Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #4

In "The Road Not Taken!", Namor faces a haunting mystery when a desperate warning from Bernhart leads to a tragic accident echoing a childhood trauma. With Bernhart’s final instructions, the Sub-Mariner journeys to Pontus, the ancient tomb of Neptune, to confront Jacqueline and her allies—Dragonrider, Proteus, and the Mad Twins—before returning to Atlantis to learn he may no longer be fit to rule. Written by J. M. DeMatteis and brought to life by Bob Budiansky’s dynamic art and Danny Bulanadi’s sharp inks, this 1984 Marvel classic blends personal stakes with underwater intrigue, all wrapped in a striking cover by Budiansky and Bulanadi.