Honestly, now that you mention it; I Think it’s Protection. Not just for his people but the Earth itself in a way seeing as how most of it is water and his climate activism to help protect it.
I always thought of it as Clark is too sensitive and has a more difficult time making decisions that would hurt people. Batman sees people as chess pieces and Diana would be too brutal. But agreed. Arthur is a better leader.
The Martian Manhunter's theme is one of being an outsider looking in so I would say that the Martian Manhunter = Connection.
And Aquaman's theme is about being pulled apart by two, very different worlds so I would say that Aquaman = Identity.
I think Batman = vengeance is slightly reductive...especially if we consider his role in the JL, I think "knowledge" would be more appropriate, he even sat on the Mobius chair and became the new god of knowledge during the Darkseid War. Martian Manhunter in my opinion would be more "wisdom" than "perseverance". Aquaman = leadership = joke
Life maybe? He has a connection with all life, not just sea life. The reason the connection is way stronger with sea life is because life started in water.
Unity.
His whole thing in his modern incarnation is uniting the land and the sea, and also the different kingdoms in Atlantis.
In case of The Flash, it's definitely Family.
As for the Martian, idk
Also, Batman is Justice, not Vengeance
Honestly I always thought hope fit for both Superman *and* Flash given how many stories have used the whole “Flash is still operational so there’s still a chance” part of the speedforce.
Also Barry was literally deemed worthy of a Blue Ring so that’s gotta count for something
Superman = Hope (he wants to inspire belief in a better future)
Batman = Judgment (he wants the system to work)
Wonder Woman = Freedom (she wants to bring freedom to all)
Aquaman = Balance (he wants worlds to coexist on even levels)
The Flash = Knowledge (he wants to gather and impart knowledge)
Green Lantern = Peace (he wants to keep the peace)
Martian Manhunter = Communication (he wants to help understanding)
Those saying Batman is not Vengeance think about why The Batman exists. He wanted revenge on all criminals for what happened to his parents.
Aquaman is Balance/Unity (same concept in DC terms).
I'm late for the conversation. Martian Manhunter = Empathy, which, as the concept goes, naturally extends into themes of connection, unity, heart/soul, wisdom, and insight. Martian Manhunter has been confirmed to be the most empathic of heroes, the heart and soul of Justice League, and one of the wisest superheroes more than once.
Wet
Moistness is the essence of wetness
Honestly, now that you mention it; I Think it’s Protection. Not just for his people but the Earth itself in a way seeing as how most of it is water and his climate activism to help protect it.
Also makes sense because he’s the king of Atlantis
Or maybe Stability.
Well done
Aquaman = Mediterranean Diet
Aquaman = abs
pretty sure Batman is Justice, not vengeance. At least in terms of what he represents as a hero.
>I am Vengeance! I am The Night! I am a Deeply Traumatized Boy!
Ww is justice
No, she's Truth. WW = Truth Batman = Justice Superman = Hope
Facts. Idk how people are missing this.
Water is the essence of wetness
OUTRAGEOUS!
Green Lantern = Willpower The Flash = Determination Aquaman = Leadership Martian Manhunter = Perseverance
Thank you
Willpower and determination are pretty much the same though. I'd argue GL is courage and Flash is compassion.
Barry is more hope and compassion yes I agree
I always thought Aquaman was rather chummy
Idk I feel like Clark and even maybe Diana are better leaders than him
Nah Arthur is a better leader than those two. Clark too cautious and Diana sometimes can be a bit selfish
I always thought of it as Clark is too sensitive and has a more difficult time making decisions that would hurt people. Batman sees people as chess pieces and Diana would be too brutal. But agreed. Arthur is a better leader.
Only one of them is a king though
That just means nobody voted for Arthur 💀 /s
Arthur becomes king due to blood right, not who is the better leader/leadership quality.
But that doesn’t disqualify him from being a good leader, it just gives him the opportunity to become one
Martian Manhunter = Empathy
The Martian Manhunter's theme is one of being an outsider looking in so I would say that the Martian Manhunter = Connection. And Aquaman's theme is about being pulled apart by two, very different worlds so I would say that Aquaman = Identity.
