#6 • Sub-Mariner #1 - CGC 7.0

Part of Live Auction - Arctic Comic-Con 2026 (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $140.00

Status: Sold

This Prince Namor, The Sub-Mariner #1 comic book, published by Marvel Comics in May of 1968, is a ‘Big premier Issue!’, and a hallmark of the Silver Age of comics written by Roy Thomas with iconic interior art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia along with cover art by Buscema and Sol Brodsky, this issue features a retelling of the Sub-Mariner's origin with a first appearance of the Serpent Crown (initially the Helmet of Power) and establishes Paul Destine (Destiny) as a major antagonist. This example carries a collectible 7.0 grade from Certified Guaranty Company (CGC), boasting white pages; the comic is also noted to have spine stress lines, causing breaks in color, a small stain to the right top of the front cover, and multiple tears to the top of the back cover. Comic: Sub-Mariner Publisher: Marvel Year: 1968 Comic #: 1 CGC #: 4715009007 Grade: 7.0 Grading Company: CGC Grader Notes: None Page Quality: White Condition Notes: Spine stress lines, causing breaks in color, a small stain to the right top of the front cover, and multiple tears to the top of the back cover.