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That’s where Black Manta and Aquaman first become enemies, when our hero took Black Manta’s father’s life. An unfortunate action that leads the Black Manta down a dark and vengeful path.

Benjamin VanHoose is a Staff Editor on the Movies team at PEOPLE. He has written about entertainment and breaking news for over five years. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures/DC Comics The King of the ...