Auctions: comic books in 'Silver Surfer'

Annihilation Omnibus HC (2014 Marvel) 1st Edition 1-1ST FN 6.0

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Drax the Destroyer (2005) #1-4, Annihilation: Prologue (2006), Annihilation: Nova (2006) #1-4, Annihilation: Silver Surfer (2006) #1-4, Annihilation: Super Skrull (2006) #1-4, and Annihilation: Ronan (2006) #1-4, Annihilation (2006) #1-6, Annihilation: Heralds of Galactus (2007) #1-2 and the Annihilation: The Nova Corp Files (2006).

Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.

Marvel's cosmic superstars return in explosive, widescreen sci-fi style!

Annihilus, lord of the Negative Zone, has declared war! And as his unstoppable Annihilation Wave swarms into the Marvel Universe, demolishing all in its path, only a handful of heroes can resist the destruction! Nova learns the ways of war from Drax the Destroyer; the Silver Surfer seeks out his former master, Galactus, for aid; the Super-Skrull fights for his son's life; and Ronan the Accuser faces Gamora and her woman warriors! Nova and Quasar's army leads the charge - but as heroes fall and Annihilus rises, the universe's one remaining hope may be Thanos, the Mad Titan!

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 880 pages, full color. Rated T+

Credits:

Written by Keith Giffen, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Simon Furman, Christos Gage, and Stuart Moore.

Art By Mitch Breitweiser, Scott Kolins, Ariel Olivetti, Kev Walker, Rick Magyar, Renato Arlem, Jorge Lucas, Greg Titus, Andrea Di Vito, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Landini, and Mike Mckone.

Cover price $125.00.

DC vs. Marvel Omnibus HC (2024 DC/Marvel) 1A-1ST NM 9.4

George Perez Cover

1st printing. Collects Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 DC/Marvel Treasury), Marvel Treasury Edition (1974-1981) #28, DC Special Series (1981 Treasury) #27, Marvel and DC Present: The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans (1982), Batman/Punisher (1994) , Punisher/Batman: Deadly Knights (1994), Darkseid vs. Galactus: The Hunger GN (1995 DC/Marvel), Spider-Man and Batman (1995), Green Lantern/Silver Surfer: Unholy Alliances (1995), Silver Surfer/Superman (1996), Batman/Captain America (1996), Daredevil and Batman (1997 Marvel/DC), Batman and Spider-Man (1997 DC/Marvel), Superman/Fantastic Four (1999 DC/Marvel Treasury), The Incredible Hulk vs. Superman (1999), and Batman/Daredevil: King of New York (2000). Written by Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter, Marv Wolfman, Len Wein, Chris Claremont, Dennis O'Neil, Chuck Dixon, John Byrne, J.M. DeMatteis, Ron Marz, George Perez, D.G. Chichester, Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern, and Alan Grant. Art by Ross Andru, John Buscema, Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Walt Simonson, Barry Kitson, John Romita, Jr., John Byrne, Mark Bagley, Darryl Banks, Ron Lim, Scott McDaniel, Graham Nolan, Dan Jurgens, Steve Rude, Eduardo Barreto, Neal Adams, John Romita, Sr., Dick Giordano, Joe Sinnott, Terry Austin, Klaus Janson, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, Steve Leialoha, Walt Simonson, Bob Layton, Joe Rubinstein, Bob Wiacek, Brett Breeding, James Pascoe, Scott Hanna, Mark Farmer, Derek Fisher, Karl Kesel, Art Thibert, and Eduardo Barreto. Cover by George Perez. Introductions by Paul Levitz and Gerry Conway. Forewords by Dick Giordano and Tom DeFalco. Afterwords by Ron Marz and Tom Brevoort. In 1976, the Big Two in comics made pop culture history by pitting their most popular heroes--Superman and the Amazing Spider-Man--against each other! The success of this one-shot comic paved the way for future collaborations between the House of Ideas and the Distinguished Competition, ushering in a new age of inter-company crossover events that boasted some of the industry's biggest writers and artists. Now, for the first time in over 20 years, the comics that started it all will be collected in a brand-new omnibus edition featuring the classic DC Universe and Marvel team-up stories. This volume also includes essays from the original creative team, an introduction from former DC Comics president Paul Levitz, afterwords by writer Ron Marz and Marvel executive editor Tom Brevoort, and more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 960 pages, full color. Cover price $150.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 55 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #0265480004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fourth appearance of the Silver Surfer in "When Strikes the Silver Surfer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Filled with jealousy, Ben attacks the Silver Surfer. Lockjaw (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 55 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4485070001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fourth appearance of the Silver Surfer in "When Strikes the Silver Surfer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Filled with jealousy, Ben attacks the Silver Surfer. Lockjaw (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 55 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fourth appearance of the Silver Surfer in "When Strikes the Silver Surfer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Filled with jealousy, Ben attacks the Silver Surfer. Lockjaw (of the Inhumans) appearance. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 57 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Enter... Dr. Doom!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; While Sandman attempts to free the Wizard, Dr. Doom steals the Surfer's Power Cosmic (part 1 of 4). Appearances by the Inhumans, the Sandman, and the Wizard. Captain America cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 60 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Doctor Doom steals the Silver Surfer's cosmic powers (part 4 of 4) in The Peril and the Power!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; The FF defeat Dr. Doom. Appearances by the Inhumans, the Watcher, and the Black Panther. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 74 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in When Calls Galactus, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Galactus dispatches his Punisher to retrieve the Surfer who is protected by the FF. Letters to the editor from comics writers Don McGregor and Tony Isabella. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 56. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 74 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in When Calls Galactus, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Galactus dispatches his Punisher to retrieve the Surfer who is protected by the FF. Letters to the editor from comics writers Don McGregor and Tony Isabella. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 56. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 75 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Worlds Within Worlds!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle their dopplegangers, created by Galactus, who is determined to learn the location of the Silver Surfer. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 57. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 211D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Terrax the Tamer - "If This Be Terrax" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. Galactus sends the Fantastic Four to an alien plant to capture its tyrannical ruler named Tyros! Can the three aging members of the FF plus the Human Torch muster the strength to defeat Tyros? Cameo appearance by the Watcher and flashback appearances by the Silver Surfer, Air Walker, and Firelord. Note: First appearance of Terrax the Tamer. Cover price $0.40.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 259 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4484876004

