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Everett Grail: Sub-Mariner 57 Cover with Venus

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Artwork Details
Location: 2. Scarce Teams - '72 Everett Sub-Mariner 50 - 57
Title: Everett Grail: Sub-Mariner 57 Cover with Venus
Artist:  Bill Everett (Penciller) ,  Bill Everett (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 6012
Likes on CAF: 43
Favorited on CAF: 14
Comments: 87
Added to Site: 1/22/2007

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Grail is a term that many say is tossed around too often. Well, this is mine! If you are an Everett fan, I don't know what existing cover could be more desirable. Not that this is saying much as there are only a handful of 100% Everett Sub-Mariner covers extant. This cover features not only a full frontal shot of Sub-Mariner--Everett's creation--but also Venus from his great '50s run- and it is underwater to boot.

FYI, I have Bill / CAF to thank for this as the seller found me through CAF and my visible Everett focus!

July 10, 2021 - Upgraded Scan

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Member Since: September 2004
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Country: UNITED STATES
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Alkis V. Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/23/2007

INCREDIBLE! ... Quite an amazing item - congratulations!
kelly b Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/25/2007

Is that the best you could do? Id say so! Blow me down, thats unreal!
Jeff Jatras Member Since 2004
Posted On 2/10/2007

Beautiful. Just beautiful!!! I can't stop staring!!!
Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 2/13/2007

Verrry Cool Score!! Congratulations Mark! From Lloyd Braddy (Lowry comment)
Mark Levy Member Since 2004
Posted On 2/13/2007

Great Googly Moogly! Unbelievable! Words aren't sufficient! From Drake Tungsten (Lowry comment)
Hart R. Member Since 2004
Posted On 2/27/2007

Eh...it's ok I guess.....hehehe. Seriously, this is the GEM of your collection imo! Congrats Mark!
Zaddick L Member Since 2006
Posted On 3/3/2007

AMAZING!!!! To say the very least, a great cover by one of the best to work on comics. Enjoy.
Hari Naidu Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/17/2007

Awesome, Mark! A perfect Everett example!
Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005
Posted On 8/14/2007

Absolutely gorgeous. That's a family heirloom.
Roger K. Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted On 9/7/2007

Amazing. Unlike most artists, Everett's work never declined as he got older. This is a true grail.
Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/25/2007

Good lord, one of the best covers of my youth...WOW
Mike  Shields Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/27/2008

One of my favorite 70's Everett Sub-Mariner covers--fantastic!
The  Comic Coffin™ Member Since 2007
Posted On 2/4/2008

Tremendous cover! What a treasure...
. BRAUNY Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/3/2008

Absolutely fantastic! Thanks for sharing with the rest of us Everett fans!
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 6/27/2008

A Grail indeed!
- Artemaria Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 6/29/2008

A battle scene, a true three dimensional water feel, thousands of tiny water bubbles, bondage venus and Bill Everett makes for an astouding once in a lifetime combination. Tremendous congratulations!
Stephen Fishler Member Since 2005
Posted On 7/6/2008

Tremendous!!!!!
Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/13/2008

I can't imagine discovering a nicer Everett example than this one ... it combines the extraordinary artwork side of things... the lush and amazing rendering ... with the elements that we desire as comics fans (major characters, scarcity, action, it's a published cover from a great period, etc). It's not always that both of these come together in a perfect storm like that. This cover is one of the iconic pieces on CAF that really show off what our nutty hobby is all about! Imperious Rex!
Ross T. L. Member Since 2004
Posted On 7/29/2008

Mark, this is a beautiful cover. Thank you for sharing with us all.
S S Member Since 2005
Posted On 9/4/2008

Mark, this is incredible!!!!!! Congratulations on owning such a beauty!!!
William Berube Member Since 2007
Posted On 4/4/2009

This is what collecting is all about - it's just plain magnificent!
Olivier D Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/25/2009

True, pure, 100% deep sea beauty! Wish I had such a piece!!!
Thomas Vanderstappen Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/9/2009

A truly stunning piece of comic book history ! Congrats !
Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004
Posted On 6/10/2009

a amazing cover by a fantastic artist...a holy grail...
Aaron N. Member Since 2009
Posted On 11/25/2009

