Aquarius (DC Comics)
| Aquarius | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Justice League of America vol. 1 #73 (August 1969) |
| Created by |
Denny O'Neil (writer) Dick Dillin (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Notable aliases | Aquarius |
| Abilities | super-resistance, star-like heat, animate images, empower others, fire rain, banishment to another dimension, dimensional travel, yellow energy (aura and projection), flight, mind control |
Aquarius was a fictional villain from DC Comics. He first appeared in Justice League of America vol. 1 #73 (August 1969), and was created by Denny O'Neil and Dick Dillin.
Aquarius is a kind of living star who had been on trial for his crimes by other living stars and sentenced to wandering the multiverse. It despises order and tries to upset the Universe, but has lost most of its power by the Stars' Judgement. When it reaches the Earth-Two dimension, the hero Starman (Ted Knight) confronts it. Aquarius steals Starman's cosmic rod and uses it to increase its own powers and form. Aquarius is seen by Black Canary, who contacts the JSA (Black Canary, Earth-2 Superman, Earth-2 Wonder Woman, Dr. Midnite, Dr. Fate, Red Tornado). The JSA soon find they are no match for Aquarius. Aquarius uses the cosmic rod to banish all people and objects from Earth 2 to another dimension. Dr. Fate manages to save the JSA by erecting a mystical shield. Dr. Fate theorizes that the consciousness of the Justice Society members are the only link that the banished population had with that reality, and if the heroes die, the inhabitants of Earth 2 will be lost forever. The JSA sends the Red Tornado to seek help from the Justice League on Earth 1. Due to a misunderstanding, the JLA's response is delayed, and they arrive as Dr. Fate's barrier is weakening. Aquarius flees, but uses a hypnotic suggestion to convince the JSA to attack the JLA. The JLA(Superman, Batman, Atom (Ray Palmer), Green Lantern, Flash and Earth-One Green Arrow) are able to subdue the JSA, and Green Lantern uses his power ring to trace Aquarius. Aquarius uses his power to fire a yellow energy ball at the Black Canary. Her husband Larry Lance, throws himself in front of the energy ball, sacrificing his life for his wife. This failed attack allows all residents of Earth-2 to return.
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