Aquaman-Related Series with Online Links: Part 3

Aquaman vol. 6 (2003) 1-39 – This series leads right out of the end of the “Obsidian Age” story arc in JLA & starts with Aquaman switching out his cybernetic harpoon hand for a mystical water hand from the Lady of the Lake.
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman/4050-9517/

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-15-american-tidal-part-1/4000-98286/ <- This started the story called "American Tidal" which centered around Aquaman protecting a newly-submerged San Diego, CA (dubbed "Sub Diego") & its residents who acquired water-breathing abilities.

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-16-american-tidal-part-2-down-among-the-de/4000-98287/ <- The Mexican-American “Sub Diego” citizen Lorena Marquez is introduced.

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-26-retroverse-one/4000-99435/ <- Lorena Marquez becomes known as the 4^th Aquagirl in this issue.

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-38-kingdom-lost/4000-120742/ <- This issue ties into both Infinite Crisis & Day of Vengeance as a hostless Spectre, rampaging against all forces of magic, brings destruction to Atlantis! It is later revealed in Titans #15 that this is when Tempest's wife and son, Dolphin & Cerdian, were killed.

Aquaman Secret Files & Origins 2003 (2003) 1
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-secret-files-origins-2003-theres-a-hole-in/4000-152062/

Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis (2006) 40-57 – This was the “One Year Later” Aquaman series with a new version of the character, who was gradually revealed to be a convoluted clone of the original. The original Aquaman accompanies him as his amnesiac mentor under the identity of The Dweller in the Depths. (The numbering for this continues right from Aquaman vol. 6 #39.)
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-sword-of-atlantis/4050-18503/

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-sword-of-atlantis-50-cold-water/4000-124150/ <- This is where The Dweller in the Depths is killed by a new mysterious enemy called Narwhal.

World War III (2007) 2 – This issue of this mini-series explained how Aquaman had become transformed into The Dweller in the Depths.

http://www.comicvine.com/world-war-iii-2-the-valiant/4000-108561/

Outsiders: Five of a Kind – Metamorpho and Aquaman (2007) 1 – This comic was linked to 4 other “Outsiders: Five of a Kind” one-shots that tell the story of who is picked to be a part of the 2^nd roster of Batman’s Outsiders, known to us readers as Batman and the Outsiders vol. 2. This had the new version of Aquaman (Arthur Joseph Curry) from the Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis series, and he didn’t measure up to the task.

http://www.comicvine.com/outsiders-five-of-a-kind-metamorphoaquaman-1-five-/4000-113735/

Titans (2008) 15 – This is the only issue of this series where Tempest is included (an absence I never understood), & it’s worth noting because it was all about him & ended with him being chosen to rule Atlantis.

http://www.comicvine.com/titans-15-through-thine-eyes/4000-164060/

His next fateful comics appearance was in Blackest Night #2…

Blackest Night (2009) 2-8 – Starting with #2 of this company-wide crossover event mini-series, Aquaman “family” members have a lot of key moments or featured roles in the story. Mera, especially, gets some spotlight!
http://www.comicvine.com/blackest-night/4050-26266/

http://www.comicvine.com/blackest-night-2-blackest-night/4000-166823/ - This issue is where Tempest is killed by an undead Black Lantern version of Tula/Aquagirl III, his first love. Tempest/Garth is immediately changed into a Black Lantern as well. But, Mera really holds her own, despite all the horror around her.

http://www.comicvine.com/blackest-night-6-blackest-night-part-6/4000-189810/ - This issue is where Mera, among 6 others, are chosen as temporary deputies of the emotional spectrum corps. Mera, in particular, becomes a deputy to Atrocitus as a fellow rage-fueled Red Lantern!

http://www.comicvine.com/blackest-night-8-blackest-night-conclusion/4000-202607/ - This issue, the last of Blackest Night, is where Aquaman, among 11 other heroes & villains, are resurrected through the power of the white energy of life, and Arthur/Orin is reunited with Mera!

