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Marvel Masterworks: The Sub-Mariner #2
Marvel Masterworks: The Sub-Mariner, Vol. 2
Collects Tales to Astonish #88-101, Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Sub-Mariner #1.
One of Marvel's oldest and most storied characters, the Sub-Mariner protects the undersea kingdom of Atlantis from the threats of the murky deep, and from those pesky pink-skinned land lubbers! In this volume, you'll be treated to the amazing illustration of Namor's creator, Bill Everett, as he brings his unmatched ability to craft action and adventure in all things aquatic. You'll also be graced by the first scripts of heir apparent to the scripting crown of Atlantis, Roy Thomas, as he builds the foundation for the Sub-Mariner's leap into his very own solo series! Featuring head-to-head battles with the Hulk, guest art by Gene Colan and the first of John Buscema's classic run on the character!
One of Marvel's oldest and most storied characters, the Sub-Mariner protects the undersea kingdom of Atlantis from the threats of the murky deep, and from those pesky pink-skinned land lubbers! In this volume, you'll be treated to the amazing illustration of Namor's creator, Bill Everett, as he brings his unmatched ability to craft action and adventure in all things aquatic. You'll also be graced by the first scripts of heir apparent to the scripting crown of Atlantis, Roy Thomas, as he builds the foundation for the Sub-Mariner's leap into his very own solo series! Featuring head-to-head battles with the Hulk, guest art by Gene Colan and the first of John Buscema's classic run on the character!
240 pages, Hardcover
First published May 14, 2007
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Gene Colan
1,213 books24 followersEugene Jules Colan was an American comic book artist best known for his work for Marvel Comics, where his signature titles include the superhero series Daredevil, the cult-hit satiric series Howard the Duck, and The Tomb of Dracula, considered one of comics' classic horror series. He co-created the Falcon, the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics; Carol Danvers, who would become Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel; and the non-costumed, supernatural vampire hunter Blade.
Colan was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2005.
Colan was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2005.
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December 5, 2022
The Tales to Astonish Sub-Mariner were a whole bunch of ego wrapped in tales of Atlantis. I got tired of Namor's insistence that the surface world were responsible for the destruction of his mother and the Atlantis in the Artic. Even when he found out it was one crazy man, Destiny, he still cried vengeance -- over and over and over and over again.
The thing was that Stan Lee and Roy Thomas's Namor was dull and dull-witted. Not till the end of the Tales to Astonish did there seem to be more depth added to his haughty, quick to anger self (and that was barely!)
I don't remember Namor being so small minded, but after reading the Defenders and these frist two Marvel MasterWorks of the Sub-Mariner--I am not sure I remember him correctly.
He is arrogant and quicker to angry than the Hulk. Though there were times throughout these tales that his kindness showed through, but the dialogue was horrendous most of the time and he flip flopped a lot with Lady Dorma and his own internal chatter.
I remember him differently and I hope that the rest of his first solo series gets more three dimensional as I remember being.
The thing was that Stan Lee and Roy Thomas's Namor was dull and dull-witted. Not till the end of the Tales to Astonish did there seem to be more depth added to his haughty, quick to anger self (and that was barely!)
I don't remember Namor being so small minded, but after reading the Defenders and these frist two Marvel MasterWorks of the Sub-Mariner--I am not sure I remember him correctly.
He is arrogant and quicker to angry than the Hulk. Though there were times throughout these tales that his kindness showed through, but the dialogue was horrendous most of the time and he flip flopped a lot with Lady Dorma and his own internal chatter.
I remember him differently and I hope that the rest of his first solo series gets more three dimensional as I remember being.
June 30, 2022
Great collection of classic Marvel comics featuring the Mighty Monarch of the Deep, Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner! This volume gathers Namor's appearances in Tales to Astonish (which he shared with the Incredible Hulk, culminating in an all-battle issue #100 with the Green Goliath; the one-issue of IronMan/Sub-Mariner, and Namor's first solo series issue #1.
The artwork features some of the greatest comics artists ever: Bill Everett, Gene Colon, Dan Adkins, and John Buscema. The story arc is very entertaining, and it closes some of the gaps in Namor's tale from the 1940s to his rebirth in the 50s and 60s.
If you're a fan of the Sub-Mariner, be sure to check out this volume. Rereading this took me back to a wee lad when Mom would buy comics for me, to thrilling at reading reprints in the 70s and 80s, and now once again marveling at one of my favorite super-heroes in this gorgeous collection of classics!
Imperius Rex!
The artwork features some of the greatest comics artists ever: Bill Everett, Gene Colon, Dan Adkins, and John Buscema. The story arc is very entertaining, and it closes some of the gaps in Namor's tale from the 1940s to his rebirth in the 50s and 60s.
If you're a fan of the Sub-Mariner, be sure to check out this volume. Rereading this took me back to a wee lad when Mom would buy comics for me, to thrilling at reading reprints in the 70s and 80s, and now once again marveling at one of my favorite super-heroes in this gorgeous collection of classics!
Imperius Rex!
January 18, 2021
As the book jumps between artist and writers the quality has no chance to grow. Namor’s creator, Bill Everett, gets a time on the character and you see that his Golden Age roots are still intact in numerous ways. This volume ends with Roy Thomas and John Buscema on creative duties. Without looking ahead, if those two remain on the book for a decent amount of time, I expect improvement. But we (I guess I speak in the royal we or assume people care about my FF 60th anniversary read-through enough to form a developing understanding through my reviews: or in other words I am arrogant and delusional regardless) shall see.
As this ends at the title expansions of ‘68, the titles get a bit of talent delusion. Likewise it approaches the 70s which lacks the creative flame of Marvel’s 60s.
As this ends at the title expansions of ‘68, the titles get a bit of talent delusion. Likewise it approaches the 70s which lacks the creative flame of Marvel’s 60s.
December 28, 2018
In honor of the new Aquaman movie just released I've been reading up on... The Sub-Mariner. You know, that other half man/half fish who must fight for the right to rule Atlantis.
Unfortunately in this collection Marvel has basically neutered Namor. Right there on the very first page we're told that this comic has "little or no psychological hang-ups or subliminal social significance." That's what made Sub-Mariner! Also, Namor always had a distinctively different look to him. A triangular head and eyebrows set to stun. But again here he's been whittled down to look like everybody else. This saddens me.
Unfortunately in this collection Marvel has basically neutered Namor. Right there on the very first page we're told that this comic has "little or no psychological hang-ups or subliminal social significance." That's what made Sub-Mariner! Also, Namor always had a distinctively different look to him. A triangular head and eyebrows set to stun. But again here he's been whittled down to look like everybody else. This saddens me.
March 16, 2016
This mixed bag suffers especially in the hands of forgotten writer Raymond Marais, who sets up an idiot plot of Dorma and Vashti believing Namor to be in league with the Plunderer and banning him from returning to Atlantis. The indtroduction of Destiny and the telling of Namor's origin is good, though, and the art is excellent throughout.
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