Black Manta
CharacterDavid
Description
Black Manta is Aquaman's most persistent adversary in DC Comics, a deep-sea mercenary and assassin who has maintained a fierce vendetta against the King of Atlantis across decades of stories. Operating in a distinctive armored black diving suit with glowing red lenses, he is an equally dangerous threat both in and out of the water. His origin and motivations have been revised several times, but his capacity for ruthless violence and his strategic cunning have remained consistent defining traits.
Character Details
Real Name
David
Hero Name
Black Manta
Publisher
Powers
Super Strength, Agility, Heat vision, Stamina, Intellect, Blast Power, Weapon Master, Insanely Rich, Power Suit, Unarmed Combat, Gadgets, Sub-Mariner, Tracking, Swordsmanship, Marksmanship, Stealth, Leadership
Gender
Male
Race
Human
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
No Hair
Height (cm)
188
Weight (kg)
92
Aliases
Devil Ray, Scourge of the Seven Seas, Yellow Lantern
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Book: Four; New History of the DC Universe Timeline, Part Four
New History of the DC Universe (2025)
Oct 22, 2025
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