Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. Black reveals the surprising secret origin of part of the marvel cosmos as we know it. The silver surfer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Marvel silver age the silver surfer lot of 5 comic books 2 3 5 8 11. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Exiled to planet earth by his former master, galactus, the silver surfer, a being empowered with the power cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the devourer of worlds has encompassed the planet with. Find the value of the marvel comic silver surfer volume 1. He was once norrin radd, citizen of zennla, a utopia planet, and loved by shalla bal, but he is bored with the sterile paradise. They are aided in their endeavor by the herald of god or galactus, if you prefer, who is so touched by the capacity for good within humanity that, for the first time in his history, he turns on his master and helps defend earth. Id never seen the inbetweener before, but i knew from the cover, if he was fighting galactus, he was a big deal. Part three released by marvel on february 21, 1998. Silver surfer comic books for sale from sell my comic books.
Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read silver surfer comic lists by marvel experts. More origin details of the silver surfer with classic john buscema cover and art. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Silver surfer just revealed the secret origin of the. He was also included in the lines deluxe 10inch scale. The debut issue of the silver surfer comic is composed largely of flashbacks, in which we learn a detailed version of the silver surfers origin. Cameos by the incredible hulk, doctor doom, and the fantastic four. Silver surfer appeared in toybizs marvel super heroes toyline.
Silver surfer new dawn complete story comicstorian. Silver surfer just revealed the secret origin of the marvel universe the final issue of donny cates and tradd moores silver surfer. Find the value of the marvel comic silver surfer volume 3. My eight year old son is a great lover of comic books and really enjoyed this paperback sized book which includes many of his adventures. It also discusses the various folks who worked on the surfer through time and how he. Get the best deals on silver age silver surfer comics when you shop the largest online selection at. It is because at the time i expected a much more alien type origin.
The final issue of donny cates and tradd moores silver surfer. Between 1974 and 1979 fireside books published collections of reprinted comic book stories starring marvel comics characters and featuring introductions and commentaries by author stan lee. View market values for books, store your collection, and. The silver surfer comic books category for a complete list. Given a small portion of galactus power cosmic, he was transformed into the surfer and discovered countless planets before eventually coming upon earth and the fantastic four. Given a fraction of the power cosmic, norrin was transformed into the silver surfer. Here is a stillevolving chronological list of appearances of the silver surfer as of 3420. The silver surfer comic book mental block wiki fandom. Jul, 2012 given a small portion of galactus power cosmic, he was transformed into the surfer and discovered countless planets before eventually coming upon earth and the fantastic four. The silver surfer travels the earth marveling at its wonders and beauty. Up for your consideration is a lot of 14 different marvel comics group fantasy masterpieces starring the silver surfer comic books.
Following the incredible story of the silver surfer, from his days serving the allpowerful galactus, to his battles with some of the fiercest villains in the universe. The silver surfer is now trapped on earth after rebelling against galactus. The origin of the silver surfer by stan lee and john. This noble, contemplative, unselfish character is an anomaly in the slambang world of comic books, and as such he has proven to be something of an acquired taste, a character who appeals. Hes a curiosity caught at the point where comics are sliding from their pop song phase of one or two.
This third silver surfer volume is considerably more actionoriented than previous series, pitting the surfer against thanos and other cosmic menaces. The silver surfer comic books issuebyissue collecting guide and trade reading order for omnibus, hardcover, and trade paperback collections. Find out which issues are worth money, including fantastic four 1, 5 first doctor doom, 45 first inhumans, 48 1st galactus and silver surfer, 52 1st black panther and more. In addition to his history of publication in comic books, the silver surfer has appeared or starred in several prose fiction books. Silver surfer or the silver surfer, is the title of several series of comic books published by marvel comics featuring the silver surfer contents 1 publication history. Fantasy masterpieces, first issue, galactus, john buscema, norrin radd, origin, silver surfer, silver surfer omnibus, stan lee, zennla the story of norrin radds abandoning a life of luxurious complacency to wield the power cosmic remains our favorite origin of all time.
The silver surfer who symbolizes the highest aspirations of the spirit, also represents marvels most sincere effort to elevate the super hero genre. A set of two aluminium wall pictures featuring two classic marvel comic book front covers. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, norrin radd bargained with the devourer of worlds. Prop yours ears up and check out the history of the silver surfer, one of your favourite marvel comic book characters in this very video. Classic silver surfer cover marvel comics written by stan lee with terrific art by john buscema.
The most notable change is the removal of the fantastic four from the galactus trilogy, the story that serves as the foundation for the first three episodes of the series. Radd has become dissatisfied with his undemanding life on the paradiselike zennla and jumps at galactus offer of a life in the stars, reasoning that he could find uninhabited planets for. Silver surfer possesses partial power cosmi, the most powerful force for the marvel universe. Each graded slab is wrapped in at least two layers of bubble wrap, and then securely placed in a box. Buy a cheap copy of the ultimate silver surfer book. I was born in 1976, and began reading comic books around 1983. Stan asked kirby why hed given the herald a surfboard. The ultimate cosmic experience by stan lee and jack kirby. Silver surfer 1968 1st series comic books mycomicshop.
