Garth (comics)

Garth
Tempest (DC Rebirth version) Character design by Brett Booth.
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	As Aqualad: Adventure Comics #269 (February 1960) As Tempest: Tempest #2 (December 1996)
Created by	Aqualad: Robert Bernstein Ramona Fradon Tempest: Phil Jimenez
In-story information
Alter ego	Garth
Species	Atlantean
Place of origin	Atlantis (current continuities) Shayeris (previous continuities)
Team affiliations	Teen Titans Sentinels of Magic Black Lantern Corps Justice League Titans The Drift Silent School Young Justice
Notable aliases	Aqualad, Tempest, Marine Marvel, Garth of Atlantis, Son of the Seven Seas
Abilities	Atlantean physiology that grants him superhuman physical attributes (strength, speed, endurance, agility) necessary to survive the deep depths of the ocean as well as possessing night vision and can breathe underwater. Vast sorcerous abilities due to heritage (mystic senses, telepathy, teleportation, astral projection, telekinesis, hydrokinesis, etc.) Encyclopedic knowledge of the history of Atlantis Skilled hand-to-hand combatant and proficiency in different weaponry. Skilled diplomat and politician

Garth is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly associated with Aquaman and the Teen Titans. Created by writer Robert Bernstein and artist Ramona Fradon, he first appears in Adventure Comics #269 in February 1960. He was originally known as the first incarnation of Aqualad. As a young adult, the character used the alias Tempest.

In the DC Universe, the character starts out originally as the teen sidekick and protégé to his guardian, the superhero known as Aquaman, originally possessing similar abilities. Unlike his guardian and mentor, the character is a fully-blooded Atlantean and originates from a tribe in Atlantis known as the Idyllist, a peaceful tribe mostly consisting of pacifists. As Garth was born with purple eyes, an anomaly signifying an evil lineage, he was cast out despite his royal status. He survives and eventually meets Aquaman, who takes him in as an adopted son and protégé. After acting as a member of the Teen Titans, Garth eventually abandons the Aqualad role and adopts the Tempest alias, having bolstered his newfound magical abilities with training. He would act as one of Aquaman's most trusted allies. He also fulfilled numerous roles in Atlantis, including being an ambassador, prince, and once succeeded his mentor as ruler of Atlantis.

In more recent continuities, the character possesses the additional ability to see the history of Atlantis, which is viewed as dark magic and gives him purple eyes as a side effect. Raised by his mother and later Aquaman, Garth's magical abilities were fostered through a prestigious guild in Atlantis that instructs magic, though he eventually left after a mystic accident. Garth would then act as both a soldier in Atlantis and a superhero on the surface, notably as a member of the Teen Titans and Titans, while remaining an ally of Aquaman. He would eventually meet his successor, Jackson Hyde. Garth granted him the Aqualad moniker.

Garth has made several appearances as both Aqualad and Tempest in various media. As Aqualad, he appeared in the Teen Titans animated series, and the Batman: The Brave and the Bold animated series. He made his live adaptation debut in the second season of the DC Universe series Titans, played by Drew Van Acker.^[1] Garth also appeared as Tempest in the Young Justice animated series.