From Medicom Toy’s MAFEX line, this No. 288 Black Manta recreates the feared Atlantean hunter with meticulous detail. The helmet and head sculpt by Kyoichi Shimaza capture the character’s menacing profile, while the armored torso and gauntlets showcase precisely etched panels, rivets, and seam work. The figure is finished in a deep, glossy black, with subtle weathering applied by PERFECT-STUDIO to convey battle wear and seaworn texture. Height is approximately 160mm, and the figure features multiple points of articulation for dynamic combat stances. The overall presentation emphasizes intensity, menace, and the character’s distinctive silhouette.

Black Manta is one of Aquaman’s most relentless foes, a ruthless pirate-mercenary who seeks vengeance and power beneath the waves. Clad in an advanced black armored suit and a fearsome helmet, he channels cutting-edge technology and seawater-grade weaponry to confront Arthur Curry and his allies. Across films and comics, his motivations blend personal tragedy with a calculated hunger for Atlantean wealth and dominance, turning every encounter into a high-stakes confrontation. In Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, he returns with a renewed plan to destabilize the kingdoms of the surface and sea, challenging Aquaman’s leadership at every turn. His charisma as a villain lies in cold calculation, unyielding resolve, and a chilling willingness to sacrifice anything for victory. The character’s presence elevates conflict, demanding strategic countermeasures and forced alliances as the hero strives to protect both land and sea from his merciless ambitions.