He tries to help the human race, but they all fear him and attack him. Beginning with a novella retelling the silver surfer s origin by cocreator stan lee and veteran writer tom defalco, this exciting new anthology has original. The silver surfer is a longrunning comic book series created by jack kirby and published by marvel comics. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld. Sell my comic books presents a fantastic four comic books price guide. He recalls his unhappy confrontations with the hulk and doctor doom, leading him to look back on his past. The silver surfer and the rise of the graphic novel 1978. Thats a wholly subjective assessment, of course, although i think one can make a strong, objective critical case that its the single best comic in silver surfers 18issue run. Widely considered to be the first trade paperbacks they proved such a success that 11 volumes saw print. The character also appears in a number of movies, television, and video game adaptations. He spots a spaceship crashing into an ocean and manages to save its pilot, who turns out to be john jameson. The main character is clutching it while dancing and makes several complimentary comments about the appeal of the character.
Sep 25, 2015 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. I am usually the first person to get excited about an origin. In this documentary we hear from ff creator stan lee, writerartist jim starlin, and writers ron marz, steve englehart, and jm dematteis as they examine the beginnings of the surfer in the comics and follows his development over the years. Silver surfer for all the variations of the subject on the site. The galactus trilogy as it has come to be known, is and will always be heralded as one of the most important events in the history of comic books. Comiclink is the online vintage comic book and comic art auction destination featuring comic book auctions spotlighting the most desirable cgc graded examples of key comics, as well as comic art auctions featuring the biggest names in comic book illustration from the golden age to the present. Silver surfer or the silver surfer, is the title of several series of comic books published by marvel comics featuring the silver surfer. But wherever he goes, he is met with fear and hostility by humans. The origin of the silver surfer by stan lee and john buscema. Oct 31, 2019 silver surfer just revealed the secret origin of the marvel universe. The only bad thing was,it wasnt a straight up fight between the. Silver surfer origins prepare yourselves for a galaxy full of starspa.
So for a very long time as far as i knew the silver surfer had always been norrin radd, who agreed to serve as the herald of galactus in order to save zennla. The council of scientists let norrin use a spaceship to approach galactus and plea for the sake of the planet. Galactus agreed to spare the planet in exchange for norrin to become one of the heralds of galactus. A cornerstone of marvels universe of characters, the fantastic four remains one of the most popular superhero. For instance, his sense allow him to heal living beings, see back through time, limited telepathical ability, the ability detect things light years away, or the ability to perceive matter in subatomic detail. It is not because it is written poorly and the story itself is not bad.
On this episode of history of the marvel universe were looking at how norrin radd became the space faring silver surfer. The surfer brings jameson back to his fellow astronauts, but they think of the surfer as an enemy and open fire on him. The titles are as follows i also included the numbers that are on the upper left hand corner of the book. Silver surfer origins prepare yourselves for a galaxy full of starspanning tales written by stan lee and drawn by john buscema. Silver surfer comics silver surfer comic book list marvel. Dec 25, 2012 fantasy masterpieces, first issue, galactus, john buscema, norrin radd, origin, silver surfer, silver surfer omnibus, stan lee, zennla the story of norrin radds abandoning a life of luxurious complacency to wield the power cosmic remains our favorite origin of all time.
Definitive silver surfer collecting guide and reading order. Published june 14th 2007 by pannini marvel pocket books. Please contact me with any suggestions, corrections or additions. All shopify items ship free to the continental united states. I am usually the first person to get excited about an origin issue but i must say i was a tad disappointed with this issue. The silver surfer and galactus have been integral to countless subsequent story lines and remain extremely popular characters to this day. While inspired by various silver surfer comic book stories, the series alters the original mythos in some key ways. Find great deals on ebay for silver surfer comic 1 and silver surfer comic 4. Stan lee and jack kirby reunited for the origin of silver surfer and galactus in the oneshot graphic novel the silver surfer. Fantastic four, american team of comic strip superheroes, created by stan lee and jack kirby for marvel comics in 1961, that brought an element of realism to the genre unique for its time. Three stooges in orbit film storygold key photo book 1 vf. Silver surfer s introduction and a classic tale of the fantastic four doing the impossible essentially defeating god. Silver surfer appeared in toybizs toyline for the 1994 fantastic four cartoon. The silver surfer a simple designed character for any comic book was born great, his philosophical nature, the balance between depression and optimism is unrivalled and i think anyone struggling to find their own place can relate to that especially if they are fighting to find their own silver linings.
Unfollow silver surfer comic book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Though first introduced into an issue of fantastic four as an afterthought, silver surfer has become one of the great icons of comics and is an enduring cult favorite. The origin of the silver surfer the silver surfer is now trapped on earth after rebelling against galactus. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell.
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