DC Comics
MERA
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APPEARANCES
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SERIES
Mera is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Jack Miller and Nick Cardy, the character first appeared in Aquaman #11 (September 1963) as a queen of the sea. Originally portrayed as a supporting character to her husband, the superhero Aquaman, modern writers have traditionally emphasised Mera's own superhuman physical strength and magical power to control water, portraying her as a powerful superhero in her own right. In recent years, Mera has even featured as a member of DC Comics' flagship superhero team, the Justice League. Mera's storylines have also portrayed mental breakdown faced with crippling loss and explored her attempts at coping with lasting anger and rage.
FIRST APPEARANCE
Aquaman #11
"Doom from Dimension Aqua!"
October 1963
Earliest catalogued appearance of Mera.
CREATORS
Writers and artists on Mera's earliest appearances.
