Sub-Mariner #42

From the Cold War anxieties of 1955 comes this Atlas-era gem, with a cover by Carl Burgos that crackles with urgent tension. Namor, the Sub-Mariner, is airborne and mid-grapple with a villainous figure — apparently named Markoff — using him as a human shield against armed pursuers near a coastal waterway, while speech bubbles make the dangerous standoff crystal clear. Inside, Bill Everett — handling writing, art, inking, and lettering all on his own — delivers "Invasion!!" alongside tales promising Sub-Mariner squaring off against Commies and crooks alike.