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Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 1N CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643367008

Newsstand 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 (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 2.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0257373019

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. 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 space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1988 Marvel/Epic - Limited Series) 1N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643367009

Newsstand edition. Cover by Moebius. Parable, script by Stan Lee, art by Moebius; The Silver Surfer is a street person on Earth when Galactus arrives and proclaims himself God and tells everyone to have a good time. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer Rebirth Legacy (2023 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4672752015

Written by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. The Sentinel of the Spaceways has taken the son of Captain Mar-Vell, Genis, under his wing, but even the Power Cosmic can't replace the love of a father! The Surfer knows something that might just be able to soothe a broken heart, but is it worth a clash with THE INFINITY WATCH? Beloved creators Ron Marz and Ron Lim return to a story from their celebrated run on Silver Surfer and they're not the only time travelers... 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Green Lantern Silver Surfer Unholy Alliances (1995) 1A CGC 9.6 Banks

Paper: White

Label #4668491019

First printing. "Unholy Alliances!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Darryl Banks and Terry Austin. The Emerald Knight and the Sentinel of the Spaceways come together in an epic adventure that will rock the heavens. Strange new villains never before seen in their universes pop up to cause chaos and destruction. Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner) must face off against the despot and former Herald of Galactus, Terrax. Meanwhile, the Silver Surfer comes face-to-face with the Cyborg-Superman that destroyed Coast City. But this is only the beginning as the cosmic beings known as Thanos and Parallax start manipulating the game board. NOTE: This story was the set-up for the now classic DC vs. Marvel mini-series. Story continues in DC vs. Marvel #1. Cover price $4.95.

Silver Surfer: The Best Defense (2018) 1A CBCS 9.8 Garney

Paper: White

Label #20-1EC999D-103

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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.

Silver Surfer The Ultimate Cosmic Experience (1978 Fireside) 1-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st printing. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Painted cover by Earl Norem (based on sketch by Jack Kirby). The Silver Surfer is the only thing standing in the way of Earth and total annihilation at the hands of Galactus. Softcover, 130 pages, full color. This graphic novel marks the last collaboration between the architects of the Marvel Universe and the godfathers of Modern Day Comics - Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Cover price $4.95.

Silver Surfer Ashcan (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4675255002

75 cent ashcan. 16 pages b & w. History of Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer Homecoming GN (1991 Marvel) 1-1ST VF 8.0

1st printing.

Written by Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Bill Reinhold.

At long last, Norrin Radd has returned home to Zen-La, his home planet, and to the arms of his beloved Shalla-Bal, but this is not the homecoming the former Herald of Galactus was expecting. This is a major turning point for one of the most legendary heroes in the Marvel Pantheon.

Softcover, 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.