Namor was one of two characters conceptualized by writer Bill Everett. Much like Namor, he seems to fill the role of hero or villain depending on what suits his goals at that time. But Namor served as a villain/anti-hero ever since the character’s inception in 1939. Namor is one of the most dangerous combatants, regardless of what side of the hero or villain divide he falls on, with his massive strength and durability. The only other character conceived by Everett was the blind hero, Daredevil. Issue #2's ending left Lee & Kirby in the convenient spot of not needing to come up with a new villain; they could, and did, simply have the Avengers pursuing the Hulk. The Marvel universe debuted in the pages of Fantastic Four in 1961, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.At that time, Strange Tales also published stories featuring the Fantastic Four cast, mostly the Human Torch and Thing, where other villains also debuted.The following is a list of antagonists that were introduced in Fantastic Four, Strange Tales and other Marvel comics. There was a time not too long ago that Doctor Doom became the new Iron Man, working with the Avengers to fight for the side of good. Namor the Sub-Mariner is the ruler of undersea Atlantis. Whether their beef with Namor is over a land/territory dispute (Black Panther) or more likely over a woman (Reed Richards, Wolverine, Cyclops) Namor is hardly a well liked guy. With the help of his people and comrades, Namor defeated Suma-Ket and his forces, though the real Fen, trapped in Artys-Gran's body, died defending her son from a final attack from Socus, the villains' servant. In the comics, Namor has often fought as a villain and regular conflicts between these two nations could easily spill over into the movies too. Namor eventually returned to both ruling Atlantis and running … Despite often being a villain himself, he has redeemable qualities, and is willing to not only protect the sea, but the world. Namor, observing the events, suggests to the Hulk they team up due to their mutual disdain for humanity. The offspring of a sea captain and an Atlantean princess, he has been both a hero and a villain to the surface world. RELATED: Hulk: 10 Most Pathetic Villains In His Rogue's Gallery, Ranked. RELATED: 5 Reasons Why Namor Made A Good X-Man (& 5 Why He Was The Worst) Namor the Sub-Mariner (born Namor McKenzie) is an anti-hero in the Marvel Universe, and is the son of an Atlantean princess and a human, making him a mutant-Atlantean hybrid. The offspring of a sea captain and an Atlantean princess, he has been both a hero and a villain to the surface world. Namor the Sub-Mariner is the ruler of undersea Atlantis. Take a look through Namor's many nemeses and vote up the best villains Namor the Sub Mariner has faced below! Namor has been portrayed as a superhero and a villain over the years, so it’s not entirely out of the question the character might go up against Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa. But playing the part of a hero never quite seems to fit.