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[QUOTE=Reviresco;840988]Well, there's been a bit of discussion on that in various sexualization threads. Some of it is that and some of it is simply preference. When asked about it, Tom Brevroot said the character couldn't be taken seriously in the speedo, which is just BS, IMO. Namor was taken at his most serious as a character by Marvel in the 40s - 70sl, when he wore the speedo, as opposed to now, when he's in the black suit. He also sold much better and was far more popular.
OTOH, there's a good reason for the black suit in All New Invaders. James Robinson and Steve Pugh haven't said as much, but it seems clear to me, that they are using the new black suit to differentiate between Namor's adventures with the Invaders in the present, from his speedo wearing days in the past, that they flashback to fairly often.
I tend to agree with what you said, it makes him unique amongst the superhero set, and it fits the character. But even amongst Namor fans, there's folks that like the full body black costume and those that don't. I prefer the green swimming trunks, myself, obviously. :)[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the Response!
Seems like Mr. Brevoort has not watched much of pro wrestling, has he? Especially the Rock! Showing muscular bodies is very manly and not ridiculous.
I think some might say it's a small detail if I don't see Namor with his familiar green trunks and little wings in the movies, it won't be Namor to me. He just looks more unique and a true being of power when he has that look.
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[I]by AtlanteanPrince[/I][/CENTER]
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[QUOTE=Da Boat;863919]Thanks for the Response!
Seems like Mr. Brevoort has not watched much of pro wrestling, has he? Especially the Rock! Showing muscular bodies is very manly and not ridiculous.
I think some might say it's a small detail if I don't see Namor with his familiar green trunks and little wings in the movies, it won't be Namor to me. He just looks more unique and a true being of power when he has that look.[/QUOTE]
Excellent point! There's nothing but swimming trunks in wrestling!
I agree, sort of like the Picts or Celts who announced their courage and bada$$ery by fighting in next to nothing.
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[CENTER][SIZE=4]Tuesday is [B]THE TANTALIZING 21st CENTURY[/B][/SIZE]
Day 20
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Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comic Magazine #2
by Michael Golden
Cover Date: March 2001
I haven't read this magazine either, but I think it's a homage to the style of Lee and Kirby, not a re-telling of the FF stories.
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[SIZE=4][B]365 Days with Namor, Day 20[/B][/SIZE]
[I]by AtlanteanPrince[/I]
Why Namor doesn’t do social media.
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[CENTER][SIZE=4]Wednesday is [B]THE WILD '90s[/B][/SIZE]
Day 21
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Namor the Sub-Mariner #2
by John Byrne
Cover Date: May 1990
Finally we get a cover that fits Wednesday's description better. Though, TBH, didn't find much of John Bryne's run to be that 'wild.' His was the most sedate Namor ever -- except maybe Bill Everett's Atlas run.
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[QUOTE=Reviresco;867446][CENTER][SIZE=4]Tuesday is [B]THE TANTALIZING 21st CENTURY[/B][/SIZE]
Day 20
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Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Comic Magazine #2
by Michael Golden
Cover Date: March 2001
I haven't read this magazine either, but I think it's a homage to the style of Lee and Kirby, not a re-telling of the FF stories.
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That was a fun series that Savage Dragon's Eric Larsen put together as a tribute for the Fantastic Four's 40th anniverary. BTW I thought the tributes for their 50th were pretty paltry. The one FF special they put out barely had them in it. I wanted my money back!
There were multiple writers and artists and it was a bit jarring since one artist/inker pairing would do 3 or 4 pages, then another. I think they finally released a TPB last year. But since it wasn't a big seller you might have luck finding them in the back issues bin of your LCS. I can't remember what role Namor played in it but it was basically a plot by Doom to steal things to become uber powerful (again!) and IIRC he needed the trumpet that summoned Giganto. Isn't it called Trident's horn?
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"It’s so salty"
Captain Salty’s Salted Salt Cakes! They’re Brine-y Good!.[/SIZE]
[I]by exisitenializzy[/I]
Suffering Shad! Did those suspicious looking guys just give Namor a roofie???
From the Golden Age, when they packed more fun in a single panel than an entire modern mini-series.[/CENTER]
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[QUOTE=Iron Maiden;868289]That was a fun series that Savage Dragon's Eric Larsen put together as a tribute for the Fantastic Four's 40th anniversary. BTW I thought the tributes for their 50th were pretty paltry. The one FF special they put out barely had them in it. I wanted my money back!
There were multiple writers and artists and it was a bit jarring since one artist/inker pairing would do 3 or 4 pages, then another. I think they finally released a TPB last year. But since it wasn't a big seller you might have luck finding them in the back issues bin of your LCS. I can't remember what role Namor played in it but it was basically a plot by Doom to steal things to become uber powerful (again!) and IIRC he needed the trumpet that summoned Giganto. Isn't it called Trident's horn?[/QUOTE]
Close. It's the Horn of Proteus. That sort of sounds like the plot the Super Spidey Special.
Thank you for the clarification on this series. I definitely need to pick it up, though I really don't like it when they switch out artists and inkers like that.
The FF had a 50th Anniversary Special? All I remember were the cool Rivera variants.
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salt is atlantean sleep aid?
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[QUOTE=dzub;870969]salt is atlantean sleep aid?[/QUOTE]
LOL! Boy, are they in trouble.
I think the sedative was salty. Or maybe they made the food so salty to cover up the taste of the sedative.
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I find humor in the salty comment as well! HA!
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[CENTER][SIZE=4]Thursday is [B]THE TERRIFIC '30s & '40s[/B][/SIZE]
Day 22
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Marvel Mystery Comics #14
by Alex Schomberg
Cover Date: December 1940
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Railing Namor is railing.[/SIZE]
[I]by exisitenializzy[/I]
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[QUOTE=Cold Water;871106]I find humor in the salty comment as well! HA![/QUOTE]
Needless to say, I'm going to save this panel for future use. Actually, I could probably save myself a lot of grief and time if I would make a folder of Namor panels to respond to haters. ;p