Silver surfer by stan lee and jack kirby 1978 mars will. The 1978 version of the silver surfer by stan lee and jack kirby stands apart from the rest of the characters and history of marvel comics. The silver surfer series is possibly john buscemas finest moment. The silver surfer 1978 graphic novel jack kirby comics weblog. Now, after disobeying his master, norrin radd is stranded on the planet earth. The silver surfer paperback october 1, 2001 by stan lee author, jack kirby illustrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The silver surfer book by stan lee 5 available editions. 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. Indicia colophon publisher simon and schuster brand a fireside book isbn 0671242253 editing stan lee color color cover paper stock cardboard cover publishing format oneshot. I couldnt help smile as the read the book and stare in awe at the art. Blending cel and computer animation, the series is rendered in the style of silver surfer cocreator jack kirby while inspired by various silver surfer comic book stories, the series alters the original mythos in some key ways. Norrin radd lived on the peaceful planet zennla deneb system, milky way galaxy.
Maus, by art spiegelman the term graphic novel causes some confusion and frequently the title is incorrectly applied, with most trade paperbacks being erroneously labelled as such. Writer donny cates script calls for the first page to be a tradd, show us what you got moment, and moore follows that command the whole way through. Its the straw that broke the camels back in jack kirby and stan lees working relationship. The silver surfer 1978 the most anticipated comic book event of 1978 was this silver surfer graphic novel.
Browse the marvel comic series silver surfer annual 1988 1997. The silver surfer oneshot released in 1982 was plotted and penciled by john byrne and scripted by stan lee. The only comic character he is more identified with than the surfer is his conan comic work. Glynis oliver from mythmakers stan lee and jack kirby comes the heroic legend of the silver surfer, who must stand alone against his one time master and colossus of. The book was reprinted by marvel in the late 1990s, i think with a. The ultimate cosmic experience 9780671242251 by stan lee. Pages from this kirbysinnott masterpiece story rarely turn up for sale, and what a page we have right here. The silver surfer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. It was the first and last collaboration between stan lee who swore no one but he would ever write the surfer and jack kirby who created the surfer in fantastic four without telling lee after the latters return to marvel. John buscema was penciller for the first 17 issues of the series, with jack kirby returning for the 18th and final issue. Us,ca h 6 unread 1978 fireside silver surfer graphic.
Silver surfer comic book collections for sale ebay. See more ideas about silver surfer, marvel and marvel comics. The most notable change is the removal of the fantastic four from the galactus trilogy, the story that serves as the foundation for the first three episodes of the series. Who would win in a fight between superman christopher reeve movies vs the silver surfer fantastic 4 rise of the silver surfer. Jun 11, 2007 the silver surfer 1978 the most anticipated comic book event of 1978 was this silver surfer graphic novel.
He also reflects on his first encounter with the fantastic four and how through meeting alicia masters he renounced his role as galactus herald, and it was this event that trapped the surfer on earth. Stan and jack stripped off all the superhero from the original surfer. Truly, this a classic and if youre a fan of the silver surfer, jack kirby and stan lee you really need to find and read this book pronto. Its an interesting book, and well worth hunting down a copy for the kirbysinnott art alone. Nov 15, 2004 the silver surfer 1978 graphic novel by bob. It does not have the obligatory cameo appearance by spiderman and it does not cross over with the avengers. I wont rehash the details of its discovery, but this find is still worthy of inclusion in the blog. His race was so advanced that there was no need for crime or violence. Maus, by art spiegelman the term graphic novel causes some confusion and frequently the title is incorrectly applied, with most trade paperbacks being erroneously labelled as such, especially by highstreet booksellers. The ultimate cosmic experience, published in 1978, was one of the very first storys to be published in this new format. This book seems aimed at a general audience, not your diehard marvelite. Stan lee launched the solo title the silver surfer. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The silver surfer is the only thing standing in the way of earth and total annihilation at the hands of galactus. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Here is a stillevolving chronological list of appearances of the silver surfer as of 3420. 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. So it needs to be judged it on its own merits, rather than compared to classic fantastic four and silver surfer tales. May 18, 2015 one of my recent vacation finds, silver surfer. Good, cover has a tear toward bottom right, black mark on bottom of closed book. The most notable change is the removal of the fantastic four from the galactus trilogy, the story that serves as the foundation for the first three episodes. Initially, norrin rejects the idea, but he then realizes its the only way to save the earth and he agrees. See more ideas about silver surfer, comics and marvel comics. The silver surfer has starred in four original graphic novels. The most anticipated comic book event of 1978 was this silver surfer graphic novel.
