Supervillain Origins: Black Manta

[@JaxBlade]

He was Badass in Young Justice.

[@96komodo]

Please don't remind me of that amazing show that got cancelled out of thin air.

[@TheAntiSanta]

96komodo Thin air? Dawg, that show was on the ropes since the start of season 2.

[@K1ng1995]

The Paul Yeah, for 2 reasons 1: The 5 year gap. It would have been better if maybe during season 2 they showed what happened in the 5 year gap. 2: To many characters, if they followed the same formula as season 1 where each character was slowly introduced, then it wouldn't have been so bad

[@96komodo]

Season 2 had a mini comic that explained many of the events during the 5year gap.But the tv show could of done a better job at it.Yea I found they added way to many characters just for fanfare.But it easily could of went another way if they gave it another chance

[@K1ng1995]

Exactly, most people think that if they watch the show, then they don't have to read the comics. I bet that if Cartoon Network gave the show a reboot. Then it probably would be awesome, just get as many different voice actors so that so many of the same people won't voice to many characters.

[@odintillgren3212]

My favorite Black Manta moment is in Brightest Day when it shows that after the death of Aquaman he'd retired from supervillainy to run a fish market. But after he finds out Aquaman is back from the dead, he murders everyone in his shop, burns it down, and walks into the ocean to start being a villain again. Dude fucking hates Aquaman.

[@youngferny6715]

hahahhaha are you serious

[@Oraki1]

Yes, he is. Manta is that crazy.

[@comicbookreviewer4856]

I have the graphic novel of Brightest day and he did it like a boss

[@odintillgren3212]

Damn right. Just flipped the switch from normal dude to fucking supervillain and started slashing throats with the knife he'd been using to clean fish.

[@comicbookreviewer4856]

It shows he will do anything to kill Aquaman even if it means killing people at the store as the starting point

[@zackmcclean7741]

I was pissed when they give him the "politically correct" name of "Devil Ray" in Justic League: Unlimited. Seriously? It's not like the man's name was "Nigga Fish". Just give him his correct name. Little did I know it was a copyright concern.

[@amazingbassist5192]

This... Was the best thing I've ever read

[@stevedavis4099]

hahahaha nigga fish.....

[@dragonfighter4171]

+Zack McClean Why do i see joker fish with black face? Fucking nigga fish.

[@KillerKomics]

lmaooooooo "nigga fish"😂😂😂💀💀

[@viletoxxie]

"Nigga Fish" I nearly fell off my chair XD

[@sly3869]

I can handle Aquaman....I can handle him having a super villain named Black Manta...but a kid named Aquababy....

[@renriquez1994]

they named they're pet aquadog too. haha

[@platypusbuk]

Aquamazing!

[@themainsdaily9508]

+Arles Tippie shut the aqua-fuck up lol

[@platypusbuk]

+The Mains Daily is making this aquard

[@Nothing_serious]

+Noah Musgrave There's the Bat-family and then there's Aqua-family

[@comidyseeker]

Aquaman just can't catch a break. "What's your super power? Talking to fish?" "Why are you beating up an autistic civil rights activist? Racist." "What kind of stupid name is Akwuh-man?"

[@TFFOCDinobotsFTW]

LOL! Not only that, but is currently going through more s h i t in his Rebirth series. He recently got arrested because he was falsely accused for leading a group of rogue Atlanteans to blow up a ship. Not only that, but he is trying to be a diplomat and unite the surface world and underwater world with peace, and he just is not getting much luck for it. Oh, and Black Manta blew up the Atlantean Embassy and killed multiple people, and he still gets s h i t from the US government for it. Poor, poor guy.

[@Justgetmoneyplease_]

ACEnBEAKY L

[@basedbattledroid3507]

comidyseeker If only he tried to beat up Jaws instead, so many people would've loved him

[@wolfofumbra8332]

comidyseeker you got me

[@kujo4388]

I have a whole new appreciation for black manta now.

[@jakebryant3445]

Same here.

[@Cabthagod]

Same

[@ryandabeast5553]

Chris Gorman why?

[@Baraka_Obama_]

Ryan Dabeast Because he's Autistic

[@scottwoodley2450]

Definitely

[@NYKgjl10]

Black Manta still one of my favorite DC villains.

[@kayo8464]

Are u still alive

[@Rromantiq]

"Ackwahman" ... *cringe*

[@borderlands10]

Trying his hand at a JonTron impression.

