- "For, all the resources of Atlantis are now mine! I shall never surrender the throne to the accursed Sub-Mariner!"
- ―Krang
| "A Prince There Was!" | |
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| Tales to Astonish | |
| Title: | "A Prince There Was!" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 72 |
| Cover price: | .12 |
| Cover date: | October, 1965 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Stan Lee |
| Writers: | Stan Lee |
| Pencilers: | Adam Austin |
| Inkers: | Vince Colletta |
| Cover artists: | Gene Colan [1] |
| Cover inker: | Vince Colletta [1] |
| Cover colorist: | Stan Goldberg [1] |
| Cover letterer: | Sam Rosen [1] |
| Letterers: | S. Rosen |
| Editors: | Stan Lee |
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"A Prince There Was!" is the title to the first story featured in the seventy-second issue of the first Tales to Astonish ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. It features the character of the Sub-Mariner. It was written by Stan Lee with artwork by Adam Austin and inks by Vince Colletta. It was lettered by Sam Rosen. The second tale is called "Within the Monster Dwells a Man!" and features the Hulk. It was written by Stan Lee with layouts by Jack Kirby and finished art by Mickey Demeo. Both stories were edited by Stan Lee. This issue shipped with an October, 1965 cover date and carries a cover price of .12 cents per copy.
" A Prince There Was!"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
- Krang
- Seaweed Man
- Zantor (1st appearance)
Minor characters
- Neptune (Behind the scenes only)
Organizations
- Atlantean Army
- Faceless Ones (Cameo appearance only)
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Within the Monster Dwells a Man!"[]
| "Within the Monster Dwells a Man!" | |
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| Title: | "Within the Monster Dwells a Man!" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Stan Lee |
| Pencilers: | Jack Kirby |
| Inkers: | Mickey Demeo |
| Letterers: | Sam Rosen |
| Editors: | Stan Lee |
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
- Namor, the Sub-Mariner was created by writer and artist Bill Everett.
- The Sub-Mariner has the distinction of being the very first comic book superhero of the Marvel Universe. He was introduced in Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1 in April, 1939 - six months prior to the release of Marvel Comics #1, which is generally considered the first appearance of the mainstream Marvel Universe.
- The Hulk was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. He first appeared in Incredible Hulk #1 in May, 1962 in a story titled "The Coming of the Hulk".
- "TTA 72" serves as a shortcut to this page.
- Artist Gene Colan is credited as Adam Austin in this issue.
- Inker Mike Esposito is credited as Mickey Demeo in this issue.
- This is the first appearance of Zantor - an evil Atlantean scientist.
- This is the first appearance of the Faceless Ones, not to be confused with the Mindless Ones as seen in Doctor Strange comics. They appear in shadow only.
- This is the second appearance of the Seaweed Man. He appeared last in Tales to Astonish #72.
- The Leader makes reference to the Sub-Mariner in this issue. After he conquers the surface world, he intends on conquering Atlantis as well.
- The Hulk does appear as Bruce Banner in this issue.
Reprints[]
Stories from this issue are reprinted in the following volumes:
"A Prince There Was!"
- Essential Sub-Mariner 1
- Marvel Masterworks: The Sub-Mariner 1
- Sub-Mariner King-Size Special 1
"Within the Monster Dwells a Man!"
- Essential Hulk 1
- Incredible Hulk Epic Collection 2
- Incredible Hulk King-Size Special 3
- Incredible Hulk Omnibus 1
- Incredible Hulk: The Complete Collection
- Marvel Masterworks: The Incredible Hulk 2
Recommended Reading[]
The Hulk
The Sub-Mariner
See also[]
The Hulk
The Sub-Mariner
External Links[]
- Tales to Astonish, Volume 1 #72 at MDP
- Tales to Astonish, Volume 1 #72 at Comics.org
- Tales to Astonish, Volume 1 #72 at Comic Vine
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Grand Comics Database; Comics.org; Tales to Astonish #73. Cover illustration notations. Credit not listed on the actual comic book itself.