Oh my God. I guess this is off the market for a while?
Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 3/17/2011

One of the best pieces on CAF, IMHO. An awe-inspiring piece of graphic storytelling history.
Michael  Mikulovsky Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 4/13/2011

Congrads! I love Bill Everett's beautiful graceful artwork! I remember loving his 70's Sub-Mariner series. as well as all his inking especailly on Kirby's Thor & Hulk. When he passed it was a sad day in the Marvel Bullpen. We lost one of the greats way too soon!
David Paget Member Since 2008
Posted On 5/25/2011

Hard to believe I only just discovered this piece on CAF - amazing cover beautifully composed.
Joseph Serpico Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 1/2/2012

Putting aside the breathtaking composition, Everett's beautiful drawing style, and the excellent spotting of blacks, I don't know what strikes me more, the espression on Venus face, or the luciousnees of her body, and her body pose/language.
Olivier D Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/12/2012

I have no words to comment such a piece of ART!
frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006
Posted On 4/21/2012

Stunning cover! WOW!!!!
Michael  Mikulovsky Member Since 2009
Posted On 4/28/2012

Thanks again for sharing this beautiful gem with the rest of us! WOW! Stunning!
J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 6/13/2012

I always click on this great cover when I peruse your gallery. It's simply fantastic!!!!
Carlos DS Member Since 2006
Posted On 7/1/2012

Great cover and a nice addition to your gallery ! congrats !
Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
1    
Posted On 8/2/2012

Love this cover. The Sub-Mariner was at his best under Everett. I remember how much I loved finding his art in an issue. His undersea scenes were the best. Thanks for sharing it.
Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
Forum Moderator
Posted On 10/20/2012

Yep. Baller.
Y M Member Since 2003
Posted On 11/2/2012

This is the 1st time I've seen this cover and its a home run!
J. Hiroshi Morisaki Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 11/21/2012

I see the word "grail" used an awful lot and most of the time I think it's an overstatement. Here I think it would be woefully inadequate. This is as good as it gets.
Raymond Bryan Member Since 2011
Posted On 3/19/2013

So Sweet!!! Just fantastic!!!
Doc Conners Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/10/2013

beautiful!!
Joe Shaffer Member Since 2010
Posted On 1/29/2014

Amazing cover, congratulations
Sean Rutan Member Since 2012
Posted On 2/8/2014

Yeah...using "grail" is not cliche' hyperbole in this case. This is historical AND beautiful.
Doc Conners Member Since 2006
Posted On 2/11/2014

oh man that is absolutely AMAZING!!! love it!!
Al Gordon Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/17/2014

Awesome Piece!!! It almost/sorta/kinda looks like Gil Kane mighta done a Thumbnail for this.
Andy Marinkovich Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 1/1/2015

WOW!!! I just picked up a high-grade copy of this issue and considered myself lucky to have it. Owning the original art for the cover? A true Grail indeed! Congrats!
Alex Bullock Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/3/2015

Wow! Perfect example of Everett classic Mariner uber-detail! Fantastic!!
CHRIS OLIVERIA Member Since 2011
Posted On 6/3/2015

I guess this doesn't really need another comment saying how great this is, but I'll do it anyway......its GREAT!
Bill Ponseti Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 7/21/2015

Grail is the right word to use Mark. My quest still continues, but seeing that you have this cover gives me some hope. Can't get much better than this, period!
Red Raven Member Since 2012
Posted On 8/1/2015

bravo !!! this is a great grail !!!
Ken Barnes Member Since 2011
Posted On 5/13/2016

G to the R to the A-I-L!! One of my favorite Everett covers, doesn't get much better than this, congrats!
Will Cox Member Since 2006
Posted On 12/8/2016

Everett at his very best. Everett is one of the few artists that actually got better as he entered his Golden years!
Canadian Collector Member Since 2015
Posted On 12/31/2017

I love this cover.. definitely a keeper. Congrats!
Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 8/12/2018

UNBELIEVEABLY COOL!!!

Jason K Member Since 2018
Posted On 2/27/2019

Incredible work!

Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003
Posted On 7/7/2019

Greatest.

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
Posted On 8/21/2019

Probably the best Namor cover I've ever seen.  Just beautiful.  Total grail, congrats !!!

