Sal Buscema - Submariner #39 Cover (1971)
Artists: Sal Buscema (Penciller) , Marie Severin (Inker)
46 Comments - 922 Views - 25 Likes
Additional Images:
published cover
Artwork Details
|
DescriptionSubmariner is a character whose name I loved to say as a kid. My instinct was to pronounce it submarine-er. Because it had the word submarine in it. When I learned it was pronounced sub-mariner, I was sure everyone else had it wrong! Maybe one day the world will come around. ha ha.Like the Silver Surfer, I found the Submariner to be a truly Shakespearean creation (at least in so far as it was a comic book). The introspection, the family dynamics and the dialogue! If the dialogue on the cover here is any indication of what makes this comic so cool - imagine how the rest of the book went. For his part, Sal Buscema was a true Marvel work horse and while he remained in the shadow of his brother John for many many years is finally starting to get some of the love that he truly deserves. While I would be totally satisfied if I never got another Submariner piece of art in my lifetime - I am interested in adding a John Buscema Subby splash or cover if you should ever have one to sell. Thanks for checking this out! Social/Sharing |
About the Owner
|
 |
Contact the OwnerUse can use a contact form to send an email to this gallery owner,
|
Comments on this Artwork
You must be logged in to make comments.
Magnus X
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Another Great Cover for your Museum. At some point you have to make an exhibition...!
JN 80 
Member Since 2016
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
IMPERIUS REX!!!!!! the first mutant, the king of atlantis....Subby has always been a favorite of mine. Love his brash personality and walking the line between hero and villian. Congrats on a beautiful Buscema cover and bringing up your m to f ratio
Hobby Halbert
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Wow, what a fantastic Sub Mariner cover. Doesn't get much better than this. Excited to see his introduction into the MCU as well. Thanks for sharing!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
A powerful and impressive Sub-Mariner cover!
Chris Snorek
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Big grab, Duke! Congrats on adding a Subby cover to the stable. Also, you're dead wrong about the pronunciation. "Mare-in-urr", no arguments.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Chris Snorek wrote:
Big grab, Duke! Congrats on adding a Subby cover to the stable. Also, you're dead wrong about the pronunciation. "Mare-in-urr", no arguments.
Its sub-mar-in-er. There are no mares in the sea, except sea horses.
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
I had the same instinct until I saw the cartoons. But then my instinct was also that it was pronounced Issss-lend. :)
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
This is great because not only is he rampaging against the army like the Hulk alway has, but he's also uttering the famous words he often uttered back in his earlier days, about warning the surface worl not to attack him! Love Marie's inks, too!
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Would not have pegged this for your collection. A great example! Same issues with Submariner AND Namor. Still unsure if it's Naymore or Nahmer?!
David Bixler
Member Since 2016
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Wow, super cool! So much going on in this cover. Congrats on a great pickup!
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Wonderful cover! Love the detail that went into this. It's not everyday you get to see the pure rage of Namor, and it is captured perfectly with this one. Big Congrats!
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Talk about perfect timing -- our favorite Atlantean in all his glory!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Sub-ma-REE-ner, Sub-MA-ri-ner. Po-TAY-to, po-TAH-to. I had the same problem when I was a kid. But really all I cared about was how cool this character was (is). Absolutely stunning cover, and such an iconic image of Namor's contentious (often violent) relationship to the surface world.
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
This is a stunningly bad-ass image. Congrats, Dukie!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
I put it to you this paragraph from your own description proves you have a chronic habit. 'While I would be totally satisfied if I never got another Submariner piece of art in my lifetime - I am interested in adding a John Buscema Subby splash or cover if you should ever have one to sell.'
When you go into 'rehab' send me your collection so the mere sight of it does not tempt you into further purchases when they let you out. To put your mind at rest on another matter A submarine is where, non winged, submariners live. A sub mariner is a poor mariner. Not worthy of a first team start, which might explain why every solo Sub -Mariner title swifty sank from view. Lol. Nice art.
Sideshow Bob
Member Since 2012
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
This cover is loud! You can hear the shouting, the crumpling of the tank, the crackle of small arms fire creating a background din, fully drowned out by the booming voice of Subby...the whole thing SCREAMS. I love it! Congrats!
