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Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) comic books graded by CBCS

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #24-0E3FD1B-001

    Starts Jun 10

    "The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #59479258
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 CBCS 5.5

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    Label #22-066EAC8-030

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    Starts Jun 10

    "When Lands the Saucer!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Exiled to planet Earth by his former master, Galactus, the Silver Surfer, a being empowered with the Power Cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the Devourer of Worlds has encompassed the planet with. However, this barrier does not prevent others from beyond the stars from coming to Earth and wrecking havoc. Thus, when a malevolent race of aliens descend upon the unsuspecting citizens of Earth, only the Silver Surfer possesses the power to stop them. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Coming of the Krills!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. 68 pages Cover price $0.25.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #22-055F9F9-005

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 7 CBCS 7.5

    1st app. Marvel's Frankenstein

    Paper: White

    Label #22-45CDBB5-006

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John John Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Includes the Watcher back-up "I, the Gargoyle." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Dan Adkins. Final 64-page giant. First appearance of Marvel's Frankenstein. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #57476899
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 CBCS 6.0

    Paper: White

    Label #22-33325AD-002

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #57473447
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 CBCS 4.0 Restored

    Slight amateur restoration

    Paper: Off white to white

    Amateur Restoration Includes: Small amount of color touch on cover.

    Label #21-24c87c6-024

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 9 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #24-07FA31A-006

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    Starts Jun 10

    "...To Steal the Soul of the Silver Surfer!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto, has sent a powerful force for evil to bring him the soul of the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #57473457
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 CBCS 7.5 Restored

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    Label #21-24C87C6-025

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    Starts Jun 10

    "O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 CBCS 5.5

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    Label #21-2FFD315-006

    Starts Jun 10

    "O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 5.0

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    Label #21-2FFD315-007

    Starts Jun 10

    "Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #57475616
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 3.0

    Paper: White

    Label #21-3246A82-012

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 13 CBCS 6.5

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    Label #22-066EAC8-026

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Dawn of the Doomsday Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The ground rumbles and the citizens of New York City tremble in fear as the monstrosity known as the Doomsday Man rise from the bowels of the earth. Only the Silver Surfer, a being whom the people of Earth have ridiculed and alienated time and again, can save them now. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #16-A121F92-004

    Starts Jun 10

    "The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CBCS 3.5

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    Label #22-066EAC8-027

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CBCS 5.5

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    Label #22-45CDBB5-003

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    Starts Jun 10

    Mephisto returns in "In the Hands of Mephisto!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Letters to the editor from comic artist Geof Darrow and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 17 CBCS 5.5

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    Label #21-24C87C6-026

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    Starts Jun 10

    Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. Cover price $0.15.