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Issue: The Silver Surfer #1
Publication Date: August 1968
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Issues: #1 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: 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: 21 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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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
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Adult Image
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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ORIGINAL COVER ART from the Private Collection of James Halperin
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Enlarged cover image.
 
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The Origin of the Silver Surfer!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): The Silver Surfer
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagEssential Silver Surfer #1 [unnamed variant] published February 1998
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: FlagL'Incredibile Devil #2 published May 1970
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published January 1975
as The Origin Of The Silver Surfer! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFantasy Masterpieces #1 [Direct] published December 1979
as The Origin of the Silver Surfer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #15 published September 1990
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #15 published September 1990
as The Silver Surfer #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: 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)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Klassik #2 published January 1998
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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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)
First Line: Secret muscle building "tools"
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for body building products.
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The Origin of the Silver Surfer!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): 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
First Line: High o'er the roof of the world he soars--free and unfettered as the roaring wind itself!
Synopsis: The Surfer remembers his origins and why he is now trapped on Earth.
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In Issue: FlagFantask #1 published February 1969
In Issue: FlagStrange #1 published January 19709 pages seulement
In Issue: FlagEssential Silver Surfer #1 [unnamed variant] published February 1998
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: FlagL'Incredibile Devil #1 published May 1970
as Le origini di Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 1
In Content Item: FlagL'Incredibile Devil #2 published May 1970
as Le origini di Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]part 2
In Content Item: FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published January 1975
as The Origin Of The Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: 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
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks #15 published September 1990
as The Origin of the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics Revised Edition #[nn] published November 1997
as The Origin of the Silver Surfer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Klassik #2 published January 1998
as The Origin of the Silver Surfer / ...wie alles begann... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 38
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spectacular Spider-Man
Character(s): Spider-Man
First Line: The greatest event in the history of comic magazines!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for the Spectacular Spider-Man (Marvel, 1968 Series) #1 (July 1968), with cover shown (pre-painted version), and advertised as "On Sale Now".
Between pages 8 and 9 of previous story sequence.
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Not Brand Echh
First Line: Now twice as many pages! Twice as nutty as ever!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Not Brand Echh (Marvel, 1967 Series) #9 (August 1968), with cover shown, and advertised as "On Sale Now!".
Between pages 17 and 18 of previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Invisible Girl]; Crystal; Galactus; Silver Surfer
First Line: Another Marvel masterpiece
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Fantastic Four #77.
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Magic world of surprises & mystery
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Located on upper half of page between pages 30 and 31 of previous story sequence.
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Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad soliciting salespeople for newspaper.
Located on lower half of page between pages 30 and 31 of previous story sequence.
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Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: Shamed by your English?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad offering free booklet on "How to Gain a Good Command of English", located between story pages 36 and 37.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Stamp collecting outfit
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail classified advertising offering stamps, novelties, and comic books.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]; Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; the Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Crystal; Galactus; Psycho Man; Silver Surfer
First Line: Another Marvel masterpiece!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo ad for Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #77 showing cover and advertised as “On sale now!”
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In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man; Silver Surfer
First Line: Gangway, world! Marvel's marching on!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Items; Stan's Soapbox!; The Mighty Marvel Checklist
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Super-Heroes T-Shirt; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
Character(s): Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]; The Fantastic Four [The Human Torch; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; The Thing]; Iron Man; Thor; Spider-Man; The Avengers [Captain America; Hawkeye; Scarlet Witch; Quicksilver]; The Hulk
First Line: Marvel super-hero T-shirts
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: In-house advertisement for T-shirts, sweat shirts and The Merry Marvel Marching Society membership kit, from Marvel Comics Group.
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The Wonder of the Watcher!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): Uatu the Watcher; the Watchers (also in flashback); Watchers High Tribunal [Ikor; Emnu] (in flashback); Prosilicans
First Line: With but a single gesture, I could save the fading life below!
Synopsis: The Watcher recaps the story of why he and his people no longer interfere in other people's affairs.
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In Content Item: FlagSeriemagasinet #22/1973 published October 1973
as Väktaren [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSon of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] published January 1975
as The Wonder of the Watcher! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Marvel 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
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Watcher's origin retold from TALES OF SUSPENSE #53
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Baseball fans are crazy about this true-to-life baseball game
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Located between pages 4 and 5 of previous story sequence.
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Shop by Mail

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: Okay! Okay! Stop nagging us! Here it is - - an autographed photo of - - Stan (the man) Lee
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail classified advertising offering stamps, novelties, and comic books.
Between pages 6 and 7 of previous story sequence.
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Missile Firing Tank

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Between pages 8 and 9 of previous story sequence, on upper half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: We'll pay you $10,000.00 for this Lincoln penny
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for U.S. coin catalog.
Between pages 8 and 9 of previous story sequence, on lower half of page.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Vulture [Adrian Toomes]; Vulture [Blackie Drago]
First Line: Another Marvel masterpiece
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for the Amazing Spider-Man #63.
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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.
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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: 132 Roman soldiers set
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for plastic toy soldiers.

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