Marvel Feature #1
In "The Day of the Defenders!", Sub-Mariner and Prince Byrrah clash with U.S. surface ships in the Arctic, setting the stage for a tense standoff. Written and drawn entirely by Bill Everett, this early tale explores the fragile peace between Atlanteans and humanity, sparked by a last-minute warning that saves Atlantis from a devastating explosion. The cover by Neal Adams and Marie Severin captures the moment's intensity, a striking visual that complements the story's pivotal turning point.
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Sub-Mariner, and then Prince Byrrah, both attack U.S. surface ships in the arctic, but when a warning from the U.S. expedition allows the Atlanteans to evacuate their kingdom just before a cataclysmic explosion levels it, the two sides are able to come to a peaceful understanding.
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