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featuring the

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Publication history

Volume 1

The first series, ''The Silver Surfer'', was published beginning in 1968 and was written by

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with art by John Buscema (#1–17) and

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(#18). Villains introduced in the series include

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in issue #3 (Dec. 1968). Spider-Man guest-starred in issue #14 (March 1970). Encounters with Thor, Loki, and

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are also some of the notable things that take place within this volume. The series ended after 18 issues, running from August, 1968 to September, 1970. ''The Silver Surfer : The Ultimate Cosmic Experience'' by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and

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was published in September 1978 as part of the

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series and is considered to be one of the first true "

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s."

Volume 2

In 1982 Marvel published a ''Silver Surfer''

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by Stan Lee, John Byrne, and Tom Palmer. The one-shot finds the Surfer being temporarily freed from Galactus's punishment, and attempts to rescue his missing love,

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. Although it is a one-shot, it serves a second volume within the title.

Volume 3

The third volume series ran from 1987 to 1999 for 146 regular issues, as well as an issue number "−1", and nine annuals, making it the longest-running volume of ''Silver Surfer''. This volume is sometimes referred to as the second ''Silver Surfer'' volume, but, according to indicia found inside the comics, the 1982 one-shot was designated "Volume 2" and Marvel therefore designated the second series, beginning in 1987, as "Volume 3."

Volume 4

The fourth series was a 1988 two-issue out-of- continuity

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from Stan Lee and

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through Marvel's

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imprint, later collected under the title ''Silver Surfer: Parable''.

Volume 5

The fifth series started in 2004 and was written by Dan Chariton and Stacy Weiss, lasting 14 issues. Consisting of the ''Communion'' and ''Revelation'' story arcs, the fifth volume ran from September, 2003 to December, 2004.

Volume 6

The sixth series was a five-part miniseries published in 2011, written by

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with art by

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. Given a brief run, the sixth volume started in April, and concluded in August in the year of 2011.

Volume 7

The seventh series, written by

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and drawn by

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began in May 2014, lasting 15 issues.

Volume 8

The eighth series, again written by Dan Slott and drawn by Mike Allred, ran from March 2016 to December 2017, lasting 14 issues.

Writers

Volume 1

wrote all 18 issues of ''The Silver Surfer'', beginning in 1968. He later wrote many of the character's subsequent appearances, including the first Silver Surfer graphic novel in 1978 (published by Simon & Schuster).

Volume 2

The ''Silver Surfer'' one-shot released in 1982 was plotted and penciled by John Byrne and scripted by Stan Lee.

Volume 3

Writers for ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 include:

Volume 4

Stan Lee returned to the character for both issues of volume 4 published through Marvel's

imprint beginning in 1988.

Volume 5

Dan Chariton and Stacy Weiss wrote all 14 issues of ''Silver Surfer'' volume 5, published from 2004–2005.

Volume 6

wrote volume 6, consisting of a five-issue miniseries released in 2011.

Volumes 7 – 8

wrote all 15 issues of volume 7 (May 2014 – December 2015) and all 14 issues of volume 8 (March 2016 – December 2017).

Artists

Volume 1

Volume 1 was pencilled by John Buscema and inked by

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Dan Adkins Danny L. AdkinsDanny L. Adkins
at the Chic Stone Charles Eber "Chic" Stone (January 4, 1923 – July 28, 2000)Charles E. Stone
at the ...

. Jack Kirby returned to pencil the final issue, #18, which was inked by

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Volume 2

Volume 2 was a one-shot pencilled by John Byrne and inked by Tom Palmer.

Volume 3

Marshall Rogers William Marshall Rogers III (January 22, 1950 – March 24, 2007),William Marshall Rogers III

was the first to pencil ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 in 1987, followed by

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took over from Lim and was later replaced by

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Ron Garney Ron Garney is an American comic book writer/artist, known for his work on books such as ''JLA (comic book), JLA'', ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', ''Silver Surfer'', ''Hulk'', ''Daredevil (Marvel Comics series), Daredevil'' and ''Captain America (com ...

produced the artwork for several issues until issue #130, after which various artists illustrated the series. Guest artists before issue #130 include

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Joe Phillips Joe Phillips is an American artist, known for his gay-themed illustration, erotic animation, and his earlier work on superhero comic books. Early life Phillips was born in Atlanta, Georgia in the 1960s. He attended Northside School of the Art ...

