Black Manta

Black Manta is an enemy of Aquaman. He was originally an agent of Ocean-Master, but became a member of the Light, taking the spot of Ocean-Master.

Personality
Black Manta is commanding and focused and leads his men with great authority. He has shown to detest any failure or mistake, and chastises his men for any failings. Black Manta can lose his temper if things do not go according to plan.

Physical appearance
Black Manta is an African American male with high cheekbones and black hair that is graying around the temples. He sports a thin ring beard.

Black Manta's suit is characterized by the manta-shaped head with two large, daunting red eyes that also allow him to shoot lasers from; there are small tubes that connect from the back of the head to his shoulders. The hands of his suit are webbed; the suit also sports fins on each of his legs. Hidden in his suit are compartments that allow him to fire missiles.

Early life
Once, Black Manta tried to infiltrate Atlantis by genetically engineering his henchmen to become water-breathers. One henchman, Calvin Durham, defected for the love of an Atlantean, Sha'lain'a.

Black Manta is Aqualad's father.

2010
Black Manta attacked Poseidonis with the intention of stealing the sea star that was being kept in the Science Center. To do it, he had his Manta-men set explosive charges in all the sectors except the one the science center was stored in. It would distract the royal troops long enough to obtain the starfish.

Kaldur'ahm and Garth saw through Black Manta's plan, and infiltrated the science center. As Black Manta oversaw the extraction of the starfish into the Manta sub, they attacked him, cutting the rope that lifted the creature. With his plan in ruins, Black Manta blew up the starfish and escaped. He reported back to the Light, who were not too distraught over the loss of the starfish.

2016
Black Manta was inducted into the Light as a full member after successfully destroying the Kroloteans to cemen their alliance with the Kroloteans' "Competitor".

Equipment
Manta sub: The Manta sub is Black Manta's primary means of transportation. It is a submarine shaped in the form of a giant manta ray and is powered by atomic fusion.

Manta stings: Manta stings are explosives fashioned in the shape of a manta ray and are utilized by Black Manta and his squads of henchmen.

Aqualad
Black Manta is Aqualad's father, He seemed to be extremely disappointed that Aqualad serves Aquaman willingly, going as far as calling it a waste. He was glad his son turned on his teammates and joined him after the death of Tula.