It is a fact that the creations of Marvel revolutionized the world of heroes. Conceived largely by Stan Lee, this universe has taken over all corners through its comics and films. However, many people still wonder what was the first character created by the famous comic book publisher. Many people don't know that there are two heroes considered the forerunners of this entire universe: the Human Torch and Namor, the Sub-Mariner.
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First, it's important to remember the fact that Marvel wasn't always known like this. It all started in 1939, with the founding of Timely Comics, which changed its name to Marvel only in 1961.
Thus, the first Marvel/Timely heroes were Namor (the undersea sailor) and the Human Torch (not the Fantastic Four member). These two first appeared in comics in 1939, long before the publisher was called Marvel.
They appeared together in the first issue of a comic book called The Invaders, a first for the #1 Marvel Comics company. Then, they even won their respective comics, The Human Torch and Sub-Mariner Comics, but ceased to be published in 1949.
Many people also consider Namor to be the true first Marvel superhero, as he appeared in Motion Pictures Funnies Weekly #1, which was never published due to lack of background monetary.
After the advent of Marvel as we know it today, both heroes were also reinvented in this universe. The Human Torch was recast and joined the Fantastic Four around 1960, first appearing in Fantastic Four comic #1.
Meanwhile, Namor underwent some alterations by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby to become an anti-hero, returning in the same comic as the Torch. He also promised his live-action debut in Black Panther: Forever After Wakanda later this year.
