Bill Everett Submariner

Artist: Bill Everett (Penciller)

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Title:	Bill Everett Submariner
Artist:	Bill Everett (Penciller)
Media Type:	Pencil
Art Type:	Illustration
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	530
Likes on CAF:	7 8
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	18
Added to Site:	3/11/2023
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Description

Bill Everett large 11x16 Submariner drawing 1965 done for a classmate and friend of Bill's daughter Wendy Everett. The young man packed the drawing away when he went off to college. I am glad to say I am now the fortunate curator of this historic and lovely piece of excellence.It's one of three wonderful drawings originally obtained by Wendy's classmate.There is a Namora/Human Torch drawing in Mark Levy's gallery.This Submariner. I have one more drawing in my possession that will blow your mind when I post so stay tuned.

The Submariner drawing is a stunner, drawn to fill up the 11x16 sketch paper. That perfectly quaffed hair. The chiseled jaw and chin, reminiscent of Kirk Douglas without the dimpled chin.Those zany bathing briefs you wouldn�t get caught dead wearing at the beach today. The classic waist belt with the letter N emblazoned dead center. The arched eyebrows, the crossed muscular arms across his chest. Powerfully drawn thighs and special attention given to the hero�s winged foot. The steely gaze of arrogance and disapproval especially attributed to his character. Then my eyes lock in on Bill Everett�s gorgeous signature drawn to the left of the page.

This drawing by Bill is published in the CFA/APA #118 which is sold out. It is also featured on the inside back cover of the magazine.The article is entitled "The Bill Everett Treasure Hunt Gets to the Heart of a Genius" and is written by yours truly Michael Kenyon. Hard copies of most all issues including this one are kept at Columbia University.I'm afraid they don't have digital copies.

I am so grateful to have enjoyed a most heartfelt and eye opening collaboration with Wendy Everett to help write the article.Together I think we were able to shed new insight into her father. Today he is a hero to many comic and comic art fans. Back then he was just Wendy's father.... a human being.....admirable....uniquely gifted....flawed like any other human.She absolutely loved seeing this drawing

I hope you love the drawing. This is a high resolution scan and many thanks to Tom Kraft from The Jack Kirby Estate for scanning it for me.

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	Michael Kenyon
Joined:	November 2008
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 3/11/2023

Whoa, Vintage styling!

Love it.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/11/2023

It's quite a treasure! Born out of that age of fantasy and science fiction, Everett could have went in any direction with the character as a foundational core of Timely comics. The complexity of the character through the years made him one of the most intriguing and most enduring, being brought back for good in the Silver Age. The light shade from being aged in a frame adds to the vintage look of this classic depiction in Everett's elegant pencil line. Done with a grace befitting of a monarch.

M L
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 3/11/2023

Something about this absolutely resonates of the time and era that this serene King reigned supreme. Fantastic!

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/11/2023

Pure history incarnate... Subby's centennial anniversary gonna be here before we know it.

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/11/2023

Go Team Everett - I'm glad I was able to get a slice of this treasure trove - but happy another true fan took home the most impressive pair

Miles Bless
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 3/12/2023

What a great story and even more wonderful depiction of my all time fav hero. Having a sketch from Everett's hand on a charcter he created is very special and rare. This is very dear due to its back story . Take care of it and enjoy it everyday . This would be in my living room hung up to be looked at with distinction and honor everyday . Congrats my friend .

Sean Rutan
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 3/13/2023

This is great!!!

Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/14/2023

A related drawing to this collection can be found in Mark Levy's CAF

https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1688977#.ZBAXY0gsHK4.link

Mark Howland
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/14/2023

Those ears. That eyebrow. The winged foot. SUB-lime.

David Matheny
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 3/21/2023

This is top tier add for any collector. This screams of the Golden era and I don't mean that as pun on the paper color. Congrats good buddy

THIEFAR art
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 3/24/2023

The pieces you post are exciting as well as extremely rare. But also, the story behind your acquisitions always enhances them even more. Congratulations dear friend on this new jewel in your collection.

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 3/24/2023

THE original! Vintage goodness, man, and dig that Namor's looking right at the viewer with that trademark smug look :) Congrats!

Corey G
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/28/2023

Wow, Mike another historic piece of art from one of the pioneers of the Timely/ Marvel era.

The story behind acquiring this piece is amazing.

Thanks for sharing with the communIty.

Your friend.

Corey. G.

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 4/20/2023

Wow! Classic Golden Age Goodness! How terrific to have such an early sketch of the Submariner by the artist who created him! This is a historic treasure! Congrats!

gene o
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/13/2023

Holy smokes! Ot doesn't get more classic Marvel than this.

ilia georgiev
Member Since 2006

Posted on 6/5/2023

This is a great find and a nice tease. Bill Everett's signature is a work of art as well. Great sketch to own.

knights of Old
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/13/2024

So great! How can we read your essay?

Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008

Posted on 3/15/2024

knights of Old wrote:

So great! �How can we read your essay?

The Fanzine sold out :-( There is a physical copy available at the library at Harvard University. Working on it, but no digital access at this time.

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