Kane--Sub-Mariner #50 Cover (1972)
Artists: Gil Kane (Penciller) , Vince Colletta (Inker)
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DescriptionThere is something about the Sub-Mariner that always appealed to me. And IMHO, no one drew a better Namor than Gil Kane. Kane's mastery of human anatomy gave a kind of majesty to the Prince of Atlantis. Check out this cover for Sub-Mariner #50. Here, Namor has returned to his old home under Antarctica where he's attacked by a trio of Crab-Men! Notice how dynamically Kane draws Namor's physique! Meanwhile down below, encased under glass in a trance, is Namora, his cousin (In her first appearance since the Golden Age). That's a lot of elements to put into one cover, but Kane manages it easily. Kane's beautifully composed layout is enhanced and brought to life by the crisp, sharp inks of Vince Colletta. Just a dynamite cover from the Bronze Age.Social/Sharing |
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Will Tervay 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/3/2019
Very cool rendition. As always, thanks for sharing!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/3/2019
When I was a kid collecting back issues, the first title that I made a goal of completing the entire run was Sub-Mariner. Love this character! So much so, that I was probably the only moron who thought the short-lived black costume was cool. LOL! Anyway, this one brings back a lot of great reading and collecting memories.
Vik V
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 8/3/2019
Bill... wow!!! A cover with a full figure Namor in fighting and action. Biggest congrats and thanks for sharing
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 8/3/2019
Bill, you have an amazing eye! I love this wonderfully drawn Namor cover -- especially those lobster creatures that he is fighting. Congrats!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 8/4/2019
Yet another superlative cover in your Gallery! It's from the seventies but it has also a lovely fifties vibe to it!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/4/2019
What's not to love about the Sub-Mariner! Awesome cover, Bill!
Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/4/2019
This is a wonderful cover -- one of my favorites of the run and one that is very special -- fantastic art all around. Great one.
Alexandre Collection
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/4/2019
Just a fantastic cover! Huge congrats!
Nick Katradis
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/4/2019
Bill, another stunner. Marvel Bronze Age magic! Congrats on getting this beauty. Sub-Mariner was my second favorite Marvel superhero, second only to Captain America. Gil Kane’s Subby was definitely the best rendition of the character in my eyes too, with no disrespect to Bill Everett. Ps My frustration with Marvel is excruciating that they have still not jntroduced Sun-Mariner, their first superhero and the first mutant, into their Marvel movie universe. He is so way overdue to appear on the big screen. Here is what my dream introduction of Subby would be: in Dr Strange 2, which will begin production soon, Dr strange will seek the help of Subby who he will seek out. Then they will meet up with the Hulk who will help them fight the villain. This will lead into a “real” Defenders movie. And a stand alone Sub-Mariner movie. Then I can die and go to heaven.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/4/2019
Namor certainly has his hands full on this wonderfully rendered classic!
And yes, beautiful inks by Vinnie!
Stephen F
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/5/2019
A first-class Namor cover!! A wonderful pickup! Congrats!
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 8/5/2019
Dammit Bill!!! Coffee everywhere. What a mess. Hope you and Namor are happy.
Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 8/5/2019
Marvel would not quite be what it is today without Kane's covers as a legacy of a great era.
Daren Domina
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/5/2019
Very cool cover--I especially like that it's a full figure of Namor centrally placed grappling with villains. Congratulations!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/6/2019
Bill, Kane certainly was one of the all-time greats, and I have to credit Colletta for a surprisingly beautiful ink job!
Ken Martin
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/6/2019
Another great pickup for the ciollection Bill. I really love this one.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 9/1/2019
It's small wonder Marvel let Gil Kane loose on all kinds of covers at that time: how could you not stop at the newsstand and grab a copy, eager to read the story! Congrats for a pefect pick!
CJ Design
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
Not usually a big fan of Vinnie, but he did a great job on Gil's pencils on this one!
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