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Norrin Radd

Norrin Radd

25 appearances · Bronze Age · 1982–2021
Who is Norrin Radd?

Norrin Radd is the Silver Surfer, a cosmic Marvel hero who first appeared in Brazilian publisher Editora Abril's Superaventuras Marvel. A noble alien who sacrificed his freedom to become the herald of the world-devourer Galactus, he soars the universe on a gleaming surfboard.

Few names carry more cosmic weight in comics lore than Norrin Radd, and this catalog traces his journey through nearly four decades of Brazilian Marvel publishing under Editora Abril, debuting in Superaventuras Marvel #3 in 1982 — a Bronze Age entry point shaped by the remarkable creative fingerprints of Roger McKenzie, Jotapê Martins, and Frank Miller. Across 25 appearances spanning titles like Aniquilação and Marvel Série II, he keeps extraordinary company, sharing pages with the likes of Wolverine, Demolidor, and Matt Murdock. It's a fascinating window into how Marvel's cosmic mythology was presented to Brazilian readers, and for collectors with an eye for international editions, this run is a genuinely rewarding corner of the Bronze Age to explore.

Superaventuras Marvel
#3
★ First appearance
Superaventuras Marvel #3
Sep 1982

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Appearances

Superaventuras Marvel (1982)
O Poderoso Thor (1983)
#4
O Espectacular Homem-Aranha (1983)
#7
Graphic Marvel (1990)
#9
Aniquilação (2007)
Marvel Série II (2012)
Marvel Série I (2012)
#14
Aniquilação: A Praga (2020)