Namor the Sub-Mariner
Creation & Design
Namor was created by Bill Everett and first appeared in 1939. He was one of the first superheroes in comic book history, combining elements of both heroism and anti-heroism.Early Years
Namor's early stories often depicted him as a protector of Atlantis, battling surface dwellers who threatened his underwater kingdom. His character was complex, often torn between his Atlantean heritage and his interactions with humans.Character Development
Over the years, Namor has evolved from a straightforward hero to a more nuanced character, often grappling with moral dilemmas and the consequences of his actions. His relationships with other heroes and his role as a ruler of Atlantis have added depth to his character.Cultural Reception
Namor has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his complexity and depth as a character. His stories have explored themes of environmentalism, nationalism, and identity.Character Details
Real Name:
Namor McKenzie
Aliases:
Sub-Mariner, Prince of Atlantis
Species:
Atlantean
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
Invaders, Avengers, Defenders
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Underwater breathing, Flight (winged ankles), Hydrokinesis
Equipment:
Trident of Poseidon, Atlantean technology
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
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Ka-Zar #1
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 2
Origin of The Savage Land, specifically the Cataclysm that also sank Atlantis
Origin of The Savage Land, specifically the Cataclysm that also sank Atlantis
Sub-Mariner #47
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
Battle of Namor vs Doctor Doom
Defenders #1
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
First solo title featuring the Defenders
1st appearance of Necrodamus, a sorcerer
First solo title featuring the Defenders
1st appearance of Necrodamus, a sorcerer
Sub-Mariner #59
Marvel
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1973
•
Vol. 1
Battle of the Sub-Mariner vs Thor
Sub-Mariner #67
Marvel
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1973
•
Vol. 1
Debut of new Sub-Mariner costume
Giant-Size Invaders #1
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st official team appearance of the Invaders: Captain America, Bucky, Sub Mariner, Human Torch, Toro - named on final page
1st appearance of Master Man, a Nazi agent
Origin of the Golden Age Sub-Mariner
1st official team appearance of the Invaders: Captain America, Bucky, Sub Mariner, Human Torch, Toro - named on final page
1st appearance of Master Man, a Nazi agent
Origin of the Golden Age Sub-Mariner
Invaders #1
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Invaders II: Bucky, Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Toro
1st team appearance of the Invaders II: Bucky, Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Toro
Super-Villain Team-Up #1
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
Series that teams up Doctor Doom and the Sub-Mariner
Invaders #2
Marvel
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1975
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Brain-Drain
Classic battle of Captain America vs Namor vs Human Torch
1st appearance of Brain-Drain
Classic battle of Captain America vs Namor vs Human Torch
Invaders #20
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of second Union Jack, Brian Falsworth
Backup story reprinting Namor's first appearance from Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1 (1939)
[October 2021 - Rumor that Union Jack will appear in the MCU]
1st full appearance of second Union Jack, Brian Falsworth
Backup story reprinting Namor's first appearance from Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1 (1939)
[October 2021 - Rumor that Union Jack will appear in the MCU]
Invaders #24
Marvel
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1978
•
Vol. 1
First team-up of Golden Age Human Torch & Golden Age Sub-Mariner
Tales to Astonish #1
Marvel
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1979
•
Vol. 2
Reprint of Sub-Mariner #1 (1968)
Defenders #84
Marvel
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1980
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Vol. 1
First battle of Namor and Black Panther, Atlantis and Wakanda are brought to the brink of war but it is averted
First battle of Namor and Black Panther, Atlantis and Wakanda are brought to the brink of war but it is averted
Avengers, The #262
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 1
Namor joins the Avengers, nominated by Captain America
Origin of Captain America retold from Avengers #4 where it was revealed that Namor had caused Steve Rogers to drift into warmer waters after spending decades encapsulated in ice
Namor joins the Avengers, nominated by Captain America
Origin of Captain America retold from Avengers #4 where it was revealed that Namor had caused Steve Rogers to drift into warmer waters after spending decades encapsulated in ice
Alpha Flight #40
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
Marriage of Namor and Marrina
Specialty border printed on select covers published in November 1986 celebrating Marvel's 25th Anniversary or more precisely, the 25th year since Fantastic Four #1 was published in November 1961
Marriage of Namor and Marrina
Specialty border printed on select covers published in November 1986 celebrating Marvel's 25th Anniversary or more precisely, the 25th year since Fantastic Four #1 was published in November 1961
Avengers, The #293
