Sub-Mariner: The Depths TPB

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Mutants: Being a Half-Human Hybrid, Namor is considered one even among most of the Atlantean people. He's a somewhat different type of mutant than the others in the Marvel Universe (as he's an Atlantean mutant rather than a human mutant; his human half is 100% "normal"), but that's usually not considered important. At one point he was lodging with the X-Men on their new artificial island.

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First off, this is a Marvel Knights graphic novel, so it’s somewhat apocryphal to regular Marvel continuity. With that said, this is a true psychological horror story with all the tropes - mysterious dreams, visions of creatures, darkened stations populated only with corpses, and found film footage that seems to confirm the scary creatures and locations in everyone’s minds. The whole thing has a feel of Alien, or The Abyss might be more appropriate here. Milligan is very effective in building the suspense, and Ribic’s moody artwork serves to add more chills to the story. His watercolor art seems so apt to this story with it’s fluid, pale styling and impression of being underwater. Makes for a very creepy read. Fantastic Racism: In his youth he was a pariah in Atlantis due to, being, well, white - where normal Atlanteans are blue. They called him "pale crab." He's happy to note that they don't do that anymore, but the Blue Marvel thinks they just don't do it to his face.

Wow! A SubMariner book that doesn't feature the title character. You wouldn't think that would work.... The story is set in the Cold War age just before the introduction of the Sub-Mariner to Marvel Universe. It centers on an expedition to the Marianas Trench to recover a lost submarine captain named Marlowe who is obsessed with discovering Atlantis. It is highly reminiscent of your "Heart of Darkness" or "Apocalpyse Now" storyline. The main character of the story is a Professor Stein. A world reknowned scientist intent on debunking the mysteries and mythes across the globe. Stein's mission to find Capt. Marlowe finds him on a submarine with a motley crew of "deep-men" as they call themselves; veterans if you will of the vast ocean deep. Many theories abound over the disappearance of Marlowe and his sub. At the forefront is the discussion of the dreaded Sub-Mariner, protector of Atlantis. Incidents begin to occur that the crew is convinced is the work of this inhuman creature.

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Depending on the artist, the blue-skinned Atlanteans will often wear very little. Armored swimsuits and loincloths are common. He also gets on surprisingly well with Jean Grey, both the teen and adult versions, the former after she earned his respect, the latter because she's an All-Loving Heroine.

Namor, The Sub-Mariner is the ruler and protector of the underwater empire Atlantis. However, away from his home, he is many other things. Sometimes a hero, other times a villain, but a lot of the time an antihero– who has much disdain for the surface world. It makes him a fascinating character and a cult favourite for many. He has been writing comics for some time and he has somewhat of a reputation for writing material that is highly outlandish, bizarre and/or absurd. Fantastic Racism: In his youth he was a pariah in Atlantis due to, being, well, white - where normal Atlanteans are blue. They called him "pale crab." He's happy to note that they don't do that anymore, but the Blue Marvel thinks they just don't do it to his face. It's indicated that Blue Marvel is right... probably because they know it's worth their lives if they did call him that. Notable Aliases: Queen of the Sharks, Beautiful Goddess of the Seals Nationality: Atlantean Species: Atlantean First Appearance: Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1 (April, 1939)

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Catch and Return: Namor once caught Ares' axe and embedded it in Iron Man's armor on the return throw. Villainous Widow's Peak: For a given definition of "villainous", but he sure sports a distinctive one. Namor returned to the Marvel Comics Universe in Fantastic Four #4, reintroduced for a new generation. Human Torch quit the Fantastic Four in anger and when he goes to a homeless community, he finds a homeless man who seems familiar. Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner is a Marvel Comics character. He's an aquatic, superstrong Anti-Hero who rules the Marvel Universe's version of Atlantis. He should not be confused with a "submariner" which is a person who crews submarines. (Though he has fought some of those!) Hair-Trigger Temper: Unless you're Jean Grey or Sue Storm, just try and talk to him without setting him off. It'll be funny.Flight: He has small, fin-like wings on his ankles (echoing the mythological example of the Greco-Roman god Hermes/Mercury). These work equally well to propel him through air and water. Unstoppable Rage: A lot, but if you really want to see it in full force, refer to any time he runs into Llyra, who killed his first wife and was responsible for the death of his father. Did I just read a Sub-Mariner comic? Do not construe that statement as a denouncement of this truly beautiful addition to the Namor pantheon. I am merely suggesting that if a reader is looking for a "Namor vs. Fantastic Four" style story than do not waste your time on "The Depths".