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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Adventure Comics #229 (October 1956) |
| Created by | Ramona Fradon |
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| Species | Pre-Crisis Sentient octopus Post-Crisis Anthropomorphic squid New 52 Sea monster |
| Team affiliations | Atlantis |
| Partnerships | Aquaman |
Topo is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, notable as a loyal sidekick to Aquaman.
Topo first appeared in Adventure Comics #229 (October 1956), and was created by Ramona Fradon.
As of current continuity, there have been three different versions of the character. The first version is an intelligent octopus who is usually seen babysitting Aquababy in the Pre-Crisis continuity. The second is an anthropomorphic octopus and an ally of the second Aquaman. The third is a monstrous octopus-crab hybrid who Aquaman can summon using a special conch.
The original Topo is born in or near the undersea continent of Atlantis and is a favored companion of Aquaman. He is highly intelligent and can wield a bow and arrow and play several instruments simultaneously.
The second incarnation of Topo appears in Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis, as part of One Year Later . This version is a humanoid octopus who aids Mera, Tempest, and Cal Durham in returning to Sub Diego. However, the group leaves after learning that Black Manta has taken over the city.
In The New 52 , Topo is reintroduced as a sea monster, resembling an octopus-crab hybrid, who Aquaman can summon and control using a special conch. [1]
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