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03-14-2011, 03:44 PM #1I read. I write.
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Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner Appreciation
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03-14-2011, 03:46 PM #2BANNED
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You read? You write?
You post images.Last edited by Bronze Badger; 03-14-2011 at 03:49 PM.
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03-14-2011, 03:51 PM #3I read. I write.
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I always try to start an appreciation thread with an image dump.
This is one of my favorite Namor covers.
I'm thinking of picking up the Byrne Namor TPB.
Would anyone recommend it?
Are there any other Namor trades worth getting?
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03-14-2011, 04:00 PM #4BANNED
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love this image as well.
the byrne run is OK, but kind of loses focus. HOWEVER, jae lee works on the title after and the imagery is stunning! One of my favorite tiger shark renditions. get it!
i also recommend sub-mariner: the depths.
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03-14-2011, 04:02 PM #5I read. I write.
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Two more great ones:
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03-14-2011, 04:05 PM #6I read. I write.
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Pretty much a Namor noob here.
Originally Posted by AcesX1X
What about Essential Sub-Mariner, Vol. 1?
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03-14-2011, 04:12 PM #7I read. I write.
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Wow, the art for The Depths looks gorgeous!
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03-14-2011, 04:15 PM #8BANNED
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yes, lol get it! The b&w is fine. And it reprints an old daredevil issue where Namor forces matt Murdock to sue the entire human race! Originally Posted by 42n8s1
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03-14-2011, 04:32 PM #9Atlantis Endures
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Originally Posted by 42n8s1
If you like Byrne, yes, the new Namor Visionaries is great and lots of people liked it. The thing is, Byrne tried to make Namor more ... likeable, so he took the edge off Namor, IMO. I did like the idea of Namor Environmental CEO, that was inspired! He does lose focus in the second year, I think, when suddenly there's an awful lot of Iron Fist in the book. Byrne tried a few neat experimental things with the art. There's a great review of Byrne's run here on CBR by Greg Burgas. Comics You Should Own Originally Posted by AcesX1X
From that article, a great page with Bryne using DuoTone:
However, like Aces, I loved the Jae Lee / Bob Harras story arc even more. It was graphically cool and the story was more of a dark fantasy. But if you don't like 90s art with bulging muscles and spikes, this may not be for you.
Essentials Sub-Mariner Vol. 1 is a mixed basket. The story is more in the fantasy genre, and you get a lot of stuff on the Atlanteans. But it's pretty broadly done, by Stan Lee with some cracktastic fun. If you've ever seen the old Marvel Super Heroes Namor cartoon, this is where they took the images and stories. Gene Colan is great, but they put Vinnie Colletta on him, so ... They botched the colors somewhat for the Marvel Masterworks, so I think the black and white is fine in this case. Originally Posted by 42n8s1
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03-14-2011, 04:33 PM #10Atlantis Endures
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Which is FANTASTIC! I love that old DD #7 story. Revolving doors??? LOL! Originally Posted by AcesX1X
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03-14-2011, 04:34 PM #11Atlantis Endures
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Sub-Mariner the Depths is a gripping story with great Esad Ribic art. And his Namor is downright creepy. However, it's an alternate universe Namor and you don't actually get to see much of him in the book. Originally Posted by 42n8s1
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03-14-2011, 04:36 PM #12I read. I write.
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Ty sir (or ma'am)!
What about the Marvel Masterworks: The Sub-Mariner series?
I see several (hardcover) volumes available on AMZN.
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03-14-2011, 04:36 PM #13Atlantis Endures
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It's not my favorite, but for modern Namor, this is a definite must. This sets up the situation that brings Namor to where he is now. I think they call the trade Sub-Mariner Revolution. Originally Posted by 42n8s1
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03-14-2011, 04:42 PM #14Atlantis Endures
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My introduction to Namor was the Roy Thomas and John Buscema's Namor, so I'm a big fan. And those issues were reprinted in Marvel Masterworks volume 3. Tiger Shark is introduced in this book. Originally Posted by 42n8s1
Volume 4 was also some great stuff, but with more artists. I think Marie Severin handled the bulk of the issues, but I know Gene Colan did some and John Buscema too. The Serpent Crown is introduced in this book.
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03-14-2011, 05:23 PM #15In the shadows...
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"Imperious Rex" indeed.
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