[@megashark1013]

He says it correctly.

[@jmc5910]

we don't say the latin pronunciation because its not 2 words, its one word with a different pronunciation and meaning

[@godseye8785]

Megashark 101 its aaa kua not acua

[@mastershake42019]

He did it on purpose for the comments lol

[@GiveNgonyc]

I always thought black manta was a generic Throwaway villain but after watching this video, I'm impressed....good job guys.

[@leonevelake]

Watch young justice which these twits skipped. And see how much better he really is.

[@Greasyheels]

I'm going to name my son Aquababy!

[@CoffeePoints]

Imagine how much it's gonna suck when he's an old man with the name Aquababy :P

[@ButtKraken01]

TheMightyWill Whatchu talkin' 'bout. Aquababy is going to get all the Aqualadies.

[@Greasyheels]

RedHilariousComments Ohhhhh Ohhhhhh no you didn't!!

[@bluemarvel4601]

Lol

[@jtl5560]

You monster frisbee!

[@DiabloBiscuit]

Black manta was BLACK?! well this is the first im hearing of this. So he was like an underwater Malcolm x

[@brian.jrmontoya3227]

Jamazoid yeah. But then turned into psycho bastard. He had some good stories about him, but a lot of them were written poorly. The new 52 line up though did actually provide more to his character that wasn't bad writing or hypocritical to his character.

[@ringz.6105]

lmao they dont want everybody to no #whitepriveledge

[@demetergrasseater]

Malone Calmese or maybe they don't bring it up because treating race like it's more important than character is racist?

[@MrBargill]

Jamazoid me 2... after all these years

[@harrambou9468]

Jamazoid LOL that’s fuckin great 😂

[@VENGEFULHEXX]

These comments are gold. Top issues 1. Pronunciation of "Aquaman" 2. The fact Aquaman's child is called "aquababy" 3. Copyright issues from nowhere 4. The fact that Aquaman was beating an autistic civil rights activist.

[@bobbq8380]

moballardful #4 add a *black* civil rights autistic civil rights activist

[@ZandeKongo]

Black Manta: "no agreement exists that makes a slave of Black Manta" Black Beetle: "no agreement exists that guarantees the life of Black Manta" Black Manta: "Manta guarantees that himself" One of my favourite scenes from Young Justice

[@irongeneral7861]

I HAVE A DREAM, THAT ONE DAY _~ALL~_ THE WORLD'S OCEANS, WILL BE FREE OCEANS!

[@antonioramos87]

dr martin luther manta sr

[@hyperion3145]

I have a dream that one day man and fish will sit together on the table of brotherhood!

[@SuperErmacX]

Dr. Manta Luther King sounds better (;

[@hyperion3145]

YS It's because he's black isn't it?

[@davidfalloutbandit]

Except this fish man that lives under the sea and did nothing to me....I'll have to kill his kid for no reason..

[@jeramahia123]

So, you make a video about Black Manta, AND USE NO CLIPS FROM YOUNG JUSTICE!!!!!! Dude, he was practically the main villain of season 2 - and he was AWESOME!

[@TheMasasame]

I know, right? And the whole business about Aqualad being his son was a minor plot device that changed everything after many different twists.

[@joejose8433]

And he's black for years I always suspected black man that was a black man steel toe DC Comic with a little late Marvel comic had the first black man the Black Panther sodc was late and having a black cartoon super villain hero in the comic book Big D review you're the black man but in the cartoon show they didn't reveal that

[@thegreatninjaman]

aquababy.... AQUABABY.... WHAT

[@GearGearRingLeader]

thegreatninjaman Aquaman can cure autism...... and only helps a black guy who likes the water and to kill people, him naming his kid Aquababy is not the single dumbest thing he did.

[@platypusbuk]

aqua better believe it!

[@brendancoulter5761]

Mean parents.

[@oimate6357]

well im authistic. i think im gonna swim to atlantis!

[@venomvsspidey11]

He keeps saying Aahqwaman

[@harryporker3646]

It really keeps ticking me of

[@ABN6291]

aaron lentz yeah that shit was driving me loco

[@Act_Of_Vengeance]

should pronounce Ehquaman

[@xNewSidx]

Ack-wa-man

[@DeadlyAlienInvader]

That's actually the right way to pronounce aqua since it's a Spanish word.

