Subbie

Real Name: Subbie

Identity/Class: Unknown - probably human mutant like Namor

Occupation: None - he's a kid

Affiliations: "Father Neptune"

Enemies: Nazis

Known Relatives: Father Neptune (uncle, apparently)

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: The Oceans of the world

First Appearance: Kid Comics #1 (Timely Comics, February 1943)

Powers/Abilities: Superhuman strength. Able to survive underwater and swim at great speeds. Unlike his larger counterpart, the Sub-Mariner, he could not fly.

History: (Kid Comics #1-2, ga) Allegedly the nephew of "Father Neptune", Subbie went to his uncle because he was bored, and was given a sailor's uniform and a small ship, which he used to take on the Axis forces.

Comments: In spite of the obvious resemblance, no link was confirmed between the Sub-Mariner and Subbie.

Thanks to Jess Nevins for allowing me to use information from his excellent Golden Age Heroes Directory and his Guide to Golden Age Marvel Characters. Thanks also to Richard Boucher & Darrin Wiltshire @ PR-Publications for permission to use information from their equally brilliant collection of Golden Age Sites, PR Publications. Their knowledge of Golden Age characters far outstrips my own.

CLARIFICATIONS: Not to be confused with

• Sub-Mariner, an adult hero who bore a startling similarity to Subbie

Any Additions/Corrections? Please let me know.

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