Die Spinne #20
In "Das Ende der Spinne," Namor’s cousin Byrrah seizes the throne of Atlantis by turning public opinion against the Sub-Mariner, branding his rule as reckless and tyrannical. When he challenges Namor to single combat for sovereignty, the tide turns in a shocking moment—the Prince of the Depths finds his powers vanish, leaving him vulnerable as Byrrah claims victory. Written by Stan Lee and B. De Cuvry, with art by Bill Everett and Marie Severin, and cover by Steve Ditko, this 1974 issue captures a pivotal clash of legacy and leadership beneath the waves.
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Namor's cousin wins the favor of the populace of Atlantis as well as the Atlantean council by belittling the regime of the Sub-Mariner as violent and unstable. He challenges Namor to single combat for the right to rule and no one is more surprised than the avenging son when his powers desert him during the fight and Byrrah handily wins.
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