10 Things Everyone Always Gets Wrong About Aquaman

10. In The Grand Scheme, Aquaman Isn't Important

Hold your sea horses! For those who think Aquaman doesn't matter in the grand scheme of DC's mythology, you are sadly mistaken. Not only is he one of the first superheroes to ever exist, but his inclusion in most of DC's stories show how important Arthur is to the brand in general.

The Justice League, for example, would never be the same without Aquaman. Not only was Arthur a founding member of its first incarnation back in Brave and the Bold #28, but for a short stint he managed to lead the team. He even went so far as to create his own Justice League, under the rule that all members put the league's problems before their own. He enlisted newcomers like Gypsy, Vibe, Steel, and Vixen for his league, ushering a new wave of ethnic superheroes for DC.

This was a groundbreaking moment for the character, who was so popular that he was the co-star of his own animated show, "The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure". This led to the character being a mainstay on the Superfriends cartoon and Justice League Unlimited years later.

Since the New 52, Aquaman has been taken more seriously than ever. That could be thanks to writer Geoff Johns who is credited with bringing the character back to prominence when he wrote for him in 2011. Regardless, DC has always tried to keep the Atlantean afloat in their media, showcasing his importance to the comic medium as a whole.