Aquaman's most widely recognized power is the telepathic ability to communicate with marine life, which he can summon from great distances. Although this power is most often and most easily used on marine life, Aquaman has at times demonstrated the ability to affect any being that lives upon the sea or even any being evolved from marine life (e.g., humans).
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. He has the ability to breathe underwater. He possesses superhuman durability high enough to remain unaffected by the immense pressure and the cold temperature of the ocean depths. He also possesses superhuman strength He can swim at very high speeds, capable of reaching speeds of 10,000 feet per second. He can see in near total darkness and has enhanced hearing granting limited sonar.
After the loss of his left hand, Aquaman initially replaced it with a cybernetic retractable hook, then a cybernetic hand. The mechanical hand was replaced by a magical hand made out of water given to him by the Lady of the Lake, which grants Aquaman numerous abilities, including but not limited to: the ability to dehydrate anyone he touches with it, killing them instantly; the ability to change the shape and density of the hand; the ability to shoot jets of scalding water; healing abilities; the ability to create portals into mystical dimensions; and the ability to nullify magic. Aquaman also has the ability to control water and make it any shape with his own will.
Following his death in Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis and resurrection at the end of "Blackest Night", Aquaman has regained his natural hand, but seems to have retained some of his altered powers from the Black Lantern Corps, such as the ability to control undead sea-life.
- Seeing as the Earth is 70% ocean and seas, I don't think Aquaman can be considered 'useless'. Not to mention the fact that he is a founding member of the JLA.
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