52. Namor Ltd Series #1 ... Salvador Larocca ...

This series is odd. For some weird reason, Marvel decided to release a maxi (12 issues) on Namor in his younger days. Yes, Namor has always been a popular supporting character in Fantastic Four and for a time was even a member of the Avengers but in his own solo series, he was never a hit and only survived during the comics boom of the 90s

Anyway, with this series, they hooked in Salvador Larocca. If memory serves, Salva was working on one of his many hit series. He was great, he hit the deadlines and is a fan favorite. So obviously he wasn't thrilled to be moved to this but apparently it was something like Singapore's "National Service" for good old Marvel

Anyway, on my part?

I loved this. Just check out the artwork. Beautifully crafted panels, details, soft lines and awesome colours that makes you think back to innocent times. Obviously this would not work in the long run but hey! for a limited series, it is excellent

So yes, Namor is young and just becoming a teen thus feeling rebellious. So what happens is that one day he comes across a surface dweller and for some reason being kids and generally innocent ... they fell for each other first as childish love and growing older to become affectionate and more ... sincere and heartfelt?

Naturally his and her parents object. Stuff of all good romance novels, right?

So what happens in the end? We all know because we know the Namor of today but still the stories are interesting and that artwork? Wow! If only Salva still draws like that unlike his art in later X-titles or current on Iron Man.

Ratings: 10/10