Does Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch, yet live? Could he hold the key to the salvation of Earth's human refugees? Namor seeks to find out. Accompanied by Luke Cage, the Sub-Mariner sets off across what devastated surface of Earth remains, looking for answers and following traces of his oldest adversary...
RATED T+
Namor: The Sub-Mariner - Conquered Shores #2 expands a superb story. Both writer and artist reveal more of a world of their creation, one that is near death. And there is also a mission that carries humanity's fate on its back. It beautifully contains an old friend to do so, one that links this alternate future to the very beginning. It is a story that celebrates history and old friends. Read Full Review
This book is beautifully done and endlessly interesting. It's another strong issue. Read Full Review
Ferry delivers some beautiful art in the issue. The imagery is bold and manages to give a sense of space and environment even with most of the planet covered in water. Read Full Review
Namor: Conquered Shores #2 greatly improves on issue #1 by delivering a quest to save humanity and hinting at the possibility of a new war. The multiple mysteries are well-introduced with high stakes, and the art is gorgeous. Read Full Review
That flashback with Sue was good
It's slow and contemplative, and I get that that's a reflection of Old Man Namor's character. It does make the story drag a bit, though. Good thing the art's still beautiful and the plot developments are interesting!
I think there are interesting ideas here but I don't like the characterization of some characters, specially Sue Storm.
This is just not Namor. Namor is not a fan of the surface world and if that changed, we never saw it. Now, he might help some of the heroes if it suited Atlantis, but that would be his only motivation. Here he openly says that he wants to help. That is out of character. For Sue to say that she wanted to kiss him and she was fond of him because he wasn't Reed, is also out of character. Even if this was true, she would never say it, no matter the circumstances. It also says in the intro that the air on the surface is toxic, yet Luke Cage seems to be breathing fine throughout the entire issue. If the air is just fine above the water, then why not put them on a boat, an aircraft carrier, or something that size? Then there wouldn't be an oxygen more