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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'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's psyche.
Jim Starlin and Ron Lim'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'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's monumental rivalry with the Prince of Asgard! Buscema'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's monumental rivalry with the Prince of Asgard! Buscema'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'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's working relationship.
5. ❝SILVER SURFER: BLACK❞
Tradd Moore's expressionistic visuals and Donny Cates' 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've ever experienced before.
Tradd Moore's expressionistic visuals and Donny Cates' 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'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's romance within the context of Marvel'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's romance within the context of Marvel's rich cosmic mythology. Sequential poetry of cosmic proportions! Perfect.
3. ❝THE SILVER SURFER...❞
A moral fable accentuated by some of Kirby's most dynamic/surreal artwork. Ultimately, though, it's a story that epitomises the imperfections of Kirby & Lee's iconic collaborations, which are all too noticeable in this narrative. A flawed masterpiece.
A moral fable accentuated by some of Kirby's most dynamic/surreal artwork. Ultimately, though, it's a story that epitomises the imperfections of Kirby & Lee's iconic collaborations, which are all too noticeable in this narrative. A flawed masterpiece.
2. ❝SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM❞
Forever etched in my mind are three distinct moments from this comic: (1) the Surfer's final goodbye to Reed and Sue, (2) Norrin's rooftop conversation with Spider-Man, (3) Galactus mourning his herald's death. Thank you, JMS and Esad Ribic.
Forever etched in my mind are three distinct moments from this comic: (1) the Surfer's final goodbye to Reed and Sue, (2) Norrin's rooftop conversation with Spider-Man, (3) Galactus mourning his herald's death. Thank you, JMS and Esad Ribic.
1. ❝TIMELESS❞ / ❝A POWER GREATER THAN COSMIC❞
As nuanced as it is moving, the journey's end to Dan Slott and Michael Allred's magnificent high-concept-sci-fi/romance/comedy/tragedy is as perfect an ending as one can be. A tour-de-force of sequential storytelling.
As nuanced as it is moving, the journey's end to Dan Slott and Michael Allred's magnificent high-concept-sci-fi/romance/comedy/tragedy is as perfect an ending as one can be. A tour-de-force of sequential storytelling.
