Lot 35
Sub-Mariner #23 CGC 9.2 Origin and 1st Appearance of Orka (Marvel Comics, 1970) White Pages
Northern Collection: Space, Science and Magic | CB26012
Auction: 11 September AT 15.00 BST
Description
Sub-Mariner #23 CGC 9.2 Origin and 1st Appearance of Orka (Marvel Comics, 1970).
Cover pencils by Marie Severin and inks by Mike Esposito. 1st appearance and origin of Orka in "The Coming of Orka". Story by Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, and inks by Johnny Craig. Returning to his undersea realm, Namor comes across a large herd of killer whales, led by the monstrous Orka, and takes him on. Namor is defeated by Orka, but follows him and discovers that Dr. Dorcas and Krang are actually behind Orka's powers, and are planning an attack on Atlantis. Namor gains the upper hand by threatening Krang's life which prompts Orka to turn against Dorcas. However, Namor's plan comes undone and he's taken down hard by Orka; Following Krang's orders, Orka puts a stun-collar and chains on the Sub-Mariner. Krang then announces an intention of marching into Atlantis with an enslaved Namor. 36 pgs. Full colour. Cover price $0.15.
CGC Cert: #4749811024
Grader Notes: wear all corners, crease right bottom of front cover, and white pages.
