
03 Nov Issue #272 – “The Aquafamily” (w/ Anne Talks Comics)
This week we’re talking all about the extended family of Aquaman-adjacent characters! Special guest Anne (The Comics Collective Podcast) joins us to talk Aquaman’s sidekicks, lovers, allies, enemies and more!
Follow Anne on Twitter at @AnneComics and check out The Comics Collective at @CMXCollective!
Intro Music by Aaron Barry
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SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill)
Meet Anne Talks Comics
(1:04) Anne talks Aquaman as much as the Doctor and has similar thirsts
(1:44) What originally drew Anne to the aqua corner of DC?
(4:31) What is Anne’s favorite version of Aquaman?
The Aquafamily
(10:00) Who is Tula?
(16:13) What’s the story behind Orm’s father, King Orvax?
(19:10) Has there ever been a push for democracy or the dissolution of the monarchy?
(21:15) Is Arthur a good king?
(24:27) Do Atlanteans get pruney in fresh water?
(28:06) What is the current explanation for Jackson’s bio-electric powers?
(32:08) Did Mera’s time as a Red Lantern have lasting affects on her character?
(34:05) Could Atlantis repel an attack by the Red Lantern Corps?
(35:59) What’s the difference between Arthur, Arthur Joseph, and Orin? Which one was raised by dolphins?
(42:40) Who is the Aqua-Chad of the Aqualads?
(46:25) What’s the distinction between Jackson Hyde and Kaldur?
(50:24) Are Arthur and Mera due to have another baby?
(66:01) Where does Kaldur rank among the Aqualads? What’s he up to?
(1:02:08) Which version of Aquaman would you pay for on OnlyFins?
(1:05:02) Has Murk ever smiled?
(1:08:03) How could Koryak be reintroduced?
(1:12:13) What is the coolest Aquaman moment?
(1:16:38) What about the times Aquaman died pre-Flashpoint?
Guess the Character!
(1:22:21) Crazy eyes
(1:23:21) Surrounded by a green stretch glow
(1:24:33) 60’s Art House Piet Mondrian Barbie
(1:26:08) Girl next door who is feeling a little fun and got color streaks in her hair
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