Ariel (The Little Mermaid) some publications such as "Time" criticize her for being too devoted to Eric whereas others, such as "Empire", praise the character for her rebellious personality, a departure from previous Disney Princesses. Ariel was based on the title character of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid", but co-director and writer Ron Clements felt that the mermaid in the original story was too tragic and rewrote the character, resulting in Ariel. Jodi Benson, who was predominantly a stage actress, was chosen to voice Ariel because the directors felt "it was really important to have the same person doing the singing and speaking
Little Mermaid (comics) by Jack O'Lantern. This was not intentional as Jack was shooting at members of the Justice League. She reappears claiming that the deceased Little Mermaid was her "evil twin." Finally, a memorial to the fallen Global Guardians, including one dedicated to the memory of Little Mermaid, appears. Little Mermaid later appeared as a member of the Ultramarine Corps. As an Atlantean hybrid, Little Mermaid can swim 100 MPH underwater, has super-strength, and has enhanced durability. Unlike the Atlanteans, Little Mermaid can turn her legs into a fish tail and even fly. Little Mermaid (comics) Little Mermaid is the name of