1 #55, written by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott, lettering by Sam Rosen The Coming of Galactus ( Fantastic Four #48-50 & 55) In his many incarnations, Norrin Radd-former astronomer, herald of Galactus, and frenemy of the FF-remains a poet at heart. Still, let’s not forget that a major part of the Surfer’s appeal is his aptitude for brooding as he travels alone through the vast emptiness of space, not to mention his knack for a somber inner monologue about feeling remorse for the many sins of his past. Silver Surfer is one of Marvel’s most versatile characters, and he does great as a foil ( Fantastic Four), a surprise reveal ( Planet Hulk), and a team player ( The Defenders). All these many decades later, the Surfer remains almost completely unchanged from his foundational appearances. Indeed, Surfer’s removed, sensitive condemnation of the foolishness of humankind remains relatable to this day, and it brought out a seldom seen quietly emotional side to Lee’s writing that has continued to inform the character. Of the many co-creations of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the Silver Surfer is one that was exceptionally close to Lee’s heart-he referred to the character as his personal philosophical outlet and a mouthpiece for many of his own observations on the human race.
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