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[QUOTE=Electricmastro;4664943]A little late, but it was 80 years ago in October, 1939 in Marvel Mystery Comics #2 when the Sub-Mariner emerged in the middle of Fifth Avenue in New York.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/SzL6q0h.png[/img][/QUOTE]
Namor thinking, "Hehehe, I went through the Morlocks tunnel system and they never saw me!"
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[QUOTE=Phoenixx9;4665926]Namor thinking, "Hehehe, I went through the Morlocks tunnel system and they never saw me!"[/QUOTE]
LOL!
That's a hilarious take on that!
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[QUOTE=Phoenixx9;4665926]Namor thinking, "Hehehe, I went through the Morlocks tunnel system and they never saw me!"[/QUOTE]
I don't think the Morlocks existed in 1939, remember that Namor is the first mutant. ;)
This was too funny not to share with the board. Specially since that figure is one of the few I own.
[video=youtube_share;4UX8-kvoLNw]https://youtu.be/4UX8-kvoLNw[/video]
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[QUOTE=ImperiusWrecked;4661071]Namor appears in Fantastic Four Grand Design (2019) #1 quite a bit.
[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EILDNx_WoAEUN1j?format=jpg&name=4096x4096[/img]
[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EILDNyAWsAIphNF?format=jpg&name=4096x4096[/img]
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There is a more than that but mainly it went over all the early FF days.[/QUOTE]
Well. I wasn't going to pick up this up, but I may have to get a copy now. I didn't realize the artist was going to do Kirby panels and a direct retelling (though not quite a direct dialog) of the past issues. And of course if he did that, there WOULD be a lot of Namor -- He was their most frequent guest star in the early issues.
I love that panel where Sue is wishing Ankle Wings good luck!
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Also, what I think is one of the oldest photos of a Sub-Mariner comic on the comic racks (1942, in the upper middle).
[img]https://2.bp.blogspot.com/LWjirnroM6asXUSYE7_qmrlUzrN_75gG7GF8JUaGZeDzyVM927hUSL7YqUKo1oK3M_qcgk-6NxRcYUjLoy1E1h0V8RyTeTqQF8z7qhhIpL2oD4LaWlNzT6Um3kXo5XtyFk_3J6Iz=s1600[/img]
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This isn't Namor-only, but CBR has a video of unboxing [I]Marvel - The Golden Age folio[/I], and of course His Majesty is on the cover and inside. And it's [I]only[/I] US$ 225, but the paper is lovely glossy stock.
[url]https://www.facebook.com/ComicBookResources/videos/413998395932551/[/url]
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[QUOTE=Thor-El;4667486]I don't think the Morlocks existed in 1939, remember that Namor is the first mutant. ;)
This was too funny not to share with the board. Specially since that figure is one of the few I own.
[video=youtube_share;4UX8-kvoLNw]https://youtu.be/4UX8-kvoLNw[/video][/QUOTE]
OMG. LOL! I love the little animations, especially the hand movements. It is SO getting added to the front page videos.
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[QUOTE=Ravin' Ray;4668073]This isn't Namor-only, but CBR has a video of unboxing [I]Marvel - The Golden Age folio[/I], and of course His Majesty is on the cover and inside. And it's [I]only[/I] US$ 225, but the paper is lovely glossy stock.
[url]https://www.facebook.com/ComicBookResources/videos/413998395932551/[/url][/QUOTE]
Oh, cool! That's the book that had all the ... excitement about the Art Spielgman's pulled forward. I'll definitely check that video out when I get home. FB is kind of iffy at work. Thanks for posting it, Ray!
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[QUOTE=Electricmastro;4667568]Also, what I think is one of the oldest photos of a Sub-Mariner comic on the comic racks (1942, in the upper middle).
