Prince Namor was born in Atlantis, as the son of an American sea captain and an Atlantian princess. He grew up to become the prince of Atlantis (he had white flesh tone, while the rest of the Atlantians were blue-skinned). He was endowed with superhuman strength, speed and agility; he could live and breath underwater and on land, for a period of time. He could also fly (he had mini-wings on each side of his feet). His ears were pointed; he was clad in plain swim trunks, which were switched to green, with a scale-like appearance.
The Sub-Mariner began his career as a sworn enemy of all surface dwellers (especially the U.S.), destroying whatever was in his path. He engaged in many battles with the original Human Torch (and his side-kick Toro) during his early years, although they would later become allies and team-mates.The Sub-Mariner eventually decided to battle alongside the U.S. (his former enemies) and the Allied Forces against the Axis, during W.W. II. He then got his own self-titled comic book (Fall 1941-June 1949, 32 issues) and was also part of the "All Winners Squad" (with Captain America & Bucky and the Human Torch & Toro).He disappeared until the mid-50's, where he re-surfaced briefly in "Young Men Comics" and had a short return of his own series.
During the early 60's,the Sub-Mariner / Prince Namor made his full-blown return in "Fantastic Four #4, wherein he was discovered as a homeless man with amnesia, by Johnny Storm (the current Human Torch of the Fantastic Four). His memory was restored and he soon discovered that his undersea city of Atlantis had been destroyed by nuclear testing. His war against the surface dwellers was renewed!!! He had many clashes with the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, Iron Man, Daredevil, the Hulk (his sometimes ally), and a host of other superheroes. He also had short-lived alliances with super-villains like Doctor Doom and Magneto. He was given his own series with "Tales to Astonish" in 1965, and another self-titled series from 1968-74. Starting with "Sub-Mariner"#67 (Nov. 1973), Namor was temporarily given a new costume (pictured above), which enabled him to stay on land, after he briefly lost that ability (given to him by Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic of the Fantastic Four). He was featured with Doctor Doom in the 70's series "Super-Villain Team-Up". Also during the 70's, the Sub-Mariner took up the superhero mantle again! He Joined the outsider superhero group "The Defenders" (which became an ongoing series) with Doctor Strange, The Incredible Hulk, and a changing variety of others. He was also featured in a W.W.II-set series called "The Invaders", as part of a team consisting of Captain America & Bucky and the original Human Torch & Toro (just like the "All Winners Squad" from the 50's).
Television Animation Appearances---(1966) "The Marvel Super Heroes"; (1967) "Fantastic Four" (the Hanna-Barbara series); (late 70's- early 80's) "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends"; "Spider-Man"; (90's -2000's) "Fantastic Four"; "The Avengers: United They Stand"; and "Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes). The Sub-Mariner still has not been featured in a live-action film or TV series!
The Sub-Mariner continues to this day, having been a member of several superhero groups, and undergoing many personal changes. He has had a vast career, spanning many decades; with an extremely rich comic book history!!!
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