Ocean Master
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Ocean Master is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Bob Haney and Nick Cardy and debuted in Aquaman #29 (September 1966).[1] The character is frequently depicted as the half-brother of Aquaman, frequently plotting to usurp the throne of the fictional kingdom of Atlantis, serving as one of the heroes' most enduring and recognizable adversaries.[2] The character has had numerous origin stories throughout his comic book history.
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Ocean Master | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Aquaman #29 (September 1966) |
Created by | Bob Haney Nick Cardy |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Orm Marius (current) Orm Curry Marius (Pre-Crisis) |
Species |
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Place of origin | Atlantis (current) Alaska (Post-Crisis) |
Team affiliations | Anti-Justice League Injustice Gang Legion of Doom |
Partnerships | Black Manta Lernaea Scavenger |
Notable aliases | Orm the First Prince Orm King Orm King of the Seven Seas King of Dagon |
Abilities | Current continuity:
Original continuity
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The original version of Ocean Master is depicted as Orm Curry, Aquaman's half-brother who is fully human. Orm harbors feelings of jealousy towards his superhero half-brother and resents the attention Aquaman receives. As a result, he turns to petty crime and eventually becomes an international marine criminal operating under the aliases "Orm Marius" and "Ocean Master".[3] Following the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, the character undergoes a change. Orm Marius is portrayed as a super-villain of Inuit origin with Atlantean heritage, which includes a connection to the ancestral homo magi through Atlan rather than the modern sea-faring Atlanteans. This heritage grants him magical potential and a deeper ancestral tie to Atlantis.[4] Throughout these various depictions, Orm is consistently portrayed as a jealous and vindictive individual who plots to overthrow his half-brother and seize the throne of Atlantis.
In the New 52 version, Orm is portrayed as a full-blooded modern Atlantean of royal lineage. He exhibits xenophobic tendencies and holds a desire to punish humanity for their role in marine pollution. Unlike previous iterations, the character is less malicious[5] and depiction of the brotherhood theme between Orm and Aquaman is more intricate. Orm experiences internal conflicts regarding his views on the surface world, his relationship with Aquaman, and his prioritization of Atlantis over his familial ties. While commonly serving as a supervillain nevertheless, the character was once reformed for a time.[6]
Ocean Master has been adapted from the comics into various forms of media. The character appeared in the DC Extended Universe films Aquaman (2018) and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), portrayed by Patrick Wilson. Richard Green, Wallace Langham, Dana Snyder and Sam Witwer have provided the character's voice in animation.