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Sub-Mariner Comics #12
Sub-Mariner Comics #12
Carl Wildmer, a champion swimmer, bets Prince Namor $500 that he can beat him in a swimming race. There's only one way this can end!
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56 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 18, 2017
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February 12, 2023
... Stunning Blow to Nippon
Namor hits a special swim meet to watch the show, but volunteers himself to swim a race against the champ as payback for him being a cock to him earlier. Turns out the guy is more than just a dick, and is in fact a Nazi, Namor blows them up. But during the meet Namor literally starts swimming circles around the champ and that was some hot shit talk honestly lol.
... In the Mystery of Sabatoge City
Once again, this was almost the story I want for Namor, but Allied ships keep going missing with reports of sea monsters being their destroyers. This, I think, is the second time this exact situation has happened to Namor, and maybe the 3rd or 4th time something similar has happened, which annoyed me because he says he's never seen a sea monster before. He literally fought a dragon with a dragon in one of his previous stories. I just want a real sea monster.
... The Battle of Kwangto!
Betty radios Namor for help in China. She's rescueing orphans in a warzone Namor initially turns down going to help her but eventually changes his mind, hopefully Betty doesn't learn about that lol. But basically Namor puts down one of the most ineffective attacks of the Japanese.
The Angel
This was actually a bit of a harrowing tale of family and crime. In a failed bank robbery, all of the crooks that attempt are mowed down by law inforcement with the help of the Angel. The family of one of the men killed then delve into crime themselves to avenge their father. They manage to take Angel hostage, he escapes and chases after the fleeing family, jumping onto their car. This distracts the driver of the car who hits a tree, killing the sister. The brother goes mad at that and throws himself off a cliff. Angel is then left to the bereavements of the youngest child.
Namor hits a special swim meet to watch the show, but volunteers himself to swim a race against the champ as payback for him being a cock to him earlier. Turns out the guy is more than just a dick, and is in fact a Nazi, Namor blows them up. But during the meet Namor literally starts swimming circles around the champ and that was some hot shit talk honestly lol.
... In the Mystery of Sabatoge City
Once again, this was almost the story I want for Namor, but Allied ships keep going missing with reports of sea monsters being their destroyers. This, I think, is the second time this exact situation has happened to Namor, and maybe the 3rd or 4th time something similar has happened, which annoyed me because he says he's never seen a sea monster before. He literally fought a dragon with a dragon in one of his previous stories. I just want a real sea monster.
... The Battle of Kwangto!
Betty radios Namor for help in China. She's rescueing orphans in a warzone Namor initially turns down going to help her but eventually changes his mind, hopefully Betty doesn't learn about that lol. But basically Namor puts down one of the most ineffective attacks of the Japanese.
The Angel
This was actually a bit of a harrowing tale of family and crime. In a failed bank robbery, all of the crooks that attempt are mowed down by law inforcement with the help of the Angel. The family of one of the men killed then delve into crime themselves to avenge their father. They manage to take Angel hostage, he escapes and chases after the fleeing family, jumping onto their car. This distracts the driver of the car who hits a tree, killing the sister. The brother goes mad at that and throws himself off a cliff. Angel is then left to the bereavements of the youngest child.
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March 7, 2025
"Stunning Blow to Nippon"
Not only did the swimming champion suffer public humiliation, but he was also forced into the role of a plot device, connecting Namor’s casual stroll to a Japanese submarine—an excuse to inject another wartime narrative. The first half of the story was actually enjoyable, showing a more lighthearted side of the Sub-Mariner, away from his usual adventures. However, the second half inevitably shifts back to action, with the predictable involvement of Japanese forces. As always, the enemies attempt to eliminate Namor using water, a tactic that obviously backfires and leads to his victory. This recurring pattern is becoming increasingly tiresome.
"The Mystery of Sabotage City"
This could have been a truly unique and original story for Namor—if only the Japanese had been left out. Initially, the Sub-Mariner faces a sea creature reminiscent of the Loch Ness Monster, which had the potential to be a formidable adversary. With both combatants at home in the water, the story could have delivered an epic battle. Instead, the narrative is muddled by convoluted Japanese war plots that never fully explain where the monster came from or how it is controlled. The rushed and imprecise final act, with dialogue overshadowing crucial story elements, further weakens the issue.