Brightest Day (2010) 0-24 – This series features Aquaman (and Mera), Hawkman & Hawkgirl, Deadman, Firestorm (Ronnie Raymond & Jason Rusch combined), and Martian Manhunter primarily.

http://www.comicvine.com/brightest-day/4050-32561/

http://www.comicvine.com/brightest-day-4-thresholds/4000-219509/ - This issue is where Jackson Hyde, who would become known as the 2^nd Aqualad, is introduced. (This coincided with the simultaneous introduction of a blond-haired version of the same character in the Young Justice animated series.)

http://www.comicvine.com/brightest-day-10-a-change-is-gonna-come/4000-234621/ - This issue is where Jackson Hyde/Kaldur’ahm is first called Aqualad.

http://www.comicvine.com/brightest-day-19-aquawar-part-one/4000-259836/

http://www.comicvine.com/brightest-day-20-aquawar-part-two/4000-262594/ -- The 2-part "Aquawar" sub-plot story takes place in Brightest Day #19-20 & finishes with Mera showing the most epic display of her hydrokinesis to date!

Flashpoint (2011) 1-5 – This company-wide crossover event mini-series featured an alternate reality where the entire world was being ravaged by a war that broke out between the Atlanteans & the Amazons. Needless to say, there was a major focus on Aquaman. Its ending led into the new DC Universe continuity, known to us readers as DC Comics New 52 relaunch that started in August/September 2011.

http://www.comicvine.com/flashpoint/4050-39997/

Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman (2011) 1-3 – This Flashpoint spinoff mini-series focused closely on Aquaman & the Atlanteans.

http://www.comicvine.com/flashpoint-emperor-aquaman/4050-40524/

Flashpoint: Wonder Woman and the Furies (2011) 1 – This shows what led to the war between the Amazons & the Atlanteans. It also includes the only appearance of this alternate reality’s Garth, as he is tragically killed after being framed as Queen Hippolyta’s assassin.

http://www.comicvine.com/flashpoint-wonder-woman-and-the-furies-1-part-one-/4000-274393/

Aquaman vol. 7 (2011) 0, 1-23, 23.1: Black Manta>> – This is the current Aquaman series set in DC’s New 52 continuity. The creative team of Geoff Johns (writer) and Ivan Reis (penciller) propel DC's sea king to the forefront & made this series a top-seller for quite a while, and with good reason! Also, Mera's been by his side from the start of the series too!

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman/4050-43022/
http://www.dccomics.com/comics/aquaman-2011

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-0-underwater/4000-358821/ <- This issue has the 1^st appearance of Vulko, who was Aquaman’s trusted Atlantean advisor, pre-Flashpoint. But, in the New 52 DC, he is much different person & is central to a surprise twist in the game-changing story that crosses over with Justice League, called “Throne of Atlantis”!

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-14-throne-of-atlantis-prologue/4000-370274/ <- This issue we get the one & only mention (so far) of “Garth”, the Atlantean “purple-eyed boy”, we know & love. I’m still waiting for an actual appearance though… *hint, hint, DC*

This has been far from a comprehensive listing of comics appearances of Aquaman & his "family"! I purposefully did not list his many team books he, Aqualad/Tempest, Aquagirl & more have been a part of, & I haven't even mentioned all of his aquatic allies like Neptune Perkins, Tsunami, Deep Blue, Arion (ancient Atlantean sorcerer), the Sea Devils, Red Torpedo, The Others (pre-Justice League associates introduced in the current Aquaman series) & more!

But, the following links list all appearances of Aquaman, Mera, Aqualad, Aquagirl, and others I've mentioned:

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=48617 <- Golden Age/Earth-2 (Pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths) Aquaman
http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=60254 <-Earth-1/Pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths Aquaman

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=193 <- New Earth/Post-Crisis on Infinite Earths Aquaman

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=4842 <- Post-Infinite Crisis/Aquaman II

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=57295 <- Post-Flashpoint Aquaman

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=1454 <- Mera

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=57869 <- Post-Flashpoint Mera

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=409 <- Aqualad I/Garth

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=1452 <- Aquababy/Arthur Curry, Jr.

