10 Things Everyone Always Gets Wrong About Aquaman
3. He Refuses To Kill
Choosing to be both a hero and king means that Arthur Curry has a lot on his plate. Not only does he have thousands of Atlanteans that he must lead and protect, but he is also considered an ambassador for his kingdom, meaning he is a representation of Atlantis at all times.
All of that responsibility rests on Aquaman's shoulders, so he doesn't have the convenience to weigh options during wartime. When things get messy, Aquaman isn't afraid to take the fight to the enemy. While most heroes shy away from killing, Aquaman does when absolutely necessary, often not batting an eye doing so.
He has sent legions of sharks after Darkseid's army, murdered fleets of soldiers from the Trench, and has even fought the Atlanteans to defend the surface world. Flashpoint Aquaman was practically a killing machine, and was responsible for a world-ending conflict. There is no room for error when you are royalty.
Some death's occur by accident, like when Arthur accidently murdered Black Manta's father while searching for his own father's killer. Some deaths are more of a choice like when he took Gorilla Grood's life in the Injustice series. EIther way you slice it, Aquaman isn't afraid to get his hands dirty.