Sub-Mariner #67 Cover by John Romita Sr and Mike Esposito - 1st Black Costume!
Artists: John Romita (Penciller) , Mike Esposito (Inker) , Steve Gerber (Writer)
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DescriptionWell, definitely limited myself to lots to go after this Heritage.There were 2 key items and some other items that caught my eye. The most important was this, Sub-Mariner #67, the first issue with Namor in the Black "disco" costume. Full pencils by John Romita Sr. I've got multiple copies of the comic, plus the action figure and the mini-replica comic. To get the cover is just, wow. Just wow. More info: Seawinds of Change! Guest-starring Triton and the Fantastic Four. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Prince Namor narrowly escapes from the clutches of Orka and the She-Beast! But his wild burst of speed through the ocean sends him careening into a naval vessel loaded with deadly nerve gas! Fortunately Triton is nearby and scoops up the unconscious Sub-Mariner and rushes him to the Baxter Building! The FF are currently in the middle of their own crisis, but Reed volunteers to help! After fighting with Ben and Johnny, the Avenging Son calms down and accepts aid from his occasional (fantastic) adversaries. However the fallout from the nerve gas release for both Namor and Atlantis...is only just beginning! Cameo appearances by Wyatt Wingfoot, Tamara, and Force. Fantastic Four Lineup: Mr. Fantastic, Medusa, Thing, and the Human Torch. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner debuts his new costume. This story takes place between the first and second halves of Fantastic Four 140. Orka returns in Avengers 149. Elements of the story continue in the Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) series. This issue is dedicated to the memory of Bill Everett, the Sub-Mariners creator. The letters page includes an essay from Steve Gerber describing the future plans for the Sub-Mariner series. This story was reprinted in 2002 as part of the Marvel Legends AF reprints.) Social/Sharing |
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West Stephan
Member Since 2007
Posted on 12/26/2020
Wow! Great cover! I think this image was used as a Marvel Value Stamp image too?!?
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor 
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/26/2020
West Stephan wrote:
Wow! Great cover! I think this image was used as a Marvel Value Stamp image too?!?
I believe you are correct. And I'm in great company with your having #69
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/26/2020
Great image and as the anti-hero element in the dialogue - as well as those cool FF headshots!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/27/2020
Mark Levy wrote:
Great image and as the anti-hero element in the dialogue - as well as those cool FF headshots!
thank you Mark! And yes, really cool dialogue and overall design!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/27/2020
This was probably my favorite piece from the auction. Absolutely love this cover! Romita really did an amazing job on this. Just look at all that work at the bottom of the piece. I am so, so, jealous. I take my hat off to you sir.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/27/2020
E DLS wrote:
This was probably my favorite piece from the auction. Absolutely love this cover! Romita really did an amazing job on this. Just look at all that work at the bottom of the piece. I am so, so, jealous. I take my hat off to you sir.
Thanks Eric. This was a hard one to let pass, so went in as much as I could. Really lucky to have gotten it.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/27/2020
Typical Romita, the adjective that always comes to my mind when I see his art is "classy"
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/27/2020
Carlo M wrote:
Typical Romita, the adjective that always comes to my mind when I see his art is "classy"
Yes! Typical classy art!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/28/2020
This is Nanmor's best look and congrats on a great cover Nick!!! So glad you got this!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/28/2020
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) wrote:
This is Nanmor's best look and congrats on a great cover Nick!!! So glad you got this!
thanks Kirk. Can't express how much I love this!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/29/2020
J L wrote:
Another sweet pick up. Wow!!!!
Thanks Joe. Considering the beautiful art you have, this is indeed a high compliment.
Thank you!
Frank Giella
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/17/2021
So awesome! This is a special piece! One day we will see it hanging on the walls of a museum.
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
Posted on 12/4/2021
Beautiful cover. I love when the cover comes off as a epic battle page. Congrats
Daren Domina
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/19/2021
Congrats! Great acquisition! I don't even collect Namor but was tempted by this cover! I've always liked this costume (I think partly because the first time I saw it was in the impactful Defenders 13).
Bill Thomson
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/21/2023
What an amazing and historic cover introducing Subby's new costume with an FF cameo as a bonus! Jon Romita had a knack for creating memorable covers and this was one of his very BEST!!! Always loved the black costume- so cool and so completely unique... it was the perfect new look for this regal and powerful character!
R Shur
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/13/2023
Marvel embraced the 70's Dance scene with Disco Suit Subby. Classic Romita/Esposito cover and that ain't no jive talkin' !
Marc Pecorella
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 5/2/2023
Excellent Subby cover. When I saw it highlighted, I knew it was going to be in your gallery! Congrats----
CJ Design
Member Since 2018
Posted on 1/12/2024
I agree...it is Wow to the Wow power! JR SR is my jam
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/31/2025
How have I never commented on this cover? I love this era of Marvel Comics! It's got Sub-Mariner in his disco cosutme! And he's declaring war on the entire human race! It's got a cameo of the FF! As Marvel likes to say: This one's got it all! Love John Romita's art here. Somehow he just knew how to draw compelling covers instinctively. And this sure is one. So I apologise for not saying it before, but this cover rocks my world! Fabulous pick-up, congrats! (I know, kinda late to say that.)
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/9/2025
Such a cool Romita Namor cover, I've always enjoyed the black costume (and never thought of it as Disco), I mean what a badass upgrade! Sure, Everett's classic is iconic, but this is so IMPERIUS REX!
Paul Roach
Member Since 2014
Posted on 12/30/2025
Not just the first Disco costume, but the iconic image of the Disco costume. That is absolutely wonderful, and the roll call of characters squeezed in makes it even better. It's such a shame that the relaunch costume didn't save the run, but it's great to savour all the glory of this cover.
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