Silver Surfer Epic Collection #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Coming of Galactus!", the Silver Surfer arrives on Earth with a mission that takes a sudden turn when he's mistaken for a threat by the Hulk. What begins as a clash between two titans quickly reveals a deeper connection—through the Surfer’s probing, he uncovers the truth behind Hulk’s rage and the gamma radiation that forged him. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Marie Severin with inks by Frank Giacoia and colors by Severin, this pivotal story captures the Surfer’s first major Earth encounter, set against Jack Kirby’s iconic cover art and Joe Sinnott’s dynamic inks.
In "The Coming of Galactus!", the Fantastic Four face a new threat as the Watcher warns them of an ancient cosmic force approaching Earth. With Black Bolt and the team still recovering from their recent battle with Maximus, they must prepare for a danger that transcends the planet itself.
In "If This Be Doomsday!", the Fantastic Four race against time to stall Galactus as the Watcher guides the Human Torch on a desperate quest for a weapon capable of stopping the Devourer of Worlds. Meanwhile, Alicia Masters makes a heartfelt appeal that stirs the Silver Surfer to reconsider his allegiance, setting him on a path that could change everything.
In "The Startling Saga of the Silver Surfer!", the Silver Surfer joins forces with the Fantastic Four to confront the planet-devouring Galactus and save Earth. Meanwhile, Johnny Storm starts college and crosses paths with Wyatt Wingfoot, setting off a new chapter in his life.
In "Turning Point!", Betty mourns the absence of Bruce, unaware that he’s hiding in plain sight—disguised and tormented by his own fate. When he finally breaks free, he transforms into the Hulk and charges out of his hotel, only to crash into something far more unexpected: the Silver Surfer, mistaken for a flying saucer.
In "He Who Strikes the Silver Surfer," the Hulk, convinced the Silver Surfer is an alien threat, charges into battle with the cosmic being—only to be effortlessly subdued. The Surfer, intrigued by the Hulk’s rage, probes his mind and learns the truth behind his transformation, prompting a moment of unexpected compassion. But when the Hulk awakens and misinterprets the Surfer’s healing intent as an assault, the cosmic wanderer departs, leaving the Hulk vowing to track him down and force a journey beyond Earth.
ComicBooks.com Value
Find on ebay
Where to buy
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Reprints
↩ Reprints Fantastic Four #48 (1966), Fantastic Four #49 (1966), Fantastic Four #50 (1966), Fantastic Four #55 (1966), Fantastic Four #57 (1966), Fantastic Four #58 (1967), Fantastic Four #59 (1967), Fantastic Four #60 (1967), Tales to Astonish #92 (1967), Tales to Astonish #93 (1967), Fantastic Four Annual #5 (1967), Fantastic Four #72 (1968), Fantastic Four #74 (1968), Fantastic Four #75 (1968), Fantastic Four #76 (1968), Fantastic Four #77 (1968), Marvel Triple Action #1 (1972), Marvel Triple Action #2 (1972), Marvel's Greatest Comics #35 (1972), Marvel Triple Action #3 (1972), Marvel's Greatest Comics #36 (1972), Marvel Triple Action #4 (1972), Marvel's Greatest Comics #37 (1972), Silver Surfer: The Coming of Galactus #[nn] (1992), Fantastic Four Omnibus #2 (2007), Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #5 (2010), Captain America Epic Collection #1 (2014)
Variants (1)
Reviews
Reader reviews
No reader reviews yet.