Green Arrow theory

[thunderbolt]

Although let's be fair as well, Aquaman was never a strong seller even before Crisis, and what was the origin run of the Silver Age solo title really? Sixty issues? And you can't say that that title didn't have it's share of revisions and death and status quo shakeups.

Before the Silver Age run, Aquaman was a steady feature in More Fun and then Adventure until he got a solo book since his creation in the 40's. So its not like he can't hold down a spot.

[samurainoir]

Before the Silver Age run, Aquaman was a steady feature in More Fun and then Adventure until he got a solo book since his creation in the 40's. So its not like he can't hold down a spot.

It's one thing to hold down a spot as a steady feature in an anthology title, it's another to actually be a sales driving headliner like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman is what I am saying. Let' be honest, if Aquaman was the main cover draw, he would have been headlining his own title in the Golden Age.

In regards to JLU, (and at the risk of opening up yet another avenue of discussion), IIRC, Dwayne McDuffie had no idea what to do with Aquaman until Alan Burnett handed him over along with Soloman Grundy and Doctor Fate and said "The Defenders".

[BlackKnight]

In regards to JLU, (and at the risk of opening up yet another avenue of discussion), IIRC, Dwayne McDuffie had no idea what to do with Aquaman

I really injoyed his 2 part Origional story Arc on Justice League.

until Alan Burnett handed him over along with Soloman Grundy and Doctor Fate and said "The Defenders".

It's funny ..., I sorta got that Annology too.

[thunderbolt]

^^^ I would hope that most people did get the Defenders homage of the episode. Amazo as Silver Surfer, Hawkgirl as Valkyrie, and Vixen as Hellcat, too.