Tales to Astonish #87
In "Moment of Truth!", Namor stands at a crossroads, forcing Krang and Dorma to face judgment in Atlantis. With the fate of leadership hanging in the balance, Namor challenges Krang to a trial by combat—unarmed, against any weapon Krang can wield. A gripping clash of wills unfolds beneath the sea, with Stan Lee’s storytelling and Bill Everett’s dynamic art bringing the tension to life, while Gil Kane’s striking cover captures the stakes in bold detail.
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Namor brings Krang and Dorma back to Atlantis to face judgment. To settle the question of leadership once and for all, Namor decides to battle Krang in front of his assembled subjects. So his extraordinary powers do not give him an unfair advantage, Namor battles unarmed while Krang is permitted to use any weapons that he chooses. Even armed to the teeth, Krang is unable to defeat the avenging son. Namor imprisons Krang in the deepest depths of the ocean while Dorma is restored to his favor.
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