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SUB-MARINER #1 (1968) Original Twice-up COVER Art - JOHN BUSCEMA

Location: Comic Cover Art
Artists: John Buscema (Penciller) ,  Sol Brodsky (Inker)

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SUB-MARINER #1 (1968) Original Twice-up COVER Art - JOHN BUSCEMA
Artwork Details
Location: Comic Cover Art
Title: SUB-MARINER #1 (1968) Original Twice-up COVER Art - JOHN BUSCEMA*
Artist:  John Buscema (Penciller) ,  Sol Brodsky (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
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Views: 7964
Likes on CAF: 19
Favorited on CAF: 10
Comments: 54
Added to Site: 4/23/2013

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Sol Brodsky inks - Original cover art for Sub-Mariner #1 (Marvel, May 1968) by John Buscema. Twice-up 13x18 image-size cover.

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James Halperin
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Member Since: August 2007
Last Login: July 2026
Ebay Id: lewiswaynegallery
Website: http://HA.com
Country: UNITED STATES
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Carlos DS Member Since 2006
Posted On 4/23/2013

What an incredible piece of art and history. Congratulations! thanks for sharing !
Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
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Posted On 4/23/2013

Swet jbus, that's Baller!
Charles Dahan Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/23/2013

Well, how COOL is that??
Ron S Member Since 2007
Posted On 4/23/2013

Another great one!
Brian Peck Member Since 2003
Posted On 4/23/2013

Imperius Rex! Classic Big John cover, he was at his peak. Congrats!
J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/23/2013

That is a wonderful cover!!!! Congrats!!!!
Scott Williams Member Since 2004
Posted On 4/23/2013

Yowza! Classic. Nuff said.
Glen Brunswick Member Since 2004
Posted On 4/23/2013

I don't get jealous often, but when I do it's usually over the Sub Mariner 1 cover by Big John! Congrats Jim!
Doc R Member Since 2010
Posted On 4/23/2013

Amazing!
Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003
Posted On 4/23/2013

("IMPERIUS REX!!!") - Sub-Mariner #1!!! This cover is AMAZING!!!
frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006
Posted On 4/23/2013

AMAZING!!!
Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008
Posted On 4/23/2013

One of my favorites of all time. How does a man come upon such treasures as these? Congratulations!!!!
Will Tervay Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/23/2013

Iconic! Thanks for sharing!
Eelco V Member Since 2004
Posted On 4/24/2013

Awesome John Buscema cover!
George H Member Since 2009
Posted On 4/24/2013

Another historic cover! Thanks so much for sharing.
Olivier D Member Since 2006
Posted On 4/24/2013

How did you managed to get this one James, I was the one to get it! Gosh I've dreamt, I dream and will ever dream of this cover! NEEEEEDDDDD!!!!!!
bob fish Member Since 2011
Posted On 4/24/2013

THE cover !!! congrats
F M Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/24/2013

Perfect Buscema example :)
Frederic Lorge Member Since 2007
Posted On 4/24/2013

Maybe there's a story behind the acquisition of this great cover ?
James Halperin Member Since 2007
Posted On 4/24/2013

Frederic Lorge wrote:
" Maybe there's a story behind the acquisition of this great cover ?  "
Frederic, I posted the abbreviated story on ComicArt-L yesterday, as follows: Special thanks to my long-time friends, Joe and Nadia Mannarino. Lucky for me they are such terrific parents; they had just decided to buy their son and daughter a brownstone (!), so they contacted me after seeing the message string below, and sold me this little group of goodies, among others: http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerynew.asp?GCat=25305 As usual, Joe and Nadia were absolutely delightful to deal with -- I can't recommend them highly enough. Please enjoy! Jim Halperin www.HA.com
JOE JUSKO Member Since 2004
Posted On 4/24/2013

That is just....beautiful!
Michel Maillot Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/24/2013

With the Silver Surfer # 1 cover already in your gallery, this is probably the most iconic 1968 cover and of course one the best by Big John. One little question, is it small or was it still large size ? Anyway this truly a gem James, Congratulations !
James Halperin Member Since 2007
Posted On 4/24/2013

Michel Maillot wrote:
" With the Silver Surfer # 1 cover already in your gallery, this is probably the most iconic 1968 cover and of course one the best by Big John. One little question, is it small or was it still large size ? Anyway this truly a gem James, Congratulations !  "
Thanks, Michel. Size is 13.25" x 20.25"
Michel Maillot Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/25/2013

James Halperin wrote:
" Thanks, Michel. Size is 13.25" x 20.25"  "
Wow so this is large size, which made it even more spectacular ! Again one of the best piece, at least for me, of your awesome and marvelous collection.
Michael  Mikulovsky Member Since 2009
Posted On 4/24/2013

