Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #4: "A Time Of Titans"

It's been nearly a year since I last read and reviewed an issue of this series which is surprising because I've enjoyed its over-the-top goofiness a great deal.

And this one promises soul-searing action! How can I resist??

At the end of third issue, in the afterglow of having vanquished a threat together, Doctor Doom and Namor appeared poised to renew their partnership. Let's see how well that's held up.

So that's about a C-.

The sheer power of their exchange is noticed by a passing navy ship and brought to the attention of a dude named Simon Ryker. It is hinted that Ryker created (or will one day create) the cyborg Deathlok. That's a cool reference there. 

During the battle, Doom is tossed into the side of the ship. When Namor attempts to chase after him, Doom blasts the avenging son out of the sky. Ryker therefore sees the opening he was hoping for.

Doom is peeved by the affront and tosses Ryker around a bit. Then accepting that Namor and he are not meant to be pals, he flies off.

Ryker will evidently use the energy he siphoned from Doom to create his perfect soldier so he's happy enough. 

Namor...Not so much... 

That's it! He is so DONE with the surface world!

Until the next issue of this series, that is. It seems Doom left Namor a parting gift and the prince will need the help of the Fantastic Four to deal with it. It kind of all works against the "super-villain team-up" theme but it should be fun!