Namor75: 365 Days With Namor the Sub-Mariner

[Reviresco]

It's Tuesday! Time again for Namor in the . . .

TANTALIZING 21st CENTURY!!!!

Following up on Last Tuesday we've got another Roy Allan Martinez Namor panel to enjoy (a great one in my opinion), and the cover to the issue containing said tale, Marvel Comics Presents (Vol. 2) #7.

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The Cheung cover is only okay in my opinion. I appreciate his use of the Savage Sub-Mariner outfit, but I've never been too keen on Cheung's blocky figures and his backgrounds seem more-or-less like an after thought. I'll take the Martinez interiors any day!

This was such a great gem of a story! I forget the woman's name, but she delivered a wonderful emotional punch to the gut about how Namorita's death effected Namor. And yes, Roy Allan Martinez's art was beautiful! I wonder what he's doing now too?

Cheung's Namor isn't my favorite, but he did a good job with him in the Illuminati mini, I think.

[Chief Jon]

This was such a great gem of a story! I forget the woman's name, but she delivered a wonderful emotional punch to the gut about how Namorita's death effected Namor. And yes, Roy Allan Martinez's art was beautiful! I wonder what he's doing now too?

Cheung's Namor isn't my favorite, but he did a good job with him in the Illuminati mini, I think.

I actually think that's the best work Cheung has ever done. I'm just not wild about Cheung's art on the whole.

[Iron Maiden]

Reed must sag. Side effect of his powers probably.

I guess he makes up for it elsewhere and that's as far as I dare go. But on a side note, I think his powers explain why he looks like a kind of professorial type guy in the early issues and then gets seriously buffed later in Kirby's work. He can make his body's appearance change from thin to muscular. Or have one giant fist to clobber you with.

[Of Atlantis]

I guess he makes up for it elsewhere and that's as far as I dare go. But on a side note, I think his powers explain why he looks like a kind of professorial type guy in the early issues and then gets seriously buffed later in Kirby's work. He can make his body's appearance change from thin to muscular. Or have one giant fist to clobber you with.

Would be interesting to see what his actual body type is, providing he's not the lean, fit scientist he appears to be.

[Chief Jon]

Would be interesting to see what his actual body type is, providing he's not the lean, fit scientist he appears to be.

I'm going with string-bean ectomorph since that's the role he seems to fill in the classic "Kirby Quartet" formula model that he used in Challengers of the Unknown, etc. I actually think that if Ben hadn't been so traumatized by his transformation to the Thing (say if he became super-strong and tough without being disfigured) that he would have led the FF and Reed would have been the more introverted "Professor" to Ben's "Ace"

[Reviresco]

I actually think that's the best work Cheung has ever done. I'm just not wild about Cheung's art on the whole.

Also one of most enjoyable Bendis' I've read.

Cheung did some nice work on Doom in Children's Crusade. Overall, I do like Cheung, but like most comic artists, he has his own stylistic quirks.

[Reviresco]

I guess he makes up for it elsewhere and that's as far as I dare go. But on a side note, I think his powers explain why he looks like a kind of professorial type guy in the early issues and then gets seriously buffed later in Kirby's work. He can make his body's appearance change from thin to muscular. Or have one giant fist to clobber you with.

I never thought Reed had that much control with his powers. If so, you'd think he could be a master of disguise and change his body and face into anyone elses. Of course, I don't really see Reed actually exploring or practicing his powers much at all. His true superpower is his brain.

Would be interesting to see what his actual body type is, providing he's not the lean, fit scientist he appears to be.

I'm going with string-bean ectomorph since that's the role he seems to fill in the classic "Kirby Quartet" formula model that he used in Challengers of the Unknown, etc. I actually think that if Ben hadn't been so traumatized by his transformation to the Thing (say if he became super-strong and tough without being disfigured) that he would have led the FF and Reed would have been the more introverted "Professor" to Ben's "Ace"

Yeah, I'm with string bean. Though Kirby wasn't the only one to give him more bulk. Remember Dale Eaglesham's Reed? O_O

[Reviresco]

Wednesday is THE WILD '90s
Day 315



Namor the Sub-Mariner #24
by John Byrne
Cover Date: March 1992

[Reviresco]

365 Days with Namor, Day 315


"While Atlantis Endures ... "

Or until the next time my jealous eye falls on Warlord Krang trying to kidnap you.

by Reverisco

[Reviresco]

Thursday THE TERRIFIC '30s & '40s
Day 316



All Select #5
by Alex Schomberg
Cover Date: Winter 1944

[Mantis Girl 94]

Oh so great you are back Rev!

Oh, and respectfully Following your old numbering today should be 315

But looking at the calendar I think its day 337?

[Abe]

Time issues ? Feel free to use this if it helps !



Victor doesn't need it for the moment : he's not into power gems anymore. He just discovered potato chips, and as you know, when you eat one, it could take you some time to stop...

[Dermie]

I'd probably faint too if I found out that my outfit matched the floor.

But at least she is enjoying the fall--wheeeee! lol

[Abe]

EVERYTHING in that panel is MAGIC !!! Each time I see it, I can't help but WHEEEEE! and enjoy the fall ! Thanks for bringing it once more, Dermie !!!

[Reviresco]

365 Days with Namor, Day 316


I don't think calling Hulk a 'mindless ogre' is going to help convince him you are his friend, Your Highness.

by Reverisco