Arthur Curry, Jr. (Earth-2992)

"Our son is growing up -- and like any kid, he loves rough stuff! You don't want him to be a sissy -- do you?"

- Aquaman to Mera

Arthur Curry, Jr. was Aquaman's and Queen Mera's son, whom was killed by the ruthless Black Manta.

Early Life
Arthur Curry Jr. was the son of Arthur Curry (Aquaman) and Queen Mera. He was an Atlantean-human hybrid. He had the ability to create life out of water.

Child Adventures
He found his way into the immortal Tamerkhan's submarine and was aged to a teenager with chemicals. Tamerkhan's daughter Liat decided to make him her mate and they were engaged to be married and took over Atlantis. The now Aqualad was being hypnotised by Tamerkhan. Mera seduced the Mongol and took his amulet so he could no longer control Aqualad so Tamerkhan rushed the marriage but by the time they got there the chemicals had warn off and Aqualad regressed back into Arthur, Jr., swallowing Tamerkhan's ring and ending the Mongol sorcerer and his daughter's immortality. His uncle was the Ocean Master, the half brother of Aquaman. He saved Ocean Master on a number of occasions and so, Orm felt fond of the child despite his hatred for Aquaman.

Death
Arthur, Jr. was murdered by Black Manta, an event that changed Orin's life. Black Manta kidnapped Arthur, Jr. and put him inside a sphere, slowly filling it with air, as Arthur, Jr. was unable to breathe outside of water. Black Manta had Aquaman fight Aqualad in exchange for Arthur, Jr.'s life. Aquaman and Aqualad fought, an event that would change their relationship. After the fight Aquaman discovered that his son was dead. He went after Black Manta but he could not bring himself kill him. Later, Aquaman and Mera found themselves separated. Aquaman buried Arthur, Jr. at Mercy Reef - the place where Aquaman had been left as a child to die. Black Manta would later destroy Mercy Reef. Black Manta is infamous for the murder of Arthur Curry, Jr. and he has expressed regret about it. Other supervillains look down at him for doing it, but still it makes him one of the most feared.