Fire & Water: Bill Everett, the Sub-Mariner and the Birth of Marvel Comics #[nn]

A handsome hardcover from Fantagraphics, this 2010 volume celebrates Bill Everett and his creation of the Sub-Mariner — one of the most distinctive figures in the early history of what would become Marvel Comics. The cover showcases vintage Everett artwork depicting Namor in dynamic underwater action, rendered in his unmistakable pen-and-ink style, with bold graphic lettering framing the image in striking red and black. For fans of comics history, this is a richly produced deep-dive into Everett's artistry and legacy.