Namor was found abandoned as a five year old boy, and grew up with the McKenzie family. From a very young age, it was clear he was different, being smarter, stronger, and faster. Frightened by this, "Bill" stayed away from boys his age, preferring to be solitary. By the time he was 8, his ears had grown pointed and his ankles were sprouting wings. Fearing for his safety, "Bill"'s parents sent him off