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Kane--Sub-Mariner #50 Cover (1972)

Location: Kane, Gil
Artists: Gil Kane (Penciller) ,  Vince Colletta (Inker)

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Location: Kane, Gil
Title: Kane--Sub-Mariner #50 Cover (1972)*
Artist:  Gil Kane (Penciller) ,  Vince Colletta (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1810
Likes on CAF: 12
Comments: 32
Added to Site: 8/3/2019

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There 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.


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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.

Glen Brunswick Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 8/3/2019

Fantastic at Fifty! Sweet pick up!

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! 

West Stephan Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 8/3/2019

The cover is right! EXTRA SPECIAL.

Mark Levy Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 8/3/2019

Great cover on a great issue!

Magnus X Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 8/4/2019

Fantastic piece; Well done..!

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.  

JN 80 Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 8/4/2019

Imperius rex! Odin's beard! Amazing Subby cover

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!

Xavier  . Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 8/4/2019

Sweet!

RS 88 Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 8/4/2019

Oh my! Epic Namor cover!

Nils E Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 8/5/2019

Yes! Yes! Yes!

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!

David K Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 8/6/2019

Such a great cover!!!!!!

Ken Martin Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 8/6/2019

Another great pickup for the ciollection Bill.  I really love this one.

Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 8/9/2019

Wonderful Gil Kane cover! Bravo!

Alberto VG Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 8/10/2019

Wow!! Awesome cover!! Congrats!!

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! 

Pheng T Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 12/15/2019

Wow!!! Excellent cover by Gil Kane.

George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/15/2020

Beautifully done!

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 3/17/2020

Kane and Subby for the win...!

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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