West Stephan Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 11/16/2019

With only 72 issues in this classic Silver Age run, yours is one of the best! Having just picked up a cover of my own from this great series, I know how few and far between the good ones come along!

John Whitlock Member Since 2016
Posted On 1/3/2020

Sheeeeesh, what a beautiful cover!!

Posted On 1/13/2020

Holy Holy Grail!  This is AWESOME!  Congrats man!

Mark Howland Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/26/2020

Everett over Everett is great.  And love the swirling currents!

Miles Bless Member Since 2019
Posted On 5/21/2020

Grail is completely appropriate. Just wow 

Steven Filosa Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/24/2020

Agreed. Couldn't ask for a better Everett cover!!! Definitely a grail piece.

Congrats.

Cosmic Code Authority Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 8/15/2020

This is an amazing cover! All the reasons you mentioned and has a cool golden age vibe as well. I can't imagine a better Subby cover, just perfection. The signature is wonderful, as well.

John Yon Member Since 2006
Posted On 8/19/2020

Easily one of the very finest Everett examples ever!  Congrats on owning such a fantastic GEM!!!

Harry M Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/24/2020

Boy talk about a dramatic cover. Great action beautifully rendered. Congrats.

LB Jefferies Member Since 2003
Posted On 1/1/2021

Every time I come to your gallery I click on this cover. Perfect example

Posted On 3/20/2021

Truly beautiful! 

Rob L Member Since 2003
Posted On 4/18/2021

WOW!  Everything you could want!

Amir E Member Since 2020
Posted On 10/6/2021

Wow this is spectacular! Such a distinct look to subby! 

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 12/30/2021

Why I waited to comment so long on this cover I cannot say, but I marvel (no pun intended) at how, artistically, it straddles the line stylistically between Everett's Golden Age sensibilities and Marvel's Bronze Age dynamism.

Jean Andre Macchini Member Since 2006
Posted On 3/17/2022

Awesome cover ! Congrats !

Eric B Member Since 2014
Posted On 5/7/2022

One of my all-time favorite covers! Congrats!

* bronze-is-gold Member Since 2007
Posted On 5/29/2022

To own any artwork by a master like Everett is a gift - to own a cover this impressive is just beyond.

Scott  R. Member Since 2003
Posted On 11/15/2022

A phenomenal work of art. Congratulations!

James Halperin Member Since 2007
Posted On 11/15/2022

One of my grails, too! This one checks so many boxes. Fantastic in every way.

Erik Larsen Member Since 2008
Posted On 11/15/2022

Spectacular. A true grail piece. Congratulations. 

ilia georgiev Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 11/16/2022

Have always been an Everett fan.   I loved his figure work.   This is a well composed cover,  the figures grab you then all of the details come into perspective, the sharks,  and then the even smaller things.   The sea/ water effect is amazing from the swirls to the seawater crackle.   This was a labor of love.   Fantastic. 

CJ Design Member Since 2018
Posted On 1/24/2023

Fabulous Cover

Jim  Martin Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 3/5/2023

Phenomal piece, absolutely stunning and truly one of the best if not the best Everett work ever. The two characters I have always associated with Bill's work. My kids are too old to trade for this - lol

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
Posted On 5/21/2023

Because 80 comments are better than 79! Fabulous cover.  Congrats on having it this long!!

Jay D Member Since 2008
Posted On 2/3/2024

I'd buy that for a dollar!

Joe Murray Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/22/2024

Wow, that is one stunning Wild Bill Sub-Mariner cover, just top to bottom everything you could ask for, outside its historical awesomeness, big congrats!

Stefan H Member Since 2003
Posted On 11/23/2024

Such an outstanding cover! And what work of art could be more deserving the title "grail" than this one?

Michael Neno Member Since 2021
Posted On 12/31/2024

Amazing work on this. Bill Everett had it till the end!

O P Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/27/2025

Stunning Namor cover! So good!

Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 7/29/2025

Even for the best in the business, sometimes all the elements come together in a special way.  This is one of those times.  An Everett Grail for sure.  Venus is so beautiful.

Peter R Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/16/2026

One of the greatest pieces on CAF. 

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