Sub-Mariner #33

From the depths of 1954 comes this Atlas Comics gem, with Bill Everett's cover capturing Namor the Sub-Mariner — billed as the "Scourge of the Sea" and "Deep-Sea Avenger" — in fierce underwater combat, grappling with a helmeted deep-sea diver while a ship and submarine loom on the churning surface above. Everett's dynamic linework gives the scene real menace and momentum, with Namor's pointed ears and sleek physique instantly recognizable as he dominates the ocean battlefield. Inside, Everett — handling every creative role from writing to lettering — delivers a story centered on the Sub-Mariner's very origin, making this an especially substantial entry in the character's early history.