"The Battle of Kwangto"
It seems Betty Dean’s profession has been completely rewritten—first, she was a police officer, then a journalist, and now she’s doing volunteer work in Chinese war zones. This drastic change diminishes her role as a charismatic female figure and a hero, despite lacking superpowers. While her actions remain admirable, her importance in the story is significantly reduced. The rest of the narrative follows the usual formula, with Namor cynically and entertainingly dismantling Japanese forces. The main antagonist is all bark and no bite—he’s built up as a ruthless Japanese commander but ultimately spends most of his time running away, only to accept his fate at the end. Couldn’t he have simply thrown away the grenade? The enemy scientist’s torture methods are admittedly brutal, but the idea that a chloroform-soaked handkerchief instantly knocks someone unconscious feels overly simplistic.
"Charity Bazaar Murders"
A rather grim story for Angel, but its inconsistencies weaken what could have been a much stronger narrative. The plot revolves around the revenge of three siblings after police, summoned by Angel, shoot their mafia boss father during a robbery attempt. The theme of revenge is fresh and explores the cycle of violence leading only to more death, but the way it is presented feels heavy-handed, with a frustrating sense of moral superiority. Angel’s final words to the youngest brother come off as condescending rather than insightful. Several plot holes further hurt the story—why do the three siblings first agree on revenge but then suddenly switch to planning a robbery? Angel’s involvement feels almost incidental. Additionally, in the car accident scene, the sister speaks immediately after the crash with no visible injuries, making her subsequent fate inconsistent. Angel’s combat sequences also felt lackluster, with him struggling against his opponents more than usual.
Artwork
The artwork in this issue felt noticeably off compared to previous ones. The characters, especially Namor, looked inconsistent—not only differing from past issues but also varying wildly between panels. Namor’s design often appeared rough and imprecise. The backgrounds and structures were riddled with inaccuracies, making the reading experience somewhat frustrating.
Not only did the swimming champion suffer public humiliation, but he was also forced into the role of a plot device, connecting Namor’s casual stroll to a Japanese submarine—an excuse to inject another wartime narrative. The first half of the story was actually enjoyable, showing a more lighthearted side of the Sub-Mariner, away from his usual adventures. However, the second half inevitably shifts back to action, with the predictable involvement of Japanese forces. As always, the enemies attempt to eliminate Namor using water, a tactic that obviously backfires and leads to his victory. This recurring pattern is becoming increasingly tiresome.
"The Mystery of Sabotage City"
This could have been a truly unique and original story for Namor—if only the Japanese had been left out. Initially, the Sub-Mariner faces a sea creature reminiscent of the Loch Ness Monster, which had the potential to be a formidable adversary. With both combatants at home in the water, the story could have delivered an epic battle. Instead, the narrative is muddled by convoluted Japanese war plots that never fully explain where the monster came from or how it is controlled. The rushed and imprecise final act, with dialogue overshadowing crucial story elements, further weakens the issue.
"The Battle of Kwangto"
It seems Betty Dean’s profession has been completely rewritten—first, she was a police officer, then a journalist, and now she’s doing volunteer work in Chinese war zones. This drastic change diminishes her role as a charismatic female figure and a hero, despite lacking superpowers. While her actions remain admirable, her importance in the story is significantly reduced. The rest of the narrative follows the usual formula, with Namor cynically and entertainingly dismantling Japanese forces. The main antagonist is all bark and no bite—he’s built up as a ruthless Japanese commander but ultimately spends most of his time running away, only to accept his fate at the end. Couldn’t he have simply thrown away the grenade? The enemy scientist’s torture methods are admittedly brutal, but the idea that a chloroform-soaked handkerchief instantly knocks someone unconscious feels overly simplistic.
"Charity Bazaar Murders"
A rather grim story for Angel, but its inconsistencies weaken what could have been a much stronger narrative. The plot revolves around the revenge of three siblings after police, summoned by Angel, shoot their mafia boss father during a robbery attempt. The theme of revenge is fresh and explores the cycle of violence leading only to more death, but the way it is presented feels heavy-handed, with a frustrating sense of moral superiority. Angel’s final words to the youngest brother come off as condescending rather than insightful. Several plot holes further hurt the story—why do the three siblings first agree on revenge but then suddenly switch to planning a robbery? Angel’s involvement feels almost incidental. Additionally, in the car accident scene, the sister speaks immediately after the crash with no visible injuries, making her subsequent fate inconsistent. Angel’s combat sequences also felt lackluster, with him struggling against his opponents more than usual.
Artwork
The artwork in this issue felt noticeably off compared to previous ones. The characters, especially Namor, looked inconsistent—not only differing from past issues but also varying wildly between panels. Namor’s design often appeared rough and imprecise. The backgrounds and structures were riddled with inaccuracies, making the reading experience somewhat frustrating.
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