AQUAMAN (ARTHUR CURRY)
Arthur Curry, better known as Aquaman, is the half-human, half-Atlantean King of the Seven Seas and a founding member of the Justice League. Portrayed in the DC Extended Universe as a powerful, reluctant warrior, he bridges the gap between the surface world and the advanced underwater civilization of Atlantis.
Cronologia
Biografia
Arthur Curry is a metahuman of unique heritage, born to Tom Curry, a human lighthouse keeper, and Atlanna, the Queen of Atlantis. In the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), Arthur initially rejects his royal birthright, choosing to live as a solitary protector of the seas until the looming threat of Steppenwolf forces him to join the Justice League.
His journey is defined by the struggle to belong to two different worlds, eventually proving his worth by retrieving the lost Trident of Atlan and uniting the four kingdoms of the ocean. As the King of Atlantis, Arthur balances the heavy responsibilities of monarchy with his duty as a global hero.
He is not just a warrior but a diplomat, often caught between the environmental interests of his people and the pollutive habits of the surface world. Following the events of the 'Lost Kingdom,' Arthur has transitioned into fatherhood while maintaining his status as a legendary figure in both Atlantean and human history, marking the end of the DCEU era before the character's eventual reboot in the new DCU.
Storia
Arthur's origins vary across timelines, but his core remains consistent: he is the product of a forbidden love.
In the 1941 Golden Age, he was the son of a scientist who discovered Atlantis, but the Silver Age established the definitive origin where he is the son of Tom Curry and Queen Atlanna.
Raised on land, he was secretly mentored by Nuidis Vulko, who taught him the ways of Atlantean combat and culture. Arthur's claim to the throne was famously challenged by his half-brother, Orm Marius (Ocean Master), leading to a civil war that culminated in Arthur reclaiming his heritage and the magical Trident of Atlan to prevent a global invasion of the surface.
Poteri & Abilità
Arthur Curry possesses a wide array of superhuman abilities suited for both oceanic and terrestrial environments:
Evoluzione
Aquaman has undergone one of the most radical transformations in comic history. In the Silver Age and 'Super Friends' era, he was often the target of jokes due to his perceived 'limited' power of talking to fish.
This changed in the 1990s when writer Peter David introduced a brooding, long-haired warrior with a harpoon for a hand, shifting the character toward a more gritty, serious tone. This evolution peaked with Jason Momoa’s DCEU portrayal, which reinvented Arthur as a tattooed, beer-drinking powerhouse, effectively stripping away the character's 'silly' stigma. In 2026, the character has evolved again in the comics as 'Emperor Aquaman,' taking on an authoritarian stance to protect the oceans from the surface world's environmental neglect.
Da Collezione
For collectors, Aquaman has become a heavyweight in the market. The most sought-after figures are the 1/6 scale releases from Hot Toys, which capture Jason Momoa's likeness with incredible accuracy, specifically the 'Gladiator' and 'Gold Suit' versions.
McFarlane Toys' DC Multiverse line offers more accessible but highly detailed figures for mass-market collectors, covering both comic and film versions. For high-end enthusiasts, Prime 1 Studio and Iron Studios produce massive, museum-quality statues that are considered 'grails' due to their intricate coral and water-effect bases. Additionally, the original 1941 debut comic, More Fun Comics #73, remains the ultimate centerpiece for any serious DC collector, commanding six-figure prices in high grades.
Jason Momoa has moved on from the role to play Lobo in the DCU as of 2026.
