Namor's Mutant Powers In The MCU Explained

Namor's mutant power of flight is one of his most recognized comics abilities, and it appears his MCU debut will put it on full display — complete with those trademark wings on his ankles. Throughout the new trailer for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," we see instances where Namor — who is nicknamed "K'uk'ulkan, the feather serpent god" — is either levitating or flying around in combat. The question of whether his wings are actually a part of his flying power is a point of debate in the comics, with Marvel Database noting how some fans believe the wings simply help him steer and maneuver, while some other source of power — possibly telekinesis — is thought to actually lift him. The fact that he is seen levitating would point toward this being the case.

Either way, people are stoked to see Marvel Studios sticking to Namor's comic roots. "Omfgods... #Namor flying is amazing!" wrote Twitter user @nailsthatglow. "I am so happy that Marvel is going for all of the really fantastic and exciting things we see in comics. Meanwhile, user @J7zza tweeted: "Finally a scene of Namor flying with the winged feet, I've been DYING to see that on the big screen." 

An interesting note about Namor's flight — according to Comic Book Resources, Namor was (most likely) the first superhero to ever fly in a comic book, with his flying powers predating those of Shazam (then Captain Marvel) and Superman, the latter of whom originally just made giant leaps as opposed to soaring through the skies. With that in mind, it's only fitting that Namor will get to exercise those ankle wings on his cinematic debut. However, this is only the beginning of his powerset.