History
Tula was the second Aquagirl, a girlfriend of Garth and loyal to Atlantis.
Origin
Tula lost her parents soon after her birth. She was found and adopted by one of the royal families of Atlantis. For most of her youth, she remained secluded in the royal home, where she was taught in the Atlanteans ways and traditions.[1] At a young age, she met Garth, the king's ward, and though she liked him, he did not see much in her. Much later, she ventured out of the palace, and met up with Garth, now Aqualad. The teenagers fell in love, and both in need for appreciation, they left the kingdom looking for adventure. With the fun over, they returned home.[2] Aquagirl left most adventuring to the boys, only rarely accompanying them. She usually baby-sat Aquababy.
Adventures
Tula would sometimes help Aqualad with missions during his time with the Teen Titans; she also became an honorary member.[3] When Aquaman left his throne to search for his then-missing wife Mera, Tula played an important role in Atlantis. Atlantis was ruled by Narkran in Aquaman's absence, and he ruled Atlantis as a dictatorship. His reign fell only when Tula led a rebellion against him with Mupo.[4]
Tula returned to Atlantis to live with Garth. She joined Garth aided the Titans in bringing down the H.I.V.E. once and for all.[5]
Death
During the Crisis on Infinite Earths, Tula helped Garth fight Shark and Black Manta in Hudson Bay. From the surface, Chemo polluted the water with toxic waste. Tula was caught by the poison and died.[6]
A statue of Tula was built in the "Hall of Fallen Titans" at Titans Tower, alongside the original Hawk and Dove, Kole, and others.
Blackest Night
Aquagirl was revived along with many other Atlanteans, and together, they killed Tempest.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
Weaknesses
- Asphyxiation: Atlanteans can only exist outside of water for a limited period of time or else they will dehydrate, asphyxiate and ultimately die.
Paraphernalia
Weapons
- Black Lantern Ring (Formerly)
Notes
- Although this character was originally introduced during DC's Earth-One era of publication, their existence following the events of the 1985–86 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths remains intact. However, some elements of the character's Pre-Crisis history may have been altered or removed for Post-Crisis New Earth continuity, and should be considered apocryphal.
Related
- 70 Appearances of Tula (New Earth)
- 19 Images featuring Tula (New Earth)
- 1 Quotations by or about Tula (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Tula (New Earth)
External Links
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. |
Teen Titans member This character is or was primarily a member of the younger superhero team known as the Teen Titans, in any of its various incarnations. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Teen Titans members" category. |