oakman29 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 No where near as good as the Jusko one but the FF 72 inspired me to paint a Silver Surfer a few years ago. I remember buying my first FF 72 back in 1981 because of the cover. I got rid of it during college in 1986. Being nostalgic, I bought a FF 72 a few years ago just so I could own it again. Naturally, it's my pick. The painting is still downstairs in the studio but it might see the light of day someday. thanks for letting me share. I have always loved that painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Fantastic Four 72 is my favorite. Followed closely by SS 4. Third would be FF 55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgrumble Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 All the old classics have been posted. Let me add to this thread with a little more recent Silver Surfer books: Silver Surfer, Fireside trade paperback, Earl Norem cover. Don't know where my copy is so I'll borrow this scan from the Inter-Webs: Marvel Premiere #51 CGC 9.8. John Buscema art. Just got this back from CGC a week ago. ... And I couldn't resist picking up these books on the cheap a few years ago. All Jon J Muth covers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollobuzz Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 SS #4 is one of my favorite covers of all time. So much so, I had to get a slabbed copy. But like oak said, the entire #1 - #18 run is pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slym2none Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) I always like the Moebius art for that 2-issue LS he & Stan Lee did a ways back. The cover for #1 was pretty cool. *EDIT* Here's some pics I found of #s 1 & 2, as well as one piece I just like from the series: -slym Edited February 12, 2015 by slym2none Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrin's lawyer Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I cannot argue with FF 72 or SS 4, they both are epic for all the reasons stated, and TTA 93 (my two favorite characters) however... I have always been a huge fan of SS 11 (which captivated me and hooked as a fan ), and I do love SS 12, although not my favorite story, it is one cool cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazyboy Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 One of my favourites not yet posted silversurfer275 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Where's a poll when you actually need one? (said the stripper) Such a tough choice between the two, but TTA #93 just edges out SS #4 imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Chaos Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Silver Surfer #4 - Vs. Thor classic! Anyone else have a favorite? My favorite surfer cover by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Roberts Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Fantastic Four 72 is my favorite. Followed closely by SS 4. Third would be FF 55. That's a great list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01TheDude Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 anyone know why the SS #4 was such a low print run? the prices for it are almost as high as a #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcjames Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 anyone know why the SS #4 was such a low print run? the prices for it are almost as high as a #1 And where would one find the "official" run number too? I've always heard that it's a "rumor" that SS#4 had a low print run, but never found any official print run numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01TheDude Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 anyone know why the SS #4 was such a low print run? the prices for it are almost as high as a #1 And where would one find the "official" run number too? I've always heard that it's a "rumor" that SS#4 had a low print run, but never found any official print run numbers. yes-- it seems odd that this issue would have such a low print run for several reasons-- 1) Marvel promoted the hell out of Silver Surfer 2) Thor is on this cover which should make you expect a huge crossover draw 3) so early in the run -- how could they see this issue not needing more? perhaps #2 or #3 sold very poorly? Perhaps we can look at CGC census numbers to give us some sort of proof towards the low print run claim. All I know is that I wish I had a copy. silversurfer275 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaillant Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 These DeMatteis/Muth issues are gorgeous – I never saw them before! Thanks for posting them… are the stories good? I quite like DeMatteis, but not always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino2paulus2 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Silver Surfer #4 - Vs. Thor classic! Anyone else have a favorite? My favorite surfer cover by far. Agreed!! This book is a runaway #1 as far as I'm concerned...I have a low grade copy but it presents very nicely and has wonderful centering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcjames Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Silver Surfer #4 - Vs. Thor classic! Anyone else have a favorite? My favorite surfer cover by far. Agreed!! This book is a runaway #1 as far as I'm concerned...I have a low grade copy but it presents very nicely and has wonderful centering Oh that guitar! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The TTA 93 cover and SS4 are my favorites +1 !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forbush-Man Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Silver Surfer #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vexsus Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) I have to go with FF 72. I honestly dont see why SS4 is as popular as it is. It seems all its value is in the cover art. Im not that fond of heroes fighting heroes, though back in the silver age its more fresh and enjoyable then modern things like civil war. By no means do I think the art is bad or that it isnt an iconic image of the silver age, but I just dont think a heroes iconic cover should be a depiction of them being tricked to fight a fellow hero. Edited February 13, 2015 by Vexsus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGGIEZ Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The TTA 93 cover and SS4 are my favorites this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
