Aquaman is actually pretty badass. His strength (and endurance, and reflexes, and a few other physical attributes) is on par with Superman, and his swimming is effectively underwater flight. He can also “leap tall buildings in a single bound” (how Supes got around before they decided “fuck it, he can fly”). Every critter naturally found in the sea is his bitch. His telepathy means he can speak/understand any language on Earth.

Oh, yeah, and he has a hot wife with all those abilities. And a fucking ARMY of Atlanteans. At least, last I checked.

Don’t judge a fella based on the 60s cartoon that didn’t know how to use him out of water.