Black Manta - Wikipedia
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 - Aquaman Wiki
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.
Black Manta | DC Extended Universe Wiki | Fandom
David Kane, also known as Black Manta, was a mercenary and the son of the late Jesse Kane. Formerly the second-in-command of a pirate crew led by his father, he came into conflict with Aquaman after the latter refused to save his father's life.
Black Manta (New Earth) | DC Database | Fandom
Black Manta is the arch-enemy of Aquaman. The boy who would become Black Manta was an autistic youth who grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and loved to play by the sea. As a youth he was kidnapped and forced to work on a ship for an unspecified amount of time.
Black Manta | Official DC Character
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. In modern times, …
Who is Black Manta? The Origins of Aquaman’s iconic villain
Mar 15, 2024 · Black Manta was created by Bob Harney and Nick Cardy and made his debut in Aquaman #35 in September 1967. Though Aquaman’s nemesis made his first appearance here, it was not the first time the two characters fought, as the …
Black Manta | Villains Wiki | Fandom
David Milton Hyde, better known as Black Manta, is one of the main antagonists of the DC Universe, specifically serving as one of the two main antagonists (alongside Ocean Master) of the Aquaman franchise. He is a deranged pirate who is obsessed with …
Devil Ray | DC Animated Universe | Fandom
Devil Ray's voice actor, Michael Beach, appears in the 2018 live-action film Aquaman as Jesse Kane, the father of David Kane who eventually becomes Black Manta. Devil Ray was brought into the main DC Comics universe in Black Manta #1 (November 2021).
Black Manta (Character) - Comic Vine
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 his New 52...
Black Manta Explained: Why Does the Villain Hate Aquaman So Much ... - IGN
Dec 21, 2018 · Black Manta is a pirate and plunderer who thinks nothing of slaughtering Atlanteans to get what he wants. And because he harbors a deep-seated grudge against Aquaman himself, Black Manta will...