On the page, it was Manta's work with Stephen Shin that led to the death of Aquaman's father, leading Arthur to seek revenge. Thinking he was attacking Manta, Aquaman killed Manta's father instead ...

Semi-possessed by the ancient ruler of an evil lost kingdom destroyed by Aquaman’s father, Black Manta’s storyline attempts a recreation of the Eye of Sauron trope from Lord of the Rings.