Black Manta, whose real name is David Hyde, is a notorious villain in the Aquaman series. Known for his distinctive black armor and helmet, which allows him to survive underwater and shoot powerful energy blasts, Black Manta is driven by a deep-seated vendetta against Aquaman. This hatred stems from a personal tragedy that Manta blames on the King of Atlantis. As a skilled mercenary and tactician, he often employs advanced technology and brutal tactics in his quest for revenge, making him one of Aquaman’s most dangerous adversaries.