{"product_id":"aquaman-time-and-tide-1-1993-vf-nm","title":"Aquaman: Time and Tide # 1 1993 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaman: Time and Tide # 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, published in December 1993, is the first issue of a critically acclaimed four-issue miniseries. It was written by Peter David and illustrated by Martin Egeland, serving as a crucial prelude to the successful 1994 ongoing Aquaman series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory Synopsis: \"The Beginning of the End\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series functions as an expanded-continuity retelling of Aquaman's life story, framed as his autobiography. The title refers to the philosophical concept that \"Time and tide wait for no man,\" which heavily influences the narrative. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAutobiography Format: The story is told through the perspective of Arthur Curry himself, who is recording his life story into a \"data-log\" as a legacy for future generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOrigin Story: This issue details his childhood in a lighthouse with his human father, Tom Curry, and the slow, painful realization of his unique aquatic abilities and Atlantean heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMeeting the Atlanteans: It covers his first encounters with the underwater world and its people, including the scientist Vulko, who reveals his true parentage as the son of Atlanna, the former Queen of Atlantis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe First Suit: It features the first appearance of Aquaman's initial orange-and-green costume, which was created for him by Vulko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Tone: The miniseries provided the foundation for the darker, grittier, long-haired Aquaman that became iconic in the mid-90s. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Peter David.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePenciler: Martin Egeland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInker: Brad Vancata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47554904653924,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_19_22_29_46_372.jpg?v=1766205082","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/aquaman-time-and-tide-1-1993-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}