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cream/off white pages; great eye appeal and nice spine!
John Buscema cover; 1st solo ongoing Silver Surfer series; Origin of Silver Surfer, the Watchers; 1st appearance of Shalla-Bal (takes on MCU Surfer role in 2025's Fantastic Four: First Steps); COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)


Jack Kirby brought the Silver Surfer into the Marvel Universe by sneaking him into the classic "Galactus Trilogy" covering 1966's Fantastic Four #48-50. Stan Lee loved the idea of the planet-devouring Galactus having an acolyte, and the Silver Surfer was soon a true fan favorite — especially for Marvel's growing late-'60s audience of high-school and college-age kids.

The character's cosmic look, tortured back-story, and cool surfboard made him an instant favorite with the black-light poster crowd. Never one to shy away from a hit, Lee soon moved the former Norrin Radd into his own supersized title — with Silver Surfer #1 featuring art from the frighteningly talented John Buscema. Hugely popular to this day (and recently revamped in the MCU for the Fantastic Four: First Steps film), the Surfer continues to fascinate comic collectors while commanding high prices in high grades.
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