Namor
Namor is a comic book character that first appeared in Motion Pictures Funnies Weekly #1
Namor the Sub-Mariner is the hybrid king of Atlantis. Both hero and sometimes aggressor to the surface world, Namor is strongest when in water and progressively weaker when outside of it.
Origin of Namor
Namor's Parents and Birth
" Namor was i born, “Avenging Son”. Spawn of two worlds… yet fated to belong fully to none. – Namor (Saga of the sub-mariner)"
Namor's Early life
Namor grew up with a nasty temper and hatred for the surface world, and when Tha-korr found men in diving suits near Atlantis, Namor assumed it was the beginning of an invasion and attacked the surface world, fighting Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch. But when Nazis attacked Atlantis, he joined Captain America against them. After the war, a series of earthquakes rocked Atlantis, nearly destroying it and killing Tha-korr, Fen, and much of the population. He went up to the surface and found a member of his father's crew, who had found the Helmet of Power and was causing earthquakes. The helmet gave Namor amnesia, and he wandered around New York for a long time as a hobo. Eventually, Human Torch (the second, well-known one, Johnny Storm of Fantastic Four) found him and dropped him the harbor, giving him most of his memory. Namor assumed humans had destroyed Atlantis and went about warring with the surface world. He returned to Atlantis and became monarch and spent a long time as a Fantastic Four enemy, attacking the surface world to destroy the humans. Eventually, he made peace and started begrudgingly helping the surface. Although he spent most of his time as monarch of Atlantis, he helped the surface occasionally.Namor in the Illuminati
Namor in the Civil War
His only care in Civil War is the murder of the Atlantean Princess Namorita, who was killed by Nitro in the Stamford explosion while she was trying to stop him. Namor ordered the capture of Nitro, at first in battle with Wolverine because he felt guilty and promised to stop Nitro. But soon the two saw eye to eye and with the help of Wolverine, Nitro became an "honorary guest" in an Atlantean prison. During the final battle of the Civil War, Namor helped Captain America by leading an attack with several Atlantean warriors because of his opposition to the Super-Human Registration Act.Namor's Foresight During World War Hulk
Prior to the events of the World War Hulk, Namor is the only one who opposed the idea of exiling the Hulk for reasons that he will just come back even angrier than before. It seemed as Namor made the right choice in doing so, but his prediction came true. The Hulk did return and took revenge on the members of the Illuminati, only Namor was left alone by The Hulk because he opposed to the idea of sending him away.Sub-Mariner: The Initiative
The story with a large explosion which wipes out entire city of Stamford in Kansas. Iron Man and S.H.I.E.L.D. immediately go to the location to find out what happened. Not long after they find a corpse nearby of a normal human man, however gills had been carved into his neck and traces of Atlantean DNA had been found. All blame pointed to the Atlanteans. In the meantime some of the Atlanteans question Namors allegiance because of his continuous affairs with the world above the sea. Iron Man decided to contact Namor about the attack, but Namor had no knowledge about it and told Iron Man to stay out of it and that he would find the perpetrators himself. Of course Iron Man did not agree, after much deliberation Iron Man decided to send a military force to Atlantis until the situation was resolved. But Namor needed to go the surface to find out what happened for himself, after giving command to his trusty general Argos Namor took of on his own. He managed to break through the lines after a short struggle with Iron Man and visited the blast site himself and there he found an Atlantean artifact.
It ended in Namor winning, but not without a cost, Venom had ripped of two ankle wings, so now he had difficulty flying. He went to Sue Richards (invisible woman) for help. When she came to him for the Civil War, Namor answered. Now it was time for her to do the same thing for him, yet she refused which led Namor to believe he had no more allies on the surface world. However, she did give him the Fantasticar to help him in his travel.
"I am king of Atlantis! I must protect my citizens, whatever the risk! You can spend your days being a “hero”, living in a world of moral absolutes, but when you have a civilization to defend, sometimes there is nothing but gray." – Namor to Invisible Woman
And his army would go with him to a remote location. He made the preparations for the destruction of Atlantis, he would use Nitro (whom was still in his jail) to blow up the entire city like a time bomb and chain his son to the crown to die with the Nitro and the city as punishment for his betrayal. The city was evacuated and afterwards blown up and completely destroyed only leaving some wreckage behind, the dead skeleton was still on his thrown. At first Iron Man believed this to be Namor but after further research it appeared to be his son. None other body was found in the destroyed city and they could only guess where they had gone to as they found the large tunnels. Atlantis was no more. But Namor and his army found refuge in Latveria. Dr. Dooms country. With him he would join the Dark Illuminati.