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, and John Buscema.

Volume 4

Volume 5

Volume 6

Volume 7

Michael Allred Michael Dalton Allred is an American comic book artist and writer most famous for his independent comics creations, ''Madman'' and ''iZombie''. His style is often compared to pop art, as well as commercial and comic art of the 1950s and 1960 ...

pencilled and inked volume 7 and

Laura Allred Laura Allred is an American comics artist who is best known for her work as a colorist with her husband, the writer/artist Mike Allred. Awards * 1995: Won "Favorite Colorist" Wizard Fan Award * 1998: Nominated for "Best Colorist" Eisner Awa ...

was the colorist.

Volume 8

Michael Allred pencilled and inked volume 8 and Laura Allred was the colorist.

Bibliography

Original graphic novels

The Silver Surfer has featured in four original graphic novels: *''The Silver Surfer: The Ultimate Cosmic Experience'' 114 pages, September 1978,

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, *''Silver Surfer: Judgment Day'' 64 pages, June 1988, *''Silver Surfer: The Enslavers'' 64 pages, May 1990, *''Silver Surfer: Homecoming'' 64 pages, November 1991,

Additional series

The Silver Surfer has also headlined or co-headlined the following series: *''Annihilation: Silver Surfer'' #1–4 (2006) *''Captain Universe / Silver Surfer'' one-shot (2006) *''Silver Surfer: Dangerous Artifacts'' one-shot (1996) *''Silver Surfer vs. Dracula'' one-shot (1993, reprint issue) *''Silver Surfer: In Thy Name'' #1–4 (2007) *''Silver Surfer: Loftier Than Mortals'' #1–2 (1999) *''Silver Surfer: Requiem'' #1–4 (2007) *''Silver Surfer / Warlock: Resurrection'' #1–4 (1994) *''Stan Lee Meets the Silver Surfer'' one-shot (2007)

Intercompany crossovers

Marvel has featured the Silver Surfer alongside characters from other companies in the following crossovers: *''Green Lantern / Silver Surfer: Unholy Alliances'' (DC Comics / Marvel Comics, 1995) *''Rune / Silver Surfer'' one-shot (Malibu Comics / Marvel Comics, 1995) *''Silver Surfer / Superman'' #1 (Marvel Comics / DC Comics, 1997) *''Silver Surfer / Weapon Zero'' one-shot (Marvel Comics / Top Cow Productions, 1997) *''Silver Surfer / Witchblade'' #1/2 (Marvel Comics / Top Cow Productions / Wizard Magazine, 1997) *''Weapon Zero / Silver Surfer'' one-shot (Top Cow Productions / Marvel Comics, 1997)

Collected editions

The character's various series have been collected into the following books: * '' Son of Origins of Marvel Comics'' includes ''Silver Surfer'' #1, 249 pages, softcover, October 1975,

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, * ''Bring on the Bad Guys: Origins of the Marvel Comics Villains'' includes ''Silver Surfer'' #3, 253 pages, softcover, October 1976, Simon & Schuster, * ''Marvel's Greatest Superhero Battles'' includes ''Silver Surfer'' #4, 253 pages, softcover, November 1978, Simon & Schuster, *'' Essential Silver Surfer'' (b/w) **''Volume 1'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' #1–18 and ''

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Annual'' #5, 528 pages, softcover, February 1998, **''Volume 2'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 2 #1, ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #1–18, ''Silver Surfer Annual'' #1, and ''

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'' #51, 600 pages, softcover, June 2007, *''

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: The Silver Surfer'' **''Volume 1'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' #1–6 and ''Fantastic Four Annual'' #5, 272 pages, hardcover, June 2003, **''Volume 2'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' #7–18, 280 pages, hardcover, August 2003, *'' Silver Surfer Omnibus'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' #1–18, ''Fantastic Four Annual'' #5, and ''

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'' #13, 576 pages, hardcover, June 2007, *''Silver Surfer

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'' **''Volume 1: When Calls Galactus'' collects ''Fantastic Four'' #48–50, #55, #57–60, #72, #74–77; material from ''

