Armed with a powerful trident, Aquaman is one of the few DC heroes to possess both a weapon and superpowers, making him stronger than both Marvel’s Thor and his hammer Mjolnir. Arthur Curry had owned many tridents over the years, two of which were forged by the sea gods Poseidon and Neptune. Poseidon’s trident is the most powerful and memorable of all the weapons used by King Arthur.
In addition to Aquaman’s power, the Poseidon Trident also grants Aquaman many powerful abilities that can rival Thor’s Hammer. Without a weapon, Arthur could have lost his way in many situations. Due to his agility and strength, it grants Arthur god-like abilities, making him one of the most powerful heroes in the Justice League. Poseidon’s purpose in forging the Trident was to bring new life to the universe. This legendary weapon is in Justice League/Aquaman: Submerge the Earth Author: Scott Snyder, Francis Manapour, Howard Porter, Scott Godlewski and Tom Napolitano. God told him that its purpose was to turn all the oceans in the universe into a cradle for the creation of life. Although this aim of the Trident ultimately failed, it was because outside forces remained hidden deep within the newly created weapon. If released, it would have the power to slay gods and even entire planets. Since it was created to create life, it is now used to preserve life. The weapon’s focus is redirected and powered by the will of Aquaman, the only one strong enough to wield its pure, unbridled power.
Like Thor wielding Thor’s hammer, Aquaman is the only person besides Poseidon himself who can harness the power of Poseidon’s Trident. While both weapons have been shown to possess god-killing power, the trident holds even greater potential. Readers only see its full power on rare occasions, but it turns out that it has even more secret abilities than Thor.exist’s Hammer. Aquaman (2011) #41 Research by Cullen Bunn, Trevor McCarthy, Guy Major and Tom Napolitano shows that the Trident can transport Arthur to planets light years away via self-made water. This uncanny ability is useful, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Over the years, DC creators have really learned how the trident works in battle.
Not limited to mere sea power, the trident has also proven to be one of the few weapons capable of piercing Superman’s skin and metal Prometheum – an indestructible metal like Marvel.exist’s adamantium. Aquaman (2011) #41 The weapon doesn’t just appear as a trident, it can transform into a sword or dagger depending on Arthur’s needs. Through its many uses, Aquaman’s trident shows its power in utility and raw power, all of which can be controlled through Arthur’s abilities as King of Atlantis. Mjolnir’s exploits are formidable, but DC has never been afraid to push the boundaries of weapon usefulness, making it the most valuable tool a hero can wield.
Arguably so close, both weapons are impressive, but compared to Marvel’s more grounded approach to Quake, the Trident has proven capable of pushing the boundaries of possibility. By adapting the simple action of other abilities, such as teleportation, to an ocean theme, there seems to be no limit to what Aquaman’s trident can do. Fans can only hope that Marvel and DC will make a real battle between Quake and Aquaman’s Trident to show off the full power of their divine weapons.