Namor, Marvel's First Mutant Trivia Quiz

Answer: Bill Everett

Everett was born in 1917 and was one of the earliest stars of the comic book industry. He also created Daredevil for Marvel Comics, and worked on Namor up until his death in 1973.

Answer: Manhattan

The Human Torch, the youngest member of the Fantastic Four, met a beared amnesiac in the Bowery section of Manhattan and recognized him as Namor, the Sub-Mariner. A quick dip in the river restores Namor's memory, while the Torch's flames give him a quick shave. These events happened in "Fantastic Four" #4, debuting in May of 1962.

Answer: Atlantis

Although he has been deposed time and again, Namor has always managed to regain control of his undersea kingdom. Arrogant and short-fused, his reign may have gone to his head. Atlantis is first mentioned by name in "Fantastic Four" #4, debuting in May of 1962.

Answer: True

Seen by the public as the world's first mutant and superhero, Namor is far removed from his normal role of vengeful anti-hero. After the resulting "M-Day", wherein ninety percent of mutants lost their powers, Namor found his powers intact. The "House of M" series ran in 2005.

Answer: Criminal

The Fantastic Four came across what they thought was a tomb and unwillingly freed Namor, a devious Atlantean criminal. Not showing his true colors right away, he only relents his merciless attack on the group when Sue Storm gives him a kiss. Ultimate Namor debuted in "Ultimate Fantastic Four" #24. in 2005.

Answer: He has pink skin, whereas Atlanteans' skins are blue

Because Namor had a human father and an Atlantean mother, his skin is pink like a human's skin. while pure Atlanteans' skin is blue. Namor has pointed ears and wings on his feet, and he can breathe underwater. This difference was clearly seen in "Civil War" #7, which debuted in 2006.

Answer: False

Iron Man, a fellow member of the Illuminati, supported the act, but several of the other members disagreed, Namor among them. The ruler of Atlantis went so far as to lead a group of his subjects in an attack on the pro-registration forces in the seventh issue of "Civil War", which hit stores in 2006.

Answer: Subbie

As the character progressed, Subbie was dropped and disappeared into comic book oblivion. His first appearance was in 1943 in "Kid Komics" #1.

Answer: Krang

Krang was a leading member of Atlantis' military, and thought he would assume the throne due to Namor's absence. When Namor returned, he not only took back his throne, but also caused Dorma to spurn him in favor of Namor. Krang nonetheless served Namor for a long time. Krang first appeared in "Fantastic Four Annual" #1 in 1965.

Answer: "Imperius Rex!"

Meaning "Emperor King", Namor's battle cry sounds both regal and arrogant, which certainly fits the Atlantean ruler. When Namor finally became physically involved in the superhuman Civil War, shown in "Civil War" #7, he shouted his famous catchphrase.