EW dives into the comic-book history of the antagonist played by Tenoch Huerta.
In the decades since, Namor has been all over the Marvel Universe.
So why is Namor showing up in aBlack Panthermovie?
Tenoch Huerta as Namor in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ vs. Namor on the cover of ‘Sub-Mariner’ #1 by artist Michael Turner.Eli Adé/MARVEL; Marvel
And why were Marvel fans convinced for years that he would, even before Huerta got the part?
So he puts off his oath of vengeance… giving Namor more time to antagonize Wakanda further.
Due toreal-life tragedy, the story plays out differently on screen.
T’Challa confronts Namor in ‘New Avengers’ #2 by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Steve Epting.Steve Epting for Marvel
What mightBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverhave looked like ifChadwick Bosemanhad lived?
“He’s taking care of a community.
He’s not an individualist.
T’Challa battles Namor in ‘New Avengers’ #22 by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Kev Walker.Kev Walker for Marvel
He’s part of a tribe.”