James S
Member Since 2017
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
That's a great fishy man cover, #1 submarine fan!!
Wolvie Fan
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Yep, that was me as a kid, Submarine-er was his name. Imposing cover and a perfect time to share it after his visual introduction to the MCU.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Love it, man! Classic stuff. Hard to top IMO for a Namor piece - got everything you could want! Must be sight in person. Big congrats!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Ya know, you'd think the surface world would learn its lesson after a while. Do NOT mess with Namor!! This is a fan-TABULOUS cover. Wowie wow wow WOW!!
George H
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Don't mess with Subby! Fantastic 60/70's feeling cover!
Benedict Judas Hel
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/25/2022
Just a great cover from the '70's! Love the action and the anger!
Vik V
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 7/26/2022
Outstanding cover! I like the inks by Severin. Congrats
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 7/26/2022
There is Severin's inks to consider here but this is Big John level for sure.
Sal is a truly fantastic artist and storyteller who just happened to have a big bro' doing the same job and being a genius at it.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 7/26/2022
This is a marvellous cover. Many congrats!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 7/26/2022
Wow! A stunning cover by two of the artists who made Marvel great.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 7/26/2022
Prince Namor unleashed! Is there any other way to fully grasp this indomitable regal figure? A true classic!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/26/2022
15 cent Namor goodness! Bravo!
Paul Roach
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/26/2022
Great cover! Sal captures all the righteous outrage of Namor. The body casually flung from the tank emphasises Subby's disregard for human life. Congrats!
Bob Kopman
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 7/27/2022
What a great cover. Like you, I also pronounced his name the same way. So, maybe we are right and everyone else is wrong. Subby was one of my favorite Marvel characters and I really love the way Sal draws him. Congrats on an awesome addition to your collection.
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 7/29/2022
This cover is increbible!! Your collection is top notch. Miss seeing you around on CAF. Hope all is well.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/4/2022
Vintage Sal - wow, you are on a roll D! Perfect Subby cover! Congrats!!!
Bill Thomson
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/18/2022
Besides issues 1 and 34, this is far and away my favorite Sub-Mariner cover- just AWESOME!!!
Latest Updates
All |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Auctions ADVERTISEMENT
Auctions
| McDonald's Artist - McDonald's Happy Meal Prelimin |
Auctions
 |
JOHN ROMITA JR. UNCANNY X-MEN #200 COVER (1985, "THE TRIAL OF MAGNETO!" ICONIC IMAGE OF THE 'NEW LOOK' MAGNETO IN CHAINS AND THE X-MEN IN BATTLE ON THIS MILESTONE COVER) |
Auctions
 |
Mike Sekowsky - Justice League of America #21, Page 17 - Crisis on Earth-One! |
Hakes Auctions
 |
DETECTIVE COMICS #522 COMIC BOOK COVER COVER ORIGINAL ART BY JIM APARO. |
Subscribe to the YouTube Channel.. FREE!
ComiConArt
22 Accepting Commissions
Commission an Artist
For Sale Updates
Classified Updates |
|
Monty B9/5/2025 3:53:00 PM |
|
Saxa Luna Galianan9/5/2025 1:01:00 PM |
|
Will Gabri-El9/5/2025 12:25:00 PM |
|
Michele M9/5/2025 12:05:00 PM |
|
Keith Veronese9/5/2025 11:09:00 AM |
|
Aron Wiesenfeld9/5/2025 10:39:00 AM |
|
Dealer Updates |
|
Coollines Artwork9/5/2025 9:24:00 PM |
|
Koch Comic Art9/5/2025 7:54:00 PM |
|
Anthony's Comicbook Art9/5/2025 6:43:00 PM |
|
Will's Comic Art Page9/5/2025 12:25:00 PM |
|
Essential Sequential9/5/2025 12:15:00 PM |
|
Achetez de l'Art9/5/2025 12:15:00 PM |
|
|
Become a Premium CAF Gallery Owner & you'll be supporting CAF and also gain access to many services and features not available to standard members.
|