Aquaman
Personal Details
- Status: Active
- Alter Ego: Arthur Curry, Orin
- Marital Status: Separated
- Known Relatives: ()
- Group Affiliation: Justice League of America
- Base of Operations: Atlantis and the Earth's oceans.
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 325 lbs
- Hair: Blond
- Eyes: Aqua-blue
Overview
First Impressions
Aquaman is an imposing figure. He's just over six feet tall and carries himself with a bearing that betrays him royal heritage. He will often be silent, but when he speaks nobody will ignore him - his arguments will be pointed and his wit will be even sharper. Its been said that his voice is like the song of the ocean and almost certainly you'll never be able to place the accent. Don't be concerned if he looks at you funny as we all humans look the same to him (he was raised by dolphins).
Brief
Many on the surface world remember a rather bland young merman that was a founding member of the JLA, yet below the waters that cover two thirds of the surface of his planet he is rightfully seen as their undesputed monarch. Experience has moulded Orin from the inexperienced loner to the majestic warrior king that all his subjects, both fish and mammal, hold in awe.
Aquaman has fought gods for his right to be protector of the seas, he has paid with blood for enemies made and has lost his way in the difficult choices that rulers must make. Yet it is impossible to keep him down, his heritage as the descendent of Kordax and son of Atlan give him a connection with the oceans that even he is only now becoming aware of.
Recent Developments
The Queen of the island nation of Cerdia and the Ocean Master devastated Atlantis in an unprovoked attack and used the ensuing war as a front to discredit Aquaman. However they were defeated when the JLA intervened to separate the sides and Aquaman revealed Ocean Master's connection to the people of Cerdia. In the aftermath Aquaman annexed Cerdia into Atlantis and promised to rebuild both countries.
Abilities
Physiology adapted to deep ocean environments (enhanced strength, stamina and senses); Linked to the "Clear" (the web of life-force that connects all undersea life, it allows limited telepathic communication and control plus other nebulous sensory abilities); Cybernetic hand (made from living metal that is mentally controlled - normal configurations include a harpoon on a wire).
Tactics
Aquaman is one of the most experienced heroes in the Justice League and is often overlooked by opponents for the more powerful heroes. He is a natural leader and will often take control of a more inexperienced group. In combat Aquaman will strike hard and fast with an intensity that few villains expect from normal superheroes - he is not above drawing blood from an opponent with the first strike.
Relationships
Connections
Aquaman is confounded by Wonder Woman, she is the one who is able to get underneath the gruff shell and unsettle him. They are both royalty and come from a warrior's background. Arthur is also uncomfortably aware that he is attracted to her. Of the new Leaguers Aquaman has found himself working closely with the angel Zauriel, to the point where other Leaguers have dubbed them the "Fish and Fowl" team. He will also ignore or berate most of Plastic Man's jokes - something that is likely to just make Eel try harder.
Allies
Tempest (Garth - the former Aqualad and Arthur's sidekick), Mera (Arthur's wife and Queen of Atlantis), Dolphin (former lover now the wife of Tempest)
Enemies
Ocean Master (Arthur's half brother - was a member of the Injustice Gang), Quisp (a fifth dimensional sprite who later battle the entire JLA)
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