Primus #7

Oct 1972 · Charlton · 0.20 USD

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In "Crisis at 40 Fathoms," Primus and Toni investigate a bizarre nightclub act featuring a Nixon impersonator—only to uncover a sinister plot when the performer vanishes. Joe Gill and Joe Staton deliver a tense, grounded thriller as Primus dives into a submerged conspiracy involving political impersonation and global sabotage, all while battling unseen foes beneath the waves. The cover by Joe Staton captures the eerie suspense of the moment, a 20-cent comic from 1972 that stands out for its sharp storytelling and art.

Contains 2 stories

Crisis at 40 Fathoms

16 pp · Adventure

Primus [Carter Primus]

In "Crisis at 40 Fathoms," Toni and Primus stumble into a nightclub where a Nixon impersonator takes the stage—only to vanish backstage with two suspicious figures. When Primus is knocked out and Toni tracks him down, the duo races to the White House, uncovering a deep conspiracy tied to a submerged submarine holding a man who looks like the Soviet Premier. As they close in on the truth, Primus is captured by divers and learns the chilling plan behind the imitations—before a desperate act of defiance offers a chance to stop it.

The Saboteur

8 pp · Adventure

Primus [Carter Primus]

In "The Saboteur," Primus investigates mysterious damage to fishing nets off the Grand Banks, uncovering a web of underwater sabotage tied to a hidden Russian habitat. When a massive trawler appears and threatens a local fishing boat, Primus races to expose the truth before the sea claims more.