For years, Namor basically just rocked a bathing suit as his costume. 1 / 9
Roy Thomas felt that the suit was hurting Namor in the sales department. 2 / 9
So John Romita designed a new full costume for Namor to wear. 3 / 9
In the comics, Namor had to wear the suit after being hit with nerve gas. 4 / 9
The gas altered his cellular structure and now he couldn't remain out of water. 5 / 9
He declared war on humanity for his predicament. 6 / 9
Later, Namor was teaming up with Doom when Doom 'cured' him. 7 / 9
Doom changed his structure again, only now he needed a daily antidote from Doom. 8 / 9
Later, Namor was cured from having to take the daily antidote and was totally free. 9 / 9