SILVER SURFER (1968-70) #1
CGC NM+: 9.6
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 12/16/2021 9:45 PM
$28,251
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMIC BOOK IMPACT: rating of 7 (CBI)
COMMENTS: ow/w pages; 2nd highest graded!
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)
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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)
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ow/w pages; 2nd highest graded!
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 favorite of Marvel's mostly high-school to college-age readership in the heady late '60s.
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 art from the frighteningly talented John Buscema. Hugely popular to this day (and likely to factor in Marvel Studios' upcoming Fantastic Four movie reboots), the Surfer continues to fascinate comic collectors while commanding high prices in high grades.
Click on the image below to watch the YouTube video about this item!
Spinning out from the pages of Fantastic Four, “The World's Greatest Comic Magazine,” the Silver Surfer would quickly become one of the most beloved superheroes of all time, and an emblem of Marvel Comics for decades to come. This copy earned a stunning 9.6 CGC Universal Grade with off-white to white pages. Only eleven CGC-graded copies exist in a higher condition than this. The black and red cover looks stunning here, hailing the "Big Premiere Issue" and "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Possibly the last great new series of Marvel's 1960’s revolution, Silver Surfer would go on to appear in hundreds of comics, and countless cartoons, games, and other media. This copy boasts a lovely Silver Surfer-themed holder, with three classic Surfer images serving as the background for the blue CGC label, adding a unique touch to an already amazing book.
Overstreet Guide 2021 NM- (9.2) value = $4,500.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
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 favorite of Marvel's mostly high-school to college-age readership in the heady late '60s.
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 art from the frighteningly talented John Buscema. Hugely popular to this day (and likely to factor in Marvel Studios' upcoming Fantastic Four movie reboots), the Surfer continues to fascinate comic collectors while commanding high prices in high grades.
Click on the image below to watch the YouTube video about this item!
Spinning out from the pages of Fantastic Four, “The World's Greatest Comic Magazine,” the Silver Surfer would quickly become one of the most beloved superheroes of all time, and an emblem of Marvel Comics for decades to come. This copy earned a stunning 9.6 CGC Universal Grade with off-white to white pages. Only eleven CGC-graded copies exist in a higher condition than this. The black and red cover looks stunning here, hailing the "Big Premiere Issue" and "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Possibly the last great new series of Marvel's 1960’s revolution, Silver Surfer would go on to appear in hundreds of comics, and countless cartoons, games, and other media. This copy boasts a lovely Silver Surfer-themed holder, with three classic Surfer images serving as the background for the blue CGC label, adding a unique touch to an already amazing book.
Overstreet Guide 2021 NM- (9.2) value = $4,500.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.