Shalla bal met norrin radd when she was of a very young age. When he loses the silver coating, he also has clothes. The silver surfer began as norrin radd, an astronomer on the planet zennla. Being a cosmic champion, he has a class bonus against tech champions, but is weak to mystic champions.
Once the suit had shaped itself onto norrin radd s body he became the silver surfer. Mellon collie and the infinite sadness silver surfer. A little history norrin radd was a scientist born on the planet zennla. I would do anything to do silver surfer because, visually, you could do what the wachowskis did with speed racer with the silver surfer, mckay said. Did marvel ever attempt to broker a deal for silver surfer. So for a very long time as far as i knew the silver surfer had always been norrin radd, who agreed to serve as the herald of galactus in order to save zennla. Silver surfer of marvel comics silver surfer i remembered the fantastic four and the silver surfer. The silver surfer is one of the most powerful entities in the marvel. Norrin radd is from the utopian planet zennla, in the deneb star system of the. I was born in 1976, and began reading comic books around 1983.
Ones true identity is norrin radd, formerly known as the silver surfer. Requiem finds norrin radd, aka the silver surfer, discovering that his life is coming to an end. Known thereafter as the silver surfer because of the silvery flying board he rode, radd departed zennla with galactus. Aliens clandestine races comic books in media origin story power cosmic silver age of comics. The earlytomid 60s was a fantastic period of imagination and creation for marvel, but there were a few areas that had yet to be ironed out.
Now imbued with galactus power cosmic, norrin became the silver surfer. This story from donny cates and tradd moore is about the closest fans are going to get to a. The silver surfer series is possibly john buscemas finest moment. Now imbued with the power cosmic, the silver surfer travels the galaxy in search of new planets to feed galactus. Norrin radd was born on the planet zennla, part of an extremely longlived and technologically advanced humanoid race which had created a worldwide utopia devoid of crime, disease, hunger, poverty. Norrin radd would have no answer to the reasons behind why lobo could walk through his most powerful cosmic blasts.
Administration excellent when i recruited norrin radd as one of my heralds i know he would be a shining star in the galactus apprentice program. Silver surfer is so much more than a fantastic four character. Norrin radd, to save his homeworld from destruction he agreed to become the herald of. Having spent eons proving himself worthy, radd wields. He had a great resume, studied at the finest schools zennla had to offer, and he was willing. In the book, the masters of comic book art, jack kirby stated that the silver. Norrin radd agreed to become galactus herald in return for the safety of his homeworld, zennla, and the woman he loved, shallabal.
The title delves right into the supernatural scifi concepts that the. The ultimate silver surfer is a collection of fifteen prose short stories all centering on the original herald of galactus and later superhocosmic wanderer the silver surfer, aka norrin radd. In order to save zennla from the planet consuming galactus, norrin agrees to become herald for galactus and seek out. The character also appears in a number of movies, television, and video game adaptations. For instance, his sense allow him to heal living beings, see back through time, limited telepathical ability, the ability detect things light years away, or the ability to perceive matter in subatomic detail. With such a long history, we decided it was time to honor some of the amazing artists who contributed their talents to bringing this amazing character to life. His power comes from the surfboard itself, which also serves as a beacon for galactus. Norrin radd aka silver surfer, the cosmic entity who may well be bound for the marvel cinematic universe, pending the disneyfox merger. This is a far out wacky space adventure that feels very human and intimate. Jul, 2012 norrin radd was once a scientist on the peaceful planet zennla. Appearances of silver surfer norrin radd in marvel comics, flashbacks included. In order to protect his planet from the godlike force known as galactus, norrin radd became galactus herald, the silver surfer, finding planets for him to devour and to warn its inhabitants to leave.
The most notable change is the removal of the fantastic four from the galactus trilogy, the story that serves as the foundation for the first three episodes. The silver surfers connection to the fantastic four is hard to shake for movie fans, but make no mistake. Learn all about silver surfer both on screen and in comics. Norrin radd from planet zenla saved his world in exchange of becoming a galactus herald. This book has gone into four printings, with the fourth printing using the last page pinup as the fourth print variant cover. The the fight would become a physical one, one in which lobo would certainly win everytime. These are some of the splash pages in marvel and dc comics, done by one of our artist in the studio. He returned again and again, gathering loyal readers and eventually earning his own title. Hes traded blows with thor and matched wits with mephisto but can the herald of galactus survive the judgment of norrin radd, the man within the silver surfer. Imbued with the power cosmic, he became the silver surfer and herald of galactus. Norrin radd the silver surfer may be coming to the mcu mikey sutton recently took to geekosity. Jan 09, 2020 he was wearing clothes when he was turned into the herald of galactus so in that sense yes, he wears clothes. Radd has become dissatisfied with his undemanding life on the paradiselike zennla and jumps at galactus offer. As a result, the surfer became much more willing to lead galactus to inhabited worlds, such as earth.
