Silver Surfer

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For other uses of this name, see Silver Surfer (disambiguation).
The Silver Surfer in Annihilation: Silver Surfer v1 #4.

Silver Surfer is a male comic superhero who features in Marvel Comics.

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Biography

Origin

The Silver Surfer v1 #50.

Norrin Radd of the planet Zenn-La was a scientist who led a happy life with his love Shalla-Bal. In desperation, he sought to confront the traveller where he was shocked to find out that it was the legendary World Devourer known as Galactus. He begged the planet eater to spare Zenn-La and whilst Galactus was willing to do so he was in the grips of his hunger and could not expend energy in finding another world. It was then that the Radd offered to become his Herald and would probe through space to find him suitable worlds. Galactus came to agree to these terms and used the Power Cosmic to transform Radd into the Silver Surfer. After his transformation, he bid farewell to his love Shalla-Bal and departed his homeworld in search for new planets for his master Galactus. (Silver Surfer v1 #1)

Over time, Galactus erased his memories of Zenn-La to make him a more effective herald, less bound by moral compunctions involving his chosen world's natives.

Herald of Galactus

Radd once encountered the artificial planetoid of the Klyntar which attempted to imprison him in its core but he managed to escape from it. (Silver Surfer: Black v1 #2) During his travels, he came upon another world whose dominant form of life was overtaken by marauding Symbiotes. The Silver Surfer though simply performed his duty and summoned his master who proceeded to consume the world of its life energy. So great was the cataclysm that the Symbiotes had a burning hatred of the Silver Surfer which was embedded in their genetic memory and passed to the survivors as well as their descendants. (Amazing Spider-Man v1 #431)

The Surfer eventually guided his master to Earth, where he met unusual resistance from the Fantastic Four (secretly aided by that planet's Watcher). His true self reawakened by Alicia Masters, the Silver Surfer opposed his master's efforts to drain Earth. Between that and the Human Torch's acquisition of the Ultimate Nullifier, Galactus relented and left, but not before creating a barrier to imprison the Surfer on Earth.

Exile

Norrin had numerous adventures on Earth, including having his powers stolen by Doctor Doom, battling the demon Mephisto (who coveted his pure soul), and working with the Defenders. After several abortive attempts, the Surfer eventually escaped Earth with the aid of Mister Fantastic. With the help of Mantis, the Surfer stopped the Elders of the Universe from destroying Galactus, earning his former master's gratitude and his official freedom.

The Silver Surfer went on to roam the universe and battle many cosmic threats, from the Supreme Intelligence to the mad Titanian Thanos and more.

Seeking a world for his master, he came upon the Sol system where he looked to investigate it as he thought one world would contain a life bearing planet. A swarm of asteroids came to manifest around one world and after reaching the surface he came to find that they were attempting to hide this planet from him. He found that it contained life that could be consumed by his master and sent the signal to Galactus. The Surfer was then attacked by the Fantastic Four and knocked off a building though was not killed from the fall. (Fantastic Four v1 #48) Whilst recovering his senses, he came to find the apartment of the blind Alicia Masters. (Fantastic Four v1 #49)

Annihilation

Afterwards, he was contacted by Cosmo who wanted him to join a new team of galactic heroes that he was assembling with these being known as the Annihilators. Their ranks would consist of powerful cosmic beings that were to fight against dangerous threats to the universe. The first mission they had together was going to Hala where they helped defeat Blastaar who had assaulted Attilan and looked to depose Queen Medusa. (Thanos Imperative: Devastation v1 #1)

Whilst journeying through space, the Surfer found a portal in space which called to him. Normally, ships were incapable of escaping its pull with him having the power to easily evade it but something called to him from the other side. Thus, he went through the portal but was badly weakened and he crashed on Sakaar. Once there, the inhabitants placed an obedience disk on him thus forcing him to obey the Sakaarans as he was put to work as a gladiator in the arena. During this time, he came to be known as the Silver Savage who was a powerful warrior. (Incredible Hulk v2 #95)

