Prince Namor, The Sub-Mariner #1 - Big Premiere Issue! - Marvel 1968 - CGC 7.5

Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #1 (Marvel, 1968) launches the first solo series for Marvel’s iconic anti-hero and the original king of Atlantis. After years of appearing in team-ups and anthology titles, Namor finally takes center stage in his own title—bringing royal vengeance, underwater intrigue, and classic Marvel melodrama to the surface. A foundational Bronze Age key and a must-have for fans of one of Marvel’s oldest characters.

Key Features

• First issue of Namor’s first solo ongoing series
  
• Continues from the character’s Silver Age revival in Tales to Astonish
  
• Written by Roy Thomas with striking artwork by John Buscema
  
• Classic battle between Namor and the surface world, featuring rich world-building beneath the sea

Details

• Title: Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #1
  
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
  
• Grade: CGC 7.5 (Very Fine-)
  
• Released: May 1968
  
• Series Debut: First solo title for Namor the Sub-Mariner
  
• Cover: John Buscema/Sol Brodsky
  
• Genre: Superhero, Action, Marvel Comics
  
• Collector's Note: As one of Marvel’s first mutant characters and one of its oldest creations, Namor’s solo debut is a cornerstone for Sub-Mariner collectors and a strong investment for Marvel key issue hunters.

Why You'll Love It

• Golden Age Legacy, Bronze Age Launch: Namor debuted in 1939, but this 1968 series cemented his status as a leading force in the Marvel Universe.
  
• Premier Creative Talent: Featuring dynamic storytelling from Roy Thomas and beautifully detailed art by John Buscema, a legend of Marvel’s Silver and Bronze Ages.
  
• A Historic Marvel Milestone: Issue #1 of a major Marvel solo series, showcasing one of its most complex and enduring characters in a high-stakes, underwater epic.

CGC Cert #4486693007
Category:  Comic Book
Location: Back Graded Comic Wall