Appearing in "...In the Lap of the Gods!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Victoria Nutley Starr (Venus) (First appearance as Victoria Starr)
- Betty Prentiss
- Namorita
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
Races and Species:
- Atlantean-Human Hybrids
- Mermaids (Mentioned)
- Olympians
- Humans
- Dolphins (Illusion or holographic simulation)
- Sharks (Illusion or holographic simulation)
- Squids (Illusion or holographic simulation)
- Fish (Illusion or holographic simulation)
Locations:
- Earth
- Atlantic Ocean
- United States of America
- Unnamed Continent (Unmade by Ares)
- Mt. Olympus (Mentioned)
Items:
- Black Sword of Ares
- Namorita's Magic Earring
- Cestus of Venus (First appearance)
- Trident of Neptune (Invoked)
- Horn of Proteus (Invoked)
Synopsis for "...In the Lap of the Gods!"
Namor rescues a mysterious young woman from the elements during a wicked storm. Namorita calls upon Namor to help her look for her missing teacher, Prof. Vicki Starr. As it turns out, this missing teacher is more than meets the eye. She's Venus, Goddess of Love, and Ares, the God of War, has vowed to return her to Olympus. Fortunately, Namor helps Venus defeat Ares which allows her to stay on Earth and continue her efforts to promote peace.