Infinity Wars

Despite his pleas, Galactus refused as he did not wish to go back to being the World Devourer. However, Norrin managed to convince him of the danger posed by Ultron with Galactus agreeing but stated that this would turn him back to his old state and thus the Silver Surfer would need to be his Herald once more to find planets to sate his hunger. The Surfer agreed and together they returned to the planet where he helped Adam Warlock defeat Ultron whilst Galactus destroyed the world. Afterwards, Galactus returned to being the World Devourer and the Silver Surfer returned to being the Herald of Galactus. (Infinity Countdown v1 #4)

He was then tasked by Galactus to investigate the destruction of a number of worlds due to the actions of the cosmic god known as the Conductor. (Silver Surfer: The Best Defense v1 #1)

King in Black

Reckoning War

Overview

Personality and attributes

In appearance, the Silver Surfer was a bald-headed humanoid with a smooth silver skin that coated his entire body. (Fantastic Four v1 #48) Whilst on Sakaar, he came to be known as the Silver Savage. (Incredible Hulk v2 #95)

It was noted that there was a certain nobility in his voice. (Fantastic Four v1 #49)

With his power, the Silver Surfer could easily destroy his foes but instead he chose compassion and restraint.(Fantastic Four v1 #156)

It was said that there was an unimaginable loneliness in him. (Fantastic Four v1 #49)

Whilst serving Galactus, he had a cold view of the cosmos and had no issue sacrificing living worlds to the World Devourer. (Fantastic Four v1 #49)

At one point, he was deeply in love with Suzi Endo after she became the Seeker when she was enhanced by the Power Cosmic. (Silver Surfer v6 #5)

Powers and abilities

Sentinel of the Spaceways. in Silver Surfer: The Best Defense v1 #1.

The Silver Surfer has incredible abilities derived from the Power Cosmic, enabling him to survive in nearly any environment, absorb, generate and manipulate a wide spectrum of energies, heal and reshape matter, exercise superhuman strength, and more.

Upon his transformation, Norrin Radd's body was completely encased in a life-preserving silvery substance of Galactus's own design. This would shield him from heat and cold with him having no need for oxygen. This allowed him to survive the frigid emptiness of space and the blazing inferno of suns without any harm to his person. (Silver Surfer v1 #1) It made him impervious to harm with a simple fall from a building not even able to hurt him. (Fantastic Four v1 #48)

The extent of the Power Cosmic was enough for Norrin Radd to build a city or smash a world. (Fantastic Four v1 #156) He was deemed to be an Alpha Plus level threat by the Galadorian Spaceknights. (Annihilators v1 #1) Meanwhile, the Nova Corps classed him as a potentially universal-level threat. (Annihilation: The Nova Corps Files v1 #1)

With his senses, he could hear the sounds of people on Earth whilst he himself was on the Moon. (Silver Surfer v6 #5)

He claimed that as among the oldest of the Heralds he had wielded the Power Cosmic the longest making him adept in its use. (Galactus the Devourer v1 #2)

With the power, he could compress his body thus shrinking it to the point that he could enter the Microverse. (Galactus the Devourer v1 #2)

The Surfer was capable of converting physical objects into pure energy. (Fantastic Four v1 #49)

He could generate a sudden burst of energy that could travel through hyperspace instantaneously that served as a beacon for Galactus. (Fantastic Four v1 #48)

From Galactus, he was provided an indestructible flying board that the Silver Surfer could control with a single thought and allowed him to travel across the endless cosmos. (Silver Surfer v1 #1) His surfboard, directed by his mental commands, can take him to faster-than-light speeds to nearly anywhere in the galaxy.

With it, he was able to travel through the starways and journey across the cosmos. (Fantastic Four v1 #48)

Upon being transformed by the Power Cosmic, he came to serve as a servant to Galactus where he stood as one of the Heralds of Galactus. (Fantastic Four v1 #49)

Notes

  • Silver Surfer was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby where he made his first appearance in Fantastic Four v1 #48 (March, 1966).

