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The first "Silver
Surfer" series started in 1968 and ran for just 18 issues, until
1970. It was definitely writer Stan Lee's and artist Jack Kirby's
baby. Stan, himself, was always very partial to the
character. This is probably the biggest reason why Silver Surfer
made the quick transition from supporting character to featured
character. Still, it was not an easy ride to the top for the
Surfer. A second series was really just a one-shot comic in 1982
by legendary writer/artist John Byrne. This third series proved
to be the most fruitful and lasted 146 issues from 1987 to 1998.
It is within this third series that MOST of the important events in the
Silver Surfer saga takes place.
Silver Surfer first appeared way back in "Fantastic Four" #48 (1966). In this three-issue storyline now referred to as "The Galactus Trilogy", the Silver Surfer is a servant of the evil, planet-devouring creature known as Galactus. It is Galactus' will to destroy Earth. The Fantastic Four initially fights Silver Surfer. Once Surfer realizes what he is doing is wrong, he denounces Galactus and the five heroes team against him, winning a temporary victory. This introductory story inspired the live-action film, "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" (2007).
Before and between his own titles, Silver Surfer appeared as a protagonist, sometimes antagonist, for many of Marvel's star characters like Thor, The Defenders, and, of course, The Fantastic Four. It really wasn't until 1987 that Silver Surfer became a major Marvel star in his own right. Unlike before, Surfer is clearly portrayed as a hero character, who sometimes has "disagreements" with other heroes, but usually gets along.
Since this popular series, Silver Surfer has been in a number of mini-series and short-lived regular series. In comics, his heyday has long passed. However, he seems to be well-received as a movie character and marketing item. The Silver Surfer has been, and will probably always be, kicking around in some form of media for years to come.
Silver Surfer first appeared way back in "Fantastic Four" #48 (1966). In this three-issue storyline now referred to as "The Galactus Trilogy", the Silver Surfer is a servant of the evil, planet-devouring creature known as Galactus. It is Galactus' will to destroy Earth. The Fantastic Four initially fights Silver Surfer. Once Surfer realizes what he is doing is wrong, he denounces Galactus and the five heroes team against him, winning a temporary victory. This introductory story inspired the live-action film, "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" (2007).
Before and between his own titles, Silver Surfer appeared as a protagonist, sometimes antagonist, for many of Marvel's star characters like Thor, The Defenders, and, of course, The Fantastic Four. It really wasn't until 1987 that Silver Surfer became a major Marvel star in his own right. Unlike before, Surfer is clearly portrayed as a hero character, who sometimes has "disagreements" with other heroes, but usually gets along.
Since this popular series, Silver Surfer has been in a number of mini-series and short-lived regular series. In comics, his heyday has long passed. However, he seems to be well-received as a movie character and marketing item. The Silver Surfer has been, and will probably always be, kicking around in some form of media for years to come.
Issues:
#100: January,
1995. A double-sized issue where Silver Surfer battles Mephisto
(the devil). Mephisto steals Surfer's soul. Surfer gets it
back, but believes he killed Mephisto in the process. Mephisto
actually faked his own death, but leaves Surfer to grieve over taking
another life, which he has been trying desperately to avoid. The
holographic cover looks really nice.
#102: March, 1995. Silver Surfer begs Galactus to take back the powers he was given so long ago. The emotional strain of being Silver Surfer has become too much for him. Galactus doesn't agree, and Silver Surfer leaves in a snit, determined to find some way to strip himself of his powers. Cool issue, with a fight between Surfer and Galactus.
#104: May, 1995. Blah! Nothing too great happens here. It's mostly a recap of what went on from issues #100-103. It's salvaged by brief appearances from sexy Shalla Bal (Silver Surfer's former lover), and the evil Morg. Morg is a gruff, funny, and twisted monster of a villain that now serves as herald to the planet-eating Galactus. Remember Silver Surfer was Galactus' first herald? When he left Galactus, he was replaced by the female Nova. And when Nova was killed, she was replaced by Morg.
Silver Surfer drives himself mad, thinking about how badly he wants to lose the Power Cosmic that changed him into the Silver Surfer. That's all that really comes out of this issue.
#106: July, 1995. Now this is a bit more like it. Stuff happens in this issue. Dr. Doom tracks down Silver Surfer, and offers to take away his Power Cosmic. Surfer agrees, and is stripped of his super-powers, but left in his silver-bodied form. Meanwhile, Galactus and his new herald, Morg, are anticipating a visit from the equally evil Titan.
#112: January, 1996. Pretty dumpy issue. The Watcher makes a guest appearance at the beginning of this issue. Silver Surfer is knocked out for most of this issue, and is found by some strange people on an alien planet. That sums it up. And people paid $1.50 for it at the time. Bet YOU folks got your money's worth! I hate to be harsh, but in the middle to late 1990s, a LOT of comic series were stretching out storylines just to make an extra buck. That's one of the reasons I stopped collecting new comics in 1994. Any comic I've read made since 1994 was bought as a back issue, this one included. It's not a terrible issue, just uneventful. If you get this in a lot, fine, but don't pay top dollar to complete your set.
#102: March, 1995. Silver Surfer begs Galactus to take back the powers he was given so long ago. The emotional strain of being Silver Surfer has become too much for him. Galactus doesn't agree, and Silver Surfer leaves in a snit, determined to find some way to strip himself of his powers. Cool issue, with a fight between Surfer and Galactus.
#104: May, 1995. Blah! Nothing too great happens here. It's mostly a recap of what went on from issues #100-103. It's salvaged by brief appearances from sexy Shalla Bal (Silver Surfer's former lover), and the evil Morg. Morg is a gruff, funny, and twisted monster of a villain that now serves as herald to the planet-eating Galactus. Remember Silver Surfer was Galactus' first herald? When he left Galactus, he was replaced by the female Nova. And when Nova was killed, she was replaced by Morg.
Silver Surfer drives himself mad, thinking about how badly he wants to lose the Power Cosmic that changed him into the Silver Surfer. That's all that really comes out of this issue.
#106: July, 1995. Now this is a bit more like it. Stuff happens in this issue. Dr. Doom tracks down Silver Surfer, and offers to take away his Power Cosmic. Surfer agrees, and is stripped of his super-powers, but left in his silver-bodied form. Meanwhile, Galactus and his new herald, Morg, are anticipating a visit from the equally evil Titan.
#112: January, 1996. Pretty dumpy issue. The Watcher makes a guest appearance at the beginning of this issue. Silver Surfer is knocked out for most of this issue, and is found by some strange people on an alien planet. That sums it up. And people paid $1.50 for it at the time. Bet YOU folks got your money's worth! I hate to be harsh, but in the middle to late 1990s, a LOT of comic series were stretching out storylines just to make an extra buck. That's one of the reasons I stopped collecting new comics in 1994. Any comic I've read made since 1994 was bought as a back issue, this one included. It's not a terrible issue, just uneventful. If you get this in a lot, fine, but don't pay top dollar to complete your set.