Silver Surfer, Vol. 3 #2 (Marvel Comics 1987) Newsstand Edition
Silver Surfer, Vol. 3 #2 (Marvel Comics, 1987) Newsstand Edition
Step back into a defining moment of Silver Surfer lore with this 1987 Marvel Comics Newsstand Edition. The issue centers on Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer, who has longed to return to his home planet Zenn-La and his beloved Shalla Bal. Yet the road home isn’t as straightforward as he hoped, because sometimes you can never return home.
Encounter the creators behind the story "Shalla Bal": Steve Englehart crafts a cosmic, character-driven tale, brought to life by the art of Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein, whose collaboration captures the era's moody, spacefaring aesthetic.
Key details
- Edition: Newsstand Edition
- Series: Silver Surfer, Vol. 3
- Issue: #2
- Year: 1987
- Pages: 32
- Cover price: $0.75
- Story: "Shalla Bal"
- Creators: Steve Englehart (story); Marshall Rogers (art); Joe Rubinstein (art)
Why collectors and readers will value this issue: It captures a pivotal, introspective moment in the Silver Surfer saga, blending Englehart's storytelling with Rogers' distinctive art style. This issue stands out in the 1980s Marvel line for fans tracking the evolution of the character beyond simple cosmic battles, delving into themes of home, memory, and consequence.