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Cover: Marie Severin & Ross Andru & John Severin

Sub-Mariner #38

Jun 1971 · Marvel · 0.15 USD
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“Namor Agonistes!”

In "Namor Agonistes!", the Sub-Mariner confronts the weight of his legacy after the loss of Dorma, prompting a soul-searching reckoning with his past and the burdens of leadership. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life by Ross Andru’s dynamic art and John Severin’s sharp inks, this 1971 issue marks a pivotal moment as Namor publicly renounces his throne and walks away from Atlantis. The cover, a striking collaboration by Ross Andru and Marie Severin, captures the moment’s emotional gravity.

writer Roy Thomas · artist Ross Andru · inker John Severin · letterer Artie Simek · colorist Marie Severin · cover Marie Severin, Ross Andru, John Severin

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Full credits

writer Roy Thomas
artist Ross Andru
inker John Severin
letterer Artie Simek
colorist Marie Severin
cover pencils Marie Severin
cover pencils Ross Andru
cover inks John Severin

Reprints

Reprinted in I Fantastici Quattro #99 (1975), Submariner #8 (1978), Submariner #11 (1978), Marvel Masterworks: The Sub-Mariner #5 (2014), Namor, the Sub-Mariner Epic Collection #4 (2024)

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#5 1st appearance — Todd Arliss
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#23 1st appearance — Orka
#32★
#32 1st appearance — Llyra
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#50 1st appearance — Namorita
#58★
#58 1st appearance — Tamara Rahn
#62★
#62 1st appearance — Queen Zartra
#66★
#66 1st appearance — Force
#68★
#68 1st appearance — Henry Croft

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