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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
First Appearance:
Ka-Zar #1
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 ⋅ 1972
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Ka-Zar #1
 
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Origin of The Savage Land, specifically the Cataclysm that also sank Atlantis

Sub-Mariner #47
Marvel ⋅ 1972
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Sub-Mariner #47
 
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Battle of Namor vs Doctor Doom

Defenders #1
Marvel ⋅ 1972
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Defenders #1
 
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First solo title featuring The Defenders

1st appearance of Necrodamus, a sorcerer

Sub-Mariner #59
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Sub-Mariner #59
 
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Classic battle of the Sub-Mariner vs Thor

Sub-Mariner #67
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Sub-Mariner #67
 
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Debut of new Sub-Mariner costume

Giant-Size Invaders #1
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Giant-Size Invaders #1
 
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1st appearance of Master Man, a Nazi agent

Origin of the Golden Age Sub-Mariner

Invaders #1
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Invaders #1
 
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1st team appearance of The Invaders II: Bucky, Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Toro

Super-Villain Team-Up #1
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Super-Villain Team-Up #1
 
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Series that teams up Doctor Doom and the Sub-Mariner

Invaders #2
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Invaders #2
 
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1st appearance of Brain-Drain

Classic battle of Captain America vs Namor vs Human Torch

Invaders #20
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Invaders #20
 
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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 ⋅ 1978
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Invaders #24
 
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First team-up of Golden Age Human Torch & Golden Age Sub-Mariner

Tales to Astonish #1
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Tales to Astonish #1
 
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Reprint of Sub-Mariner #1 (1968)

Defenders #84
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Defenders #84
 
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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 ⋅ 1985
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Avengers, The #262
 
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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 ⋅ 1986
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Alpha Flight #40
 
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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 ⋅ 1988
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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

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1st cameo appearance of Namor and Marrina's children, egg hatchlings

Namor the Sub-Mariner #1
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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Namor the Sub-Mariner #1
 
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Premiere issue of the sixth solo Namor series

1st appearance of Phoebe Marrs, a businesswoman

Captain America #423
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Captain America #423
 
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Origin of the first meeting of Captain America and Namor

Namor the Sub-Mariner #54
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Namor the Sub-Mariner #54
 
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1st appearance of Llyron, son of Namor and Llyra

Namor #1
Marvel ⋅ 2003
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Namor #1
 
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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 ⋅ 2005
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1st team appearance of the Illuminati: Professor X, Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, Iron Man, Namor

Black Panther #1
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Variant cover art by Marko Djurdjevic

70th Anniversary edition

Dark Reign: The List - X-Men #1
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1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Variant cover art by Frank Cho

Jack Kirby Collector, The #54
TwoMorrows ⋅ 2009
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Jack Kirby Collector, The #54
 
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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 ⋅ 2011
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Black Panther #11
 
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First battle of Shuri and Namor

Avengers vs. X-Men #5
Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Avengers vs. X-Men #5
 
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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 ⋅ 2012
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Namor declares war on Wakanda and floods its capital city

New Avengers #7
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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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

Squadron Supreme #13
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Variant cover art by Alex Sanchez

Secret Empire: Brave New World #1
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Secret Empire: Brave New World #1
 
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Variant cover art by Chris Samnee

X-Men: Red #1
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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X-Men: Red #1
 
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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 ⋅ 2018
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Origin of the Wakanda/Atlantis War, specifically Namor discovering the existence of Wakanda and their first encounter

Avengers #9
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Death of Stingray

1st team appearance of Namor's Defenders of the Deep: Tiger Shark, King Crab, Orka, Andromeda, Bloodtide, Manowar, Piranhas, Echidna

Namor: The Best Defense #1
1:200 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Variant cover art by Mike Mignola

Hidden Gem edition

Invaders #7
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Jim Hammond becomes the Iron Torch

Namor dons the Serpent Crown

Atlantis Attacks #1
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Marvel ⋅ 2020
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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

Defenders #3
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Variant cover art by Joe Jusko

Artwork from 1992 Marvel Masterpieces trading card set

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