[img]https://2.bp.blogspot.com/LWjirnroM6asXUSYE7_qmrlUzrN_75gG7GF8JUaGZeDzyVM927hUSL7YqUKo1oK3M_qcgk-6NxRcYUjLoy1E1h0V8RyTeTqQF8z7qhhIpL2oD4LaWlNzT6Um3kXo5XtyFk_3J6Iz=s1600[/img][/QUOTE]
Love seeing these old photos of Golden Age comics, and Sub-Mariner comics in particular. IIRC, the oldest surviving Marvel comic page of art is one of Bill Everett's 'add on' pages for Namor's story in Marvel Comics #1.
Another thing that is amazing to me, is how 'modern' Action and Superman's logos look -- mostly because they used those same exact logos into the 90s or 00s.
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[QUOTE=Thor-El;4662414]Great picks for Halloween images! Happy Halloween everyone! I'm gonna go with the Defenders too! That Defenders #1 story was pretty Halloweenee, as most of the Defenders stories were!
[IMG]https://i.pinimg.com/564x/23/40/e4/2340e4cb1bdd269cdbef3ca7163dbadb.jpg[/IMG]
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[IMG]https://i.pinimg.com/564x/fd/e8/ce/fde8ce6e70f2704a85716a1fb502f642.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
I love those early issues. Lots of supernatural threats and weirdness, even from the beginning. And there's poor Namor, again playing the ... prince in need of rescue. LOL!
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So, I'm finally reading Dan Abnett's Aquaman run.... and it makes me want to cry. There's so much world building going on in just the first 6 issues. It makes me again realize how much more DC cares about their aquatic superhero than Marvel does.
And there's still stuff that reminds me of Namor stories / character, especially with the 2007 Sub-Mariner Revolution storyline, with Atlantis being set up for an attack they didn't make. Of course, that isn't helped by the fact that the same artist (Phil Briones) for that Namor mini-series is working on the Aquaman stories. Which makes me want to cry again. Cause all of these creators worked at Marvel, and could have been doing cool Namor stories. In fact, Brad Walker and Scot Eaton drew some great Namor in Heroes for Hire and Fear Itself respectively. And previous Aquaman writers, like Cullen Bunn and Jeff Parker, both used Namor in their stories. It's very frustrating, as a Namor fan.
They try to emphasize Aquaman's dual heritage, but it just doesn't ring true. Unlike Namor, who is radically different from his own Atlanteans, Aquaman shares most of the same traits with his Atlanteans. They all seem to be amphibious. They are mostly white, like Aquaman -- though in Abnett's Atlantis they appear to have other skin colors. The story and world building and art is interesting, but I just am not connecting to Aquaman at all. He's far too worried about what other people think about him.
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[QUOTE=Reviresco;4668196]So, I'm finally reading Dan Abnett's Aquaman run.... and it makes me want to cry. There's so much world building going on in just the first 6 issues. It makes me again realize how much more DC cares about their aquatic superhero than Marvel does.
And there's still stuff that reminds me of Namor stories / character, especially with the 2007 Sub-Mariner Revolution storyline, with Atlantis being set up for an attack they didn't make. Of course, that isn't helped by the fact that the same artist (Phil Briones) for that Namor mini-series is working on the Aquaman stories. Which makes me want to cry again. Cause all of these creators worked at Marvel, and could have been doing cool Namor stories. In fact, Brad Walker and Scot Eaton drew some great Namor in Heroes for Hire and Fear Itself respectively. And previous Aquaman writers, like Cullen Bunn and Jeff Parker, both used Namor in their stories. It's very frustrating, as a Namor fan.
They try to emphasize Aquaman's dual heritage, but it just doesn't ring true. Unlike Namor, who is radically different from his own Atlanteans, Aquaman shares most of the same traits with his Atlanteans. They all seem to be amphibious. They are mostly white, like Aquaman -- though in Abnett's Atlantis they appear to have other skin colors. The story and world building and art is interesting, but I just am not connecting to Aquaman at all. He's far too worried about what other people think about him.[/QUOTE]
I swear I tried to like Aquaman and I knew him a long (since I was kid) time before Namor but the sad fact is Arthur does not struggle in the same way Namor does. Honestly the thought of how many people want to do a Namor comic over the years but Marvel won't give them the greenlight makes me angry. I love alot of Aquaman stuff, I love Mera and Dolphin, all the world building and Orm etc and I can't wait for Orm's comic one shot in December. I just really wish a BIG NAME writer who knew Namor well and knew how to write him would demand a solo ongoing. Hickman is our current best chance of pushing Namor into the spotlight.