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'' #92–93, ''Fantastic Four'' #56, #61, ''Fantastic Four Annual'' #5, 320 pages, softcover, December 2014, **''Volume 3: Freedom'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 2 #1, ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #1–14, ''Super-Villain Classic'' #1; material from ''

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'' #1 and ''Marvel Fanfare'' #51, 488 pages, softcover, December 2015, **''Volume 4: Parable'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #15-23, ''Silver Surfer Annual'' #1–2, ''Fantastic Four'' #325, ''Marvel Graphic Novel'' No. 38 - ''Silver Surfer: Judgment Day'', ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 4 #1-2; material from ''

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'' #1 488 pages, softcover, April 2022, **''Volume 5: The Return of Thanos'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #24-38, ''Silver Surfer: The Enslavers'', softcover, December 2022. **''Volume 6'': ''Thanos Quest'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #39-50, ''Silver Surfer Annual'' #3, ''Thanos Quest'' #1-2; material from ''Marvel Comics Presents'' #50, 480 pages, softcover, May 2018, **''Volume 7'': ''The Infinity Gauntlet'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #51-66, ''Silver Surfer Annual'' #4; material from ''Marvel Comics Presents'' #69, #93-97, 488 pages, softcover, May 2017, **''Volume 9'': ''Resurrection'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #76-85, ''Silver Surfer Annual'' (1988) #6, ''Silver Surfer/Warlock: Resurrection'' (1993) #1-4 and ''Secret Defenders'' (1993) #9-10. 456 pages, softcover. **''Volume 13: Inner Demons'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #123-138, -1, and ''Silver Surfer Annual '97,'' 464 pages'','' softcover, June 2019, *''The Definitive Silver Surfer'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' #1, ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 2 #1, ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 4 #1–2, ''Fantastic Four'' #48–50, ''Tales to Astonish'' #92–93 and ''

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'' #50, 260 pages, softcover, August 2007,

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, *''Silver Surfer: Rebirth of

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'' includes ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #34–38, 224 pages, softcover, April 2006, , hardcover, August 2010, *''Thor: Blood and Thunder'' includes ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 3 #86–88, 336 pages, softcover, July 2011, *''Silver Surfer: Parable'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 4 #1–2, 72 pages, hardcover, December 1988, , softcover, 1998, **''Silver Surfer: Parable'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 4 #1–2 and ''Silver Surfer: The Enslavers'' graphic novel, 168 pages, hardcover, May 2012, *''Silver Surfer: Communion'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 5 #1–6, 136 pages, softcover, June 2004, *''Silver Surfer: Requiem'' collects ''Silver Surfer: Requiem'' #1–4, 104 pages, hardcover, December 2007, , softcover, July 2008, *''Silver Surfer: In Thy Name'' collects ''Silver Surfer: In Thy Name'' #1–4, 96 pages, softcover, June 2008, *''Silver Surfer: Devolution'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 6 #1–5, 200 pages, softcover, September 2011, *''Silver Surfer vol. 1: New Dawn'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 7 #1–5 and material from ''All-New Marvel Now! Point One'', 128 pages, softcover, November 2014, *''Silver Surfer vol. 2: Worlds Apart'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 7 #6–10, 120 pages, softcover, June 2015, *''Silver Surfer vol. 3: Last Days'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 7 #11–15, 120 pages, softcover, November 2015, *''Silver Surfer vol. 4: Citizen of Earth'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 8 #1-6, 144 pages, softcover, October 2016, *''Silver Surfer vol. 5: A Power Greater Than Cosmic'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 8 #7-14, 176 pages, softcover, December 2017, *''Silver Surfer By Slott & Allred Omnibus'' collects ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 7 #1-15, ''Silver Surfer'' vol. 8 #1-14 and material from ''All-New Marvel Now! Point One'', 688 pages, hardcover, December 2018, *''Silver Surfer: Black Treasury Edition'' collects ''Silver Surfer: Black'' #1-5, 120 pages, softcover, December 2019,

Awards

*1989: ** Won "Best Finite Series"

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** Nominated for "Best Graphic Album" Eisner Award *2016 **Won "Best Single Issue/Story--Silver Surfer #11: "Never After", by Dan Slott and Michael Allred (Marvel)-Eisner Award

References

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