Holy Moley! I can vividally remember buying Sub-Mariner #1 & Ironman #1. Off the local mom & pop soda shop/drug store off the spinner rack. AAAhhh memories! It seems like yesterday & a million years ago at the same time. Huge Congrads! Both had such iconic & beautiful covers by two of comics great masters. Big John & Gentleman Gene!
Dennis De Pues Member Since 2010
Posted On 4/24/2013

I always wondered who inked that!I would never have guessed that!Thanks for sharing!!!
Daren Domina Member Since 2006
Posted On 4/24/2013

Really memorable and iconic! Congrats!
CAC C Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/25/2013

Congrats classic and perfect in every way from an all time great!
Carlo M Member Since 2006
Posted On 4/25/2013

Timeless! JBuscema circa 1968 was th e best!
Marc Pecorella Member Since 2007
Posted On 4/25/2013

OK Jim....you win. I surrender all my Vampi covers to you!!!!!! I often wonder about how lucky I've been in the past few years---but you redefine that considerably. Great purchase.
Alex B Member Since 2008
Posted On 4/25/2013

Absolutely insane. Congrats for this incredible cover !
Dewey Cassell Member Since 2004
Posted On 4/27/2013

Absolutely outstanding. One of the best covers of the Silver Age.
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 4/28/2013

Vintage Marvel Magic!!!!
Peter S Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/15/2013

I would say this is up there with Iron Man 1 and Giant Size X-men 1 as the three most historic marvel covers on CAF. Congrats and thanks for posting it!
Love This Stuff Member Since 2013
Posted On 5/16/2013

No one does it better than Big John B, fantastic piece.
Mario Losada Member Since 2011
Posted On 5/20/2013

A GRAIL
Vicente B. Member Since 2007
Posted On 11/8/2013

Oh my God, this is a piece completely incredible!
JONATHAN MANKUTA Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/17/2014

Literally one of my favorite covers. Huge congrats to you Jim.
Bill Thomson Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/24/2014

This is about as good as a comic cover can possibly get- what an absolutely amazing piece of Marvel history!
Matt S Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/9/2014

Buscema at his best.... this is an Epic Cover!
Kirk  Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) Member Since 2006
Posted On 8/22/2014

Yours is fast becoming one of my favorite galleries. Wow~
NorthBay Dan Member Since 2009
Posted On 9/21/2014

Tremendous Period Piece!
Arts Jluc Member Since 2006
Posted On 3/24/2016

PERFECT !!!
Frederic Lorge Member Since 2007
Posted On 8/19/2017

What strikes me the most on this cover is the homeless period of Namor. He went from monarch to being part of the Invaders team to years of loneliness. And even if he occasionally rises again, he has lost everything more than once.
Shaun Crowell Member Since 2003
Posted On 2/28/2018

Incredible piece of history! Buscema was one of the best period!

 Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 8/9/2018

THIS IS SPECTACULAR!!! TRULY ONE OF THE BEST!!

 R. Meza Member Since 2007
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Posted On 5/10/2020

Wow! Wow! Wowzers!  This is a grail for Subby covers, congrats!

 Miles Bless Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 5/12/2020

A true grail cover here ! Blown away 

 E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 5/8/2021

One of my absolute favorite comic covers from my childhood.  When I was about 12-13, I decided I wanted a poster of this.  Since I couldn't find one to buy, I made my own.  I taped 8 pieces of blank typewriter paper together and just drew it freehand.  Just the main image, none of the background figures.  Came out prelty good too, if I do say so myself.  Wish I had kept the damn thing.  Anyway, what a tremendous privilege it must be to be able to hold and see this in person.  I congratulate you on  your good forture.  May it bring you a lifetime of joy.

 James Halperin Member Since 2007
Posted On 5/8/2021

E DLS wrote:
"  One of my absolute favorite comic covers from my childhood.  When I was about 12-13, I decided I wanted a poster of this.  Since I couldn't find one to buy, I made my own.  I taped 8 pieces of blank typewriter paper together and just drew it freehand.  Just the main image, none of the background figures.  Came out prelty good too, if I do say so myself.  Wish I had kept the damn thing.  Anyway, what a tremendous privilege it must be to be able to hold and see this in person.  I congratulate you on  your good forture.  May it bring you a lifetime of joy.
 "

Thanks, Eric. What a beautiful comment and story. I wish you had kept that poster, too!

 Ian Saint Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 3/25/2022

So iconic. One of my favorites. Great cover.

 CJ Design Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 4/4/2023

Another milstone piece...congrats! Sol Brodsky inks? Did not know that. Thanks

 Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 1/26/2026

I've never commented on this, because every time I've seen it, I assume I've already commented on it, because why wouldn't I, it's one of the greatest covers of the Silver Age.  It truly is.  I always thought that John's instruction for this cover design was, "Come up with something that makes us say Holy sh!t!"

And he did.

 Nathan Hanley Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 6/24/2026

Man... this cover brings me such fond nostalgic thoughts about my early days of comic collecting. So cool, thanks so much for posting and sharing this piece of history. 

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