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AHHHH slight spoiler/preview for IMMORTAL HULK #26 but this has to be Namor!!!
[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIkhWPmWwAA_416?format=png&name=900x900[/img]
[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIkpf4oX0AAZeE4?format=png&name=small[/img]
The ears are covered! I was posting about how this might be Namor and how it probably wasn't because Namor didn't know his dad well but he might have gotten his dad's old things including recipes and one person on my blog pointed out the diner's name which i had missed! I can't wait for this issue!
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There was a preview of this cameo in Hulk some months back.
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[QUOTE=Doombot;4669161]There was a preview of this cameo in Hulk some months back.[/QUOTE]
It was??? I having been keeping up with Immortal Hulk but I don't recall seeing it? I found this while looking for preview for #26 [URL="https://www.cbr.com/immortal-hulk-declares-war-human-race/"]link[/URL]
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Since we are on the subject of Namor cooking, I remembered a few other panels where Namor would catch food and bring them for his friends to eat! I love that Namor cooks for them sometimes. lol
[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIk83u_XkAAOEIH?format=jpg&name=large[/img]
[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIk83u-XsAE1EBo?format=jpg&name=medium[/img]
[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIk83vBXkAEjISP?format=jpg&name=large[/img]
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Yeah, there was a penciled page shown, maybe originally on the artist's twitter I'm not sure, over in the Hulk thread. I mentioned here in the thread a while back.
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I love how Hercules admits, in that old Avengers issue, that he started a slugfest with Namor simply because he looked down and wanted to cheer Namor up. They also have a clambake at night on the beach at the end with the other Avengers.
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[QUOTE=Doombot;4669320]I love how Hercules admits, in that old Avengers issue, that he started a slugfest with Namor simply because he looked down and wanted to cheer Namor up. They also have a clambake at night on the beach at the end with the other Avengers.[/QUOTE]
The GIFT!! I love that issue.
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[QUOTE=ImperiusWrecked;4669127]AHHHH slight spoiler/preview for IMMORTAL HULK #26 but this has to be Namor!!!
[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIkhWPmWwAA_416?format=png&name=900x900[/img]
[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIkpf4oX0AAZeE4?format=png&name=small[/img]
The ears are covered! I was posting about how this might be Namor and how it probably wasn't because Namor didn't know his dad well but he might have gotten his dad's old things including recipes and one person on my blog pointed out the diner's name which i had missed! I can't wait for this issue![/QUOTE]
So, is this an alternate universe?
Yes, I did notice the nod to Bill Everett. Plus the scallop shells, like on Namor's belt, on the chef's head covering.
Boy, who wouldn't want Namor cooking fresh caught seafood for them? Diane Arliss Newell has it right. YUM!
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How do you suppose Atlantean cuisine is prepared? How does one cook underwater?
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[URL="https://www.cbr.com/year-of-the-villain-superhero-monarchs-black-adam-black-panther-aquaman/"]Year of the Villain: Black Adam, and the Case Against Superhero Monarchs[/URL]
So, here's an article on CBR that argues that at this time, we shouldn't have any ruling kings as superheroes, cause ... well, it gets ... let's be nice and say murky, concerning the reasoning. It's mostly about the recent Black Adam (who I consider heavily influenced by Namor) issue, but here are some assertions the author makes about Namor specifically.
