- "No retreat, no surrender!"
- —Garth[src]
Garth (c. 1992 - 2014) was a former member of the Titans, known as Aqualad. He was killed by Deathstroke, which discouraged and disbanded the original roster of the team.[1]
Biography
Working with the Titans
Aqualad was a member of the Titans five years ago, becoming their newest member before the group disbanded.[2] He was on the team for four months, during which he aided in capturing criminals and played a big role in defeating Dr. Light. During his time with the Titans, he developed romantic feelings for Donna.[1]
Death
Garth learned that Donna was to return to Themiscyra, and was infuriated with her, given they had a one-night stand and she did not tell him. He confronted Donna at the airport, where they both admit their love each other. Shortly after though, Deathstroke ambushed them, firing a bullet at the both of them. Hearing the bullet, Garth takes the hit dead-on in the chest, protecting Donna, but at the cost of his own life.[1]
Legacy
Garth's death dealt a heavy blow to the Titans, as he was well-loved by his team. This would lead to the remaining Titans to vow to bring down Deathstroke no matter what.[1]
Personality
- "And clearly, Garth's been blessed with other... noble attributes."
- —Jillian to Donna Troy[src]
Garth was a kind, fun-loving individual. While he could be seen as a troublemaker or reckless, he was also, in a way, the heart of his team.
Garth also held a great love toward Donna Troy, ever since the two were kids, displaying not only through the way he treated her but also by doing things focused on her happiness, such as leaving her a clownfish because she wanted to find Nemo (the Pixar animation character). This same love made him sacrifice his life to protect the woman he loved with all his heart.
Garth could also be considered a romantic, waiting for Donna to reciprocate the feelings, all the while trying to win her over, even consulting her best friend, Dick Grayson on the matter.
While a recent member of the Titans, Garth already felt that he was an important part of the team and that the other members were his family.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Atlantean physiology: Like all atlanteans, Garth possesses various inhuman feats; such as superhuman durability and reflexes.[1]
- Superhuman durability: Garth had greater physical resistance than a normal human. He was able to resist the light rays of Arthur Light for quite some time. However, he was not bulletproof as Garth was killed by Deathstroke.[1]
- Superhuman reflexes: As an atlantean, Garth's reflexes were far greater than a normal human, able to catch a beer bottle in mid-air before Hank did. He was also able to block Arthur Light's blasts in time.
- Hydrokinesis: Garth had the ability to manipulate the bodies of water around him. He was able to use them to create jets of water strong enough to throw a grown man away.[1]
Equipment
- Aqualad suit: Garth wore a protective suit while fighting crime as Aqualad.
Appearances
Titans
Season 2
Trivia
- It is unknown as to whether the bullet that killed Garth was meant for him or Donna Troy.
Behind the scenes
- In the DC comics, Garth, also known as Aqualad, is the sidekick of Aquaman. Whether this relationship is true for the show has yet to be said.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
- ↑ Hatem, Richard (writer) & Hope, Nathan (director) (September 13, 2019). "Rose". Titans. Season 2. Episode 2. DC Universe.