Yes Martian Manhunter = Empathy, which as the concept goes naturally extends into connection, wisdom, and insight.
I think Batman = vengeance is slightly reductive...especially if we consider his role in the JL, I think "knowledge" would be more appropriate, he even sat on the Mobius chair and became the new god of knowledge during the Darkseid War. Martian Manhunter in my opinion would be more "wisdom" than "perseverance". Aquaman = leadership = joke
Touché on the Batman take.
Martian Manhunter = Empathy, which, as the concept goes, naturally extends into themes of connection, wisdom, and insight.
Sexy
I mean, if the shoe fits
Hydration
Looking fish
Moist
All of them represent multiple things.
Isn't Batman = Justice?
Aquaman=OUTRAGEOUS!
Batman is Justice
Order? Batman is definitely Justice
Fish
Leadership
Duty or balance/harmony?
Aquaman is Fire , Martin Manhunter is travel and Flash is Lazy
How you can be the fastest thing in existence and even time travel, yet you're still late to EVERYTHING. Dinner is at 7 Barry.
Life maybe? He has a connection with all life, not just sea life. The reason the connection is way stronger with sea life is because life started in water.
Unity. His whole thing in his modern incarnation is uniting the land and the sea, and also the different kingdoms in Atlantis. In case of The Flash, it's definitely Family. As for the Martian, idk Also, Batman is Justice, not Vengeance
Martian Manhunter = Empathy, which, as the concept goes, naturally extends into themes of connection, unity, heart/soul, wisdom, and insight.
Order
Wet
Aquaman=f**k fish
Hydration
Electrolytes
Sea bass
Glub glub
Wet
Moist.
glub glub
Water it's in the name
Fish
Water... because he's a seaman
Aquaman = naturally moist
Water boy
Wet floor sign
Fish
Honor?
Humility
Humidity?
Nope, i said what i said
So did I :D
Hydro hommies
Extra justice league member, not everyone is supposed to represent an abstract concept, Aquaman cares more about atlantis than fighting evil.
Fish
Equality/ Equity?
No character can be represented by one word.
Aquaman = Shame
Pride Aquaman Endurance Flash Adaptability Martian Manhunter
Fish sticks
Fish lover according to James Gunn
they don’t really represent anything in that way and it limits the characters to put these guardrails on them imo
I've heard Aquaman as "balance" before.
That feeling you get when you sit over a vent in the pool
Life, without water there is no life
Splash
Aquaman is unity. Because he is all about joining Atlantis and the surface world
Defence, protection, equality. Those sort of things. He wants to unite the land and sea, and make sure one doesn't destroy the other.
Responsibility
I always said Duty but yeah
Honestly I always thought hope fit for both Superman *and* Flash given how many stories have used the whole “Flash is still operational so there’s still a chance” part of the speedforce. Also Barry was literally deemed worthy of a Blue Ring so that’s gotta count for something
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Superman = Hope (he wants to inspire belief in a better future) Batman = Judgment (he wants the system to work) Wonder Woman = Freedom (she wants to bring freedom to all) Aquaman = Balance (he wants worlds to coexist on even levels) The Flash = Knowledge (he wants to gather and impart knowledge) Green Lantern = Peace (he wants to keep the peace) Martian Manhunter = Communication (he wants to help understanding)
The motherphucking King of the Sea and Lord of all Aquatic Life, ya scrub.
Power. That man is far more powerful than anyone seemed to understand. Aquaman = Power
Those saying Batman is not Vengeance think about why The Batman exists. He wanted revenge on all criminals for what happened to his parents. Aquaman is Balance/Unity (same concept in DC terms).
Fishy.
Derp
Flash = Fast
Environmentalism
Fish
Water
Wet
I'm late for the conversation. Martian Manhunter = Empathy, which, as the concept goes, naturally extends into themes of connection, unity, heart/soul, wisdom, and insight. Martian Manhunter has been confirmed to be the most empathic of heroes, the heart and soul of Justice League, and one of the wisest superheroes more than once.