[QUOTE]Why is it, then, that in 2019 -- and for much of comic book history -- do we have so many superheroes with absolute power over the people they were initially created to protect? As benevolent and inspiring and heroic as they are, noted good guys Black Panther, Aquaman and Namor are often depicted as the monarchs of their respective societies. Regardless of how good they look, they still wield power that goes against everything the superhero was meant to represent.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]Heroes like Aquaman, Namor and Black Panther may show themselves to be fair and compassionate rulers, but at best they are supporting a problematic ruling system and at worst they are totally negligent of their duties. All three spend so much time running around the world and punching super-powered bad guys that it's hard to see how they have any time to actually rule justly over their people, or assure that future generations will continue to prosper.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE] Namor is so aggressive to the outside world that he endangers his people by making them a target. [/QUOTE]
Needless to say, I disagree with quite a few of the premises and assertions made by this author, and seems to miss the point as far as Namor is concerned. I, for one, am tired of seeing Namor separated from his kingdom. But what do you guys think? Do you think Namor should be dethroned, again, and Atlantis suffer a change in government type?
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[QUOTE=Doombot;4669377]How do you suppose Atlantean cuisine is prepared? How does one cook underwater?[/QUOTE]
Hmmm.
Well, given the importance of fire to civilizations, the Atlanteans must have come up with an alternative, that may have allowed them to cook their food in a manner we are more familiar with.
Alternatively, they are big into raw foods.
Perhaps they do something something subtle, like pair different flavors / types of food, to 'flavor' their food.
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[QUOTE=Reviresco;4669403]Hmmm.
Well, given the importance of fire to civilizations, the Atlanteans must have come up with an alternative, that may have allowed them to cook their food in a manner we are more familiar with.
Alternatively, they are big into raw foods.
Perhaps they do something something subtle, like pair different flavors / types of food, to 'flavor' their food.[/QUOTE]
There are certainly ways to create intense heat underwater, there are thermal vents and even lava eruptions in the sea, just no flame. I'm sure they would have come up with something, but man, just imagine trying to mix ingredients underwater lol
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[QUOTE=Doombot;4669320]I love how Hercules admits, in that old Avengers issue, that he started a slugfest with Namor simply because he looked down and wanted to cheer Namor up. They also have a clambake at night on the beach at the end with the other Avengers.[/QUOTE]
ONe of my favorite issues!!! I really loved the issues with Herc and Namor, it's always entertaining when they are together.
[QUOTE=Reviresco;4669347]So, is this an alternate universe?
Yes, I did notice the nod to Bill Everett. Plus the scallop shells, like on Namor's belt, on the chef's head covering.
Boy, who wouldn't want Namor cooking fresh caught seafood for them? Diane Arliss Newell has it right. YUM![/QUOTE]
I'm not sure it is a alternate universe because Amadeus Cho was there in a later panel? well we will have to see when it comes out.
[QUOTE=Doombot;4669377]How do you suppose Atlantean cuisine is prepared? How does one cook underwater?[/QUOTE]
I've always thought that Atlanteans eat things raw and that their bodies are designed for it. However one could say they used hot magma via hydrothermal vents in the ocean or replicated them for heating/cooking food?
[QUOTE=Reviresco;4669395][URL="https://www.cbr.com/year-of-the-villain-superhero-monarchs-black-adam-black-panther-aquaman/"]Year of the Villain: Black Adam, and the Case Against Superhero Monarchs[/URL]
So, here's an article on CBR that argues that at this time, we shouldn't have any ruling kings as superheroes, cause ... well, it gets ... let's be nice and say murky, concerning the reasoning. It's mostly about the recent Black Adam (who I consider heavily influenced by Namor) issue, but here are some assertions the author makes about Namor specifically.
