*Marvel: Following his debut in Fantastic Four #48, Norrin Radd, Herald of Galactus, gained popularity as a recurring guest star, and his status was confirmed when Marvel launched the Silver Surfer’s own series in the double-sized format in 1968. This premier issue featured, for the first time, John Buscema’s illustrations on the Surfer, a body of work generally acknowledged to be among his finest, and presented also for the first time a 38 page account of the Surfer’s origins, plus (in the back) a 13 page tale of the Watcher, detailing the reasons behind the Watcher’s oath of non-interference. The first run of the Surfer’s solo series has achieved cult status, with the first seven double-sized issues in particular being keenly sought out. Make no mistake here — our latest pence stamped copy of #1 is NOT a beauty; in fact, it comes in three parts — the front cover, the body of the comic and the back cover. What’s left of the spine is in tatters. The good news is that, despite wear and (small) tears, the cover image is relatively intact and unmarked, the staples hold the pages firmly bound and the page quality is actually quite good. But be sure you know what you’re buying here!
PICTURED: SILVER SURFER #1 PR/FA p £150 SOLD