Fantastic Four Annual #1

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Key Facts

Origin of the Fantastic Four retold

1st appearance of Krang, an Atlantean warlord

1st appearance of Lady Dorma in the Silver Age

Namor finds Atlantis

Issue Details

Publisher

Marvel

Artist

Jack Kirby

Writer

Stan Lee

Published

July 1963

Synopsis

Namor has finally found the lost people of Atlantis and is reunited with his lover Lady Dorma, much to the displeasure of Warlord Krang. While on the surface world, the Thing and Human Torch are on another childish rampage through the Baxter Building, once the spat is sorted out it's suggested that perhaps a vacation is in order. Wanting to check out reports of giant sea creatures, Reed suggests a cruise, however when gigantic aquatic specimens show themselves, the FF are captured by Namor when they go to investigate. Namor demands that the FF deliver a message to the United Nations that the seas and the air above belong to the nation of Atlantis. Seeking an audience at the United Nations, after hearing the origins of Homo Mermani and the origins of Namor from Professor G.W. Falton, Reed informs the Nations that Namor is a menace. Falton reveals himself to be Namor in disguise, and declares war on the surface world. Sending an army to attack New York City, the FF's first attempt at fighting back the invading Atlantians fails. However, Reed builds a device which causes the water in the warriors helmets to evaporate forcing a retreat. Attacking the FF directly, Namor kidnaps Sue and takes her aboard his ship. While the FF is fighting Namor for Sue's freedom, Warlord Krang and Lady Dorma attempt to drown Sue, prompting Namor to rescue her. Needing immediate medical attention, Namor swims Sue to shore and brings her to a hospital. The FF meeting up with him there, Namor calls off his attack against the surface world for the time being and returns to the oceans depths. However, Atlantis is deserted as Krang has convinced the Atlanteans that their sovereign, for saving the surface woman, is a traitor. Namor is alone again. Quoted from Marvel Wikia

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