring Aquaman I (Prime Earth)
• Quotations by or about Aquaman I (Prime Earth)
• Character Gallery: Aquaman I (Prime Earth)

Footnotes

Aquaman Family member This character is or was an ally of Aquaman, and a member of the Aqua-Family and/or its supporting cast. This template will automatically categorize articles that include it into the "Aquaman Supporting Cast" category. See also: Aquaman Villains.

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