"Choices!" Part 2 of 3. Silver Surfer cameo. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Reed Richards is mysteriously missing, but Sue, Johnny, and Ben don't have long to worry as they are suddenly and savagely attacked by the alien tyrant Tyros the Terrible (Terrax, former Herald of Galactus)! Meanwhile, the Invisible Girl comes face-to-face with their greatest enemy - Doctor Doom! Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 250D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4536328009

Direct Edition. Special giant-sized issue. Guest-starring Silver Surfer. A 250th celebration brought to you by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. The Earth trembles when titans clash. It's the nigh unstoppable Incredible Hulk vs. the former Herald of Galactus, the Silver Surfer. Imprisoned on Earth by his former master, the Silver Surfer intends to add the immeasurable power of the Hulk to his own and break the barrier that keeps him from his home Zenn-La and his beloved. The only problem is, the Hulk has never been known for his generosity. 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 15-1ST VF 8.0

1st Edition - Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Silver Surfer: Book 1!" Collects The Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #1-5.

Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema. Introduction by Stan Lee.

It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 260 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 550 copies.

NOTE: 1st printings do NOT include issue #6.

Cover price $34.95.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 19-1ST VF- 7.5

1st Edition - Volume 19 - 1st printing. "Silver Surfer: Book 2!" Collects The Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #6-18.

Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema. Introduction by Stan Lee.

It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, full color.

NOTE: 1st printings of this book include issues #6.

Cover price $34.95.

Origins of Marvel Comics TPB (1974 Fireside) 1-REP FN 6.0 Reprint

Fireside Book Series

2nd and later printings. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #115.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe.

This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts.

Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4550483014

Direct Edition. "Free!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the spaceways again. Now, after many years of exile, will the Silver Surfer finally be free to soar the heavens again? Plus, witness the savage attack of Champion, an Elder of the Universe (last seen in Marvel Two in One (1974) Annual #7), as events are set in motion for the next 10 issues. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 3N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4520266007

Newsstand Edition. "Heaven!" Firebird cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Story picks up after West Coast Avengers Annual #2 and Avengers Annual #16. Empowered with the Power Cosmic the Silver Surfer is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. However, there exist beings whose powers rival and in some instances surpass even those of a former Herald of Galactus. When the Elders of the Universe decide the Surfer has become a liability to their plot, they dispatch one of their own to deal with him. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 46 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0977399013

Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "...The Soul World!" Featuring the return of Adam Warlock. Guest-starring Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Utterly defeated by Thanos, the Silver Surfer and Drax the Destroyer awaken in the mysterious Soul World. While, Drax is kept busy by Gamora, the most dangerous woman in the universe, Norrin Radd seeks the council of the master of this realm...the enigmatic Adam Warlock. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 48 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4520482016

Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Confronting One's Maker!" Guest-starring Galactus. Warlock and Drax cameos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Ever wonder how for years a noble being like the Silver Surfer as the Herald of Galactus could bear the guilt for the deaths of countless worlds. The answer may surprise you in this excellent tale about confronting past sins. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 49 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4520482015

Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Detour!" Guest-starring Starfox and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. As the Silver Surfer races to Earth to warn the heroes of Thanos and his malevolent intentions, he is confronted by a demonic agent of the Mad Titan. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 50A CGC 9.0 Lim

Paper: White

Label #4520482014

Direct Market Edition - 1st printing Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Special Anniversary Issue. "Deeply Buried Secrets!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. In this 50th issue celebration the Silver Surfer fights for his life against a stone golem with all the power and visage of his arch foe Thanos. Plus, learn a dark secret from Norrin Radd's past. By story's end the Surfer plummets toward planet Earth. Broken physically and mentally, will he be able to warn Earth's heroes of the threat Thanos poses to the universe? Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #1. 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 64 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4520483013

"Inner Turmoil!" Captain Marvel cameo. Part 4 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer battles a dark, twisted version of himself for the fate of his very soul. Even if he does survive, there is still the matter of the virus he carries and the Collector to deal with. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer Black (2019 Marvel) 5C CGC 9.2 Lim Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4030736002

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Tradd Moore. Cover by Ron Lim. The final stand against Knull! The Surfer's severely depleted of his Power Cosmic, will desperation force him to use his secret weapon and unleash a new horror upon the galaxy? Trust us, you won't want to miss this epic conclusion! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Silver Surfer Warlock Resurrection (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4534864021

Direct Edition. Cover by Jim Starlin. The Pact, script and art by Jim Starlin; The Silver Surfer thinks about his loss of Shalla Bal during his experience with the Great One; Pip tells him that Adam Warlock would like to see him; Drax helps Pip transport the Surfer to Monster Island to speak with Warlock; Warlock tells the Surfer that he plans to resurrect Shalla Bal; in return, Surfer must do a favor for Warlock sometime in the future; With the Surfer's help, the Soul Gem and the Mind Gem open a portal to another dimension. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer: The Best Defense (2018) 1A CGC 9.0 Garney

Paper: White

Label #2139007021

Story and Art by Jason Latour. Cover by Ron Garney. 'THE BEST DEFENSE' PART FOUR! Shall not the Judge of All the Earths do right? Norrin Radd is not so certain. But it falls to him who is the Silver Surfer to decide which planets will live…and which will feed the unending hunger of the world-devouring Galactus! A single honest person can tip the balance…if only the Surfer can find one in time! And the Train rolls on… 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 93 CGC 6.5 SS Thomas

Paper: White

Signed by Roy Thomas on 8/24/23

Label #4275362001

Cover by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia. The Monarch and the Monster, script by Roy Thomas and Dan Adkins; As Namor battles It, torpedoes from the submarine cause an avalanche, trapping It; Namor turns on the submarine and begins to punch holes in it; It (the creature) returns and they battle, further damaging the submarine and (apparently) killing it;The submarine leaves (with the carcass of It) while Namor breaks off, feeling weakness overwhelm him. He Who Strikes the Silver Surfer, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin; Having 'caught' the Silver Surfer (believing him to be an alien starship), Hulk starts a fight with perhaps the only being on Earth stronger than Hulk is; The Surfer, irritated, knocks him out, then probes Hulk to discover the reason for his belligerence and discovers the damage done by the gamma radiation; Just as the Surfer prepares to reverse the damage and return Dr. Banner's life, Hulk wakes up and, seeing the action as an attack, lashes out. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.