Books like 'Essential Sub-Mariner, Vol. 1'
Readers who enjoyed Essential Sub-Mariner, Vol. 1 by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Archie Goodwin, Wallace Wood, Gene Colan, Jack Kirby, Bill Everett, Marie Severin, John Buscema, Dan Adkins, Werner Roth, Raymond Marais & Jerry Grandenetti also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Deep Gold by Douglas Pratt
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA sunken u-boat.A lost cache of Hitler's gold.Can Chase beat a band of Nazis to this hidden treasure?Chase's peaceful beach day is disrupted when he rescues the beautiful Rikki Talen from an attempted kidnapping.He finds Rikki being pursued by a group of neo-Nazis bent on finding a missing German submarine filled with a shipment of gold... -
![Rising Warrior by Wayne Stinnett]()
Rising Warrior by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAfter returning home to the Florida Keys, Jesse moves on to Fort Myers, his hometown on the Southwest Florida coast. There is much work to be done and Jesse is no stranger to hard work. On a kayaking adventure with friends, Jesse's daughter finds and rescues a baby manatee suffering from respiratory problems... -
![The Super Olympian: Bloodhound (Shapechanger Tales) by Laer Carroll]()
The Super Olympian: Bloodhound (Shapechanger Tales) by Laer Carroll
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOlympic-bound 17-year-old Sasha Canaro wakes up from death a superhumanly strong, fast, agile, and tough shapechanger. And she has strange powers. What can feed her challenge-addiction now? Fighting crime? There is plenty of it... -
![Blue Waters by Eric Chance Stone]()
Blue Waters by Eric Chance Stone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA casual outing with a metal detector ends in a surprising find: not treasure...but the shocking remains of a gruesome murder.Native Texan Rick Waters is a jack-of-all trades: treasure hunter, diver, part-time detective... -
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![Sunset Coast Cottage by Hayley Summers]()
Sunset Coast Cottage by Hayley Summers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe has a chance at a new life. But can she let go of her past?Left alone and directionless in the aftermath of her abusive husband’s death, widow Marisa Owens is given an opportunity to start fresh. Embarking to a beautiful seaside town on the Florida coast, Marisa must contend with a lifetime of pain and broken dreams as she attempts to rebuild herself and create a new future... -
![Sunset Coast Cottage by Hayley Summers]()
Sunset Coast Cottage by Hayley Summers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe has a chance at a new life. But can she let go of her past?Left alone and directionless in the aftermath of her abusive husband’s death, widow Marisa Owens is given an opportunity to start fresh. Embarking to a beautiful seaside town on the Florida coast, Marisa must contend with a lifetime of pain and broken dreams as she attempts to rebuild herself and create a new future... -
![Ultimate Spider-Man (2024-) #2 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto]()
Ultimate Spider-Man (2024-) #2 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTHE MOST SURPRISING SPIDER-MAN STORY OF THE 21ST CENTURY CONTINUES! Spider-Man faces his first super villain! J... -
![Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, Vol. 2 by Jonathan Hickman, Rick Magyar]()
Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, Vol. 2 by Jonathan Hickman, Rick Magyar
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSuperstar writer Jonathan Hickman revamps and redefines Marvel's First Family! The War of Four Cities escalates, with the Future Foundation caught in the middle! But as the Inhumans return to Earth and Annihilus' forces and the Kree armada lay siege to the planet, will the coming of Galactus turn the tide.. -
![My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 9 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Kohei Horikoshi]()
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 9 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a superpowered society, there is nothing ordinary about evil anymore. Heroes, trained and licensed to protect and defend the public against supervillains, stand above all the rest. Not everyone can be a hero, however, and there are those who would use their powers to serve the people without legal sanction... -
![My Hero Academia, Vol. 36 by Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平]()
My Hero Academia, Vol. 36 by Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
![The Dark Knight Trilogy: The Complete Screenplays with Storyboards by Christopher J. Nolan, Jonathan Nolan]()
The Dark Knight Trilogy: The Complete Screenplays with Storyboards by Christopher J. Nolan, Jonathan Nolan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTHE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: The Compete Screenplays of Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises, with storyboards from each film. There is also an introduction featuring a conversation about The Dark Knight trilogy among the three writers: Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan and David S. Goyer Synopsis:Christopher Nolan brings The Dark Knight trilogy to its climax... -
![Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #5 by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird]()
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #5 by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe jaw-dropping finale to the biggest TMNT story ever is here! One final showdown between mutant and Foot Clan will determine the fate of NYC... -
![The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 3 by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger]()
The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 3 by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe acclaimed series STARMAN, starring a Gen-X super hero from the 1990s, is re-presented in high quality format, featuring spectacular art by Eisner Award winner Tony Harris.In this new, third volume, Starman's hometown of Opal City is terrorized by Dr. Pip, an eccentric bomber. And with no demands from the mad villain, both Starman and the local authorities are unable to track him down... -
![Nightwing, Vol. 1: Leaping into the Light by Tom Taylor]()
Nightwing, Vol. 1: Leaping into the Light by Tom Taylor
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling Injustice team of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo take on Nightwing!Nightwing is back—and his drive to keep Blüdhaven safe has never been stronger! But his adoptive city has elected a new mayor with the last name Zucco... -
