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❝TOP 10 SILVER SURFER STORIES❞
A THREAD of my *personal* favourite stories (single-issues & arcs) that I feel capture the full scope and depth of this incredible character!
Cover art by Mike Allred (featuring cover art by Kirby, Moebius, Buscema, Byrne, Lim et al).
A THREAD of my *personal* favourite stories (single-issues & arcs) that I feel capture the full scope and depth of this incredible character!
Cover art by Mike Allred (featuring cover art by Kirby, Moebius, Buscema, Byrne, Lim et al).
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10. ❝PAST SINS❞ / ❝DEEPLY BURIED SECRETS❞
Jim Starlin and Ron Lim& #39;s collaborative endeavour (on the Silver Surfer) ends with two poignant, character-driven stories, featuring an empathic portrayal of Galactus as well as a cruel Thanos emotionally decimating Norrin& #39;s psyche.
Jim Starlin and Ron Lim& #39;s collaborative endeavour (on the Silver Surfer) ends with two poignant, character-driven stories, featuring an empathic portrayal of Galactus as well as a cruel Thanos emotionally decimating Norrin& #39;s psyche.
9. ❝SILVER SURFER: PARABLE❞
In this iconic two-issue output, Stan Lee and Moebius re-interpret the Silver Surfer in grand and epic fashion. Ideas/themes of theology, religion & philosophy are also present here. A must-read story.
In this iconic two-issue output, Stan Lee and Moebius re-interpret the Silver Surfer in grand and epic fashion. Ideas/themes of theology, religion & philosophy are also present here. A must-read story.
8. ❝GALACTUS VS ELDERS ARC❞
Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers deliver a brilliant, engaging space opera featuring romantic intrigue, intergalactic espionage, a conspiracy to rid the universe of Galactus and the genesis of the second Kree-Skrull war!
Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers deliver a brilliant, engaging space opera featuring romantic intrigue, intergalactic espionage, a conspiracy to rid the universe of Galactus and the genesis of the second Kree-Skrull war!
7. ❝THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UNCANNY❞
In this epic fantasy, we witness the birth of the Surfer& #39;s monumental rivalry with the Prince of Asgard! Buscema& #39;s artwork is grandiose and paradigmatic. One of the finest stories of the Silver Age.
In this epic fantasy, we witness the birth of the Surfer& #39;s monumental rivalry with the Prince of Asgard! Buscema& #39;s artwork is grandiose and paradigmatic. One of the finest stories of the Silver Age.
6. ❝THE GALACTUS TRILOGY❞
Ahead of its time; an avant-garde sci-fi tale that transformed the medium of comics.The pinnacle of Jack Kirby & Stan Lee& #39;s working relationship.
Ahead of its time; an avant-garde sci-fi tale that transformed the medium of comics.The pinnacle of Jack Kirby & Stan Lee& #39;s working relationship.
5. ❝SILVER SURFER: BLACK❞
Tradd Moore& #39;s expressionistic visuals and Donny Cates& #39; figurative prose seamlessly work together to produce an innovative work of psychedelic sequential art that audiences can relate and escape to. Unlike anything that I& #39;ve ever experienced before.
Tradd Moore& #39;s expressionistic visuals and Donny Cates& #39; figurative prose seamlessly work together to produce an innovative work of psychedelic sequential art that audiences can relate and escape to. Unlike anything that I& #39;ve ever experienced before.
4. ❝BOUND FOR ETERNITY❞
"Do you hear me, Eternity? You owe me!"
"Just this once, Norrin Radd."
Dan Slott & Michael Allred explore the full depth of Norrin/Dawn& #39;s romance within the context of Marvel& #39;s rich cosmic mythology. Sequential poetry of cosmic proportions! Perfect.
"Do you hear me, Eternity? You owe me!"
"Just this once, Norrin Radd."
Dan Slott & Michael Allred explore the full depth of Norrin/Dawn& #39;s romance within the context of Marvel& #39;s rich cosmic mythology. Sequential poetry of cosmic proportions! Perfect.
3. ❝THE SILVER SURFER...❞
A moral fable accentuated by some of Kirby& #39;s most dynamic/surreal artwork. Ultimately, though, it& #39;s a story that epitomises the imperfections of Kirby & Lee& #39;s iconic collaborations, which are all too noticeable in this narrative. A flawed masterpiece.
A moral fable accentuated by some of Kirby& #39;s most dynamic/surreal artwork. Ultimately, though, it& #39;s a story that epitomises the imperfections of Kirby & Lee& #39;s iconic collaborations, which are all too noticeable in this narrative. A flawed masterpiece.