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Chairman Kang, leader of the Council of Kangs
1st appearance of Kang of Other Earth
1st full appearance of Kang-Nebula, Ravonna Renslayer
1st cameo appearance of Kang Cobra
1st cameo appearance of Namor and Marrina's children, egg hatchlings
1st appearance of Chairman Kang, leader of the Council of Kangs
1st appearance of Kang of Other Earth
1st full appearance of Kang-Nebula, Ravonna Renslayer
1st cameo appearance of Kang Cobra
1st cameo appearance of Namor and Marrina's children, egg hatchlings
Namor the Sub-Mariner #1
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the sixth solo Namor series
1st appearance of Phoebe Marrs, a businesswoman
Premiere issue of the sixth solo Namor series
1st appearance of Phoebe Marrs, a businesswoman
Captain America #423
Marvel
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1994
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Vol. 1
Origin of the first meeting of Captain America and Namor
Namor the Sub-Mariner #54
Marvel
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1994
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Llyron, son of Namor and Llyra
Namor #1
Marvel
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2003
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Vol. 1
Twelve-issue limited series that explores the origin of Namor the Sub-Mariner beginning in the 1920s
1st appearance of Bobo, Beemer, Queen Korra
Twelve-issue limited series that explores the origin of Namor the Sub-Mariner beginning in the 1920s
1st appearance of Bobo, Beemer, Queen Korra
New Avengers #7
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Illuminati: Professor X, Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, Iron Man, Namor
1st team appearance of the Illuminati: Professor X, Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, Iron Man, Namor
Variant cover art by Marko Djurdjevic
70th Anniversary edition
Variant cover art by Frank Cho
Jack Kirby Collector, The #54
TwoMorrows
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2009
•
Vol. 1
Cover art depicts Namor in the foreground and a frozen Steve Rogers in the background as told in the origin of Captain America in Avengers #4 (1963)
Interior article, part two of The Magic of Lee and Kirby
Cover art depicts Namor in the foreground and a frozen Steve Rogers in the background as told in the origin of Captain America in Avengers #4 (1963)
Interior article, part two of The Magic of Lee and Kirby
Black Panther #11
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 5
First battle of Shuri and Namor
Avengers vs. X-Men #5
Marvel
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2012
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Phoenix Force: Cyclops, Emma Frost, Magik, Colossus, Namor
Debut of Iron Man's 'Phoenix Killer' armor
1st team appearance of the Phoenix Force: Cyclops, Emma Frost, Magik, Colossus, Namor
Debut of Iron Man's 'Phoenix Killer' armor
Avengers vs. X-Men #7
Marvel
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2012
•
Vol. 1
Namor declares war on Wakanda and floods its capital city
New Avengers #7
Marvel
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2013
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Vol. 3
Wakanda declares war on Atlantis
T'Challa threatens to kill Namor in New Avengers #2 (2013) for what occurred in A vs X #7 and #8
Wakanda declares war on Atlantis
T'Challa threatens to kill Namor in New Avengers #2 (2013) for what occurred in A vs X #7 and #8
Variant cover art by Alex Sanchez
Variant cover art by Chris Samnee
X-Men: Red #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Trinary
1st appearance of a new X-Men Team led by Jean Grey: Laura Kinney, Nightcrawler, Gentle, Trinary, Honey Badger and Namor
1st cameo appearance of Trinary
1st appearance of a new X-Men Team led by Jean Grey: Laura Kinney, Nightcrawler, Gentle, Trinary, Honey Badger and Namor
Rise of the Black Panther #2
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
Origin of the Wakanda/Atlantis War, specifically Namor discovering the existence of Wakanda and their first encounter
Origin of the Wakanda/Atlantis War, specifically Namor discovering the existence of Wakanda and their first encounter
Avengers #9
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 8
Death of Stingray
1st team appearance of Namor's Defenders of the Deep: Tiger Shark, King Crab, Orka, Andromeda, Bloodtide, Manowar, Piranhas, Echidna
Death of Stingray
1st team appearance of Namor's Defenders of the Deep: Tiger Shark, King Crab, Orka, Andromeda, Bloodtide, Manowar, Piranhas, Echidna
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
Hidden Gem edition
Invaders #7
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 3
Jim Hammond becomes the Iron Torch
Namor dons the Serpent Crown
Atlantis Attacks #1
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
5-issue series that pits the armies of Atlantis against the New Agents of Atlas and the original Agents of Atlas
Series shares it's name with a 1989 crossover event that was told as back-up stories across a number of annuals of popular titles
5-issue series that pits the armies of Atlantis against the New Agents of Atlas and the original Agents of Atlas
Series shares it's name with a 1989 crossover event that was told as back-up stories across a number of annuals of popular titles
Variant cover art by Joe Jusko
Artwork from 1992 Marvel Masterpieces trading card set
Variant cover art by Joe Jusko
Artwork from 1992 Marvel Masterpieces trading card set
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