Aquaman reaches an unpublished level of power that also puts the man of steel under control

In Aquaman #9Jeremy Adams and John Timms brought the character to a point that nobody expected. Converted into The blue agentArthur Curry not only received a push in his skills, but now he seems overcome Superman in some aspects. And to clarify, the comic directly faces Kryptonian in a struggle that leaves readers open with his mouth.

The strongest king of Superman’s Atlantis

What until recently were simple voices inside the fandom, now it is on the table: Aquaman can be stronger than Superman. Not only do we talk about physical strength, but also New skills that make it a practically unstoppable being. Among these are i clairvoyanceTHE omniscience linked to the seaand the ability to Resist cosmic impactsHow to jump from a space station in orbit and fall directly into the ocean without scratch.

The connection with Blue He completely changed the hero. If before his bond with marine fauna he made him unique, now his Telepathy with ocean life It is almost unlimited. The comic itself decreases that this transformation is not only a plot, but a Preparation for important events in DClike the imminent Dc’s kowhere heroes and bad guys will receive enhancement of power never seen.

The story does not focus only on the clash with Superman. After the Battle of DagónArthur returns with new responsibilities, unexpected allies and a personal challenge: Be a father while they deal with threats that emerge from Atlantis. Here the call comes into play Justice League BlueA faction that promises to make a difference in the future DC Comics wars.

The evolution of an undervalued hero

For decades, Aquaman was considered a secondary heroOften reduced to jokes about your ability to communicate with fish. However, this new stage shows that the The king of Atlantis has always had enormous potential Within the DC universe. The fact that he can face the same with Superman not only claims his role in the Justice League, but makes him a central reference for the next great sagas.

In addition, it is interesting to compare this version of Arthur Curry with other incarnations observed in sagas such as Injustice or Flash point. In those alternative realities, the hero had already shown a brutal and strategic side, but a so unlimited and close to the divine. This raises a fascinating doubt: if Aquaman manages to maintain this level of strength, what role will the other heroes play in a world in which the ocean and his guardian can dictate the rules?

What does it mean for Superman?

The big question is clear: If Aquaman can resist and overcome Superman in direct combat, what remains for Kryptonian as a reference for absolute power in DC. Batman is also intrigued, willing to manage tests to understand how far this new ocean power arrives. What is clear is that the editorial has decided to give the king of Atlantis a role that goes far beyond his classic label of “The Hero Who speaks with fish”.

In short, Aquaman #9 Not only the perception of the character changes, but positioning it in the center of the Great battles that are coming to the DC universe. And for the first time for a long time, fans can ask a question that seemed impossible: What if Aquaman was now the most powerful hero of all?