Jartran Radd

Jartran Radd is the father of Norrin Radd, the man who would become the Silver Surfer. A native of the planet Zenn-La, he is part of the family backstory that shaped one of Marvel's most iconic cosmic heroes.

A figure rooted in the cosmic mythology surrounding one of Marvel's most iconic heralds, Jartran Radd made his debut in Silver Surfer #50 in 1991 — a landmark issue brought to life by the formidable creative pairing of Jim Starlin and Ron Lim. His appearances are few but meaningful, woven into the same stellar tapestry as the Silver Surfer himself, Norrin Radd, and Shalla-Bal, placing him squarely within the sweeping cosmic drama that defined Marvel's Copper and Modern Age. Collectors drawn to the grand, galaxy-spanning narratives of Silver Surfer and the Infinity Gauntlet era will find Jartran Radd a quietly compelling thread in that rich, starlit corner of the Marvel universe.