Oct 1, 1963 CE
First Appearance of Mera
Mera first appears in Aquaman #11 as a mysterious woman from another dimension who becomes Aquaman's love interest. #dccomics #firstappearance )
Chronological Storyline (22 Milestones)
1995 CE
Mera's Xebel Origins Revealed
In Aquaman Vol. 5 #2, Mera's backstory is expanded: she is a princess of Xebel, sent to assassinate Aquaman but falls in love with him instead. #dccomics #origins )
1996 CE
Mera Gives Birth to Arthur Jr.
Mera and Aquaman have a son, Arthur Curry Jr., who is later killed by Black Manta. This tragedy deeply affects Mera. #dccomics #tragedy )
2003 CE
Mera Becomes Queen of Atlantis
After Aquaman is presumed dead, Mera takes the throne of Atlantis in Aquaman Vol. 6 #1. #dccomics #queen )
Sep 1, 2011 CE
The New 52 Reboot – Mera's Origin Revised
In The New 52, Mera's origin is reimagined: she is a Xebel warrior sent to kill Aquaman in Aquaman Vol. 7 #1. #dccomics #reboot )
2012 CE
Mera Joins the Justice League
Mera becomes a member of the Justice League during the Throne of Atlantis storyline in Justice League Vol. 2 #14-17. #dccomics #justiceleague )
May 1, 2013 CE
Mera Becomes a Red Lantern
In Swamp Thing Vol. 5 #19, Mera is forcibly turned into a Red Lantern by Atrocitus to channel her rage after the death of her son. #dccomics #redlanterns )
Jul 1, 2013 CE
Red Lanterns Vol. 5 #21 – Mera's Rage
Mera struggles with her Red Lantern rage in Red Lanterns Vol. 5 #21, attacking Aquaman and others. #dccomics #rage )
Jan 1, 2014 CE
Mera Overcomes the Red Lantern Ring
In Aquaman Vol. 7 #26, Mera uses her love for Aquaman to purge the Red Lantern rage and remove the ring. #dccomics #redemption )
2015 CE
Mera's Hydrokinetic Hard-Water Constructs
Mera demonstrates advanced hydrokinetic abilities, creating hard-water constructs in Aquaman Vol. 7 #40. #dccomics #powers )
Jun 1, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth – Mera's Role Expands
With DC Rebirth, Mera takes a more prominent role in Aquaman Vol. 8 #1, co-ruling Atlantis. #dccomics #rebirth )
2017 CE
Mera and Aquaman's Wedding
Mera and Arthur finally marry in Aquaman Vol. 8 #25, solidifying her role as Queen. #dccomics #wedding )
Dec 5, 2018 CE
Mera Gets Her Own Miniseries
Mera: Queen of Atlantis #1 launches, focusing on her leadership and conflicts. #dccomics #solo )
2018 CE
Mera's Assassination Mission Retold
In Mera: Queen of Atlantis #2, her original assassination mission from Xebel is explored in depth. #dccomics #xebel )
2019 CE
Mera Fights Ocean Master
Mera battles her brother Ocean Master in Mera: Queen of Atlantis #5. #dccomics #villains )
2020 CE
Mera in Dark Nights: Death Metal
Mera appears in Dark Nights: Death Metal as a key ally, showcasing her combat prowess. #dccomics #crossover )
2021 CE
Mera's Role in Future State
In Future State: Aquaman, Mera is shown as a seasoned leader protecting Atlantis. #dccomics #futurestate )
2021 CE
Mera's Feud with Black Manta
Mera confronts Black Manta in Aquaman Vol. 8 #60, driven by vengeance for her son's death. #dccomics #revenge )
2022 CE
Mera's Hydrokinetic Mastery
Mera showcases her full hydrokinetic potential, controlling water on a massive scale in Aquaman Vol. 8 #75. #dccomics #power )
2022 CE
Mera's Rage Returns
In Aquamen #1, Mera briefly taps into Red Lantern rage to defeat a threat. #dccomics #redlantern )
2023 CE
Mera's Leadership Tested
Mera faces a coup in Atlantis in Aquaman Vol. 8 #80, proving her strength as queen. #dccomics #leadership )
2024 CE
Mera's Villainous Phase Revisited
A flashback storyline in Aquaman Vol. 8 #90 delves into Mera's early days as an assassin. #dccomics #origins )