Collection: The Little Mermaid – Marvel Comics – 1994–1995 – Ongoing Series – #1–12
The Little Mermaid (1994–1995)
📘 Series Summary
Following the success of the animated feature and TV series, Marvel Comics launched this second volume of The Little Mermaid. Primarily written by feminist comics icon Trina Robbins, the series expanded the lore of Atlantica, focusing on Ariel’s pre-movie adventures with her sisters, King Triton, and a host of new underwater friends and foes. It is highly regarded for maintaining the Disney aesthetic while providing meaningful character-driven stories.
⭐ Series Highlights
- Trina Robbins' Influence: The series benefited from the writing of Trina Robbins (#3–5, #7–8, #10–12), who brought her expertise in writing strong female protagonists to the character of Ariel.
- Legendary Guest Writers: Issue #2 was penned by Martin Pasko, a veteran of both DC Comics and Batman: The Animated Series.
- Atlantica World-Building: The series explored Atlantican culture through events like the "Annual Sea Horse Tournament" (#9) and the "Annual Blowfish Tournament" (#10).
- New Rogues: Introduced compelling antagonists like the Seaclops (#3) and the sinister sorceress-queen Sharkeena (#11), who sought to overthrow King Triton.
- Sisterhood Stories: Stories frequently featured Ariel’s six sisters, exploring their unique personalities and their sibling dynamics, such as their attempt to join the "Daredevil Fish" club (#3).
- High-Grade Collectibility: Issues from this run, particularly #4, #7, and #10, have seen significant value in CGC 9.8 condition, with some reaching the $500–$700 range on the secondary market.