Namor, the traditional comic book character, is finally making an appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Played by Tenoch Huerta, he is an intriguing addition to the rich Marvel universe. With him, the rich mythology associated with the watery kingdom, which he leads, comes to the big screen. But unlike the comics (in which he rules Atlantis), Namor is the figurehead of Talokan. A kingdom located in Mesoamerica and having a deep relationship with the legendary Aztec Tlalocan..
The reason for the change, oddly enough, is due to the fact that the DC Extended Cinematic Universe showed its own version of Atlantis. As you remember, the invasion of Aquaman, played by Jason Momoa, forced Marvel to decide to change the main geography of his version. This involved moving Namor’s domains to a new geographic location as well as giving them a new context.
It’s a bold decision that gives Namor’s battle against Wakanda a unique meaning. This is no longer just a historical rivalry, but also a reason for survival. Both Wakanda and Talokan share in Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverpossession of vibranium. So both kingdoms will have to face the immediate consequences of the sudden worldwide interest in the powerful metal.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forevermetaphor for power and greed
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever This is, without a doubt, one of the most adult, sober and well-constructed Marvel films. It is also the one that most accurately explores the political, cultural, and social tensions between the two mythical kingdoms. Ryan Cooger provided a special take on the clash between Wakanda and Talokan, Marvel’s version of Atlantis. live action. One of the film’s greatest strengths, and especially one that is destined to support a new take on power and its meaning in Marvel.
AT Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Wakanda is suffering from hardships caused by the death of King T’Challa (played by the late Chadwick Boseman). The tragic event of the actor’s death has become an integral part of the story. So, by the time of action Wakanda is in the midst of a dangerous power shift. In addition to having his existence revealed to the world, he will have to contend with the ambition that awakens his inexhaustible supply of vibranium. This means that he will have to face all sorts of new enemies who will try to get the riches of a fictional country.
But, specifically, the most powerful rival that the African kingdom will have to fight is the water territory, led by Namor. Curiously, not because of his possession of the precious metal that provides Wakanda’s technological superiority, but because he keeps his location and power a secret. Talokan, and Namor in particular, will move against Wakanda to make sure no one can find new vibranium deposits. For the film version of the ancient rivalry between the kingdoms, Talokan is hidden in the depths of the ocean. And he will also try to protect his reserves of vibranium from possible attacks from the outside world.
Talokan: Atlantis in the comics
In the paper version, the story of Atlantis is very similar to the historical myth. This is a small continent that turns out to be submerged under water. But, unlike the Greek story, in Marvel it becomes home to a species called “Mermanus Man”, later known as the Atlanteans. Later, the breed evolved and acquired two fish-like gills and a bluish skin tone. In the comics, both are attributed to the slow transformation that the special conditions of the water world had on the inhabitants of Atlantis.
As in myth, Marvel’s Atlantis experiences a “great cataclysm” caused by the intervention of the Celestials. It was a tragic event that eventually led to a secret underwater kingdom with considerable wealth. But it guaranteed his safety, seizing the opportunity to remain hidden from the attention of the surface world.
In film Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverTalokan is going through a similar situation. Only, unlike the paper version of Atlantis, people led by Namor have access to vibranium and control over it. A point that completely changes the idea of \u200b\u200bpower and confronts both kingdoms face to face. In the comics, Atlantis and Wakanda are rivals due to their perceived power and constant struggle for dominance. AT Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the kingdom of Namor clashes with Wakanda for reasons more political and strategic than cultural. An important change that sets the tone and sense of ethnicity in Ryan Coogler’s film.
