Silver surfer gn 1978 fireside the ultimate cosmic. Stan lee and jack kirby reunited for the origin of silver surfer and galactus in the oneshot graphic novel the silver surfer. Marvel publisher stan lee came up with the idea of compiling the origins of some of their. Contains origins or marvel comics, son of origins of marvel comics. Between 1974 and 1979 fireside books published collections of reprinted comic book stories starring marvel comics characters. Marvelfireside books taint the meat its the humanity. 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.
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. His younger brother sal buscema is also a comic book. Silver surfer for all the variations of the subject on the site. This stunning tale is out of the continuous marvel universe in which the silver surfer, the herald of the near omnipotent demigod galactus, in his search to find planets to constantly feeds the hunger of the mighty galactus.
Man prefers comic books that dont insert politics into stories about governmentengineered agents of war. Comic fans have been waiting for the rare opportunity to meet jim starlin and were happy to. The silver surfer 1978, the only marvel fireside edition featuring original material. The silver surfer s soul is in the possession of one of his oldest and deadliest enemies. Strange heavily rumored to appear in dr strange 2 first appearance of dormammu confirmed to be in dr strange 2 mega key marvel silver age comic book this book. Comic complete, story complete please check pictures for condition. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. His race was so advanced that there was no need for crime or violence. Norrin radd prime marvel universe earth616 norrin radd lived on the peaceful planet zennla deneb system, milky way galaxy. One day their peaceful existence was threatened by the presence of galactus, the devourer of worlds. Here is a stillevolving chronological list of appearances of the silver surfer as of 3420. Widely considered to be the first trade paperbacks they proved such a success that 11 volumes saw print. The second of several early fireside book series about classic marvel comics. Norrin radd will have to go to hell and back and face the devil himself.
The ultimate cosmic experience by stan lee, jack kirby, and joe sinnott was published in september 1978 as part of the marvel fireside books series and is considered to be one of the first true graphic novels. The former herald of galactus, the silver surfer, and thor, the norse god of thunder, are two of the mightiest heroes in marvel s pantheon. Marvel had no idea what to do with a 114page silver surfer story, and ended up soliciting fireside in publishing the silver surfer graphic novel, becoming the first fireside marvel book to feature original content in that format. Created by jack kirby in the pages of fantastic four, he made his first appearance as the herald of the worlddevouring galactus, and would grow to become one of the biggest cult favorites on. The silver surfer and the rise of the graphic novel 1978.
Please contact me with any suggestions, corrections or additions. Spinning out of guardians of the galaxy, silver surfer is lost adrift in a black hole. This copy is in vf condition with no tears, folds, creases, a square spine and off. Published by fireside books 1975 foreward by stan lee cover by john romita hard and softcover editions offered. The silver surfer is the only thing standing in the way of earth and total annihilation at the hands of galactus. Silver surfer movie reportedly in the works comic book. Browse marvel s comprehensive list of silver surfer comics.
For just about any comic line, the first issue is almost always the rarest and most valuable. Jim starlin, special guest, at the north texas comic book show, both days, saturday and sunday, starting at 11 am. Fireside books, silver surfer the ultimate cosmic experience, stan lee and jack kirby, 1978 first edition, softcover. Silver surfer comics silver surfer comic book list marvel. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Cover art by earl norem marvel publisher stan lee came up with the idea of compiling the origins of some of their most popular characters in a book format similar to jules feiffers 1965 book the great comic book heroes. Silver surfer movie reportedly in the works theater audiences reacting to avengers. In 1982 marvel published a silver surfer oneshot by stan lee, john byrne, and tom palmer. Unfollow silver surfer comic book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Not only was it the origin story for marvel s first family, but it also marked the first comic book appearance of a team since the golden age of comics. Silver age and golden age marvel, timely, atlas and dc comics all i have not been on the boards in quite a while. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read silver surfer comic. Browse the marvel comic series silver surfer 1987 1998. They are on the short list of trades that stay in my personal collection. This story tells the tale of silver surfer, but with no continuity previous. The silver surfer comic books category for a complete list.
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. Silver surfer by stan lee and jack kirby 1978 mars. Im sorry but marvel is one of the toughtest there is, surfer is gonna have to kill him to beat him, marvel regular can pull this out, drop lord marvel and surfer cries like sentry 10 years ago. Jim starlin comic guest north texas comic book show. Marvel publisher stan lee came up with the idea of compiling the origins of some of their most popular characters in a book format similar to jules feiffer s 1965 book the great comic book heroes. Fireside books, silver surfer, 1978, tpb, 1st edition. 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. Features origins of such characters as ironman, daredevil, nick fury, silver surfer and the watcher as well as super teams such as the xmen. Endgame big scenes goes viral nick offerman open to a marvel role, especially if thors taika waititi is. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read silver surfer comic lists by marvel experts.
Donny cates and tradd moore take us on a trippy journey thats so much more. Thought id share this rare silver surfer pencil piece from my grandfather, jack kirby. The ultimate cosmic experience by stan lee and jack kirby. The cover of pink floyds the dark side of the moon is famously an image of a prism. Xmen, avengers, nick fury agent of shield, the watcher, daredevil, silver surfer, and iron man. Silver surfer vs captain marvel battles comic vine.