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Creation & Design

Namorita was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema as a supporting character in the Sub-Mariner series, designed to be a female counterpart to Namor.

Early Years

Namorita was introduced as the cousin of Namor the Sub-Mariner, showcasing her abilities and connection to Atlantis. She quickly became a prominent figure in the Atlantean lore.

Character Development

Over the years, Namorita has evolved from a supporting character to a key player in various storylines, showcasing her strength, leadership, and complex relationships within the Marvel Universe.

Cultural Reception

Namorita has been well-received by fans for her strong character development and representation of female superheroes in the Marvel Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Namorita Prentiss
First Appearance:
Sub-Mariner #50
Aliases:
Namorita, Nemo
Species:
Atlantean
Gender:
female
Affiliations:
The Invaders, The Avengers, Atlantis
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Underwater breathing, Flight
Equipment:
Atlantean technology
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Sub-Mariner #50
Marvel ⋅ 1972
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Sub-Mariner #50
 
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1st appearance of Namorita, the cousin of Namor

Thor #412
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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Thor #412
 
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1st full team appearance of the New Warriors: Firestar, Kid Nova, Marvel Boy, Namorita, Night Thrasher and Speedball

1st full appearance of Night Thrasher

Thor #411
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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Thor #411
 
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1st cameo team appearance of The New Warriors: Nova, Night Thrasher, Namorita, Speedball, Firestar and Marvel Boy, later becomes Justice

1st cameo appearance of Night Thrasher

The character Marvel Boy shares no relation to other characters who also used the name Marvel Boy but he does share his real name, Vance Astrovik with the character known as Major Victory from Guardians of the Galaxy

Major Victory and Marvel Boy are the same person from two separate dimensions and exist in stories as mostly unrelated individuals

New Warriors #1
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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New Warriors #1
 
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Origin of the New Warriors

Namorita #1
Marvel ⋅ 1993
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Promotional comic book produced in association with the Metro-Dade (Miami) police department and the Arise Foundation, a non-profit organization that educate children on how to advocate for the environment

Distributed in Miami Public Schools in 1993-1994

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