Originally Posted by
ImperiusWrecked
I'm overexcited at the idea of steampunk and seapunk!!!I LOVE those so much! Especially the nautical steampunk creations, it would look so amazing!!! I agree that Namor needs a unique look and hope someday to see this. I do have some comic recs that could show you more of Namor without the impending gloom and Doom of Hickman's run. I don't have anything really against Hickman Namor but that definitely isn't the shakesperan silver age Namor, and whats more the situation the characters were in pushed everyone to their limits so I understand how the characters would be under pressure. I only real issue I have is Namor lying and sending someone else to get revenge for his people, I feel he would have done that himself and not bowed to Proxmia Midnight. The tension between T'challa and Namor was excellently written, however I wouldn't want that for every future comic so it's why I tend to say 'Don't put Namor in more Black Panther stuff'.
Sub-Mariner Comic Recs:
- Namor the First Mutant (2010) / Sub-Mariner (2007)
This comic series is really a good way to get to see the Namor in his own environment as a ruler of his people. Also is one of the more modern recent series that explores the character. It's the best if you want a more modern take on Namor. The 2007 comic deals with what happened after the 1st Civil War in the comics as Namor tries to reveal who has been killing surface dwellers in the name of Atlantis while facing opposition on all sides.
- Sub-Mariner Comics 70th Anniversary Special (2009)
Contains three stories, including the first sub-mariner comic, they really are the best, especially the first story.
- Fear Itself: The Deep (2011)
Namor loses his confidence. It's when Attuma gets a hammer and Namor teams up with Doctor Strange. (this was the one that was being talked about on twitter for DS2)
If you want Namor comics in a kind of order this I rec you read these since it starts with Namor being reintroduced in comics for the first time in Silver Age:
-Fantastic Four (#4 and 6) (1961) / Uncanny X-Men (#6) (1963) / Daredevil (#7) (1964) / Avengers (1963) #3-4
Classic Silver Age Namor: Namor regains his memories in FF #4 and in #6 teams up with Doctor Doom. In X-men he teams up with Magneto and in Daredevil he tries to sue the human race. Avengers include battles, him teaming up with the Hulk, and freeing Captain America from the ice.
-Tales to Astonish (Starting at #70)
Silver Age Namor! More Atlantis, Underwater Quests, and dealing with being a ruler of Atlantis.
-The Sub-Mariner (1968)
The Silver Age Sub-Mariner Comic, this is standard for every fan to read, and also for the first time in years after not having written Namor since the Golden Age, Bill Everett returns in the 50th issue.
-Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner (1984)
Namor travels to the surface world to attempt to make peace with the UN. (short series)
-Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988)
You want a condensed history of Namor and everything that happened to him? This is what you should read, this comic series summarizes everything up until that point in the comics.
-Namor the Sub-Mariner (1990)
This is the 90’s Namor comic full of bulging muscles, tiny speedos, ponytails, and other things that made the 90’s well the 90’s. Namor's last long running series.
More comic recs:
-Sub-Mariner the Depths
I can’t not rec this comic, I love how creepy and scary they made Namor here and this story is told by a man who doesn’t believe in Atlantis. However be warned that there is very little Namor in this comic since he is more of a looming presence. This has a very dark setting.
-Defenders (2001); Defenders (2005); Fear Itself: The Deep (2011); Defenders (2012)
These comics mainly revolve around the Defenders, and is the more recent times that the Defenders got together other than the first main series: The Defenders (1972)
-What if? Sub-Mariner: What if the Sub-Mariner grew up on land?
True this is an AU comic where Namor grows up on land but it proves that no matter what his character is the same and it's written by Greg Pak!
-Marvel Comics Presents (2019) #1
A short comic written by Greg Pak (Who imo is the best writer for Namor) and this basically retcons why Namor had Amnesia form after the war until he was found by Johnny Storm.
-New Warriors (1990) #44
Namor comforts and supports Namorita, this comic gives me feels.
-Marvel Comics Presents (2007) #7
"Paying Respects": Namor grieves over the death of Namorita.
Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #33
The Sub-Mariner “Dying in Paradise”: This comic is silent, with no speaking words but it's absolutely one of my favorite Namor comics.
Namor and Invader stuff other than the main Invaders series:
1. Captain America and Namor (#635.1) (2012) / Captain America and Bucky (#622) (2011) / Winter Solider: Winter Kills (2006)
I combined these since he only makes cameos in them but so damn good.
2. Captain America (2005) #46-48
Bucky is captain america at this time and he recruits Namor for a mission.
3. Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty (#2-4) (1998)
This comic has: Namor and Steve and Jim.
edit: I LOVE Supervillain Team up series!!! I would rec that for Doom and Namor shenanigans!!!
Bonus: Marvels (1994); Tales of the Marvels: Inner Demons (1996); The Marvels Project (2009)
I’m going to be honest here and just say that every chance I get I try to chuck Marvels (1994) at people because it’s one of my favorite books. I love the art and while there is only a small focus on Namor as it details the history of Marvel as told by a reporter it is such a good book. Also Tales of the Marvels (1996) is told in the same way but through the eyes of a homeless drunk who had befriended Namor during the years that Namor had amnesia and lived on the streets of New York. The Marvels Project (2009) again this comic is told by another person during the golden age of heroes. The Angel narrates the rise of superheroes in this great comic.
(This is the list I came up with and have rec'ed to others before, but I combined it all here. I hope one day to sit down and make a very long comprehensive and extensive list of Sub-Mariner comics. I still haven't gone into his time with the x-men, or dark x-men, or cabal, the golden age, the 50's, or hickman's avengers etc.)
I hope this helps and if you have any questions please ask! Also if anyone else wants to add in their favorites please do!