Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner #1
In "The Start of the Quest," Namor the Sub-Mariner returns to Atlantis only to find his throne seized by the warlord Krang, and his loyalty questioned when Lady Dorma betrays him. With his kingdom lost and his people turned against him, Namor must flee beneath the waves to reclaim the legendary Trident of Neptune—his only hope of restoring his crown and proving his worth. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with moody, dynamic art by Gene Colan and Vince Colletta, this 1976 issue marks the beginning of a perilous journey beneath the sea, with cover art by Gene Colan and Vince Colletta capturing the drama in bold, striking detail.
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Namor returns to Atlantis to find that Warlord Krang has taken his throne. When he spurns the affections of Lady Dorma, she turns him in and he is arrested by Krang as a traitor. Realizing that the only thing that will allow him to regain his kingdom and his subjects is the Trident of Neptune, Namor escapes to go and recover it.
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