Please contact me with any suggestions, corrections or additions. This graphic novel marks the last collaboration between the architects of the. At the time, fireside books had a deal with marvel to release. Kirby drew this 100 page graphic novel on his return to marvel in the 1970s, reuniting with his. This copy is in vf condition with no tears, folds, creases, a. Ign also ranked the silver surfer as the 41stgreatest comic book hero quoting that silver surfer has the coolest mode of transportation this side of ghost rider, but his powers come with a heavy burden. Silver surfer gn 1978 fireside the ultimate cosmic. The strength of the book isnt the story, its stan lees writing and kirbys art. Widely considered to be the first trade paperbacks they proved such a success that 11 volumes saw print. The silver surfer and the rise of the graphic novel 1978.
John buscema provides instruction on the techniques used to illustrate comic book stories, using as examples such mighty marvel heroes as thor, the silver surfer, spiderman, and the hulk. There are two main things of interest in silver surfer. Fireside books, silver surfer, 1978, tpb, 1st edition. The story was an alternate take on the surfers first journey to earth, excising the fantastic four from the proceedings, and was possibly intended to be the blueprint for a silver. The ultimate cosmic experience 114 pages, september 1978, fireside books, isbn 9780671228217. Superman 1978 movie vs silver surfer fantastic 4 movie. All new, the silver surfer, an ultimate comic experience. The series swings from presenting the silver surfer as a pinup superhero to a small point of light surrounded by cosmic madness. The council of scientists let norrin use a spaceship to approach galactus and plea for the sake of the planet. The ultimate experience published by fireside books 1978 hardcover and softcover formats 1995 reprinted by marvel comics 1999 reprinted by marvel comics. Exiled to planet earth by his former master, galactus, the silver surfer, a being empowered with the power cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the devourer of worlds has encompassed the planet with. The worlds favorite spacefaring super hero in his continuing saga of anguish and adventure.
Glynis oliver from mythmakers stan lee and jack kirby comes the heroic legend of the silver surfer, who must stand alone against his one time master and colossus of the universe, galactus, devourer of planets and. The ultimate cosmic experience happened to have come out in the year i left off. Silver surfer by stan lee and jack kirby 1978, paperback. The ultimate cosmic experience by stan lee and jack kirby. Galactus begins communicating to him from his machine. Allreds art has its alwaysfun pop appeal, and slotts writing is fun here too, bordering on hilarious. The silver surfer and the rise of the graphic novel 1978 taint. The ultimate cosmic experience by stan lee and jack kirby between 1974 and 1979 fireside books published collections. Fireside books, silver surfer the ultimate cosmic experience, stan lee and jack kirby, 1978 first edition, softcover. Silver surfer by stan lee and jack kirby 1978 mars. Still trapped on earth, the silver surfer laments over his plight, which leads him to recalling the events that led to him becoming the silver surfer. Silver surfer by stan lee and jack kirby 1978 mars will send no. Many consider this some of the best art and writing in comics of all time. Oct 07, 2014 having dan slott write this sealed this deal, even though this is the first silver surfer book in my collection.
He tells the silver surfer he will turn away from the earth if the surfer becomes his herald again. Silver surfer graphic novel 1978 anthonys comic book art. Judgment day 64 pages, june 1988, isbn 97808754273. Its stan lees first big selfconscious stab at creating something ambitious and meaningful. Some of the characters history has been changed to make it work as a standalone book. The character also appears in a number of movies, television, and video game adaptations. The ultimate cosmic experience by stan lee, jack kirby, and joe sinnott was published in september 1978 as part of the marvel fireside. Dan slott is an american comic book writer, the current writer on marvel comics the amazing spiderman, and is best known for his work on books such as arkham asylum. Silver surfer gn 1978 fireside the ultimate cosmic experience. Silver surfer annual 1988 1997 comic series marvel. While inspired by various silver surfer comic book stories, the series alters the original mythos in some key ways.
Silver surfer gn 1978 fireside the ultimate cosmic experience comic books. I came across his work first in the new world, the miniseries he cocreated with ales kot for image. The ultimate cosmic experience paperback september 9, 1978 by stan lee author. One day their peaceful existence was threatened by the presence of galactus, the devourer of worlds. Check out this stunning 1978 silver surfer page which was penciled by the king, jack kirby, and inked by the amazing joe sinnott, from the 1978 1shot book which featured the longest silver surfer story ever drawn. At the time, fireside books had a deal with marvel to release various reprints of marvel titles in graphic novel format. Silver surfer by stan lee and jack kirby 1978, hardcover. The silver surfer 1978 graphic novel jack kirby comics. Theres something just so elegant and powerful about the way kirby draws the surfer, and sinnott brings it out as good as anyone. This copy is in vf condition with no tears, folds, creases, a square spine and off white to white pages.
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