Top 8 Most Fascinating Secrets About the Superhero Aquaman

Unlike his fellow superheroes like Superman, Wonder Woman, and Flash, Aquaman doesn't have a mortal lover. In fact, his wife, Mera, is also a formidable ocean warrior with combat skills that rival his own. Mera possesses the power to manipulate water, turning liquid into sharp projectiles to strike her enemies. Together, Aquaman and Mera make one of DC Comics' most powerful couples.

Apart from his superior strength inherited from his Atlantean heritage, Aquaman's most remarkable ability is his telepathic communication with all sea creatures. While he usually commands these creatures to provide information or fight alongside him, he can also compel them to follow his orders like slaves. Aquaman's telepathic powers even extend to creatures on the other side of the Earth, making him capable of communicating with sea life in the deepest oceans. With the vast array of powerful creatures like sharks, octopuses, and giant squid, this ability makes Aquaman a formidable force, feared by allies and enemies alike.

In the famous 2011 DC storyline 'Flashpoint,' the young hero Flash alters the past by running backward through time. In this new reality, Aquaman meets and falls in love with Wonder Woman, the Amazon princess. The two become engaged, but during their wedding, an unknown assassin kills Queen Hippolyta, Wonder Woman's mother. Furious, the warrior princess declares war on Aquaman and the Atlantean people.

In the 2013 animated adaptation of 'Flashpoint,' the story takes a darker turn. In this version, Aquaman is already the King of Atlantis and married to Mera. However, he has an affair with Diana, the Queen of the Amazons. When Mera, filled with jealousy, confronts Wonder Woman, Diana coldly decapitates her, then places the crown of the ocean queen on her own head. This tragic event sparks a war between the Atlantean and Amazonian peoples.

In a humorous DC storyline, the evil Queen from the fairy tale 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' ends up in the modern world. Mistaking a TV screen for her magic mirror, she demands to see the 'fairest of them all.' At that moment, the TV is broadcasting news about the Justice League, and when the Queen sees Wonder Woman, she believes her to be a rival. The Queen casts a spell that sends Wonder Woman into an eternal sleep, only to be awakened by the kiss of a handsome prince. Among the Justice League, Aquaman is the closest thing to a prince (being the Prince of Atlantis), so he steps up to kiss Wonder Woman and break the spell.

Aquaman's signature weapon is his trident, inspired by the Greek god Poseidon. This powerful relic is one of the Seven Treasures of Atlantis, capable of controlling water, summoning storms, and releasing energy blasts. The trident also serves as the symbol of Atlantis' throne and is only bestowed upon the rightful heir to the Atlantean people.

Aquaman has many foes, but none as dangerous as Ocean Master and Black Manta. Ocean Master, born Orm, is Aquaman's half-brother (now re-imagined as a brother with a different mother). Envious of Aquaman's powers and royal lineage, Orm repeatedly turns against him, sparking fierce battles between the two. On the other hand, Black Manta is a formidable fighter who wears a helmet that fires deadly red energy beams. Though a mere human, Black Manta's advanced training and high-tech weaponry make him one of Aquaman's fiercest enemies.

A famous incident in DC comics is when Aquaman lost his left hand and replaced it with a metal hook. Over time, this hook was upgraded and became a symbol of Aquaman throughout the 1990s. It’s possible that future DC superhero films will depict this iconic moment, where Aquaman loses his hand and uses a hook just like in the comics.