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![Essential X-Men, Vol. 2 by Chris Claremont, John Byrne]()
Essential X-Men, Vol. 2 by Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEver-expanding their ranks, the Children of the Atom combat the evils threatening both mutants and humans -- like the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Hellfire Club and Dark Phoenix... -
![Hawkeye #1 by Matt Fraction, David Aja]()
Hawkeye #1 by Matt Fraction, David Aja
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe breakout star of this summer's blockbuster AVENGERS film and self-made hero Hawkeye fights for justice! He's out to prove himself as one of Earth's Mightiest... -
![The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 2: Revelations by J. Michael Straczynski]()
The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 2: Revelations by J. Michael Straczynski
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the wake of the World Trade Center tragedy, Spider-Man comes to understand that not all heroes possess great powers. Meanwhile, Aunt May struggles with her discovery of Peter's greatest secret.Collects:- The Amazing Spider-Man (Vol... -
![My Hero Academia, Vol. 32 by Kohei Horikoshi]()
My Hero Academia, Vol. 32 by Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
![Nightwing 2021 Annual (2021) #1 (Nightwing by Tom Taylor, Daniel HDR]()
Nightwing 2021 Annual (2021) #1 (Nightwing by Tom Taylor, Daniel HDR
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDick Grayson and Jason Todd, the first Robins, both long ago stepped out of the shadow of the Bat and began walking very different paths on their respective journeys to become who they are today. But now their paths converge and these two brothers unite for one goal. With escrima stick and a crowbar combined, Nightwing and Red Hood are ready for anything.. -
![Nightwing #80 by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo]()
Nightwing #80 by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDick Grayson’s always had a big heart. From protecting those persecuted by bullies in his youth, to combating evil alongside Batman as Robin, to pledging his newly inherited wealth to enriching Blüdhaven as Nightwing-his kindness and generosity have always guided his life. But now a new villain stalks the back alleys of Blüdhaven, removing the hearts of the city’s most vulnerable... -
![Nightwing #78 by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo]()
Nightwing #78 by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNightwing is back-and his drive to keep Blüdhaven safe has never been stronger! But his adopted city has elected a new mayor with the last name Zucco. When Nightwing enlists Batgirl’s help in investigating the politician bearing the same name as the man who murdered his parents, she unearths details that will shock and fundamentally change the hero... -
![Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant by Brian Reed]()
Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant by Brian Reed
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFROM THE BESTSELLING PREQUEL HALO: FALL OF REACH! It is a question that man has long asked: Are we alone in the universe? In this riveting prequel, the United Nations Space Command learns the answer to that question - and the answer is "no... -
![Thor by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron, Ive Svorcina]()
Thor by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron, Ive Svorcina
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCollects Thor: God of Thunder #1-18. A trail of blood consumes Thor's past, present and future! Throughout the ages, gods are vanishing — and Thor must unravel the gruesome mystery of Gorr the God Butcher! In the distant past, Thor discovers a cave that echoes with the cries of tortured gods. In the present, Thor follows the bloody wake of murdered gods across the depths of space... -
![The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 4 by James Robinson]()
The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 4 by James Robinson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe acclaimed series STARMAN, starring a Gen-X super hero from the 1990s, is re-presented in high quality format, featuring spectacular art by Eisner Award winner Tony Harris.In this volume, Starman stands shoulder to shoulder with heroes including DC's Captain Marvel, Batman and many others... -
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![Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 5: The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks! by Akira Toriyama]()
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 5: The Decisive Battle! Farewell, Trunks! by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGoku’s adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself!Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull... -
![Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 4: Last Chance for Hope by Akira Toriyama]()
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 4: Last Chance for Hope by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEver since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull... -
![Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 7: Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins!! by Akira Toriyama]()
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 7: Universe Survival! The Tournament of Power Begins!! by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGoku’s adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself!Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull... -
![Black Widow #3 by Nathan Edmondson]()
Black Widow #3 by Nathan Edmondson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTHE FINELY WOVEN THREAD PART 3She's the kind of woman you call when you need to escape from a South American prison... -
![Spider-Man: Big Time by Dan Slott]()
Spider-Man: Big Time by Dan Slott
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSpidey hits the Big time, creating new opportunities, technology and costumes... -
![Groot #1 by Jeff Loveness, Jordie Bellaire]()
Groot #1 by Jeff Loveness, Jordie Bellaire
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor the first time ever, the most famous talking-tree-thing in the Marvel Universe is starring in his own series! You might recognize him from Guardians of the Galaxy, the biggest movie of 2014...
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