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Issue: The Silver Surfer #7
Publication Date: August 1969
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Issues: #7 of 18 Issues (27 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Magazine Management Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 05/13/1969
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 23 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1969 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress with a correction factor of plus 28 days.
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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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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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The Heir of Frankenstein!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Dr. Frankenstein; Borgo
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagEssential Silver Surfer #1 [1st Printing] published February 1998
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Silver Surfer #2 [Regular Edition] published August 2003
In Issue: FlagSilver Surfer Omnibus #1 [Regular Cover] published January 2007
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold: Estela Plateada de Stan Lee y John Buscema #[nn] published April 2010
In Content Item: FlagStrange #1 published January 1970
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]reworked and recolored
In Content Item: FlagFantasy Masterpieces #7 [Direct] published June 1980
as Heir of Frankenstein! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #19 published November 1991
as The Silver Surfer #7 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Silver Surfer #2 published July 2010
as The Silver Surfer #7 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Chuck Sipes (photo); Dave Draper (photo); Larry Scott (photo)
First Line: Secret muscle building "tools"
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for body building products.
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The Heir of Frankenstein!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): Dr. Frankenstein (villain, first appearance); Borgo (villain, first appearance); Silver Surfer duplicate (villain, first appearance, death)
First Line: Within the grim, grey walls of an ancient castle, towering above a fearful village, high in the lonely Alps, two silent figures enter a strange, forbidding laboratory...
Synopsis: Victor Frankenstein's heir creates a duplicate Silver Surfer as his ultimate monster.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagStrange #1 published January 19701re moitié
In Issue: FlagL'Incredibile Devil #12 published October 1970part 1
In Issue: FlagEssential Silver Surfer #1 [1st Printing] published February 1998
In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Silver Surfer #2 [Regular Edition] published August 2003
In Issue: FlagSilver Surfer Omnibus #1 [Regular Cover] published January 2007
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold: Estela Plateada de Stan Lee y John Buscema #[nn] published April 2010
In Issue: FlagTV21 Annual #1972 published ?Heavily edited with much rewriting of dialogue to reduce the original 40 page story down to a mere 8 pages.
In Content Item: FlagL'Incredibile Devil #12 published October 1970
as Il mostro di Frankenstein! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagConan #1/1975 published January 1975
as Den nye Frankenstein [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantasy Masterpieces #7 [Direct] published June 1980
as The Heir of Frankenstein [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #19 published November 1991
as The Heir of Frankenstein! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Silver Surfer #2 published July 2010
as The Heir of Frankenstein! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 40
Disclose Notes: In the letters page of Sub-Mariner #19 Roy Thomas notes that Bill Everett was colorist for "recent issues" of the Silver Surfer.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Boy; girl
First Line: Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad, with order coupon, from Hobby Coin Co. on top half of page between pages 11 and 12 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Magic world of surprises and mystery
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for various gag items, e.g., an exploding fountain pen.
Appears on lower half of page, between pages 11 and 12 of previous story sequence.
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Polaris Nuclear Sub

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids, from Honor House Products.

Ad located on top half of page between pages 11 and 12 of previous story sequence.
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I'll Make You a Master of Karate

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for book on learning Karate.
Located on lower half of page between pages 11 and 12 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Enjoy an exciting, romantic, impressive look anytime!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for stick-on facial hair from Masculiner Co.
On top half of page between pages 17 and 18 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co, located between pages 17 and 18 of previous story sequence on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Every time you twist the Twister... it can put money in your pocket
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad seeking sales people for The Power Twister, located between pages 17 and 18 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Draw any person in one minute!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustrated ad for "Magic Art Reproducer" for $1.98 from Norton Products, New York, N.Y.
Located between pages 28 and 29 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: ‘Comic fans’
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail advertisements for various products including novelty items and back-issue comic books. Located between pages 37 and 38 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Welcome to the wonderful, way-out world of Marvel madness!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Items; Stan's Soapbox; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
Located between pages 39 and 40 of previous story sequence.
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I, the Gargoyle

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Feature(s): The Watcher
Character(s): Alan Swan
Synopsis: Alan Swan volunteers to undertake a one-way mission to the center of the Earth.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: A retelling of "I, the Gargoyle!" by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in Amazing Adult Fantasy (Marvel, 1961 series) #12 (May 1962).
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Shamed by your English?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad offering free booklet on "How to Gain a Good Command of English" between pages 3 and 4 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Real flying models
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail advertisements for various products including novelty items, stamps, and back-issue comic books. Located between pages 5 and 6 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Classics of the silent screen
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Offer for 15-volume set of books containing photographs of silent movie stars from Cadillac Publishing Co.
Between pages 7 and 8 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?; ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Face front. hero! This is one of Marvel’s big ones!
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Reprint Notes: Promo as for Marvel Collectors’ Item Classics (Marvel, 1965 series) #22, advertised as “now on sale!”
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.4
Disclose Notes: On top portion of page
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Plastic Pillows; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
Character(s): Spider-Man; Thor; Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
First Line: It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.6
Disclose Notes: Promo for inflatable Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows. $1.50 each plus 15 cents postage, on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Al B. Harper
First Line: Dear Messrs. Lee and Buscema, After reading "And Who Shall Mourn for Him?" in Silver Surfer #5, I decided to use a formal salutation because I feel I owe it to you.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from John Stewart II, Charles Oldham, Paul Snyder, Rick Brown & Roy Wortman, Tim Sullivan, Don Recchia; includes image from #5 and “Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom”
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Do you have art talent worth developing?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Famous Artists School.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: 3 complete fishing outfits
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment from Niresk Discount Sales.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Academy for Home Study.

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