Marvel Masterworks: The Sub-Mariner, Vol. 5

Marvel Masterworks: The Sub-Mariner #5

by Roy Thomas, Allyn Brodsky, Sal Buscema (Illustrator)

Prepare yourself for one of the most epic eras in the history of Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner! Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema have prepared for you a string of classics that have defined the Atlantean's life forevermore - and lucky you, the Marvel Masterworks are bringing them to you in one sweet package! There's the team-ups with Hercules and Captain Marvel, the gladiator battles against Triton and Stingray, the return of Attuma and Prince Byrrah, the founding of the Titans Three (who would soon become none other than the Defenders)...and oh, did we forget the Red Raven? COLLECTING: Sub-Mariner (1968) 25-38, Ka-Zar (1970) 1

Genres: Comics, Marvel

273 pages, Hardcover

First published January 28, 2014

About the author

Roy Thomas was the FIRST Editor-in-Chief at Marvel--After Stan Lee stepped down from the position. Roy is a longtime comic book writer and editor. Thomas has written comics for Archie, Charlton, DC, Heroic Publishing, Marvel, and Topps over the years. Thomas currently edits the fanzine Alter Ego for Twomorrow's Publishing. He was Editor for Marvel comics from 1972-1974. He wrote for several titles at Marvel, such as Avengers, Thor, Invaders, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and notably Conan the Barbarian. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden Age comic-book heroes — particularly the 1940s superhero team the Justice Society of America — and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's X-Men and Avengers, and DC Comics' All-Star Squadron, among other titles.

Also a legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years.

Reviews

[Danny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm continuing my journey through one of my favorite comic book titles and characters ever: the Sub-Mariner! This collection features more battles and team-ups featuring a cast of more great Marvel characters. Making appearances are the Red Raven, the Stingray, Triton of the Inhumans, the Silver Surfer, the Incredible Hulk, Captain Marvel and Rick Jones, and three members of the Avengers (Iron Man, Thor, and Goliath). This story arc introduces us to the villainous Llyra and her deception on Namor's wedding day to the Lady Dorma.

Roy Thomas's solid writing and sea-spanning imagination provided some great adventures, twists, and turns for the mighty Sub-Mariner. This volume ends with a recap of Namor's origins and what new direction his decisions take him after he suffers great loss.

Thanks for taking me back to my glory days of reading comics and devouring each action-packed panel, Mr. Thomas!

[Brent · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would really give it 3 and 1/2 stars but, since that is not an option I will round up.

I'm not a big fan of Namor but these stories were pretty fun.

[Jimbo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This edition had special guests of Hulk, Silver Surfer, Hercules, Captain Marvel and villains: Attuma, Llyra, Red Raven, Dorcas, and Byrrah.

Fun collection of stories. The Wedding of Sub-Mariner and Lady Dorma threw a wrench into everything and by the last story--Namor abdicates his throne, leaving us wondering.

Still Namor never learns about his arrogance, but at least in these pages, he ponders his faults.

[Brett · Rating 3 out of 5]

These stories overflow with the flowery language and soliloquies common for the period of comics but it also features that early test-run for the Defenders with Namor teaming up with Hulk and the Silver Surfer. In fact there are quite a few guest stars in this volume.

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dorma got fridged.