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| − | |name = LexCorp Tower |
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+ | |image= Black Manta (no helmet).png |
| + | |real name= David Kane |
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| − | |founded = 1974 |
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+ | |species= [[Humans|Human]] |
| + | |nationality= {{Nationality|USA}} |
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| − | |country = [[File:USA.png|20px|link=]] [[United States of America]] |
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| + | |alias= Black Manta |
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| − | |planet = [[Earth]] |
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| − | |galaxy = Milky Way |
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| − | |movie = ''[[Man of Steel]]''<br>''[[Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice]]'' |
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| + | |status= Alive |
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| − | }}'''LexCorp Tower''' is the headquarters of [[LexCorp |LexCorp Industries]], located in Downtown [[Metropolis]]. |
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| + | |actor= [[Yahya Abdul-Mateen II]] |
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| − | ==History== |
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| + | |movie= ''[[Aquaman (film)|Aquaman]]'' <small>(unreleased)</small> |
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| − | In 1974, LexCorp was founded by [[Alexander Luthor Sr.]], an immigrant from East Germany, and had its headquarters built in downtown Metropolis. In the year 2000, he passed away leaving the company in the hands of his son, [[Lex Luthor|Alexander "Lex" Luthor Jr.]], who had managed to turn the company into a massive corporate giant researching in the latest of technology. |
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| + | '''David Kane''', also known as '''Black Manta''', is a mercenary<ref name="EW">[http://ew.com/movies/2018/06/14/aquaman-black-manta/ "''Aquaman'' exclusive: First look at Black Manta" - Entertainment Weekly]</ref> who came into conflict with [[Aquaman]]. |
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| − | ===[[Battle of Metropolis]]=== |
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| − | Following the [[Showdown in Smallville]], [[Zod|General Zod]] and his forces of the [[Sword of Rao]] had regrouped and deployed both the [[Black Zero]] and the [[World Engine]] with the Black Zero landing in Metropolis. Zod began to terraform the Earth and turn it into a new Krypton when [[Superman]] arrived and managed to defeat Zod's forces with the help of the United States Military. Eventually, Zod and Superman engaged each other in a one on one battle and they soon wounded up fighting nearby the LexCorp Tower causing massive damage to the building. |
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| − | ===Reconstruction=== |
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| − | After the [[Battle of Metropolis]], Lex Luthor stood amongst the ruins of the LexCorp Tower and held a press conference. He announced his decision for LexCorp to remain in Metropolis and to rebuild the LexCorp Tower to financially support the city. By 2015, it was completely rebuilt and served as Lex's main headquarters. In his machinations to turn [[Superman]] against [[Batman]], Lex kidnapped Lois and lured Superman to the LexCorp Tower, where he offered his ultimatum to kill Batman in exchange for [[Martha Kent]]. |
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| − | Later, as the [[Battle against Doomsday|battle against Doomsday]] commenced, he leapt from [[Heroes Park]] to the top of LexCorp Tower to wreck havok on Metropolis. Military helicopters arrived to fire upon Doomsday, but he adapts his physiology and emits a shockwave that heavily damages the LexCorp Tower before Superman flies him off into space. |
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| − | LexCorp in Man of Steel.jpg|The original LexCorp tower before its destruction in 2013 |
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| − | The LexCorp building before its destruction.png|Another view of the original LexCorp tower |
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| − | Luthor standing in front of the ruins of his old building.jpg|Lex in front of the ruins of his old building |
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| − | LexCorp in Metropolis.jpg |
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| − | Doomsday at LexCorp.jpg|Doomsday at the LexCorp tower |
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| − | LexCorp tower.jpg|LexCorp tower in Metropolis |
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| + | ==Powers and abilities== |
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| + | David Kane does not possess any innate powers. Instead, he uses Atlantean technology supplied by [[Ocean Master]] to provide him with superhuman strength, endurance, durability, and a variety of weapons. |
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| − | *[http://smallville.wikia.com/wiki/LuthorCorp_Plaza LuthorCorp Plaza] at the [http://smallville.wikia.com/wiki/Smallville_Wiki Smallville Wiki] |
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| − | *[http://dcuniverseonline.wikia.com/wiki/LexCorp_Tower LexCorp tower] at [http://dcuniverseonline.wikia.com/wiki/DC_Universe_Online_Wiki DC Universe Online] |
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| + | ==== Support Powers ==== |
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| + | *'''Superhuman durability:''' Manta's suit grants him superhuman levels of durability, aloowing him to function in depths usually unexplorable by other humans. |
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| + | [[File:Black Manta firing optical blasts.png|thumb|250px|right|Black Manta using his helmet's optical lasers.]] |
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| + | *'''Optical lasers:''' The helmet of Black Manta's suit is able of firing thick beams of energy from its eyes. |
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| + | ==Equipment== |
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| + | [[File:Black Manta.png|thumb|right|250px|Kane wearing his [[Black Manta suit]].]] |
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| + | *'''[[Black Manta suit]]:''' David Kane, with the help of [[Ocean Master]], created a specialized armored suit that allows him to operate underwater.<ref name="EW" /> The suit is outfitted with Atlantean technology, giving it energy projection abilities as well as facilitating use against pressures faced in deeper environments. The suit possesses a distinctive manta-shaped helmet with two large eyes that allow for powerful optic blasts capable of injuring Atlanteans and is connected to an oxygen system that allows him to breathe underwater indefinitely. |
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| + | ==Relationships== |
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| + | *[[Jesse Kane]] - father |
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| + | ===Allies=== |
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| + | *[[Orm|Orm/Ocean Master]] |
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| + | ===Enemies=== |
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| + | *[[Aquaman]] |
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| + | *In the comics, [[w:c:dc:Black Manta (Prime Earth)|David Hyde]] was a mercenary whose father was killed by [[Aquaman]]. Swearing revenge, Hyde created a specialized suit that allowed him to survive underwater to combat his foe. David Hyde was later revealed to be the father of Jackson Hyde, the Titan known as [[w:c:dc:Jackson Hyde|Aqualad]]. |
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| + | [[Category:Humans]] |
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David Kane, also known as Black Manta, is a mercenary[1] who came into conflict with Aquaman.
Biography
To be added
Personality
To be added
Powers and abilities
David Kane does not possess any innate powers. Instead, he uses Atlantean technology supplied by Ocean Master to provide him with superhuman strength, endurance, durability, and a variety of weapons.
Support Powers
- Superhuman durability: Manta's suit grants him superhuman levels of durability, aloowing him to function in depths usually unexplorable by other humans.
Black Manta using his helmet's optical lasers.
- Optical lasers: The helmet of Black Manta's suit is able of firing thick beams of energy from its eyes.
Equipment
Kane wearing his Black Manta suit.
- Black Manta suit: David Kane, with the help of Ocean Master, created a specialized armored suit that allows him to operate underwater.[1] The suit is outfitted with Atlantean technology, giving it energy projection abilities as well as facilitating use against pressures faced in deeper environments. The suit possesses a distinctive manta-shaped helmet with two large eyes that allow for powerful optic blasts capable of injuring Atlanteans and is connected to an oxygen system that allows him to breathe underwater indefinitely.
Relationships
Family
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Enemies |
Trivia
- In the comics, David Hyde was a mercenary whose father was killed by Aquaman. Swearing revenge, Hyde created a specialized suit that allowed him to survive underwater to combat his foe. David Hyde was later revealed to be the father of Jackson Hyde, the Titan known as Aqualad.