Alternate Versions

  • In Silver Surfer Annual v1 #4 (1991), an alternate reality version of the character now known as the Keeper appeared in the universe designated as Earth-691. Years in a different future, he participated in the defence of Earth during the War of the Worlds against the Martians. He was then convinced by Eon that Earth was destined to fall causing him to leave the conflict leading to its conquest by the invaders. Experiencing guilt, he wandered space for centuries and had reused Eon’s offer to become his champion. After sometime, he came to accept the offer leading to him being awarded the Quantum Bands that bolstered his powers as he assumed the position of Protector of the Universe.
  • In Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four v1 #48 (2009), an alternate reality version of the Silver Surfer was shown to had existed in the universe designated as Earth-TRN430. By the End of Time, Norrin Radd's power was usurped by a four armed insectoid alien that became the new Silver Surfer. He joined the forces of the Black End that sought to eliminate all life at the end of the universe and attempted to stop Galactus from escaping into the universe that would follow the current one. He was defeated by the Fantastic Four who were brought forward to this future and they were empowered by Galactus's Zero device allowing them to defeat the Black End.
  • In Thanos v2 (2017), an alternate future was shown where Thanos succeeded in wiping out all life in the galaxy with him taking the name King Thanos. This version began a campaign to kill all life and take over the universe with the Silver Surfer working alongside Galactus to stop him. The pair were separated with Galactus being slain by the Mad Titan and the surviving Silver Surfer attempting to find a means of killing Thanos. He became known as the Fallen One as he gathered Annihilus's horde under his command and made himself worthy of Mjolnir to give him the power to slay the Mad King Thanos. Despite his power and him wielding Mjolnir he was unable to defeat King Thanos who was aided by his younger self with the two Titans murdering the Silver Surfer.
  • In Old Man Quill v1 #8 (2019), an alternate version of the character appeared in the world designated as Earth-807128. This reality experienced Galactus going mad and taking over the Universal Church of Truth that became his army in conquering all of space. The Silver Surfer was the first to be defeated where his former master drained him of the Power Cosmic that was used by the Church. This saw him being placed in an archive ship and trapped though he used his limited power to send a telepathic message to Mantis. She mistakenly believed the Silver Surfer to be the means of defeating Galactus but he said that the true means to stop his former master was by using the Ultimate Nullifier that was hidden in the Baxter Building on Earth.

In other media

Television

  • In Fantastic Four, the Silver Surfer appeared in the 1960s Hanna-Barbera animated television series where he was voiced by actor Vic Perrin.
  • In Silver Surfer, the character starred in the 1990s Fox solo animated series where he was voiced by actor Paul Essiembre.
  • In Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., the Silver Surfer appeared in the animated television series in the episode "Fear Itself" where he was voiced by actor Brent Spiner.

Films

  • In Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, the Silver Surfer made an appearance in the live-action film where he was voiced by actor Laurence Fishburne.

Video games

  • In Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, the Silver Surfer was a bonus playable character in the setting of the video game where he was voiced by actor Chris Cox.
  • In Marvel Heroes, the Silver Surfer made an appearance as a playable character in the MMORPG video game where he was voiced by actor James Arnold Taylor.
  • In Marvel: Future Fight, the Silver Surfer appeared as a playable character in the setting of the mobile video game.

Appearances

  • Fantastic Four v1: (1966)
  • Silver Surfer v1:
  • Galactus the Devourer v1:
  • Annihilation v1:
  • Incredible Hulk v2:
  • Ultimates:
  • Ultimates 2:
  • Thanos:
  • Infinity Countdown v1:
  • Silver Surfer: The Best Defense v1:
  • Guardians of the Galaxy:
  • Fantastic Four v6:
  • Fantastic Four: Reckoning War Alpha v1: (2022)

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