*Miscellaneous 1940-1959: Another gem from the Bute Collection this week in the shape of Sub-Mariner #33, the first issue of the Atlas series from 1954, carrying on from the Timely series which ended five years earlier. The Atlas revival lasted ten issues, and comprised some of the best work of Namor’s creator Bill Everett, whose art had evolved to its very best by the 1950s. Three Sub-mariner stories this issue: the first re-tells the origin of the Sub-Mariner, with his father and mother, and the third features his American love Betty Dean. Plus there’s a Human Torch story too. Technically, this is a RESTORED copy, inasmuch as there is clear tape all along the spine. The spine and staples look good though so I’m not sure how necessary the tape is. There is a 1.5 cm tear from the top cover edge above the logo, but just relatively minor edge wear with some corner blunting. Pages are a supple off-white to cream. Highly collectable.  
PICTURED: SUB-MARINER #33 Apparent GD £380 SOLD