Needless to say, I disagree with quite a few of the premises and assertions made by this author, and seems to miss the point as far as Namor is concerned. I, for one, am tired of seeing Namor separated from his kingdom. But what do you guys think? Do you think Namor should be dethroned, again, and Atlantis suffer a change in government type?[/QUOTE]
I think its crap to be perfectly honest. Black Adam was always a villain, Namor was an anti hero and Black Panther a hero. The difference lies in how the monarch treats their people, Namor and T'challa grew up in their respective kingdoms with a sense of duty and honor to protect their people, they would never ask their people blindly obey them and let them live in squalor. ( i admit i do not know much of black adam other than the obvious Namor inspirations the character has so correct me if im wrong)
The problem of WHY Namor is having a hard time with a solo is BECAUSE he is always dethroned! He is always being kicked out, he doesn't just leave his kingdom for no reason and how many times has Namor left a team to rush back to his people? so many. Anyways no, being a prince/king has always been important to Namor's story and dethroning him AGAIN is not the answer, proper storylines and giving Namor and his comics worldbuilding and TIME to have a new fanbase grow is the answer. There is a clear reason of why a descendant of Neptune must be on the throne, royal blood is important in the magical sense with Atlantis. Even so Namor leaves willingly enough if his people don't want him so he isn't a tyrant no matter how many times Marvel tries to make him one.
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[QUOTE=Doombot;4669444]There are certainly ways to create intense heat underwater, there are thermal vents and even lava eruptions in the sea, just no flame. I'm sure they would have come up with something, but man, just imagine trying to mix ingredients underwater lol[/QUOTE]
Oh wow. Didn't even think of that. But yes, mixing ingredients would be horrible. Certainly there wouldn't be any sauces!
Right! Good call on the thermal vents.
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[QUOTE=ImperiusWrecked;4669314]Since we are on the subject of Namor cooking, I remembered a few other panels where Namor would catch food and bring them for his friends to eat! I love that Namor cooks for them sometimes. lol
[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIk83u_XkAAOEIH?format=jpg&name=large[/img]
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Is that Jane Foster?
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[QUOTE=Reviresco;4669395][URL="https://www.cbr.com/year-of-the-villain-superhero-monarchs-black-adam-black-panther-aquaman/"]Year of the Villain: Black Adam, and the Case Against Superhero Monarchs[/URL]
So, here's an article on CBR that argues that at this time, we shouldn't have any ruling kings as superheroes, cause ... well, it gets ... let's be nice and say murky, concerning the reasoning. It's mostly about the recent Black Adam (who I consider heavily influenced by Namor) issue, but here are some assertions the author makes about Namor specifically.
Needless to say, I disagree with quite a few of the premises and assertions made by this author, and seems to miss the point as far as Namor is concerned. I, for one, am tired of seeing Namor separated from his kingdom. But what do you guys think? Do you think Namor should be dethroned, again, and Atlantis suffer a change in government type?[/QUOTE]
In a way I think being a king conflicts with being a superhero and adventurer. In a Namor ongoing I think we would need to eventually get Namor to abdicate the throne and leave it to someone like Vashti maybe or Namora but I wouldn't like it to be that he is removed but him voluntarily abdicates. Him stopping being king and leaving the throne from time to time gave freedom and space for his adventures away from Atlantis during the silver age, and then during the 80's to be an Avenger.
Its a lot easier to be a prince and an adventurer because prince is in line to be king and the time to be a superhero is more justified, not as much responsibility. I think that Thor and Sub-mariner both work better as prince than kings. Also kings are easily vilified, specially in heroic adventure stories. For example in Conan's adventures most kings are ambitious and villainous.
Unless you have a series centered on Atlantis and Namor as a ruler and defender of the kingdom, much like the tv cartoons and Tales of Suspense. I think him being the king (even though he was called prince) did work fine cause he was always defending Atlantis and his people so you could see that he was actively working as king and protector. But I also see the point of the writer that complains about monarchy its just that in fiction we can ignore reality and simply have it as a story element without thinking that we are promoting monarchy too much.
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[QUOTE=Thor-El;4669618]Is that Jane Foster?[/QUOTE]
YES! It's from Thor the Mighty Avenger #5. One of my favorite Namor cameos! He and Thor team up.
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[QUOTE=ImperiusWrecked;4669648]YES! It's from Thor the Mighty Avenger #5. One of my favorite Namor cameos! He and Thor team up.[/QUOTE]
I need to check that series out. For some reason, must be the artist style but they all look like college kids in cosplay. :)
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[QUOTE=Thor-El;4669759]I need to check that series out. For some reason, must be the artist style but they all look like college kids in cosplay. :)[/QUOTE]
LOL! the art is by Chris Samnee! written by Rodger Langridge iirc it was a short series about 8 issues? Namor is in number 5. I love it so much cause it also has a lot of Thor/Jane and they are the best couple!