Anyways, i had a lot of high hopes for norrin and for the first few years he did not disappoint. The alien and the girl the surfer served galactus well for many years, enjoying exploring the wonders of the universe. The only way the silver surfer is ever winning this is by bfr. Mar 23, 2018 the mad titan and lady death might actually become one very soon. Is marvels silver surfer returning to the silver screen. The silver surfer seemed to be part angel, part alien, and the absurd but endearing idea of his surfboard was the perfect comic book touch. Norrin radd was blasted through a wormhole in guardians of the galaxy, but he returns in a new silver surfer series.
Black, norrin radd returns to the present, changed for better or worse following his harrowing journey. The story is about the silver surfer meeting an earth girl and they go on an incredible and surprisingly emotional intergalactic adventure. Silver surfer is a comic book series by marvel comics. All things pop culture to share his latest insider scoop. Its an allnew life for norrin radd on an allnew world. Ww3 black adam vs silver surfer dc vs marvel youtube. The surfboard of the silver surfer was created because jack kirby was tired of drawing spaceships. One fateful day galactus, the devourer of worlds, descended upon the planet to claim its elemental energy. Convincing a council of scientists member to provide him with a spaceship, radd soon confronted the invader, galactus, who intended to consume zennla. Its the straw that broke the camels back in jack kirby and stan lees working relationship. He was born norrin radd on the planet zennla, part of an extremely longlived. Norrin radd former herald of galactus, omnipotent devourer of worlds. Galactus granted norrin radd the power cosmic, a skintight silver suit that protected him from the harsh conditions of deep space and a natty interstellar surfboard for getting about on. Blending cel and computer animation, the series is rendered in the style of silver surfer cocreator jack kirby while inspired by various silver surfer comic book stories, the series alters the original mythos in some key ways.
The silver surfer has changed his color to spoiler screen rant. Radd offered to become his herald and seek out new worlds for him in exchange for galactus sparing zennla. When we first encountered him, he was being manipulated by hank pym ultron. A high point of epic adventure and lyrical drama, the silver surfer took the comic book super hero to allnew heights. The power cosmic gave norrin radd many abilities making him. Norrin starts out 2020 appearing in two new comics. With three fantastic four movies having been released in theaters. The silver surfer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. So clearly, the people of zennla age slowly, so that doesnt tell us anything. This issue is seen being read by jesse lujack richard gere in the movie. Norrin radd was once a scientist on the peaceful planet zennla. Silver surfer is one of the main characters in marvels comicsdome. Norrin radd must regain his powers as the silver surfer in order to save those that have condemned him to death.
In the villains current comic arc, the villains success at killing everyone every human, every god, every. Silver surfer became the carnage cosmic when he was briefly possessed by the. At the same time, theres a great emotional story in there, man, where norrin radd silver surfer has to make the choice to save his planet. Mcu reportedly releasing a solo film about galactus most. Norrin radd of zennla is the mighty herald of galactus, the devourer of worlds. To save his planet from galactus, norrin agreed to become his herald. In epic fashion, a powerless reynolds and an intangible surfer merge their bodies together, creating a silver sentry hybrid that looks just as gnarly as it sounds. When his race was threatened by the allconsuming galactus, norrin radd saved the day. The extinction of marvels entire universe may seem like a big deal, but in the pages of thanos its just the backstory. Nova and silver surfer putting on a show for galactus. This is the place to discuss norrin radd, the silver surfer. Silver surfer appears as a regular character through season 1 and has some aspects of an actual earthlike surfer along with aspects of his comic book character. He bid farewell to shallabal and soared off into space, all alone. However, he soon discovers things are not as they once were.
The cinematic rise and fall of the silver surfer 5. The silver surfer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, norrin radd bargained with the devourer of worlds. Norrin radd, meet fennan radd your brother and husband to shalla bal. Given a fraction of the power cosmic, norrin was transformed into the silver surfer.
Dependability above average norrin, or as you may refer to him, the silver surfer went above and beyond the first few years. Silver surfer remains one of marvel comics most powerful heroes and here are some. Norrin radd may be a fascinating figure, but he is very onedimensional with limited potential for great storytelling, making the surfer a welcome supporting character whos able to deliver great action and poignant commentary, but as the star of his own book he tends to get, dare i say it, boring. How long was the silver surfers initial stint as galactus. The silve r sur fer is a fictional superhero appearing in ameri can c omic books published by marvel comics. Silver surfer marvel contest of champions wikia fandom.
The silver surfer is a superhero in the marvel universe and a former herald of galactus. Lobo has the tools to bash the silver surfers head in. Silver surfer is the final thor in marvels universe. Norrin radd also known as the silver surfer was a zennlavian scientist and philosopher who served as a herald of galactus and later as a member of both the titans three as well as the defenders. The silver surfer is a fictional marvel comics superhero created by jack kirby. Requiem is by far the best handling that the character has ever gotten, and may very well be the best silver surfer story to ever see the light of day.