[@rednas3271]

Black Manta also played a big part in Young Justice: Invasion

[@soicyboiinc]

Ashamed it got canceled

[@AustinPamer]

soicyboiinc For those atrocious Batman and Teen Titans shows

[@Gunganfan]

Austin Pamer Beware the Batman is a good show! But Teen Titans Go DOES suck. I did NOT sigh petitions for THAT!

[@ForJustice-bl6rs]

Well Manta is the father of Kaldur in Young Justice.

[@rednas3271]

ForJustice1324 I know, I saw the whole series, that's why he played an important part! :)

[@Roadman1000]

This man's pronunciation of "Aquaman" pisses me off.

[@riboh3324]

The guy in the video says "eh-que man" but it's supposed to be pronounced "ah-que man" with an o sound.

[@Reagan1984]

They're Canadian.

[@Roadman1000]

Human Toy Freddy The Nerd Good point, but I love the Canadians.

[@Reagan1984]

Yeah.

[@riboh3324]

Human Toy Freddy The Nerd Canada,1 of 2 girls growing up will be sexually or physically abused.

[@jeffzzzz1955]

Watching because BM is confirmed as the Aquaman villain for 2018

[@tylera6900]

Same, I'm exited to see him on the big screen. Hopefully he gets a considerably more badass look just like aqua man has. (even though he already looks pretty cool)

[@thegoron9915]

OMG same im so excited

[@BlimpCityFeeder]

DC could truly knock Aquaman out of the park with Black Manta. Can you imagine an angry soul from Baltimore MD, discussing the Freddie Gray case with his peaceful-minded father (Uncle Ben) on a boat in Chesapeake Bay who dies "accidentally' from the hands an Atlantean soldier. Vowing revenge; David graduates college, building his armored suit (a laTony Stark) with a sole purpose to eliminate the Atlantean Race By Any Means Necessary. Imagine that role played by Denzel Washington or Idris Elba.

[@jeffzzzz1955]

+BlimpCityFeeder Micheal Jay White

[@BlimpCityFeeder]

Yes Mr. Spawn and Black Dynamite, another good choice.

[@H_Golf]

Black Manta was a black civil rights activist? Well i learned something new today.

[@ericrieth1447]

I laughed way too hard when I found out black manta was black.... Fucking early comic books man...

[@airraverstaz]

Eric Rieth Well who was that guy from Dragon Ball? I think his name was Commander Black and he was literally black lmao.

[@ericrieth1447]

+Airraverstaz Yeah he was staff officer black who worked for commander Red. The guy even had black face :P

[@KamuiCage]

Eric Rieth Black lightning , Black Panther

[@Nightcast9]

+kamui Cage don't forget black falcon

[@illuminatikingtrunks1066]

+airraverstaz lol

[@venomeddiebrock4776]

Supervillain Origins: Omega Red

[@dnredd1811]

He was bad ass in the Aquaman man movie. I'd love to see more of this character on the big screen.

[@kascnef]

Me too

[@Aggrofool]

I quite liked the YJ version of Manta

[@WatchMojo]

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[@chuckslemino]

for the next one do top 10 movie plot holes

[@alexyazdanov723]

Ciaran Conway good idea

[@АлексейКачалов-е7ы]

What about Top 10 comments of WatchMojo Top 10's? It would be nice.

[@Jon155mt]

Dammit man. I really miss Young Justice...

[@samuelsanaee]

Top ten reasons FULL HD is better then 480.

[@lloell9]

I think black manta is a badass looking villian

[@Spinworth]

He got Aquamans son... Aquababy... HAHAHHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@Furzkampfbomber]

And attacked Aquamans sidekick... Aqualad... I guess, Black Mante will soon be known as Aqua Enemy, due to aqua... errr... copyright issues. And now excuse me, I want to watch some more supervillain vids on Aqua Tube.

[@MTdaBlacking]

I know right? I hope he shows up Aquajustice: Aquagods among Us! You know...The game made by Aquarealm studios!

[@deadpoolvega]

aquastudios

[@MoronicChunk1]

Aquaman looks kinda like Fred Jones from Scooby Doo in that cartoon. 5:00

[@dialationae5936]

Injustice 2 anyone?

[@BrothaBeige88]

hopefully he's playable & not just some stage transition

[@kais2568]

+Babyjocster uncagedgamez

[@jasonwayne3921]

yes

[@harikarri6889]

for some reason I feel like he's not going to be playable

[@jasonwayne3921]

he is playable

[@Mcseban]

Aqua baby LOL!!! I just can't... :)

[@shikniwho7215]

if he not die i wonder if his name stay that way when he grow up...

