Who Is Black Manta? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Black Manta is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of David Hyde, with over 737 comic issue appearances. A notorious pirate and assassin, Black Manta is one of the most ruthless and feared super villains on Earth, and Aquaman's mortal enemy.

Who is Black Manta?

Origin Unmasked for the first time Black Manta was a mercenary and treasure hunter who worked alongside his father. He was hired by Stephen Shin to collect the blood of Arthur Curry in an effort to prove that he was actually an Atlantean . Curry was defended by his father, Thomas Curry , and in the ensuing fight Curry’s father died of a heart attack. Enraged, Curry tracked him down and snuck onto his boat in the middle of the night. He killed Manta’s father, believing him to be Manta himself. Manta abandoned his career as a treasure hunter to seek his revenge against Aquaman. Creation Black Manta was created by Nick Cardy and Bob Haney in 1967. He made his first appearance in Aquaman #35 .

Key facts

Black Manta is of human origin and first appeared in "Between Two Dooms!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 737 recorded issue appearances, Black Manta ranks among the most featured characters in comics.