https://comicvine.gamespot.com/profile/thevivas/blog/new-52rebirth-aquaman-respect-thread/117797/
Aquaman has caught blows from the dead king, which previously sank Atlantis.
He's sent Superman flying with a single punch, taken hits from Wonder Woman with little damage, had a grappling match with Wonder Woman where neither could gain the upper hand, lifted entire city blocks, pierced Darkseid with his trident(twice), etc, etc, etc.
In terms of speed, strength and durability, Aquaman takes this pretty easily. He's defeated monsters that would rip DSK in half, lol.
Originally posted by carver9
Batman has sent Superman flying and Wonder Woman was holding back tremendously and I feel confident Deep Sea King can do the same thing.
1. Superman being "sent flying" by Batman does not equal Superman being hurt by Batman, like he has been by Aquaman. Also, kryptonite is almost always present in showings like this. Doesn't mean anything.
2. Wonder Woman was not holding back. She even stated that she couldn't get the edge on him. I can post more scans if you'd like.
3. Based on? You think Deep Sea King could stalemate Wonder Woman in a grapple contest? Lmao, even Saitama would be hard-pressed at that, and DSK was nothing to Saitama.