[img]https://66.media.tumblr.com/132fb75c5f61e5e980c6b4db3b2d0e7a/tumblr_ph21j55BG31ugaw5b_1280.jpg[/img]
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[QUOTE=ImperiusWrecked;4669829]LOL! the art is by Chris Samnee! written by Rodger Langridge iirc it was a short series about 8 issues? Namor is in number 5. I love it so much cause it also has a lot of Thor/Jane and they are the best couple!
[img]https://66.media.tumblr.com/132fb75c5f61e5e980c6b4db3b2d0e7a/tumblr_ph21j55BG31ugaw5b_1280.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]
Hah, hah, that sequence is awesome. Definitely in my wish list! And I'm a fan of Thor & Jane as well.
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[QUOTE=ImperiusWrecked;4669648]YES! It's from Thor the Mighty Avenger #5. One of my favorite Namor cameos! He and Thor team up.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Thor-El;4669759]I need to check that series out. For some reason, must be the artist style but they all look like college kids in cosplay. :)[/QUOTE]
Samnee is sort of old school, like really old, as in Milton Caniff and those guys. He's more comfortable in the more realistic adventure / noir stories than superheroes, IMO. I do think his Namor is far too slender. Samnee had a couple of great runs with Mark Waid on Daredevil and Black Widow, IIRC. He's also drawn Namor before ... I can't remember the title, but it's set in WWII and it's the panel where Bucky smarts off and Namor rips him with something about 'if sarcasm was a superpower, Bucky would actually be useful.'
He also did a great character sheet on Namor and called his swimming trunks Grandma Panties! LOL! I'll see if I can find that image.
[QUOTE=ImperiusWrecked;4669829]LOL! the art is by Chris Samnee! written by Rodger Langridge iirc it was a short series about 8 issues? Namor is in number 5. I love it so much cause it also has a lot of Thor/Jane and they are the best couple!
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They are great in this series, but I'm going to have to disagree with you, IW, in the 616. I'm Thor / Sif all the way in the 616. ;p
It is a wonderful all ages series, sort of AU, with each issue basically being a done in one tour of the MU. If you are trying to get someone interested in comics it is great. The whole series is out in a single trade paperback. I highly recommend it. I bought my niece a copy and me a copy. ;)
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[QUOTE=ImperiusWrecked;4669445]I'm not sure it is a alternate universe because Amadeus Cho was there in a later panel? well we will have to see when it comes out.[/QUOTE]
Yes ... but I can't imagine Namor as a diner cook in the 616. Definitely let us know if it is worth buying for Namor appearances, please.
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[QUOTE=Reviresco;4670061]Samnee is sort of old school, like really old, as in Milton Caniff and those guys. He's more comfortable in the more realistic adventure / noir stories than superheroes, IMO. He had a couple of great runs with Mark Waid on Daredevil and Black Widow, IIRC. He's also drawn Namor before ... I can't remember the title, but it's set in WWII and it's the panel where Bucky smarts off and Namor rips him with something about 'if sarcasm was a superpower, Bucky would actually be useful.'
He also did a great character sheet on Namor and called his swimming trunks Grandma Panties! LOL! I'll see if I can find that image.[/QUOTE]
LOL. Daredevil & Black Widow? The only one I'm familiar is from the 70s, the short period were Natasha was a regular in Daredevil's regular series?
[QUOTE=Reviresco;4670061]They are great in this series, but I'm going to have to disagree with you, IW, in the 616. I'm Thor / Sif all the way in the 616. ;p[/QUOTE]
NOOOOOOOOOOOO! :P
[QUOTE=Reviresco;4670061]It is a wonderful all ages series, sort of AU, with each issue basically being a done in one tour of the MU. If you are trying to get someone interested in comics it is great. The whole series is out in a single trade paperback. I highly recommend it. I bought my niece a copy and me a copy. ;)[/QUOTE]
I was on the fence because the artwork, although not terrible is not my cup of tea, but now you guys convinced me this series is a must read!
