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Longtime fans of Marvel know that Sue Storm (also known as Invisible Woman) from the Fantastic Four has a complicated past with Namor, the Sub-Mariner. The recent cast announcement for Avengers: Doomsday confirmed that Sue and Namor will share the screen, with Vanessa Kirby and Tenoch Huerta Mejía rounding out the movie’s dynamic lineup.
Fans are buzzing about what the presence of Namor and Sue in the same film could mean for the chemistry between Kirby’s Sue Storm and Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic. This concern stems from the romantic tension that’s simmered since Namor’s introduction to modern-day Marvel lore in 1962’s Fantastic Four #4.
Historically, Namor’s attempts to woo Sue included enticing her to become the queen of Atlantis—often, his advances bordered on coercive, while Sue sometimes found herself drawn to Namor, though her loyalty to her family remained steadfast. Such dynamics fuel Namor’s character, a ruler known for shifting alliances with heroes and villains and initiating attacks via his powerful Atlantean, now adapted to the MCU’s kingdom of Talokan.
Despite the unresolved nature of Tenoch Huerta Mejía’s personal controversies regarding allegations of misconduct, any MCU depiction of Namor and Sue’s interaction might take a different direction. It’s uncertain if this potential subplot will mirror the comics or diverge significantly.
With Avengers: Doomsday poised for a 2026 release, anticipation builds over what fans will witness. Visit our comprehensive guide of upcoming Marvel projects for more.
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