Cover: Sal Buscema

Sub-Mariner Special #1

Jan 1971 · Marvel · 0.25 USD

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“The Start of the Quest!”

In "The Start of the Quest!", Namor returns to Atlantis only to find his throne usurped by the warlord Krang, and betrayed by Lady Dorma, who turns him in as a traitor. With his kingdom lost and his people turned against him, Namor must escape captivity and embark on a perilous journey to reclaim the legendary Trident of Neptune—his only hope of restoring his crown and proving his worth. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with moody, dynamic art by Gene Colan and Vince Colletta, with a striking cover by Sal Buscema, this 1971 Marvel special marks a pivotal moment in the Sub-Mariner’s saga.

writer Stan Lee · artist Gene Colan · inker Vince Colletta · letterer Artie Simek · cover Sal Buscema

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee

artist Gene Colan

inker Vince Colletta

letterer Artie Simek

cover pencils, inks Sal Buscema

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Namor returns to Atlantis to find that Warlord Krang has taken his throne. When he spurns the affections of Lady Dorma, she turns him in and he is arrested by Krang as a traitor. Realizing that the only thing that will allow him to regain his kingdom and his subjects is the Trident of Neptune, Namor escapes to go and recover it.

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