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Sub-Mariner #55

Nov 1972 · Marvel · 0.20 USD
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“The Abominable Snow-King”

In "The Abominable Snow-King," Sub-Mariner faces off against Torg, a colossal green-furred ape ruling over Antarctica with a fleet of sea lions. Written and drawn by Bill Everett, with inks by Frank Giacoia and lettering by John Costanza, this 1972 Marvel classic sees Namor confront the beast’s icy ambitions—using oil and a collapsing iceberg to stop him. The cover, penciled and inked by Everett, captures the clash in bold, dramatic style.

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writer, artist, inker Bill Everett · inker Frank Giacoia · letterer John Costanza · cover Bill Everett

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writer, artist, inker Bill Everett
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils, inks Bill Everett

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The Sub-Mariner encounters a giant green furred ape creature called Torg the Abominable Snow-King. Torg has been commanding sea lions to sink ships for him to acquire sailors and supplies in hopes of building an empire in Antarctica. Namor defeats him by covering him in oil and dropping a huge iceberg on him causing him to sink into the ocean.

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