Sub-Mariner #53 Cover (Buscema/Giacoia) (1972) (Sub-Mariner & Sunfire vs: Dragon-Lord)
Artists: Sal Buscema (Penciller) , Frank Giacoia (Inker)
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DescriptionSept 1972, Sub-Mariner #53, Cover, Sal Buscema pencils/Frank Giacoia inks, "...And the Rising Sun Shall Fall", This cover is Part 2 of a 2-Part SUNFIRE, the Japanese mutant, story. Well, very happy is quite an understatement. I finally got my Grail Sun-Mariner cover. Sub-Mariner #53 is drawn by my favorite artist, and inked by my favorite inker. What else do you need to pull the trigger.Story: I bought the classic Sub-Mariner #52 back in 2004 on EBAY. It remains one of my favorite covers in my collection. It was drawn by Gil Kane, and inked by Joe Sinnott. Pure magic, indeed. Since that day, I was looking for the #53 cover so I can keep them on the wall next to each other. Well, here I was 16 years later and it finally showed up on Heritage last month. While the “smart money” lol was bidding 160k on a KJ page, I quietly and patiently bid and won it, for a fair price. Sunfire is a Japanese mutant, created by Roy Thomas and Don Heck. He can generate superheated plasma blasts from his hands. Sunfire was briefly a member of the X-Men but he was never really suited for teamwork due to his temperament and arrogance. Sub-Mariner #52 and #53 are actually the 2nd and 3rd appearances of Sunfire, respectively. His 1st appearance ever was X-Men 64, back in 1970. And the artist that drew that great cover… was also Sal Buscema. Sunfire or Shiro Yoshida, was born in Agarashima, Japan. His mother suffered radiation poisoning due to exposure from the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima; as a result, Shiro was born as a mutant possessing his solar radiation powers. Shiro's mother died of radiation poisoning when he was young so he grew to hate the United States. Shiro's greedy uncle Tomo inspired him to become "Sunfire" and to engage in a one-man battle against the U.S. As Sunfire, he attacked the United States Capitol and battled the X-Men. Social/Sharing |
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Lee Benaka 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/17/2020
Congrats Nick! That's a great-looking, dynamic cover. Giacoia made most everyone look good.
J.C. Vaughn
Member Since 2014
Posted on 8/17/2020
What a stunning cover! This superb example of Sal Buscema pencils and Frank Giacoia inks crackles with the kinetic energy of not only the Sub-Mariner's fury, but also of Sunfire, an excellent, frequently overlooked member of Marvel's mutant family.
As someone who knows how long you've been hunting for this one, my friend, I am so happy that is has a long-term home with someone who won't flip it for a fast buck.
Bravo, Nick!
Jimmy Cawley
Member Since 2015
Posted on 8/17/2020
Japan and Atlantis always meddling in other peoples affairs
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/17/2020
I was hoping, as the underbidder on the #52 way back when, that now you have the #53, you could sell #52 to me but sounds like your plan was grander! Congrats!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
Posted on 8/17/2020
Buscema Subby art is always top notch and this one is a fantastic eye popping extravaganza of action! Huge congrats!!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 8/18/2020
Not hard to see why you like this one so much, Nick. A dynamic image to say the least! Intense shot there of Namor busting through the ground! Favorite artist and favorite inker on a classic cover?! No brainer :) Big congrats, man!
John S.
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/18/2020
Νίκο, τι μπορώ να πω, έχεις μια καταπληκτική συλλογή, συγχαρητήρια φίλε μου.
Nathan Hanley
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/18/2020
Beautiful cover - thanks so much for posting Nick! And your set up overall is just awesome.
JOE JUSKO
Member Since 2004
Posted on 8/18/2020
I so prefer Sal's work from this era to the much more graphic and angular approach he later embraced. WONDERFUL cover!!
David Gee
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/18/2020
Wonderful! I too, love Sal's work during this period. Congrats on a great piece of art!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 8/20/2020
An outstanding cover and a great addition to your collection! Congrats!
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/20/2020
A wonderfully pitch perfect example of the Bronze Age by one of the best ever. Great cover! Bravo!
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