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=1272 <- Tempest II/Garth

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=1458 <- Aquagirl III/Tula

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=4962 <- Pre-Flashpoint Vulko

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=68133 <-Post-Flashpoint Vulko

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=1659 <- Dolphin

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=1885 <- Koryak

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=1459 <- Aquagirl IV/Lorena Marquez

http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=43967 <- Aqualad II/Jackson Hyde/Kaldur'ahm

from Tempest #2

from Aquaman vol. 7 #2

 

from The Brave and the Bold vol. 3 #32

Aquaman-Related Series with Online Links: Part 2

Atlantis Chronicles (1990) 1-7 – This mini-series literally chronicled an absolutely amazing history for Atlantis starting from even shortly before its sinking into the ocean. This series also established the "Curse of Kordax", signified by Aquaman's blond hair, as the reason for his banishment from Atlantis as an infant.
http://www.comicvine.com/the-atlantis-chronicles/4050-4352/

http://www.comicvine.com/the-atlantis-chronicles-5-stuff-of-legends/4000-32914/ - This was where the Atlantean wizard Atlan was introduced, who would be revealed by the end of this series to be the father of Aquaman in post-Crisis on Infinite Earths continuity. 

Aquaman vol. 4 (1991) 1-13
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman/4050-4539/

Aquaman: Time and Tide (1993) 1-4 – This mini-series provides the origin story for Aquaman, post-Crisis. This chronologically follows up right after Atlantis Chronicles. It also establishes a strong connection between Aquaman & dolphins as they cared for him as an infant after his banishment from Atlantis.
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-time-and-tide/4050-4947/

Aquaman vol. 5 (1994) 0, 1-75, 1,000,000, Annual 1-5 – This was the longest-running, most-successful Aquaman series without any gaps.
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman/4050-5230/
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-annual/4050-5488/

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-2-single-wet-female/4000-39681/ <- Aquaman loses his left hand to piranhas (commanded by Charybdis) in this issue, which leads to the harpoon replacement starting in #0 (the next issue chronologically). It becomes cybernetically enhanced by issue #9.

 

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-5-out-cold/4000-40359/ <- This issue introduced Aquaman & an Inuit woman named Kako’s illegitimate son, Koryak, who had hard water powers similar to Mera.

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-50-reflections/4000-45516/ <- Lagoon Boy & his pals Sheeva and Blubber were introduced in this issue.

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-60-marriage-vows/4000-46050/ <- Aquaman’s former sidekick, the original Aqualad, Garth, who became known as Tempest, marries Dolphin (who is pregnant with their son) in this issue.

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-63-king-arthur/4000-46195/ <- Tempest & Dolphin’s son Cerdian is born soon after their wedding.

Showcase ’96 (1996) 1 – This comic has the transitional story between Garth no longer being called Aqualad & his training that led to his new identity as Tempest.
http://www.comicvine.com/showcase-96-1-friends-foes-and-the-other-guys-char/4000-137445/

Tempest (1996) 1-4 – This mini-series is all about Aquaman’s former sidekick, Garth/Aqualad, coming into his own & taking on a new identity of Tempest. In case you couldn't tell/didn't know, Garth/Tempest is one of my top favorite comic book characters. :)
http://www.comicvine.com/tempest/4050-6753/

 

Aquaman Secret Files & Origins (1998) 1
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-secret-files-origins-1-left-for-dead/4000-162429/

Sins of Youth: Aquaboy & Lagoon Man (2000) 1 – This comic was part of the Young Justice-centered crossover story called “Sins of Youth”, where the older & younger heroes were reverse-aged.
http://www.comicvine.com/sins-of-youth-aquaboylagoon-man-1-turning-back-the/4000-232774/

JLA: Our Worlds at War (2001) 1 – This comic, which ties into the company-wide crossover event that was called “Our Worlds at War”, ended with the complete disappearance of Atlantis & what appeared to be the death of Aquaman. It led into the epic “Obsidian Age” story in JLA that centered on finding Atlantis & Aquaman in the ancient past & returning the Atlanteans to the present. Tempest was a focal character in this too.
http://www.comicvine.com/jla-our-worlds-at-war-1-a-date-which-will-live-in-/4000-189874/

