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Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Sub-Mariner #3 cover
Cover: Alex Schomburg

Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Sub-Mariner #3

Dec 2009 · Marvel · 59.99 USD
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In "Terror of the Floating Fortresses," Sub-Mariner faces a shadowy threat from the depths of wartime espionage as Reichsführer Heinrich Himmler's secret school for saboteurs sends an agent to America to alter the broadcast frequencies of Nazi short-wave radios along the East Coast—just as the FBI closes in. Penciled and inked by Carl Pfeufer, this Golden Age classic brings the undersea hero into a high-stakes Cold War of signals and silence, with Alex Schomburg’s striking cover capturing the tension of a world on the brink.

Contains 14 stories
Terror of the Floating Fortresses
19 pp · Superhero
The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]Captain PresnerCaptain Tsaki (villain, introduction, death)
The Green Island Menace
18 pp · Superhero
The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]The Irish Republican ArmyVon Klutz (villain, introduction)

In "The Green Island Menace," Sub-Mariner races to prevent a wave of mysterious explosions across Ireland, where a ruthless Nazi commander and his forces are framing the Irish Republican Army with a trail of planted clues. As the sea's mightiest protector dives into the heart of the conflict, he must unravel the truth before the island's fragile peace is shattered.

The Baffling Business with the Bowlegged Bozo
3 pp · Humor, Western-Frontier
Dr. DimwitSlouch Crouch (Dimwit's assistant)Augustus Bustus (introduction)

In this quirky Western-frontier tale from *Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Sub-Mariner #3*, Jo stumbles into Dr. Dimwit’s office seeking help for his bowlegged condition—only to find himself tangled in a far stranger predicament. The humor unfolds with classic absurdity, turning a simple visit into a delightfully baffling adventure.

The King of Castle Island
20 pp · Superhero
The Angel [Tom Hallaway]un-named girl (to be made Queen for the King)the Gorilla-Man and his family (introduction)The King of Castle Island (villain, introduction, death)The Royal Family (villains, introduction, death)

In "The King of Castle Island," Jo stumbles upon a girl with green blood, leading the Angel to uncover a hidden lineage tied to a rare tropical illness that has passed down through generations—leaving its mark in the blood of a secluded family on the island. The story unfolds with quiet mystery, blending the supernatural with the personal as the past begins to surface in unexpected ways.

The Den of Serpents
19 pp · Superhero
The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]John Harris (FBI agent, death)Dolvin (villain, introduction, death)Gargo (villain)

In "The Den of Serpents," Sub-Mariner faces off against the fanatical Dovin and his River God cult, who threaten to unleash a catastrophic flood on the Ohio River unless the American government agrees to a peace treaty with Germany. With the fate of a region hanging in the balance, the Atlantean hero must navigate treacherous waters and dangerous ideology to stop the cult's deadly plan.

The Code of Death
18 pp · Superhero
The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]Heinrich Himmler [sic Himler] (villain)Von Schmeer [as Seaman Aikly] (villain, introduction)
Killer's Last Stand
16 pp · Superhero
The Angel [Tom Hallaway]Patrolman Cassidyun-named prison WardenVince Heart (prison inmate, death)Joe Scarpone (villain, introduction, death)John Barlo (villain, introduction, death)
Ghosts Can't Kill
18 pp · Superhero
The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]Hirohito (villain)Yoko (villain, introduction, death), Admiral Joihll (villain, introduction)
Namor Meets the Mysterious Dr. Suki
19 pp · Superhero
The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]Guest Star: Betty DeanDr. Suki (villain, introduction)

In "Namor Meets the Mysterious Dr. Suki," the Sub-Mariner races to stop a covert operation as Japanese agents slip from American concentration camps through hidden underground tunnels to strike vital U.S. positions. With tensions rising and the truth buried beneath layers of secrecy, Namor confronts the enigmatic Dr. Suki, whose motives remain as deep and complex as the ocean itself.

The Case of the Beggar Prince
16 pp · Superhero
The Angel [Tom Hallaway]Bernard HixCaptain Felix Von Tont (villain, introduction, death)un-named U-Boat commander (introduction)Eric (villain)Adolf (villain)Otto (villain)
Stunning Blow to Nippon
12 pp · Superhero
The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]The Diving Marvels [the Engels sisters]Carl Wildmer (villain, introduction, death)the Japanese (villains, many deaths)

In "Stunning Blow to Nippon," Namor tests his mettle against a rival swimmer in a high-stakes aquatic contest, emerging victorious—only to later learn the man was secretly serving an enemy who's targeting American shipping. The story unfolds with a pulse of tension and unexpected stakes, blending physical prowess with quiet espionage.

In the Mystery of Sabotage City
12 pp · Superhero
The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]The Japanese (villains)
The Battle of Kwangto!
12 pp · Superhero
The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]Guest Star: Betty DeanCaptain StarkMarshal Ito (villain, introduction, death)Dr. Soku (villain, introduction, death)the Japanese (villains)
The Charity Bazaar Murders
16 pp · Superhero
The Angel [Tom Hallaway]Mrs. Van NestTom Malone (villain, introduction, death)Pete Malone (villain, introduction, death)Pat Malone (villain, introduction, Pete Malone's sister, death), Danny Malone (villain, introduction, Tom Malone's son, reforms)

In "The Charity Bazaar Murders," the sudden death of gangster Tom Malone sends shockwaves through his family, each consumed by grief and a burning desire for vengeance—targeting the mysterious figure they believe is to blame: The Angel.

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artist, inker Carl Pfeufer
cover pencils, inks Alex Schomburg

Reprints

↩ Reprints Sub-Mariner Comics #12 (1943), Sub-Mariner Comics #9 (1943), Sub-Mariner Comics #10 (1943), Sub-Mariner Comics #11 (1943)

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