Aquaman was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris, making his first appearance in More Fun Comics #73.
Mera, Aquaman's wife and powerful Atlantean with water manipulation abilities, was introduced, becoming a significant character in his stories.
Actor Jason Momoa was cast as Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe, increasing mainstream popularity and changing the character's cultural image.
The Aquaman standalone film was released, directed by James Wan and starring Jason Momoa, significantly boosting Aquaman's profile.