By: Matt Chernis Publisher: Marvel Comics Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Marvel Comics Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 144 Publication Date: March 12, 2008
Armageddon for Atlantis The Submariner is one of Marvel's oldest and most enduring creations. What's remarkable about Revolution is how writers Cherniss and Johnson have been able to maintain the continuity of Namor's legacy and bring 60 years of the character's history full circle in one short series.
This Shakespearean well-illustrated semi-epic, highlights the true potential of the character. Namor is a noble demi-god in his own realm; and a misunderstood villain to the surface world - somewhat like the Hulk. But unlike the green behemoth, Namor has never been able to rise to the fore and maintain a long running series. He's remained a shadowy character - cautiously exposed in the Marvel Universe, emerging for battle only now and then like a shark from the depths.
Focusing on this - "Revolution" reflects America's current paranoia and charts the mistrust and inability of the modern Marvel world to deal with the Submariner - an increasing threat to civilization and to himself - and sees matters escalate beyond his control. This is about as violent as it gets for Namor and features some nice surprises. Well explored, and hopefully, the beginning of more interesting storylines around one of Marvel's classic and timeless anti-heroes.
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