[@dvdai1206]

imagine when aquababy is adult XD

[@ermatthe]

yeah, that's the one thing I got out of this whole video. lol

[@arisarrabalbyrne1618]

no no no no AQUA LAD lol

[@darkscorpionomega]

Arkham Asylum making supervillains since 1974

[@TreeboresLeague]

The Black Manta from Young Justice is probably the best iteration of the character I've seen. You see African artifacts in his room aboard his ship and his costume looks bad-ass.

[@derrickhaggard7053]

Black Manta is one of the few villains I find cool ecspecally of how he was potrayed in Young Justice.

[@thequestion1357]

"All will suffer if Black Manta demands it. Blood is thicker then sea water."

[@Pooltastik]

The hell? Did you just FORGET that he was one of the MAIN VILLAINS in Young Justice?

[@Melkac]

***** Eeeexcept it is relevant. They could have used footage from YJ instead of that lame Aquaman cartoons from the '60s (wow, a lame cartoon from the 60s? That's a new one! ... ... ...) Not to mention they said he appeared in the 60s cartoon and Justice League...so...

[@JOfJaZ]

***** yeah, the emmy nominated show with a spectacular voice cast that everyone got upset over when it was cancelled for a shitty teen titans variety comedy show was something nobody watched.

[@Melkac]

***** It WAS something nobody watched, though. But that's not the main reason it was cancelled, wanna know it was cancelled? ...Toy sales...

[@JOfJaZ]

Unshaved Stuff I know tons of DC fans who watched Young Justice constantly. plus, it had critical acclaim. and there hasn't been any reason why young justice was cancelled. nothing about toy lines or anything. it seems cartoon network wanted to bring in a cheaper to make show and young justice had to take the fall for it to happen. green lantern was so-so though.

[@Melkac]

***** ...I don't think the fact that "you knew people that watched the show" changes anything. And yes, the reason it was cancelled is because kids don't want to buy toys about some Superman knockoff (Superboy). And yes, I know he's not that. But that's what most people think he is when they see a dude with black hair, a black shirt and a superman symbol... Same with the others, really.

[@tomp68]

If you say "Ackwaman" one more time, I will cry.

[@redninja00]

It's the same way Black Manta pronounces it.

[@shellsuitstrangler]

redninja00 isnt it just the actual way it should be pronounced. cos thats how the two separate words are pronounced?

[@RetroRundown]

It's his Canadian accent I slip up some times to

[@Super.average]

Black Manta was so badass in Young Justice

[@sweetexorcist7322]

One of my favorite super villains ever

[@deadpoolvega]

Sweetexorcist7 yes,I love him too

[@jasonnguyen5091]

What kind of name is Aqua baby

[@ACEnBEAKY]

A 60's name.

[@chocolatesunday4798]

What happens when aqua baby grows up.

[@ashutoshprakash3017]

aqua teen

[@sergelucca635]

Aqua Toddler

[@F2QTBSTR8]

Amazing video guys thanks for covering such an awesome villain!

[@DisgustedBatman]

Wow...the new 52 origins are 99x better...

[@GearGearRingLeader]

Disgusted Batman But this is comedy gold, I mean from every angle this is funny

[@analothor]

+Disgusted Batman I'm sure post crisis was better

[@Loopy_Kick]

Who is Akwaman? XD

[@jakecal9521]

i know right!!

[@flare5788]

Its spelled aquaman.

[@jakecal9521]

+Flames 101 he was just saying it like the guy in the video was saying it

[@Loopy_Kick]

Auxiliar {AUX} *she But yeah, you get what I was saying. l=D

[@gazoofio]

awkwardman

[@CidTheGargoyle]

It seems that this character never had a good origin so new authors keep redoing it. I'm just glad they decided that the civil rights angle was pretty dumb and ditched it.

[@brendancoulter5761]

" The civil rights angle is stupid, a autistic dude who is REALLY into water, thats a great origin!"

[@thenachoandthecheeze]

I actually think the civil rights thing is dope. It’s like a black magneto

[@michaeljackson4538]

pig skins are aways crying

[@kidz919]

I don't know how you think the civil Rights origin is stupid. It's pretty dope to me

[@jmc5910]

i thought the civil rights angle was interesting , hes trying to find a place for black people where he consider they will be free from racism and he picked atlantis, they could do alot with that angle

[@death-king1834]

Black Manta is one of my favourite DC super villains

[@nova4390]

Same

[@TheCampingCommando]

Seeing as how the new Xmen movie is coming out this year, it would be really cool to see that origin of the Sentinels.