Ign also ranked the silver surfer as the 41stgreatest comic book hero quoting that silver surfer has the coolest mode of transportation this side of ghost rider, but his powers come with a heavy burden. Jun 15, 2018 its interesting that marvel is deciding to tell a story in the past about the silver surfer instead of one in the present. All abilities given with the power cosmic affiliation. I am known by many, universewide, as the silver surfer. The surfer is stripped of his powers and turns back into norrin radd. Norrin radd has become a pretty big player in marvels ongoing event series infinity countdown. One of the noblest and most tormented cosmic entities in the universe, the silver surfer treasures freedom above all else, but has often sacrificed his liberty for the greater good. Norrin radd, a herald of galactus now known as the silver surfer. That seems to be unlikely, since shallabal, when she has shown up in various silver surfer comics over the years, doesnt look a day older than when norrin radd left her to become the silver surfer.
After disappearing from the guardians of the galaxy title in a mysterious void, author donny cates and artist tradd moore are back to chart the adventures of norrin radd. After doctor doom renders him unconscious, he steals the board. While zennla would survive, norrin must leave and help find other planets for galactus to eat for the rest of his life. He was born norrin radd on the planet zennla, part of an extremely longlived and technologically advanced humanoid race which had created a worldwide utopia devoid of crime, disease, hunger, poverty, and want of. He agreed and became the silver surfer, herald of galactus. Originally an astronomer of zennla named norrin radd, to save his homeworld from destruction he agreed to become the herald of galactus, a being older than our universe who regularly feeds on the lifeforce of planets.
Galactus agreed to spare the planet in exchange for norrin to become one of the heralds of galactus. Given a fraction of the power cosmic, and shaped by fantasies norrin radd entertained as a child, galactus transformed norrin radd into the silver surfer. Gifted with the power cosmic and a trusty board thats faster than light speed which he can summon at will whenever. The council of scientists let norrin use a spaceship to approach galactus and plea for the sake of the planet. Mar 22, 2017 the silver surfer has flown across some amazing covers over the years and has appeared in more than 1600 different comics.
The story of norrin radd is set to begin anew, now that he has. Galactus accepts and norrin is transformed into the silver surfer. The silver surfer soon became a key part of the unfolding story. Its applied to norrin radd, and readers are left to wonder for now, at least how much the silver surfer has endured after seeing galactus killed by thanos having been replaced by ghost rider as herald of galactus. He believed that no goals were left to be achieved on zennla.
Jun 25, 2018 created by jack kirby in the pages of fantastic four, he made his first appearance as the herald of the worlddevouring galactus, and would grow to become one of the biggest cult favorites on. Radd has become dissatisfied with his undemanding life on the paradiselike zennla. Now, in the finale of writer donny cates silver surfer. As he fights for his survival on a planetoid filled with robotic traps, the twin stars near the planetoid begin to collapse and form a black hole.
Written by donny cates illustrated by tradd moore colored by dave stewart lettered by vcs clayton cowles cover by tradd moore. The first rule of making a good superhero is to give them a tragic back story, and norrin radd, aka the silver. Galactus accepted radd s offer and imbued him with a infinitesmal fraction of his power cosmic. Ww3 black adam vs silver surfer dc vs marvel gl josh. But when zennla, a society not used to violence or war was invaded by the mighty galactus, only one man stood to save them, the young norrin radd. Tom defalcos the silver surfer is the adaptation of the first surfer comic tale and, unfortunately, it didnt really translate into prose form that well. No, not every one has a silver complexion on zennla, in fact, no one did. Silver surfer norrin s life changed forever when a menacing alien spacecraft pierced zennlas longneglected defense systems. Initially burdened with the responsibility of finding new planets for galactus to consume, the silver surfer later rebelled against his master and became a superhero. Silver surfer possesses partial power cosmi, the most powerful force for the marvel universe. To protect his planet from certain annihilation, norrin radd relinquished his life to become the silver surfer, a herald of galactus. But the first issue was a seminal moment for the surfer, as it revealed his history as norrin radd, an otherwise ordinary man on zennla. Galactus agreed, transforming radd into a silverskinned, cosmicpowered superbeing.
Now, after disobeying his master, norrin radd is stranded on the planet earthforever removed from his love, shallabal, and from the beckoning spaceways. For years norrin radd, the silver surfer and former herald of galactus, has dreamed of nothing else save returning to his home, the planet zennla, and his beloved shalla bal. Its interesting that marvel is deciding to tell a story in the past about the silver surfer instead of one in the present. The silver surfer has finally played his greatest role yet in the creation of. Its stan lees first big selfconscious stab at creating something ambitious and meaningful. He was born norrin radd on the planet zennla, part of an extremely. Thankfully, any concerns that silver surfer s black complexion was a sign of evil are quickly dismissed. When galactus turned norrin radd into the silver surfer.