Here is a quick breakdown of the various Aquaman's power differences...
ORIN
Aquaman has a number of superhuman powers, most of which derive from the fact that he is adapted to live in the depths of the ocean. Primary among his powers is the ability to...
- Able to extract oxygen from water, allowing him to 'breathe' while submerged.
- He is unaffected by the immense pressure and the cold temperature of the ocean depths
- He possesses an enhanced resistance to injury and superhuman strength (he can easily throw a car hundreds of yards).
- He is likewise able to swim at very high speeds.
- He can see in near total darkness and has enhanced hearing.
- Although he can remain underwater indefinitely without suffering any ill effects, Aquaman grows weak if he remains on land for extended periods.
- Aquaman's most famous (or infamous) power is the ability to communicate with/command oceanic life. The range of this power is unclear; certainly he can summon sea life from vast distances. Although this power is most often and most easily used on marine life, Aquaman has on multiple occasions demonstrated the capacity to affect any being evolved from marine life (e.g., humans).
Cybernetic Hook:
- After the loss of his hand, Aquaman replaced it with a cybernetic harpoon that responded to his thoughts. The harpoon could be fired and stay attached to Aquaman via a retractable line. Later, the harpoon would be replaced by the Waterbearer hand given to him by the Lady of the Lake. This hand is magical in nature and grants Aquaman various abilities.
Mystical Hand:
- His left hand has many abilities such as the ability to instantly dehydrate anyone he touches with it killing them instantly, to become extrmely dense and thus take Aquaman to the ocean floor quickly, and can shoot jets of burning hot water at his enemies.
ARTHUR JOSEPH CURRY
The new Aquaman has many physical abilities in common with the original Aquaman, including...
- Underwater breathing
- Submarine speed
- Superhuman strength
- Like the Golden Age Aquaman, young Arthur can't survive outside of water for long.
- He also gained telepathic powers. He now speaks and understands the languages of the sentient sea peoples unaided, and has a limited ability to communicate with nonsentient sea life. He cannot speak directly to them as his predecessor could.
- Can send and receive emotional impressions and desires, such as communicating a need for help. He is working to expand the latter ability, and in one instance has been able to "see" through the eyes of nearby fish.
