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Sub-Mariner Comics #11
Sub-Mariner Comics #11
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January 24, 2023
... Ghosts Can't Kill
It really is my favourite how often and effective Namors possum act is. It literally never fails to give him the upper hand.
... Namor Meets the Mysterious Dr. Suki
Namor finally lands an actual date with Betty, but blows it all so that he can keep helping the war effort. Which is noble I guess, but c'mon fish man. The rest of the story deals with American WWII concentration camps for Japanese citizens and man, I feel like that's above my pay grade to talk about.
The Angel
Another perfect Angel story. My only complaint is that he has about zero need to change into his super-suit this story, but I feel like that more implies that he just does it for himself. I mean, I don't even know what the guys real name is anymore. Everyone just calls him Angel, even out of costume. He even manages to make the regular kidnapping and submarine war stories interesting. Go Angel.
It really is my favourite how often and effective Namors possum act is. It literally never fails to give him the upper hand.
... Namor Meets the Mysterious Dr. Suki
Namor finally lands an actual date with Betty, but blows it all so that he can keep helping the war effort. Which is noble I guess, but c'mon fish man. The rest of the story deals with American WWII concentration camps for Japanese citizens and man, I feel like that's above my pay grade to talk about.
The Angel
Another perfect Angel story. My only complaint is that he has about zero need to change into his super-suit this story, but I feel like that more implies that he just does it for himself. I mean, I don't even know what the guys real name is anymore. Everyone just calls him Angel, even out of costume. He even manages to make the regular kidnapping and submarine war stories interesting. Go Angel.
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February 21, 2025
"Ghosts Can't Kill"
A rather formulaic Namor story, with the U.S. government once again asking for his help—this time to stop the Japanese from sinking supply ships headed for China. The plot falls into the usual patterns, with Namor recklessly and violently fighting his enemies—the only real highlight of the story. As always, the villains temporarily capture him, only to suffer his wrath shortly after. I also noticed a strong racist tone in the depiction of the Japanese, who appear even more monstrous than usual, especially the main antagonist. Another questionable choice was Namor preventing Yoko from committing suicide, only to then sink the submarine and kill everyone anyway.
"The Mysterious Dr. Suki"
So, does this story confirm that Sub-Mariner is romantically involved with Betty Dean? Apparently, they have a few dates together, though Namor makes it clear that he will always prioritize the war against the Axis over personal relationships—a perfect example of the patriotism the U.S. government was trying to instill in its citizens. This subplot is actually the most interesting part of the issue, as the main story is yet another repetitive mission where Namor foils an enemy plot. The antagonist’s scheme is particularly far-fetched—are we really supposed to believe the Japanese had already built a tunnel beneath America before the war started, which just so happened to pass under the Japanese internment camps? Speaking of which, the story indirectly highlights an important historical point: while the American camps were not as horrific as Nazi concentration camps, they were still prisons for people deemed "enemies" simply because they were Japanese residents. And, of course, the obligatory head injury for Namor makes its usual appearance.
"The Case of the Beggar Prince"
Despite its flaws, this Angel story was probably the most engaging of the issue. The usual Nazi plot is here once again, this time involving stolen documents, and we get the usual action-packed fights—including a submarine battle, which is typically Namor’s territory. What stood out most was the main German villain, who—for one of the few times in these stories—actually operates with some intelligence. In the second half, he makes the rare decision to kill Angel immediately rather than setting up some elaborate, unnecessary trap. The ramming attack on the British ship is also a realistic touch, reflecting how enemies in war rarely surrendered right away. Of course, luck is always on Angel’s side, allowing him to escape, and by the end, the villains fall into the usual clichés.
Artwork
The artwork is fairly standard, similar to previous issues in the series. There are some impressive panels, particularly in Namor’s stories, while Angel’s story suffers from a lack of detail, especially in background characters, who feel rushed and underdeveloped.
A rather formulaic Namor story, with the U.S. government once again asking for his help—this time to stop the Japanese from sinking supply ships headed for China. The plot falls into the usual patterns, with Namor recklessly and violently fighting his enemies—the only real highlight of the story. As always, the villains temporarily capture him, only to suffer his wrath shortly after. I also noticed a strong racist tone in the depiction of the Japanese, who appear even more monstrous than usual, especially the main antagonist. Another questionable choice was Namor preventing Yoko from committing suicide, only to then sink the submarine and kill everyone anyway.
"The Mysterious Dr. Suki"
So, does this story confirm that Sub-Mariner is romantically involved with Betty Dean? Apparently, they have a few dates together, though Namor makes it clear that he will always prioritize the war against the Axis over personal relationships—a perfect example of the patriotism the U.S. government was trying to instill in its citizens. This subplot is actually the most interesting part of the issue, as the main story is yet another repetitive mission where Namor foils an enemy plot. The antagonist’s scheme is particularly far-fetched—are we really supposed to believe the Japanese had already built a tunnel beneath America before the war started, which just so happened to pass under the Japanese internment camps? Speaking of which, the story indirectly highlights an important historical point: while the American camps were not as horrific as Nazi concentration camps, they were still prisons for people deemed "enemies" simply because they were Japanese residents. And, of course, the obligatory head injury for Namor makes its usual appearance.
"The Case of the Beggar Prince"
Despite its flaws, this Angel story was probably the most engaging of the issue. The usual Nazi plot is here once again, this time involving stolen documents, and we get the usual action-packed fights—including a submarine battle, which is typically Namor’s territory. What stood out most was the main German villain, who—for one of the few times in these stories—actually operates with some intelligence. In the second half, he makes the rare decision to kill Angel immediately rather than setting up some elaborate, unnecessary trap. The ramming attack on the British ship is also a realistic touch, reflecting how enemies in war rarely surrendered right away. Of course, luck is always on Angel’s side, allowing him to escape, and by the end, the villains fall into the usual clichés.
Artwork
The artwork is fairly standard, similar to previous issues in the series. There are some impressive panels, particularly in Namor’s stories, while Angel’s story suffers from a lack of detail, especially in background characters, who feel rushed and underdeveloped.
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