Character/DC

Aquaman

Arthur Curry / Orin, 1959-2006, 2009-present

3,875 appearancesSince 1959

Part of the Aquaman mantle · 5 known bearers →

Aquaman first appeared in Adventure Comics #256 (1959-01), published by DC. 3,875 appearances are indexed across 60 series.

Also known as Arthur Curry

Golden Age (1941-1959): Secret identity unrevealed. Son of an unnamed undersea explorer. His father used secrets he discovered in an ancient submerged city to teach his son how to live under the ocean. Silver Age (1959-1986): Arthur Curry is the son of Atlanna, an outcast from Atlantis, and lighthouse keeper Tom Curry. Half-brother of Orm Curry Marius (the Ocean Master). He is the husband of Mera, and father of Arthur Curry Jr. (Aquababy). Former mentor of Aqualad (Garth). Modern Age (1986-present): Orin a.k.a. Arthur Curry Jr. is the son of Queen Atlanna of Atlantis and the wizard Atlan, and the foster son of Arthur Curry Sr. Half-brother of Orm Marius (the Ocean Master). He is the husband of Mera, and father of Arthur Curry III (Aquababy). Former mentor of Aqualad (Garth). Father of Koryak with Kako, an Inuit woman. He later became the Dweller in the Depths and was killed by Issitoq the Narwhal. Aquaman was resurrected during Blackest Night.

Character history

Key issues

11 issues

Across the catalog

Appears in

60 series