Namor the Sub-Mariner's First Fantastic Four Story Gets New Facsimile Edition
By Liam McGuire
Jan. 31st, 2025
Namor the Sub-Mariner is one of Marvel’s oldest heroes, whose existence dates back all the way to the Golden Age. However, over the past few years, Namor has regained massive popularity thanks to his live-action appearance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and in the video game Marvel Rivals. Now, his first Silver Age appearance is getting a brand-new facsimile edition.
In the issue, Namor and the Fantastic Four first come into conflict, as the sea-dweller blames the superteam and humanity for the destruction of Atlantis. See where Namor’s Silver Age stories begin - including his fascinating with Sue Storm. From Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, it doesn’t get more classic than the story featuring Marvel’s First Family. Check out the classic cover by Kirby with the texy solicit following.
The Fantastic Four meet the Sub-Mariner as Stan Lee and Jack Kirby forge links between the modern Marvel Universe and the Golden Age! The impetuous Johnny Storm has quit the Fantastic Four - and while they search for their teammate, the Human Torch finds an amnesiac Namor! But when the Sub-Mariner's memories return and he finds his beloved home of Atlantis destroyed, he swears vengeance on the surface world - and he can call upon the giant monster Giganto to deliver it! Get ready for the Fantastic Four's first battle with the mighty Sub-Mariner - and the instantly smitten Namor's fateful introduction to Susan Storm! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #4. Marvel is reprinting the first 12 issues of Fantastic Four as they originally appeared!
Fantastic Four #4 Facsimile Edition arrives at CaptCan Comics in-store and online on April 16, 2025. Pre-order the reprint now to ensure you don't miss out!