Namor Joins the Dark Illuminati
After the events of the destruction of Atlantis it became clear that Namor had joined the Dark Illuminati. Their intentions were clear, to rule the world with each member having their own motives, Namor being the world under the sea. The team consisted out of six members, Namor, Emma Frost, Dr. Doom, The Hood, Norman Osbourne and Loki. It has recently been shown that Namor had a relationship with Emma Frost.Namor's Powers
The Sub-Mariner is very strong, and is considered a class 100 while in contact with water, however he has shown the ability to lift far more then just 100 tons as seen when he lifted a tanker. Namor is strong enough to hold his own in hand to hand combat with the hulk. However,once out of water,his strength greatly decreases to roughly about 40 tons. He has superhuman stamina, durability, agility and speed, but his powers slowly decrease as he spends time out of the water. He can survive indefinitely in water or on land, and is able to withstand all pressure and cold in the sea.
Namor has superhuman strength (well over 100 tons), reflexes, agility, endurance, and speed. He smashed equipment designed to contain the Hulk. He has the durability to withstand the pressure of the depths of the ocean, extreme heat temperatures, and sonic attacks. Unlike the earth- 616 counterpart he doesn't become weaker when not in contact water. He possesses hydro-kinesis (had the potential engulf NYC with a tidal wave), flight speeds of 150 mph, and the ability to learn languages quickly (could be psionic). In a fight with Mr. Fantastic, Mr. Fantastic wrapped himself around Namor like he does to restrain villains a lot. Namor says how Mr. Fantastic is capable of exerting a lot of pressure on him But states that he himself is from the very depths of the ocean under constant crushing pressure, and then throws Mr. Fantastic of him like nothing.
Although being deprived of water for long periods can make him ill and relatively weak, he once spent several years living as an amnesiac human in the Bowery region of New York after being mindwiped by Paul Destine. He can swim at torpedo-like speeds. He also has an extended lifespan being well over 80 years old, yet physically still in his prime. Namor also has the ability to channel the powers of any aquatic life in the sea. For example, channeling the power of an electric eel and shooting electric bolts from his hands. He has also used radar powers like a blind type of fish to see Sue Storm whilst she was invisible. Namor's mutant power are the wings on his ankles which allows him to fly(though he has stated that he's actually swimming through the moisture in the air), and possibly his greater degree of strength. His skin is very resistant to any physical damage, he can resist bullet fire with ease. All his other powers are a result of his human-Atlantean hybrid nature.Namor is often said to be the first Marvel mutant which is true chronologically. He is not the oldest mutant though, there are several mutants older than him such as Selene and Apocalypse.
Namor's Water Dependence
Johnny flames on and carries Namor to the sea and drops him into the water, Like a hit to the head, Namor's memory comes back and states that he needs to Avenge Atlantis. All his powers are dependent on the time he spends in and out of the water and his memory apparently does to.
Namor's Physical Characteristics
Hair: Black
Eyes: Blue
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 278 lbs
Namor's Personality
Namor was one of the original "hotheaded" characters in the Marvel cast of characters. He has been shown to act very impulsively and irrationally with a short temper. Other times he can be as civil as royal nobility. It has been mentioned in Namor, the Sub-Mariner that his extreme erratic behaviors are due to chemical imbalances in his body. He's considered one of the first anti-heroes.
Namor in Alternate Realities
Earth-2194
Main article: Namora
The Exiles version of Namora from Earth-2189 is actually that worlds counterpart of Namor, and has the same abilities as him.
Earth-295
In the Age of Apocalypse reality, Namor and the Atlanteans attempted to fight against Apocalypse's mission of world domination. Unfortunately, the underwater inhabitants were easily dealt with and Namor was killed.
The Ultimate universe Namor was an Atlantean criminal imprisoned in a tomb for 9000 years. He seemed to be significantly stronger than his Earth-616 counterpart.
Earth-311
The 1602 counterpart of Namor is Numenor, Emperor of Bensaylum.
Earth-917
Earth-917
Namor was married to Invisible Woman and a member of Fantastic Five.
Earth-398
Earth-398
Namor was known as Sea Lord and was a member of the Queen's Vengeance.
Earth-982
In the MC2 universe, Namor's appearance is unchanged save for a goatee. It is revealed that he has Doctor Doom as a prisoner for ten years for destroying Atlantis. Doom eventually escaped and is last seen torturing Namor.
Earth-2149
Namor is now a zombie attacking Black Bolt. He was later killed by the Silver Surfer in the initial attack of the Marvel Zombies against the herald.
Earth-8311
In the Larval Universe, Namor became two animals, a dog named Kay-Mar the Sub-Merchandiser and possibly a wombat named the Sub-Marsupial. The latter is the golden age version on Namor.
Earth-717
| Super Name: | Namor |
| Real Name: | Namor McKenzie |
| Aliases: |
Namor McKenzie Sub-Mariner The Avenging Son Namor the First Sealord Imperious Rex Prince Namor King Of Atlantis King Namor |
| Publisher: | Marvel Publishing |
| Gender: | Male |
| Character Type: | Mutant |
| 1st Appearance: | Motion Pictures Funnies Weekly #1 |
| Appears in: | 1501 issues |
| Birthday: | 02/22/1922 |
| Died: |
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