Sub-Mariner #9

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Synopsis

The Spell of The SerpentPrince Namor and Lady Dorma head towards fabled Atlantis in a sub-sea vessel. They are transporting the Helmet of Power worn by the late villain Destiny for safe keeping. While Namor ponders the origins of the mystical helmet, Dorma is drawn towards it by an eerie glow and can’t resist placing it upon her head. Namor sees this and slaps the helmet away from Dorma, warning her it has already cost the lives of many. The pair arrive at Atlantis whose citizens rejoice at the return of their Prince. However Warlord Seth is still dismayed by his recent defeat at the hands of Tiger Shark. Namor orders the helmet to be placed in the Hall of Science for research then inquires about the condition of Tiger Shark. Atlantis’ Scientist Supreme Ikthon says although they have found a cure, the required herbs lay in the Abyss of Doom and are too dangerous to procure. Namor decide to undertake the perilous mission himself along with Seth, who is grateful at his Lord’s trust in him despite his defeat. Back in Hall of Science, the Helmet of Power glows ever stronger and its outer casing shatters to reveal an inner crown in the ominous design of a seven headed serpent.Hours later on the edge of the Abyss of Doom, Namor and Seth leave their vessel and swim forth into the abyss only to be greeted by its protector – the many tentacled Lethe-Beast. The giant creature surges towards the Atlanteans and knocks Seth’s warpoon out of his hand. Seth swims towards his fallen weapon as Namor attacks the beast and jams his own weapon into its enormous gaping mouth. The Lethe-Beast traps Namor in one of its tentacles and thrashes about furiously, hitting Seth and rendering him unconscious. Namor then destroys one of the beast’s tentacles which instantly emits a gas into his face. The beast releases the Sub-Mariner and escapes but the gas makes Namor lose his memory and the confused Monarch swims away, leaving the unconscious body of Seth lying at the bottom of the...