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Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) comic books

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

    Paper: Off white

    From The Collection of Joe and Nadia Mannarino.

    Label #0702141008

    Starts Jul 6

    "Years of Glory, Day of Doom!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Imperius Rex! Witness the startling origin of Prince Namor. Plus, how can the scion of Atlantis defeat a foe who can read his thoughts and knows his every move before he does? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 5 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4061040012

    Ends Apr 29 9:30 PM CST
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    1st appearance of Tiger Shark. "Watch Out for Tiger Shark!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Get ready for the most dangerous creature that ever swam the ocean depths - Tiger Shark. Can even the mighty Sub-Mariner survive this deadly new foe? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 5 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4125725006

    Starts Jul 6

    1st appearance of Tiger Shark. "Watch Out for Tiger Shark!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Get ready for the most dangerous creature that ever swam the ocean depths - Tiger Shark. Can even the mighty Sub-Mariner survive this deadly new foe? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 7 VG+ 4.5

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    Starts Apr 29

    Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a battle even the Savage Sub-Mariner may not be able to win as he enters the surface world where man's law is supreme. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 8 CGC 6.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4061040013

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    1st Printing. "In the Rage of Battle!" Guest-starring the Thing. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's the heavyweight bout for the championship as the Savage Sub-Mariner clashes with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 8 FN 6.0

    Starts Apr 29

    1st Printing. "In the Rage of Battle!" Guest-starring the Thing. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's the heavyweight bout for the championship as the Savage Sub-Mariner clashes with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 11 CGC 6.5

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    Label #4022477005

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    Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Gene Colan. Prince Namor faces his greatest challenge yet as his very domain is threatened with war! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 11 FN 6.0

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    Starts May 6

    Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Gene Colan. Prince Namor faces his greatest challenge yet as his very domain is threatened with war! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 13 CGC 5.5

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    Label #4061040015

    Ends Apr 29 9:30 PM CST
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    "Death, Thou Shalt Die!" Written by Roy Thomas. Could death of someone close to him push the mighty Prince Namor over the edge? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 13 CGC 5.5

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    Label #4082419001

    Starts Apr 29

    "Death, Thou Shalt Die!" Written by Roy Thomas. Could death of someone close to him push the mighty Prince Namor over the edge? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 22 VG+ 4.5

    Ends Apr 29 9:31 PM CST
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    Part 2 of 3 - Guest-starring Dr. Strange. Story continued from Doctor Strange (1968-1969 1st Series) #183. Story concludes in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #126. NOTE: This is the three-part tale that saw the beginnings of the partnership that would lead Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk to becoming Marvel's Defenders. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.15.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 CGC 6.5

    Prelude to first Defenders story

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4061040014

    Starts Apr 29

    In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 VG+ 4.5

    Prelude to first Defenders story

    Water spotting.

    Ends Apr 29 9:31 PM CST
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    In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.