[@thedivinityman]

Black Manta is also the new Aqua Lad's Bioliogical father acording to Young Justice

[@thedivinityman]

Jay Akuma I know that is why I said according to young justice I mean they killed off kid flash and replaced him with impulse

[@JayJayM57]

Jay Akuma you meant arsenal,well Young Justice did a better the arsenal. the canon one of the comic(rise of arsenal) sucks.

[@JayJayM57]

going back to drugs is bad but having his daughter kill for nothing more the to put drama is worse rise of arsenal and cry for justice should just be burn and anyone who writes something like that fire

[@JayJayM57]

Jay Akuma really. tell me witch one so i can brake apart

[@Blaqueword]

Aqualad being Black Manta's son is canon though. The show's Kaldur'ahm is based on Kaldur'ahm from the comics in the Brightest day story arc, aka Aqualad 2 who shares an almost exact story to the YJ version except he never goes undercover with Black Manta and he was never affiliated with the JL or any of its teams.

[@NinjaBrutality]

Young Justice Black Manta is the best portrayal in television.

[@Larissawesome]

"Aquaman's son, Aquababy" Who flipping names their own child after their vigilante pseudonym?

[@phl7824]

It seems with every generation, Manta Man's eyes get even bigger.

[@DarthVaderUnlimited]

Probably one of my favorite comic book villains. He might be my favorite in the DC universe. I love the irony of an underwater villain being a man of color, because its so out of character for most generalizations. And there's the awesome helmet and the weapons!

[@CommentEnthusiast]

Explain the irony

[@impacc4182]

@@CommentEnthusiast right? This guy is goofy

[@blacksmoke6292]

@@CommentEnthusiast Far from the future but I think the irony is because he's black and its a stereotype that black people can't swim/don't like the water and you know, Black Manta....kind of weird, thinking that way.

[@CommentEnthusiast]

@@blacksmoke6292 ok but the not swimming stereotype only applies to black people not all poc's

[@blacksmoke6292]

@@CommentEnthusiast Yeah but Black Manta is black though which is a poc. Edit: I mean, if you think the other comment is referring to all POC, then alright. I thought he was mainly referring to Black Manta race though.

[@Broke_ButFunny]

Black Manta is pretty awesome, I think they really captured his high-tech suit in Young Justice the best.

[@MonkeyPowerkey]

Allways tought Aquaman was kind of a gay superhero... But Aquababy? Both DC and MARVEL have their fare share of bad names for their characters. But i think DC just takes the cake because of such names as Aquababy.... HAHA!xD

[@MonkeyPowerkey]

And then there was Aqualad... They never learn. Anyways i have a question. How come back in the days all the superheroes had them panties on? It makes no sense at all. Superman, Batman and even Aquaman... They all have panties. Why? And then theres their side kicks... Robin and Aqualad, both have panties on. But no tights under. WTF? What was DC's obsession whit young buys in pnaties? That's kind of creepy when you think about it.... Imagine if Batman or Aquaman where real and they where seen whit their sidekicks. They would be acused of Pedophilia. Dressing up young buys in tight shirts and panties and then taking them out to fight crime... Not cool bro!

[@NaijaMan.]

andvas1994 You have to remember these cartoons were made from the 1930/40s onward. At least for Superman, those pants were to symbolise acrobats at circus fairs etc.

[@YoungYahtz94]

andvas1994 Superhero costumes were originally based on wrestler costumes. Theyre not panties, more like briefs. At least thats what they were intended to be. And please, lets not forget Wolverine, Namor, Taskmaster, Cyclops, Daredevil (his are the same color as his costume so its harder to tell) all used to do the same with their costumes

[@quithsturge3398]

It's like Deadpool. Alot of names work with "pool" (Ladypool, Kidpool, and even Headpool i think) but none of them make sense.

[@ShowMePicardsFlute]

andvas1994 i think it was to just break up the colours, although I agree about the young boys in nothing but breifs from the waste down, I love comics but that's just straight up creepy

[@TheSurefireGamer]

His Biggest appearance was on "Young Justice", where his son became Aqualad and lead the aforementioned team against Supervillains like his father.

[@adubis4567]

His Injustice trailer was great

[@sugreev2001]

Aquaman can be pretty badass and needs a proper movie adaptation.

