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Black Manta is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bob Haney and Nick Cardy, the character first appeared in Aquaman #35 (September 1967). He has since endured as the archenemy of the superhero Aquaman.
Black Manta, real name David Hyde, is one of Aquaman's deadliest foes and the father of the second Aqualad. Known for his ray-shaped helmet, he sets himself apart as far more of a threat than any human.
In the comics, originally Black Manta began as an autistic young boy who grew to hate the sea and Aquaman (who he saw as its representative). The boy was determined to become its master and took the name Black Manta after being tortured and experimented on in a mental institution.
Considered one of Aquaman’s greatest enemies, Black Manta has a singular hatred for the King of Atlantis. For decades, Manta’s true name and motives were shrouded in mystery, hidden behind his menacing oversize helmet.
Black Manta is one of Aquaman's greatest villains. His lethal high-tech suit allows him to survive underwater and adapt to any number of situations with an arsenal of destructive weaponry. The motivation for his villainy is a deep-seated hatred for the sea due to strong emotional reasons, and a...
5 sty 2024 · Both Black Manta and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II returned for vengeance in Aquaman 2's cast of characters, possessing a powerful weapon from the comics that made him one of Curry's most formidable opponents yet. Here is everything to know about Black Manta, the villain of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Aquaman. Black Manta appears as one of the main antagonists in the 2018 Aquaman film, portrayed by former The Get Down star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Black Manta's backstory closely follows...
