About Aquaman (Series)

The "Aquaman" animated series by Filmation, hailed from 1967, takes viewers on an undersea adventure with Aquaman, the King of Atlantis, and his super-powered allies. With his ability to breathe underwater and fly through the ocean skies, Aquaman manages to keep the sea safe from a variety of threats, including alien invaders, gigantic sea creatures, and vengeful sorcerers.

Making / Production

The Aquaman series was produced by Lou Scheimer, Norm Prescott and Hal Sutherland. It aired as part of The Superman / Aquaman Hour of Adventure, followed by several other superhero segments. All of Aquaman's episodes were directed by Hal Sutherland.

Actors

• Marvin Miller as Aquaman: Miller played the role with a sense of authority and goodness befitting the king of the seven seas.
• Ted Knight as Narrator, Imp and Black Manta: As the voice behind Aquaman's nemesis, Black Manta, and the series' narrator, Knight’s versatility added a dynamic touch.
• Pat Harrington Jr. as Aqualad: Harrington lent his voice to the character of Aqualad, Aquaman’s young sidekick, infusing him with a sense of bravery and youthful enthusiasm.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Aquaman has the ability to communicate with marine life, moved at superhuman speeds and also was portrayed as being able to withstand the pressures of the ocean depths.
• This 1967 series is the first time Aquaman was featured as the lead character in an animated show.
• The Filmation series’ animation was for its time relatively limited, therefore the series often used the same sequences of animation over and over again.

Quotes

1. "Great Neptune!" - Aquaman
2. "Aqualad and I are always ready for action!" - Aquaman
3. "By the sacred shores of Atlantis!" - Aquaman

Music, Soundtrack

The iconic Aquaman theme song still resonates among fans till date. The soundtrack of the series, although not officially released as an album, was an integral part of the bold and adventurous tone of the episodes.