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Francavilla
Marvel·Silver Surfer·#1·Independent·ID-3470989
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Dan Slott
Michael Allred
Michael Allred
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Twelve years ago, in Anchor Bay, Massachusetts, Reg Greenwood shows a shooting star to his twin daughters, Dawn and Eve, and tells them to make a wish. While Eve wishes to go everywhere there is something to see on Earth, Dawn wishes for the star to stay up in the sky forever and never fall down. Eve calls it a stupid wish, but Dawn's father reassures her, saying that Anchor Bay is the nicest spot on Earth, so there is no need to travel. Unbeknownst to them, the "shooting star" is actually Galactus's herald, the Silver Surfer, sent by his master to decide whether Earth is a good place to devour or not. The Surfer thinks it is, and resolves to make it all burn. Right now, in the Brundlebus Nebula, the Surfer uses his Power cosmic to rekindle a small sun and consequently save the lives of billions of inhabitants of the planet Brundlebus 3. As the populace gives him thanks, two bots come out of nowhere greet him as their "Champion" and before he can answer they teleport him to the Impericon, "one of the greatest wonders in all of time and space", according to the red bot. In Anchor Bay, Dawn sticks to her room wall a new photo of the many travels her sister Eve is undertaking, this time in Pisa, Italy. Dawn now works with her father at the "Greenwood Inn", a bed and breakfast they opened in their beloved town, while Eve brings tourists in working as a travel agent around the world. The bots explain to Silver Surfer why he's never heard of the Impericon, even though he has seen all of the galaxy and can sense every living thing in existence. By design, the Impericon is being kept a secret from Galactus's heralds through unknown powers and the oath of all its visitors to never tell about it. Suddenly, the Surfer is attacked by the Gatekeepers of the realm, but he subdues them with little effort through his powers. He is then immediately greeted by the Incredulous Zed, a strange creature with two mouths in charge of the realm: he explains that the Gatekeepers hadn't been informed of his arrival so they assumed he had bad intentions. He then lowers the shields to reveal an absurd, colorful planet made of humongous buildings: the Impericon. While Dawn and her father show the tourists around the Greenwood Inn, the Incredulous Zed shows the Surfer around the Impericon, also known as "The Impossible Palace" because its structures defy the laws of physics and logic. Trillions of adventurers around here have fun in the Impericon and not one of them have told the Surfer about it. Zed activates the Motivator, a device that sees inside any individual providing a "proper incentive" for him to accept the Champion's task. In Anchor Bay, Dawn is sitting on her bed, reflecting on her life as opposed to that of her sister's, when she's teleported, along with her whole room, to a cell in the Impericon. Around her are many other creatures locked in other cells. Meanwhile, Zod tells the Surfer that the Motivator has decided he's the right man for the job and the Surfer asks more informations about it. Zod explains that the Impericon is threatened by a very powerful being, the Queen of Nevers, whom seeks to gain even more power by seizing its energy source. The bots show the Surfer what happened to one of the previous Champions, a Battlejack: after he boldly taunted the Queen, he was easily destroyed by her immense powers and he eventually "expired". Zed also adds that the Motivator's actual goal is to find the most important person for the Champion and abduct them, to really "motivate" them to do what it takes to take the Queen down. The Surfer gets really angry about it, but at this point he orders Zed to show him who, amongst his many friends and relatives, the Motivator has chosen. As Zed shows him a Dawn in despair, the Surfer claims he has no idea who that is.
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“Where soars the Silver Surfer... There must he soar--- alone!”
Brief Summary:<br> Growing tired of his banishment on Earth, the Silver Surfer thinks back to the days before he became Galacuts' herald. He was Norrin Radd of Zenn-La and, while he loved Shalla-Bal, he was growing restless on his planet. The Zenn-Lavians' lives were complacent, not looking to discover more about the universe around them. Norrin Radd was not happy with this fact and when Galactus appeared he saw this as his chance to save his planet and seek a new life. Galactus made him his herald and he became the Silver Surfer. The planet was saved, a new life was won, but his old life and love had to be left behind. thumb|left|250px Detailed Summary:<br> As the Silver Surfer is flying over the Earth, he spots a space capsule crashing into the ocean. He finds the craft at the bottom of the ocean, blasts open the door, and brings the unconscious Col. John Jameson out of the water and safely on to a nearby aircraft carrier. The servicemen think that the Surfer is a threat and jets are sent after him. He easily speeds away from them, as well as the Russian and Chinese missiles that are shot at him as he passes over their countries.
