{"product_id":"sub-mariner-1-cgc-3-0-1968-marvel-silver-age-premiere-issue","title":"Sub-Mariner #1 CGC 3.0 – 1968 Marvel Silver Age Premiere Issue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSub-Mariner #1 CGC 3.0 – 1968 Marvel Silver Age Premiere Issue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Mariner #1\u003c\/strong\u003e is the premiere issue of Prince Namor’s 1968 Marvel solo series, presented here as a \u003cstrong\u003eCGC graded 3.0\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Age slab with \u003cstrong\u003eOff-White Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e. A key Marvel issue from the late 1960s, this book launched Namor into his own ongoing title following the transitional \u003cstrong\u003eIron Man and Sub-Mariner #1\u003c\/strong\u003e one-shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue features a \u003cstrong\u003eRoy Thomas story\u003c\/strong\u003e, interior art by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Buscema\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFrank Giacoia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a striking \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Buscema and Sol Brodsky cover\u003c\/strong\u003e. The CGC label notes that the story continues from \u003cstrong\u003eIron Man and Sub-Mariner #1\u003c\/strong\u003e and that the \u003cstrong\u003eorigin of Sub-Mariner is retold\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving this book strong key relevance for Namor, Marvel Silver Age and early solo-title collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sub-Mariner #1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGC 3.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Off-White Pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roy Thomas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArt:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Buscema and Frank Giacoia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Buscema and Sol Brodsky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e First issue of Namor’s 1968 solo series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Story continued from Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1; origin of Sub-Mariner retold\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Namor, the Sub-Mariner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Mariner #1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a key launch issue from Marvel’s 1968 expansion period, when major characters were moving out of anthology titles and into their own solo books. For Namor, one of Marvel’s earliest and most enduring characters, this issue marks the beginning of his first major Silver Age solo run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also links directly to \u003cstrong\u003eIron Man and Sub-Mariner #1\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially appealing as part of the 1968 Marvel transition sequence alongside \u003cstrong\u003eIron Man #1\u003c\/strong\u003e. With the origin retold and John Buscema’s classic cover work, this is a strong entry point for collectors who want a presentable, more affordable copy of a genuine Silver Age Marvel #1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCreators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roy Thomas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Buscema and Frank Giacoia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Buscema and Sol Brodsky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stan Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCGC graded 3.0 Universal Label copy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFirst issue of Namor’s 1968 Marvel solo series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin of Sub-Mariner retold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStory continued from Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJohn Buscema and Sol Brodsky cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrong fit for Namor, Marvel #1, Silver Age and early Marvel solo-title collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CGC slab will be packed securely by Collector Cartel and shipped protected, with care taken to keep the graded comic safe in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marvel Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58311583662425,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3393\/8777\/files\/Sub-Mariner_1_CGC_3.0_1968_Marvel_Silver_Age_Premiere_Issue.jpg?v=1781612463","url":"https:\/\/collectorcartel.co.uk\/products\/sub-mariner-1-cgc-3-0-1968-marvel-silver-age-premiere-issue","provider":"Collector Cartel™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}