Black Manta

In a 2022 DC one-shot, writer Chuck Brown and artist Valentine De Landro dive into the mind of one of Aquaman's most relentless foes. Black Manta explores the man behind the helmet, revealing the cold, calculated drive that fuels his vendetta against Atlantis and its king. This standalone issue offers a focused, character-driven look at a classic DC villain, expanding his personal mythos beyond simple antagonism.