Marvel Masterworks: The Sub-Mariner #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Burn, Namor... Burn!", Namor’s struggle to reclaim his underwater heritage takes a dangerous turn when Dr. Strange subtly implants a hidden directive in his mind, sending the Sub-Mariner on a mysterious journey to Boston and the enigmatic Idol of the Undying Ones. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with vibrant art by Marie Severin—both pencils and colors—with inks by Johnny Craig and letters by Artie Simek, this Marvel Masterworks volume captures a pivotal moment in Namor’s saga. The cover, a striking collaboration by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia, sets the tone for a story where legacy and destiny collide beneath the surface.
In "Invasion from the Ocean Floor," Namor finds himself caught between two worlds as Lady Dorma orchestrates an Atlantean assault on New York City to free him from a city-wide dragnet. With the Sub-Mariner pleading for peace, Lord Seth unleashes three colossal turtle monsters using the mysterious Proteus Horn, forcing Namor to defend both the surface and his people from a conflict he never wanted.
In "The Monarch and the Mystic!", Namor’s struggle to reclaim his underwater heritage takes a mysterious turn when Dr. Strange subtly guides him through a psychic imprint, sending the Sub-Mariner to Boston in search of the ancient Idol of the Undying Ones. The journey unfolds with eerie precision, blending Atlantean legend and mystical intrigue as Namor follows a trail only his subconscious can decipher.
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↩ Reprints Sub-Mariner #14 (1969), Sub-Mariner #15 (1969), Sub-Mariner #16 (1969), Sub-Mariner #17 (1969), Sub-Mariner #18 (1969), Sub-Mariner #19 (1969), Sub-Mariner #20 (1969), Sub-Mariner #21 (1970), Sub-Mariner #22 (1970), Sub-Mariner #23 (1970), Sub-Mariner #24 (1970), Sub-Mariner #25 (1970)
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