Black Manta

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“	No, I mean exactly what I said: "my people." Or have you never wondered why I'm called -- Black Manta --? Not that racism is my motive -- there's no profit in prejudice -- but since blacks have been suppressed for so long on the surface, they fight well for a chance to be "masters" below!	„
	~ Black Manta

“	I'm sick of you, Manta. I'm sick of knowing that you're alive. As long as I've known you, you've killed innocent people. Women and children -- my child. You're not an activist, you're a depraved sociopath. Sick animals are destroyed, and I'm having a difficult time understanding exactly what makes you any different.	„
	~ Aquaman - Aquaman Vol. 6 #39 (April, 2006)

“	Then another test would have awaited. For it is not in success where true character is revealed, but in failure. I'm quite proud of you, my boy. You're ready for the next level.	„
	~ Black Manta congratulating Aqualad

“	Ignorant boy! This is not a world, a universe, in which a free man can afford to be soft. I will teach you to be ruthless, Kaldur'ahm, even if I must beat that lesson into your skull.	„
	~ Black Manta as he fights his son

“	You can't run. You owe me blood!	„
	~ Black Manta to Aquaman

Black Manta is a supervillain from DC Comics and is the archenemy of Aquaman.

Fanon Wiki Ideas So Far[]

Black Manta vs Afro Samurai (Completed)
Boba Fett vs Black Manta (Abandoned)
Cyclops VS Black Manta
Darth Vader vs Black Manta (Completed)
Black Manta vs Green Goblin (Completed)
Iron Man vs Black Manta (Completed)
Killmonger vs Black Manta (Completed)

Battles Royale[]

Bob6114's Season 1 Loser Part 2 (Completed)

Battle Record[]

WARNING: The following tab will reveal the numbers of wins and losses for the following character. Read at your own risk.

Battle Record

Wins: 4
Losses: 2
Draws: 0

Possible Opponents[]

Abby Anderson (The Last Of Us)
Arlong (One Piece)
Davy Jones (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Guts (Berserk)
Isaac Ray Peram Westcott (Date a Live)
King K. Rool (Donkey Kong)
Kraven the Hunter (Marvel Comics)
Stingray (Marvel Comics)
Syndrome (The Incredibles)
Ursula (Disney)
Vile (Mega Man X)

History[]

A notorious treasure hunter, Black Manta was contacted by Doctor Stephen Shin to acquire Atlantean blood to prove the existence of Atlantis - more specifically, the blood of Arthur Curry, also known as the Aquaman. Manta ambushed Arthur in his home, and during the ensuing conflict, Thomas Curry, Arthur's father, suffered a heart attack and died the following day. Consumed by wrath, Arthur found Manta's ship, and killed a man in it - Manta's father. Black Manta has sworn revenge against the Aquaman, aiming to tear down everything Arthur stands for and to kill everyone he loves.

Death Battle Info[]

Background[]

Full Name: David Hyde
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 205 lbs
Occupation: Treasure Hunter, Assassin, Pirate, and Terrorist
Affiliation: The Society, N.E.M.O, Injustice League, O.R.G.E, the Legion of Doom and Suicide Squad
Father was killed by Aquaman
Is Autistic (retconned)
Was a former inmate at Arkham Asylum (retconned)
First super-villain in any comic that murdered an infant

Powers and Abilities[]

Genius Level Intellect
Brilliant Tactician and Strategist
Enhanced Strength and Endurance
Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
- Black manta has a fighting style of jiu-jitsu, karate and kickboxing and underwater comabt. Developed his own personalized fighting style effective in both water and land
Skilled Diver
Experienced Treasure Hunter
Expert Assassin
Adept Marksman

Manta Suit[]

Customized diving suit
Insulated to stand the depths of the oceans
- Sealed at the microscopic level
- Has a bioelectric seal
Completely bullet proof
Grants Black Manta superhuman strength and durability
Gives him increased mobility in the water
Generates an electrical discharge powerful enough to knock out King Shark
Large helmet shields his head from trauma
Can shoot two optic lasers from his helmet's eyes
Has a holographic disguise for discretion

Twin Daggers[]

Manta's main melee weapons of choice
Can be concealed in his forearms or in the back of his suit
Sharp enough to pierce Aquaman's near bullet proof skin

Weapons and Gear[]

Wrist mounted harpoon darts
Harpoon Gun
Extended Trident
Bladed laser gun
Jetpack
Shoulder mounted rocket launchers
Grappling gun
Electrified gauntlets
Swords

Feats[]

Grapples with Superman who is depowered at the time, but was still strong enough to break through steel with his fists
Became the leader of the Suicide Squad and N.E.M.O
Easily overpowered Aqualad
Survived being attacked by a Megalodon
Reacted fast enough to tag The Flash
Effortlessly beats down Captain Boomerang
Became the first non-founding leader of the Light
Fought evenly with Deathstroke
Survives the shockwaves of several explosions
Killed Deathstroke in the Flashpoint timeline
Nearly caused a war between Atlantis and the United States
Fights evenly with Aquaman on multiple occasions
- Survives being stabbed by Aquaman's Trident
- Cuts off Aquaman's hand
- Murdered Aquaman's son
Kicks down a metal door
Survived being electrocuted by Aqualad
Sneaks up on and kills "Outsider", the Earth-3 version of Alfred Pennyworth
His speed underwater was compared to a torpedo by Deathstroke
Kills Kahina the Seer
Survives the high pressure of a forcibly changed tide
Kills a guard while restrained
Survived having his face bitten off by King Shark
Slits the throat of a guard with nothing, but a coin
Takes down Deadshot, Harley Quinn, and Captain Boomerang simultaneously
Tanks a beating from Mazahs, an alternate version of Alex Luthor with powers similar to Shazam

Flaws[]

Questionable sanity
- His obsession with Aquaman being only drive, having briefly retired while it appeared Aquaman died.
Is a bit short tempered
Reliance on his gadgets
Somewhat arrogant
Does not have a good relationship with his son, except in Young Justice
Despite his suit's impressive durability, enough explosive power or blunt force will eventually shatter most of it, leaving him exposed
Still only human