Tula (DC)
Tula is a female comic superhero who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Origin
Tula was a female Atlantean who lived in underwater Atlantis where it was said that her parents died years ago which left her as an orphan. (Aquaman v1 #33)
Death
During the Blackest Night, black Power Rings went out into the universe to turn the dead into members of the Black Lantern Corps. Among those affected was Tula who was re-animated where she and Dolphin accompanied the undead Aquaman as they ambushed Garth and Mera at Amnesty Bay. Tula fought with Dolphin as they attempted to prey on Garth's emotions where despite his powers he was killd and turned into another Black Lantern. (Blackest Night v1 #2)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of history was created with a different series of events. Her father was Orvax and she was the half-sister to Orm Marius. (Aquaman v7 #18)
She was abducted by Xebellians where a plot was made for her to forcibly marry King Nereus to tie him to Orm to secure his Xebel's aid in defeating the tyrant Coram Rath. (Mera: Queen of Atlantis v1 #5)
Overview
Personality and attributes
She was eventually given the name of Aquagirl that was given by surface dwelling humans. (Aquaman v1 #33)
Powers and abilities
Tula was born as an aquatic Atlantean who were capable of surviving underwater with ease. (Aquaman v1 #33)
Notes
- The Tula Aquagirl was created by Bob Haney and Nick Cardy where she made her first appearance in Aquaman #33 (May, 1967).
Alternate Versions
In other media
Television
- In Young Justice, Tula made an appearance in the animated television series where she was voiced by actress Cree Summer. She was shown to be a childhood friend of Kaldur'ahm with him having romantic feelings toward Tula. Kaldur'ahm later became Aqualad and joined the Team on the surface but longed to return to declare his feelings for Tula. Tula in the meantime continued her studies at Atlantis's Conservatory of Sorcery where she fell in love with Garth.
Films
- In Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Tula appeared in a minor non-voiced role in the animated movie. This was an alternate timeline version of her that served in the Atlantean military during the war between Emperor Aquaman and Queen Wonder Woman. She was part of the strike force that attacked Captain Deathstrokes ship where she killed numerous humans on the ship.
Video games
- In Young Justice: Legacy, Tula appeared in the video game tie-in to Young Justice where she was once again voiced by actress Cree Summer. She served as a coordinator for the Team and provided information on the Light that were stealing pieces of an ancient statue.
Appearances
- Aquaman v1: (1967)
- Blackest Night v1:
- Mera: Queen of Atlantis v1:
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