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[QUOTE=Reviresco;4670075]Yes ... but I can't imagine Namor as a diner cook in the 616. Definitely let us know if it is worth buying for Namor appearances, please.[/QUOTE]
SAME which is why I was on the fence but the name of the diner brought me around, honestly I don't even know if Namor had to pick up a fry cook job bc he is "currently in Invaders human" right now or if he is just there to meet with Bruce? I will definitely be posting about it if it is Namor!
[QUOTE=Reviresco;4670061]Samnee is sort of old school, like really old, as in Milton Caniff and those guys. He's more comfortable in the more realistic adventure / noir stories than superheroes, IMO. I do think his Namor is far too slender. Samnee had a couple of great runs with Mark Waid on Daredevil and Black Widow, IIRC. He's also drawn Namor before ... I can't remember the title, but it's set in WWII and it's the panel where Bucky smarts off and Namor rips him with something about 'if sarcasm was a superpower, Bucky would actually be useful.'
He also did a great character sheet on Namor and called his swimming trunks Grandma Panties! LOL! I'll see if I can find that image.
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Iirc that was from the Captain America and Bucky comic! He def draws Namor much skinnier than I would like but then again I believe Namor was very young man/barely finished being a teenager back when he was fighting in WWll. Samnee has a distinctive style.
[img]https://66.media.tumblr.com/6fc709a8ed371e34489af4b133319a97/tumblr_inline_ow3b6sXUZo1ugaw5b_1280.png[/img]
[QUOTE=Reviresco;4670061]They are great in this series, but I'm going to have to disagree with you, IW, in the 616. I'm Thor / Sif all the way in the 616. ;p[/QUOTE]
I AM BETRAYED?! LOL, I love Sif, I used to read more Thor back when I was on my Loki kick and still love Loki a lot, but I have not picked up his latest series.
[QUOTE=Thor-El;4670052]Hah, hah, that sequence is awesome. Definitely in my wish list! And I'm a fan of Thor & Jane as well.[/QUOTE]
Thor-El gets it! lol XD
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Samnee is an incredible artist, but his Namor is definitely too skinny for me. Samnee was trying to go for a very youthful looking Namor, Thor as well in that story.
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[QUOTE=ImperiusWrecked;4670175]Iirc that was from the Captain America and Bucky comic! He def draws Namor much skinnier than I would like but then again I believe Namor was very young man/barely finished being a teenager back when he was fighting in WWll. Samnee has a distinctive style.[/QUOTE]
It's weird for me to think that, because he doesn't really look like any less of an adult compared to the adult-looking Human Torch android and Captain America. He was just as tall as them too.
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I'm going to take a sharp left turn on the convo here, but I wanted to start a discussion on villains. Namor has a handful of great villains and a bunch of okay ones, some that maybe could have potential. The great ones (imo) are Attuma, Llyra and Tigershark. The okay ones are pretty much everyone else. Even the big three still really need a good push to make them truly great. Now do you guys feel one of these three could be worked into a true nemesis for Namor? Does Namor have a Red Skull to Cap or a Doom to Reed? If not one of these three, how would you imagine creating a real arch-nemesis for Namor?
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[QUOTE=Doombot;4669320]I love how Hercules admits, in that old Avengers issue, that he started a slugfest with Namor simply because he looked down and wanted to cheer Namor up. They also have a clambake at night on the beach at the end with the other Avengers.[/QUOTE]
And Cap asking Namor to join the Avengers was icing on the cake. :)
[QUOTE=ImperiusWrecked;4669648]YES! It's from Thor the Mighty Avenger #5. One of my favorite Namor cameos! He and Thor team up.[/QUOTE]
An all-time favorite of mine as well. One of the best from that decade, IMHO.