Book of Doom: Sub-Mariner #1

What have I done?

In celebration of my 100th post here at the Legion of Doom, I have chosen Sub-Mariner #1 for our weekly Book of Doom, that’s what! I don’t know if it’ll be good, and I don’t even know anything about it to be honest, but some of us here at the Legion approach the Books of Doom with the hope of being exposed to something new, and what better way to expose ourselves to the Man in the Scaly Speedo than with issue #1? If nothing else, it’s another chance to see Michael Turner find a way to avoid drawing feet.

DC seems to be screwing up their own Sub-Mariner in the pages of Countdown, so let’s see if Marvel can do better with theirs. (If that sentence made you go “Huh?” allow me to share some thoughts from the Fortress Keeper: “Teth-Adam is nothing more these days than a second-rate Sub-Mariner Namor originated the whole ‘violent yet noble anti-hero puts needs of own kingdom over all else, thereby antagonizing the spandex community’ routine. Heck, Black Adam even has pointy ears!”)

So join us on Saturday for our weekly roundtable, with celebrity guest reviewer Allen of Jimmy Olsen’s Blues. And now here’s what Marvel has to say about this issue:

Terrorists have attacked the American mid-west and the fingers point to…Atlantis? Namor the Sub-Mariner is lord of Atlantis, so is he the man behind these attacks or is it the actions of a sleeper cell within his own nation? Those questions and more will be answered this June in Marvel’s brand new Sub-Mariner #1 (of 6) limited series, written by Matt Cherniss & Peter Johnson (Powerless), with art by Phil Briones (White Tiger). This is Namor like you’ve never seen him before, fighting SHIELD – and Iron Man – to make sure those responsible pay in full!

(DOOM note: That’s right – Namor will be taking on all kinds of governmental forces who want to shut him down for the threat he poses to the rest of the world!)

Marvel urges retailers to check their order on Sub-Mariner #1 which not only features one of Marvel’s most enduring heroes, but also ties into the wildly popular Initiative storyline and comes directly out of Namor’s pivotal appearances in the mega-hit Civil War. Now Namor must defend himself from both those who seek his crown and those who seek to control him. It’s the world against Namor…and the world better watch out!

Also, don’t miss out on your chance to own the new poster (on-sale now) featuring superstar artist Michael Turner’s stunning cover to Sub-Mariner #1!

SUB-MARINER #1 (of 6) (APR072332)
Written by MATT CHERNISS & PETER JOHNSON
Penciled by PHIL BRIONES
Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
32 PGS./Rated T+ / $2.99
FOC 5/24/07, On Sale 6/13/07