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This article contains information from the Prime Earth continuity, which is currently the primary official continuity of DC Comics.

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.[3][2]

Portrayal[]

Biography[]

Early life[]

Aquaman: The Others[]

Forever Evil[]

New Suicide Squad: Pure Insanity[]

New Suicide Squad: Monsters[]

New Suicide Squad: Freedom[]

Aquaman: The Drowning[]

Aquaman: Black Manta Rising[]

Teen Titans: The Rise of Aqualad[]

Aquaman: Deep Dives[]

Double Edged[]

A Father's Favor[]

Aquaman: Manta vs Machine[]

Black Manta: Assassin of the Sea[]

Powers[]

Official

While having no actual superpowers, Black Manta is incredibly smart and a skilled opponent; he is skilled in hand-to-hand combat and is proficient with weaponry such as as sword. Additionally, he is a excellent swimmer and has access to advanced technology.[2][1] Black Manta's suit and equipment affords him various abilities: his suit raises his human physical abilities to superhuman levels (strength and durability) both on land and underwater. His armor is camoflauged black at depth and gives him insulation. He also can breath underwater indefinitely and it protects him against pressure changes.[1]

Comics

Black Manta's suit contains a bioelectric seal, able to protect him from hydrokinetic attacks aimed at pulling moisture from his body.[4]

Equipment[]

  • Black Manta's suit
  • Bone Crown
  • Tear of Extinction
  • Trident of Neptune (formerly)
  • Black Pearl (formerly)

Trivia[]

  • While human, Black Manta himself is a descendant of an Atlantean ancestor.[5]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Character Encyclopedia
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Black Manta official DC profile
  3. DC Comics Character Encyclopedia New Edition
  4. Aquaman (2011) #11
  5. Black Manta #2

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