Namor, the Sub-Mariner # 17 1991 VF+

Namor, the Sub-Mariner # 17, published in August 1991, is the third part of the four-part "Fire and Stone" storyline. Written and illustrated by John Byrne, the issue continues the struggle for the Savage Land and concludes with a major revelation regarding the return of a classic hero. 

The story follows multiple plotlines across the Savage Land and New York City as corporate greed and ancient rivalries converge. 

• Escape from the Savage Land: Namor and his allies—including Ka-Zar, Namorita, and a mysterious Iron Fist—are held captive in a cage they lack the strength to break. Shanna the She-Devil sneaks to the group and, at Namor's urging, retrieves the beastial Griffin to assist them. Using their combined strength, the group manages to tear the top off their cage but is immediately confronted by Ward Meacham’s mercenaries.
• Murder at Oracle Inc.: In New York, Caleb Alexander confronts Desmond Marrs about his reckless handling of Oracle Inc. assets. When Caleb threatens to report him, Desmond attacks and kills Caleb.
• The Big Reveal: Back in the Savage Land, Ward Meacham taunts Misty Knight, claiming that her "Danny Rand" is not who he seems. As the battle reaches them, the man posing as Iron Fist reveals his true identity by transforming into the Super-Skrull. 

• Creative Team: John Byrne (Writer/Artist), Glynis Oliver (Colors).
• Guest Stars: Ka-Zar, Shanna the She-Devil, Namorita, Misty Knight, and Iron Fist.
• Antagonists: Ward Meacham, Desmond Marrs, and the Super-Skrull. 

Would you like to know how the "Fire and Stone" storyline concludes in issue #18, or are you interested in more details on the Super-Skrull's infiltration?