Aquaman villain revealed: Jason Momoa will reportedly face off against a classic DC comics bad guy

Fans will no doubt be excited about the revelation

Despite Wonder Woman, Justice League, and The Flash being between now and the release of Aquaman, details about the underwater film have been hitting the internet with some frequency.

Recently, director James Wan discussed bringing in horror elements, while a new report has seemingly revealed the film’s villain.

According to The Wrap, Black Manta - Aquaman’s long-term arch-nemesis - will feature, coming as no surprise to DC fans.

Rumours about Black Manta featuring in the DC Extended Universe have previously circulated online; before Suicide Squad’s release, it was believed the villain would appear in the film as, in the comics, he spent time in Belle Reve prison and Amanda Waller attempted to sign him up to the squad.

Jason Momoa will play the titular character in the film while no actor has signed on to play the villain (nor has Warner Bros. confirmed Black Manta will be in the film).

Aquaman will hit cinemas 27 July 2018. Before then, Momoa will reprise his role as Aquaman in Justice League, having previously appeared as the character in Batman v Superman.