Aquarius

Aquarius is a member of the Zodiac, a criminal syndicate of twelve costumed operatives each representing a sign of the horoscope. Debuting in The Avengers #72, he operates alongside fellow Zodiac members as part of this theatrically organized conspiracy bent on power and world domination.

Born in the pages of The Avengers #72 in 1970, Aquarius is a Silver Age Marvel villain who emerged from one of comics' most deliciously theatrical criminal concepts — the Zodiac, a syndicate of costumed conspirators each bearing a sign of the heavens. Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema brought this character to life at the height of Marvel's cosmic-flavored ambition, and Aquarius has kept remarkably dangerous company ever since, sharing adventures with fellow Zodiac operatives Sagittarius, Virgo, Leo, Taurus, and Pisces. With two collector-recognized key appearances and a presence that stretches across more than five decades into 2022, this is a character whose staying power in the Marvel Universe — anchored in the Avengers corner of continuity — speaks for itself. For fans of Silver Age villainy, ensemble antagonists, and the wonderfully baroque world of Marvel cosmic crime, Aquarius is a name worth knowing.