Everything we know about Namor, Black Panther 2’s supposed new villain

polygon.com:

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever finally has a new trailer and it’s full of familiar faces and new heroes. But the footage, released during Marvel’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, only teased the movie’s apparent villain: Namor, the Sub-Mariner, played by Tenoch Huerta (Sin Nombre, The Forever Purge).

While Namor is one of Marvel’s oldest characters, this is the first time he’s appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Of course, Black Panther 2’s trailer doesn’t give us too many details about the underwater ruler. So to tide you over until Black Panther arrives in theaters on Nov. 11, here’s everything you need to know about Namor.

Namor, also known as the Sub-Mariner, is the King of Atlantis and the ruler of the oceans. Namor was born with his powers, thanks to his unique parents. His father was an explorer, sent by Woodrow Wilson to the Antarctic to investigate the disappearance of Sir Ernest Shackleton (who was sent on a quest for Vibranium by Winston Churchill), and his mother was an Atlantean princess named Fen.

As you might expect from a sea-fairing hero, Namor can speak to and control the denizens of the oceans, breathe underwater, swim with ease. He can also heal himself when he’s in water and even telekinetically control water in some iterations. Namor is also pretty capable on land, using his super strength and speed to make him a great fighter. He can also fly, for some reason. It’s why he has little wings on his ankles.

If you’re thinking to yourself that this all sounds a whole lot like Aquaman, you aren’t entirely wrong. You may be surprised, however, to learn that Namor actually originated about three years before Aquaman, all the way back in 1939.

Definitely no, and also… yes? Above everything