Sub-Mariner
Lot 112
Marvel Comics

Sub-Mariner #1

Vol. 1 • May 1968
Sub-Mariner #1 from May 1968 launched Namor's first solo series after years as a supporting character in Fantastic Four and other Marvel titles. This CGC 8.0 copy features John Buscema's artwork and Roy Thomas's story "Years of Glory -- Day of Doom!" which established the foundation for Namor's ongoing adventures in the Silver Age.

The issue marks a significant expansion of the Marvel Universe, giving the Sub-Mariner his own monthly title during Marvel's peak creative period under Stan Lee's editorial guidance.

Credits

Writer
Roy Thomas
Artist, Cover Artist
John Buscema
Letterer
Sam Rosen
Editor
Stan Lee
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Price Realized: $291.20
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Sub-Mariner
Sub-Mariner
First Namor Solo Series

Lot Details

Story Years of Glory -- Day of Doom!
Edition First Print · Regular Edition
On sale Jan 2, 1968
Cover price 12¢
Pages 36
Genre / era Superhero · Silver Age
Characters Namor, Byrrah, Destiny, Giganto, Human Torch, Invisible Woman
and 4 more Leonard McKenzie, Mister Fantastic, Princess Fen, Tha-Korr

Issue details: Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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