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Issue: The Silver Surfer #1
Publication Date: August 1968
 
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Indicia Publisher: Official Magazine Corp.
On Sale Date: 05/16/1968
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 9 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Stan Lee
Disclose Notes: The Silver Surfer #1 is seen briefly in the 1983 movie "Breathless" starring Richard Gere. The main character is clutching it while dancing and makes several complimentary comments about the appeal of the character. On-sale date from 1968 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: Standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound (#1-7); saddle-stitched (#8-18)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
ORIGINAL COVER ART from the Private Collection of James Halperin
 

Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
Enlarged cover image.
 
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The Origin of the Silver Surfer!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
?
Subject Matter
science fiction
The Silver Surfer
Reprinting
FlagEssential Silver Surfer #1 [unnamed variant] published February 1998
FlagSilver Surfer Omnibus #1 [Regular Cover] published May 2007
FlagMarvel Gold: Estela Plateada de Stan Lee y John Buscema #[nn] published April 2010
FlagL'Incredibile Devil #2 published May 1970
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published January 1975
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantasy Masterpieces #1 [Direct] published December 1979
as The Origin of the Silver Surfer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #15 published September 1990
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagMarvel Masterworks #15 published September 1990
as The Silver Surfer #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition #[nn] published November 1997
as Cover - The Silver Surfer #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Klassik #2 published ?
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
? (photos)
? (photos)
typeset
Subject Matter
Chuck Sipes (photo); Dave Draper (photo)
Secret muscle building "tools"
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Miscellaneous
1
Inside front cover. Ad for body building products.
The Origin of the Silver Surfer!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
science fiction, superhero
The Silver Surfer (origin in flashback as Norrin Radd); Colonel John Jameson; Shalla Bal (first appearance, flashback); Zenn-Lavians (flashback); Galactus (flashback);
The Hulk (flashback); Doctor Doom (flashback); The Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic; the Invisible Girl; the Thing] (flashback);
abominable snowmen
High o'er the roof of the world he soars--free and unfettered as the roaring wind itself!
The Surfer remembers his origins and why he is now trapped on Earth.
Reprinting
FlagFantask #1 published January 1969
FlagStrange #1 published January 19709 pages seulement
FlagEssential Silver Surfer #1 [unnamed variant] published February 1998
FlagSilver Surfer Omnibus #1 [Regular Cover] published May 2007
FlagMarvel Gold: Estela Plateada de Stan Lee y John Buscema #[nn] published April 2010
FlagL'Incredibile Devil #1 published May 1970
as Le origini di Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 1
FlagL'Incredibile Devil #2 published May 1970
as Le origini di Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 2
FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published January 1975
as The Origin of the Silver Surfer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagFantasy Masterpieces #1 [Direct] published December 1979
as The Origin of the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]minus pages 6, 16, 19 and 24 of original story
FlagMarvel Masterworks #15 published September 1990
as The Origin of the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition #[nn] published November 1997
as The Origin of the Silver Surfer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Klassik #2 published ?
as The Origin of the Silver Surfer / ...wie alles begann... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
38
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Girl]; Crystal; Galactus; Silver Surfer
Another Marvel masterpiece
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
House ad for Fantastic Four #77.
Gangway, World! Marvel's Marching On!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Marvel Bullpen Bulletins
Spider-Man; Silver Surfer
Item! We admit it!
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Items; Stan's Soapbox!; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
The Wonder of the Watcher!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
science fiction
Uatu the Watcher; the Watchers (also in flashback); Watchers High Tribunal [Ikor; Emnu] (in flashback); Prosilicans
With but a single gesture, I could save the fading life below!
The Watcher recaps the story of why he and his people no longer interfere in other people's affairs.
Reprinting
FlagSeriemagasinet #22/1973 published October 1973
as Väktaren [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published January 1975
as The Wonder of the Watcher [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Saga ™ The Official History of the Marvel Universe #9 [Direct Edition] published August 1986
as Book IX: Look to the Skies...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]excerpts
 
Miscellaneous
13
Watcher's origin retold from TALES OF SUSPENSE #53
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
Subject Matter
Vulture [Adrian Toomes]; Vulture [Blackie Drago]
Another Marvel masterpiece
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
House ad for the Amazing Spider-Man #63.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
3 complete fishing outfits
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
132 Roman soldiers set
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Back cover. Ad for plastic toy soldiers.

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