Tired of being banished on Earth, the Surfer longs to be able to return to his home planet Zenn-La. He remembers Zenn-La, an advanced planet that had achieved perfection through their technology. All war, crime, and illness had been eradicated. Before he was the Silver Surfer, he was Norrin Radd. While most of his fellow citizens were happy with their life on this nirvana, Norrin was bored and restless.
Back to present, the Surfer runs into a group of Yetis that instantly attack him. Instead of fighting back and hurting them, he distracts them with his surfboard and escapes unnoticed. This attack reminds of his first encounters with the Hulk and Doctor Doom. Both attacked him in the past even though he approached them as friends. He comes across the ruins of a once prosperous city and only finds desolation. This scene reminds of his last days on Zenn-La.
===Publication Notes=== It's possible that Frank Giacoia provided additional cover inking on the Silver Surfer and the backgrounds.
"Origin of the Silver Surfer!" The Silver Surfer was instantly attacked by the armies of three different countries. This was probably due to the fact that the last time the world saw the Surfer was when he was attacking it.Fantastic Four Vol 1 72 This is the first time that the Silver Surfer mentions his home planet, Zenn-La, his real name, Norrin Radd, and his beloved, Shalla-Bal. Since it is mentioned in future issues that Galactus had suppressed the Surfer's memories so that he would stay loyal, it can be assumed that being banished on Earth (and separated from Galactus' influence) has let some of his stronger past memories get by this mental barrier.Silver Surfer Vol 3 48 Norrin Radd was uncomfortable with Zenn-La's complacency and wished to experience more than his home planet. He must have gotten this from his mother, who we learn in Silver Surfer Vol 3 84 was also tormented by this complacency. The Silver Surfer starts by finding only planets without life for Galactus to eat. However, over the years it appears that the Surfer's vigilance to preserve all forms of life falters and this is why he led Galactus to Earth. In future issues, it is confirmed that the Surfer's conscious was altered by Galactus in order to be a more amoral and loyal herald.Silver Surfer Vol 3 48 This is the first time that the Silver Surfer utters his famous quote, "Where soars the Silver Surfer... There must he soar--- alone!" "The Wonder of the Watcher!"* Adapted from the story The Way It Began* in Tales of Suspense Vol 1 53.
Norrin was with his beloved, Shalla-Bal, when the citizens' alarm sounded and an announcement was made. A gigantic alien spacecraft was headed for Zenn-La and the planet, being peaceful, had little left to defend itself from this potentially hostile stranger. Zenn-La's only option was to use the Weapon Supreme, a weapon so powerful that it destroyed much of the planet's buildings when it was fired at the approaching spacecraft. Unfortunately, the alien ship took refuge in the fourth dimension as the weapon was being fired and only the planet itself suffered from using it.
While most Zenn-Lavians felt all was lost, Norrin was determined to try and save his planet. He found a member of the council of scientists and had him build Norrin a spaceship that could reach the alien spacecraft. He arrived at the spacecraft to meet Galactus, devourer of worlds! Norrin made a deal with Galactus to save Zenn-La. He agreed and became the Silver Surfer, Herald of Galactus. While Zenn-La would survive, Norrin must leave and help find other planets for Galactus to eat for the rest of his life. He bid farewell to Shalla-Bal and soared off into space, all alone.
The Surfer started off by finding Galactus only planets that were free of living creatures for him to eat. But as the years went by, his vigilance to save innocent life faltered and he lead Galactus to Earth. He soon regretted this decision and fought back with the Fantastic Four to prevent the planet from being eaten. Galactus agreed to leave Earth but banished the Surfer to the planet, no longer able to roam the galaxies. Tired of this hostile planet and missing outer space, the Silver Surfer wonders where his destiny lies.