Silver surfer or the silver surfer, is the title of several series of comic books published by marvel comics featuring the silver surfer. Although the story that featured in the silver surfer. What are the best galactus storiesgraphic novels to read. Sep 11, 2010 heres a quick peek at the 1968 silver surfer comic book series. The silver surfer goodreads meet your next favorite book. The silver surfer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Silver surfer possesses partial power cosmi, the most powerful force for the marvel universe. Norrin radd of zennla is the mighty herald of galactus, the devourer of worlds. The boy goes out onto his roof where he can get a closer look at the surfer. Grade universal signature series restored qualified total. If im reading my history correctly, this ish marked the beginning of the end for the surfers exile on earth. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Zennla was a fabulous world where people had conquered the drudgery of everyday work and could now devote. Zennla was a fabulous world where people had conquered the drudgery of everyday work and could now devote themselves to the pure pursuit of knowledge.
Featuring annihilus, nova, ronan, the silver surfer, the superskrull, thanos and more all from the xandarian worldmind files of the nova corps. In the silver surfer omnibus, john buscema is the main artist, but kirby returns for the final issue, delivering a story that includes a powerful final page to the saga. Of all the fanfavorite characters across the cosmic side of the marvel universe, one of the most iconic is the silver surfer. What are the best galactus storiesgraphic novels to. In one of the greatest comicbook epics of all time, baron zemo strikes at the very heart of the avengers as he. He even knew my favorite type of planets for specific occasions. In the silver surfer omnibus, john buscema is the main artist, but kirby returns for the final issue, delivering a story. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. With such a long history, we decided it was time to honor some of the amazing artists who contributed their talents to bringing this amazing character to life. If im reading my history correctly, this ish marked the beginning of the end for the surfer s exile on earth. All that changed when galactus, the devourer of worlds, chose zennla as his next victim. 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. 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. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users.
This marvel comics character is the herald of galactus the planet eater, imbued with the power cosmic. The surfer disagrees and ends up an unlikely ally of the superskrull. Unfollow silver surfer comic book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Silver surfer had his own monthly from 1987 to 1998. Called marvel zombies, its surprise success led to several sequels, and crossovers with the army of darkness comics from dynamite entertainment. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. A great oneshot detailing the sacrifice as well as redemption of norrin radd and the genesis of the silver surfer, galactus mightiest herald. Silver surfer, fictional superhero 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. Get caught up on all of the players in the annihilation event annihilus, nova, ronan, the silver surfer, the superskrull, thanos and more courtesy of the xandarian worldmind files of the nova corps. Written by jim starlin, ron marz, len wein, susan kennedy, and john figueroa. Silver surfer, or the silver surfer, is the title of several series of comic books published by marvel comics.
Created by jack kirby in 1966, the silver surfer has a somewhat controversial origin as he first appeared in the fantastic four series during the galactus trilogy and was thus assumed to have been cocreated with series writer stan lee. Marvel zombies was written by robert kirkman, who would later reach mainstream success with his series. Nova appears in the silver surfer tv series, voiced by tara rosling. In this version, she is a mutant with clairvoyant powers. Silver surfer graphic novels s graphic novels graphic. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. The character also appears in a number of movies, television, and video game adaptations. The silver surfer is a fictional marvel comics superhero created by jack kirby. Fire in the sky marvel comic book silver surfer 146 a. The surfer brings jameson back to his fellow astronauts, but they think of the surfer as an enemy and open fire on him.
The high evolutionary convinces the eternals that the silver surfers dna needs to be mapped for mankinds benefit. 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. Silver surfer the silver surfer is a marvel comics superhero created by jack kirby. The ultimate cosmic experience by stan lee and jack kirby. He spots a spaceship crashing into an ocean and manages to save its pilot, who turns out to be john jameson. Black introducing readers to the scope of norrin radds new status quo, annihilation. Heres a quick peek at the 1968 silver surfer comic book series. Find comics from a vast selection of silver surfer. The silver surfer first appeared in the fantastic four comic available as fantastic four omnibus vol 2 from amazon created by stan lee and jack kirby. Yet it is not the first appearance of anyone and doesnt seem to have any major events in it. Silver surfer series of graphic novels, books, trade paperbacks and hardcovers published by marvel comics. 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.
Marvel will be releasing two new titles in 2007 dealing with some of their cosmic characters. Marvel knights adultthemed comic people who often have their stories noncanon to the marvel universe as is this one wrote a sad story about what would the silver surfer do if he had only about 3 weeks left to live. See more ideas about silver surfer, silver surfer comic and marvel comics. The story of merciful slave and insatiable master has always been my favorite. I would just offhand mention that i was a little hungry and five minutes later he had scouted out a small planet that would make for a wonderful snack. The silver surfer and the rise of the graphic novel 1978.
Meanwhile, the surfer believes he is being attacked when spiderman accidentally shoots a web line that gets snagged on the surfer s board. Silver surfer makes a surreal visit to the palace of mistress death and ends up meeting thanos for the first time. Population statistics grade universal signature series restored qualified. Nova attempted to stop galactus from feeding on a planet, and when he rushed toward galactus, he was met by surfer, who nova then proceeded to attack. The ultimate cosmic experience was new the themes therein will be very familiar to regular readers of the silver surfer and the fantastic four comic books.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Silver surfer character silver surfer appears in 2114 issues. The former herald of galactus has been an active participant in previous annihilation crossover events and annihilation. A cover gallery for the comic book silver surfer 1987. Scourge is no different, with norrin radd back in action. All new, the silver surfer, an ultimate comic experience. Widely considered to be the first trade paperbacks they proved such a success that 11 volumes saw print. This leads to the two heroes getting into a battle, leaving the surfer s board unattended on the roof of henrys building. She is given her herald powers by galactus when he chooses her as his herald in place of the silver surfer.
Silver surfer annual 1 a, jan 1988 comic book by marvel. Surfer 1010 here yup and surfer still gets one shotted by thanos. It also has some of the best jack kirby art out there. The silver surfer comic books category for a complete list. The silver surfer has flown across some amazing covers over the years and has appeared in more than 1600 different comics. Silver surfer for all the variations of the subject on the site. See more ideas about silver surfer, comic books art and marvel comics. Comic reflections a podcast dedicated to regular talk.
Norrin, or as you may refer to him, the silver surfer went above and beyond the first few years. However, much has changed for the power cosmicwielding superhero since his time away, as. It is then revealed that galactus looks different to each of the thousands of aliens from different planets. The surfer, herald of the planetconsuming galactus, has been sent to earth. Surfer also has experience fighting eternals thanos is the strongest one there is, after all. Here is a stillevolving chronological list of appearances of the silver surfer as of 3420. In 2005, marvel ran a limited series set in an alternate universe, where a zombie infection breaks out among the superhero population. Silver surfer appears as a regular character through season 1 and has some aspects of an actual earthlike surfer along with aspects of his comic book character. Surfer has every ability hyperion does, but is way, way better at things like matter manipulation, is considerably faster, has higher durability, etc. Thanos creates the planet of necronos where millions of beings are sacrificed to death daily and the surfer is forced to stand helplessly by and record the atrocities. See more ideas about silver surfer, marvel art and marvel comics art. We stumbled upon a box of files here at the ifanboy hq. Originally an astronomer of zennla named norrin radd, to save his homeworld from destruction he agreed to become the herald of galactus, a being older than our universe who regularly feeds on the lifeforce of planets. Both a vital chapter to the latest annihilation as it nears its explosive climax and a followup to silver surfer.