Black Manta is a character like Captain Nemo/Captain Ahab. A warlord leading his own nation of murderes under the sea.
Also his hate for Aquaman is something precious.
For his Injustice 2 appearence
>Black manta: Hows the wife and kids?
>Superman: Im going to do what aquaman shouldve done long ago
>Black manta: you mean die?
>Aquaman: Wrong place, wrong time, Manta.
>Black Manta: Kinda like your kid.
>Aquaman: Die, monster!
>Black Manta: Been looking for you, Aquaman.
>Aquaman: Nothing's changed between us, Manta.
>Black Manta: Well, you're down a son.
>Aquaman: Your actions are unforgivable!
>Black Manta: Your existence is unforgivable.
>Aquaman: I will cut your blind hatred down!
>Black Manta: For sale, baby shoes, never worn.
>Aquaman: I will butcher you, Manta!
>Black Manta: Copycat.
>Black Manta: He took after his old man.
>Aquaman: That's enough, Manta.
>Black Manta: You'll both die screaming.
>Aquaman: When will it end, Manta.
>Black Manta: When you're as dead as your boy.
>Aquaman: In that case, I won't hold back.
>Black Manta: How's Mera doing?
>Aquaman: Stay away from her!
>Black Manta: I'll watch her eyes turn grey.
>Black Manta: You have a beautiful family, Aquaman.
>Aquaman: Not another word, Manta
>Black Manta: But isn't there something missing?
>Black Manta: Do you want to know why I hate you?
>Aquaman: Frankly, I don't care.
>Black Manta: Neither do I.
