Written by John Byrne & Joey Cavalieri
Art by Jae Lee; J. Albrecht; Michael Higgins; & Glynnis Oliver
Cover Art by Jae Lee
SUMMARY:
Entitled “Double Dealings,” this 32-page issue was published by Marvel Comics for June 1992. An amnesiac, long-haired Namor has befriended a local sheriff and his blonde daughter, Tess Walker, in a small Eastern U.S. logging town. After the mysterious wild man ‘Rex’ (Namor’s current alias) easily dismantles a rampaging logging machine, his hosts are increasing skeptical of him.
Later that night, Namor trails Tess to discover that she is involved in an illicit multi-million-dollar scheme with a nefarious businessman. Locating her lost cousin, Namorita is rejected in violent fashion by a raging Namor. A villainous Master Khan looks on with delight. Meanwhile, in England, Namor’s former Invader teammate, Jacqueline “Spitfire” Falsworth (presently regenerated as a sixteen-year old), and her vampire-like adult son, Kenneth, discuss Lord Malton’s takeover bid for Falsworth International.
REVIEW:
While co-writers John Byrne and Joey Cavalieri heavily lift Wolverine’s appearance and surly demeanor, their take on a mentally disoriented Namor works well in spite of the amnesiac clichés. Despite an accurately violent cover image, the art team’s visuals are excellent.
Still, their preference for long blond hair and identically lithe body shapes, unfortunately makes Namorita, Tess Walker, and Jackie Falsworth look far too much alike. Facially, Namorita and Tess Walker further share an uncanny resemblance, which maybe plays into this storyline. Even if it doesn’t, for Sub-Mariner fans, this Namor the Sub-Mariner # 27 makes for a relatively good read.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
There is a single-page “Alternating Currents” letters-and-answers column.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