[@Noxrad]

Is there a reason Watchmojo always seems to stay away from mentioning Young Justice in their videos?

[@AceyBoyce]

Only thing I can think of is they can not get permission to use those clips? Which is a shame because Young Justice Black Manta is WAY cooler than the clips they were showing. Heck Young Justice made Sportsmaster seem awesome.

[@MrLaxdude89]

He's in a lot more than young justice you know

[@Noxrad]

*****

[@halomc9910]

Who else is watching this after the aqua man trailer?

[@danielmj4773]

same

[@CrossGuy2020]

5:02 "I have a feeling we'll be seeing Black Manta again." (Watches Trailer) Soon...

[@TheCelticTiger32]

It wasnt due to copy right issues it was because a live action show of aquaman was in development at the time and WB didnt want two shows running the same characters as they thought this would make for confusion, as it so happened the show didnt come to pass. The same problem occurred with batman related characters because at the time the batman and chris nolans films were also on at the time so characters like scarecrow, two-face etc never made it on JLU animated series

[@sleepingturtle8888]

Holy Shit! Finally a black supervillain!

[@sleepingturtle8888]

Wow there's more than I thought. I'm rather new to Comics. Thanks for the info.

[@WnderlandReject]

Amanda Waller tho

[@ting280]

Alice Wiswell was she actually a villian? i watched the cartoons, i remember her being a piece of shit but still i thought she was a good guy all this time...

[@WnderlandReject]

Is someone who hires criminals to do government dirty work just because no one will miss them if they die AND gets a good sleep at night really a hero?

[@EzraDair]

finally ? this is soo old news :/

[@IdiotWrangler]

I thought is was a video of Aqua-Man, Not Akwamang

[@finnickweasley22]

Why didn't you mention or show clips of Black Manta's recurring and awesome appearances on Young Justice? You kept going back to the same terrible old cartoon

[@Samgreen90]

Finally I've waited along time for this one, he's one of my favorites.

[@nrsgenius7484]

INJUSTICE 2 DLC PACK 2 BROUGHT ME HERE

[@JBTriple8]

Great Video but you guys need to Include recent adaptations because you failed to Mention Brainiac in Superman Unbound as well also Manta in Flashpoint Paradox Come on

[@JBTriple8]

I know but a few extra details wouldnt I dont why they always the stupid friends cartoon as a refrence when JL & JLU are so much better

[@redshadowtheultimate]

black manta for injustice 2

[@urielsoto7025]

super hero origins BLACK MAMBA !

[@chentayy4309]

Is it just me or Black Manta is so dope

[@SurgeonVault]

Those Manta-Men look frighteningly intimidating.

[@TheSyncshadow]

You guys forgot his appearance in "Young Justice" where it was revealed that black manta was Aqualad's dad.

[@bobbyward24]

DC needs to get their heads outta their asses and make an Aquaman movie. It could easily tie in with Man of Steel during the oil rig explosion in the ocean. And an Aquaman movie could be a good tie in for Wonder Woman as well since the amazons often battled the atlantiens. But I would name Aquaman's movie "King of Atlantis".

[@1990SuperGeek]

Rocket Raccoon is getting a movie before The Flash... DC/WB are being stupid.

[@superawesomeboy]

So..how about the origins of Question? He was badass in Justice League Unlimited!

[@superawesomeboy]

***** Well, that explains alot

[@shockout2020]

one of DC's best villains with a great backround

[@geromino97]

idris elba should play black manta in a aquaman movie

[@InfamousWolf89]

My vote would be Common. Idris Elba would be better as John Stewart/Green Lantern

[@BrothaBeige88]

+NightWolf isn't common playing a role in Suicide Squad already? I think he's literally called "Tattoo Man" & i agree about Idris Elba being John Stewart.

[@jaeaguilar6356]

especially how he was portrayed in young justice, I think Idris would be a great black manta.

[@mastergamer98007]

The young justice black manta was cool too

[@bob123789456]

please do Birdman. I know he didn't have any comics, but he's still awesome

[@84Static]

Biiiiiirrrrrrrddddmaannn!!!!

[@ProjectGibix]

Mike Moran Did yaa get that THING I sent-chya?

[@soberchimera61]

Idris Elba as Black Manta!!!

[@JTKatz07]

would watch

[@marromorrison]

Or Jason A. White 😏😏😏😏

[@McKnighty]

"Ack-Wua-Man"?

