In ordering to save the Marvel Universe from complete destruction , Namor the Sub - Marinerjoined force out withThanosin a Marvel Comics squad - up that the MCU should n’t ignore . After departing the Illuminati after stop a potential incursion against the wish of his fellow hero , Namor settle to form the Cabal , team up with Thanos to put down any possible world that could collide with his population . The Cabal ended up being one of the deadliest teams of villains ever assembled .

The Illuminati was one of Marvel ’s most important superteams , as a group of heroes secretly formed together to deal with the biggest threats in the universe . Working in mystery for class , the Illuminati ended up prepare several critical decision , including sending the Hulk into distance after deeming he was too dangerous , hiding and endeavor to destruct the Infinity Stones , and dealing with Incursions that threatened to destruct the Marvel Universe . However , afterNamor the Sub - Mariner destroyed a world that represent a great dangerto his own , the hero left the Illuminati and joined forces with the Cabal , teaming up with Thanos in a storyline that could still be told in the MCU .

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InNew Avengers#23 by Jonathan Hickman , Kev Walker , Frank Martin , and VC ’s Joe Caramagna from Marvel Comics , Namor the Sub - Mariner leaves the Illuminati after he destroyed an Earth that could have taken out his planet . While the Illuminati wonder whereNamor is , it ’s bring out that he ’s teamed up with Thanosand other villain in forming the Cabal , a team created to demolish planet that threatened their own universe . For a quality who has always walk the line between being a hero and a villain , work with Thanos was one of his most minatory moves .

Namor’s Most Sinister Team-Up With Thanos Could Still Be In The MCU

Namor and Thanos teamed up with other scoundrel to put down earth that threaten their own . It was Namor at his most nefarious , even if his ultimate intentions to save Atlantis and his reality were imposing . While inner dispute would eventually break the Cabal due to distrust and ego , seeingNamor connect military unit with Thanos in the MCUwould be a lot of fun to see in live - action . Of naturally , Thanos is dead in the MCU , but with the huge Marvel Multiverse , Namor get together forces with another Earth ’s Thanos to save both their planets would make for an exciting conflict - and could reintroduce the Mad Titan before ofSecret Wars .

The King of Atlantis and the Mad Titan ’s team - up istoo in force for the MCU to disregard . Even if it was a story in theirWhat If … ?universe , seeingNamorandThanosdestroy planets together with theCabal would make for an epical Marvel Comicsadaptation showing their true power and ultimate commitment to survival .

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