Aquaman-Related Series with Online Links: Part 1

More Fun Comics (1935) 73 – This was Aquaman’s very first appearance, cover-dated November 1941. This version is considered the Golden Age/Earth-2 Aquaman. He also appeared in issue #’s 74-107.
http://www.comicvine.com/more-fun-comics-73/4000-116392/
http://www.comicvine.com/more-fun-comics/4050-19320/

Adventure Comics vol. 1 (1938) 229 – This was the first appearance of the Earth-1 version of Aquaman from before Crisis on Infinite Earths. Before that, the Earth-2 Aquaman was appearing in the anthology series regularly starting with #103. After #229, Earth-1 Aquaman appears frequently then up until #478.
http://www.comicvine.com/adventure-comics-229-the-end-of-the-kent-family/4000-153271/
http://www.comicvine.com/adventure-comics/4050-3105/

http://www.comicvine.com/adventure-comics-260-the-kents-second-super-son-ho/4000-141733/ <- This is where Aquaman’s Silver Age/Earth-1 origin is explained.

http://www.comicvine.com/adventure-comics-266-the-super-pranks-of-krypto/4000-140728/ <- This issue had the one & only appearance of the first Aquagirl, Lisa Morel.
http://www.comicvine.com/adventure-comics-269/4000-124378/ <- This issue was the 1^st appearance of Aquaman’s most notable & loyal sidekick, Garth, the original Aqualad.  

 

http://www.comicvine.com/adventure-comics-452/4000-124377/ - This issue is a pivotal moment that truly made Black Manta Aquaman’s arch-enemy as he killed his son, Arthur Jr. a.k.a. “Aquababy”. It also introduced Cal Durham, a Black Manta henchman who would become Aquaman’s ally. And as you can see by the cover, the story put mentor & sidekick at odds with each other.

World’s Finest Comics (1941) 133 – The 2^nd Aquagirl, known as Selina, made her only appearance in this comic.
http://www.comicvine.com/worlds-finest-comics-133-beasts-of-the-supernatura/4000-124072/

Aquaman vol. 1 (1962) 1-63 – This was Aquaman's first solo series, but it did have a 6-year break in between #56 & 57.
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman/4050-2050/

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-11-doom-from-dimension-aqua/4000-6657/ <- This issue had Mera’s 1^st appearance.

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-18-the-wife-of-aquaman/4000-7393/ <- And then this issue featured the wedding of Aquaman & Mera.

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-23-the-birth-of-aquababy/4000-7997/ - Arthur, Jr. a.k.a. “Aquababy” was born in this issue to Aquaman & Mera.http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-33-meet-aqua-girl/4000-9324/ - The 3^rd & best-known Aquagirl, Tula, was introduced in this issue. She instantly become Aqualad’s first true love.

 

http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-35-between-two-dooms/4000-9580/ <- This issue is where Aquaman’s most trusted Atlantean advisor, Vulko, is introduced. Also, it just so happens to be Black Manta’s 1^st appearance, and he was DC Comics’ first black character too.

Showcase (1956) 79 – This comic introduced the amphibian heroine, Dolphin, who would later become very involved with the Aquaman “family”.
http://www.comicvine.com/showcase-79-the-fantasy-at-14-fathoms-the-kid-from/4000-135335/

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 9 – This is where Aquagirl (Tula) was tragically killed in action by the monstrous super-villain, Chemo.

http://www.comicvine.com/crisis-on-infinite-earths-9-war-zone/4000-26138/

Aquaman vol. 2 (1986) 1-4 – This mini-series featured the one-time use by Aquaman of what’s been commonly referred to as the “water-camo” costume. It also introduced the Atlantean city-state of Thierna Na Oge & its resident mystic ally, Nuada Silverarm.
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman/4050-3591/

Aquaman Special (1988) 1 (“The Missing Peace”)
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-special-1-the-missing-peace/4000-152063/

 

Aquaman Special (1989) 1 (“The Legend of Aquaman”)
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman-special-1-the-legend-of-aquaman/4000-152058/

Aquaman vol. 3 (1989) 1-5 – This mini-series is where Aquaman & Mera become estranged for a while due to Mera becoming unhinged in what comes off as a weird delayed reaction to their son’s death/murder. That element of this story is far from all that happens in this fun mini though.
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman/4050-4170/