[@megashark1013]

McKnighty Yeah, that's how it's pronounced. In America it isn't, but everywhere else.

[@toobusy32]

Well it is an American invention.

[@beamf]

Amazing video. So much I didnt know. And you give a great narration and combination of images. Even the gorky ones from the times I used to watch Aquaman on TV!

[@chrisdryer]

aqua baby?

[@jayfreeman1770]

comic books man, so weird

[@TheHashasheen]

And that shall be his name till the end of his life.

[@hyperion3145]

Aqua teen...

[@dbj7643]

+Dormammu Aqua elder lol

[@hyperion3145]

Just imagine being a grown man with the name "Aqua Baby"...

[@Lifecouldbeadream247]

I am no longer a fan of Aquaman now. I have Autism, so I have to take Black Manta's side

[@alejandrocisneros7442]

Lol

[@BlackholeComics]

Batman kills Black Manta aka Devil Ray in the cartoon no one didn't say anything Superman kills Zod the whole media is all over it.

[@BlackholeComics]

Yes of course just like Superman in JL war where he snaps Desaad neck he was possed too but the online media is all over it

[@BlackholeComics]

Ok did you watch the new Movie Justice League war apparently not Desaad does not die all the time he's a great evil scientist from Apokalips the maker of the Parademon he was big on Dc universe

[@BlackholeComics]

Exactly that's my point it was not a big deal not at all but to see the hyena that those online movie goers are making of this "not big deal" a big deal shock me it's just show how those sheeple hatred Superman for nonsense reason.

[@BlackholeComics]

Agreed, but can you imagine if in anyway that superman for instance lobotomize him with the heat vision

[@BlackholeComics]

And put him in Gotham asylum

[@vincent-ng6fl]

You know what grinds my gears? The way he says Aquaman

[@lame9805]

Bro. He is like the coolest super villain. I loved him in the comics and super friends

[@phyrath5]

A cure for autism... This is the first thing I've heard of from DC that I have found offensive. I am a high-functioning autistic, some of the "normal" people I know ask me for advice on various things because I am pretty good at remembering useful information & my perception of some things has been useful for intelligent reasoning.

[@buddybaker3165]

Watchmojo is wrong, Manta made up the autism stuff for sympathy and to discredit Aquaman.

[@LiamSwan2011]

2:46 Wow comics, just wow

[@deadchannel8529]

Its an old comic thats why it was ripped

[@LiamSwan2011]

Yeah, CLEARLY lol

[@Kittenfox_55]

CYBORG ORIGINS!!!

[@TheDragonman104]

Black Manta is pretty much the main reason why I can't wait for the Aquaman movie. They better not mess him up!

[@jofo37]

By far one of the most recognizable black super villains. Mojo also forgot to mention that Manta was a main villain in Young Justice:Invasion (RIP) and in the movie Justice League: Flashpoint Paradox where he and Aqua man were actually allies

[@daniescott3000]

Still no Superhero Origins:Black Panther I see -_-

[@ishmailtwilley4460]

Still no Black Panther movie either -_-

[@daniescott3000]

Right!

[@nujabeslistener]

Bo there is one

[@areszeuszoon4212]

Ishmail Twilley who cares. There is now

[@thecraplordsell4575]

Ares Zeuszoon you’re replaying to a 5 year old comment.

[@maxriggah299]

Killmonger & Manta share similar ideals

[@Spongebrain97]

His backstory is interesting but it definitely needs a fresh reboot that can be more modern rather than being over civil rights

[@ntrprising]

Creepy Closet he got one during the new52

[@cjhs2006]

That's a Truly Fucked up Childhood

[@jacob-un4xc]

He's gonna be the aquaman 2 villain

[@chris71388]

Ackwaaaaa man, what are you from Boston?

[@megashark1013]

chris71388 No, it's just everyone who's not American pronounces it like that.

[@toobusy32]

Like they pronounce Aluminium instead of Aluminum.

[@porci751]

aqua baby? seriously guys?

[@teimusheen]

i guess yall heard the news huh?

[@thegoron9915]

Yup :D

[@dinoking4579]

what happened

[@dedefountain8506]

You ugly

[@dedefountain8506]

ugly

[@Hamy-xf1ey]

blackmanta in injustice 2 trailer is out. hype :D

[@WeProvokeThought]

I can't finish watching this...the mention of "AKWA-MAN!" is killing me! 😂😂😂