Mar 1, 1966 CE
Silver Surfer Debuts in Fantastic Four #48
The Silver Surfer first appears as the herald of Galactus, serving as a scout for the world-devourer. #marvel #comics
Chronological Storyline (38 Milestones)
Apr 1, 1966 CE
Silver Surfer Betrays Galactus in Fantastic Four #49
The Surfer turns against Galactus to save Earth, leading to his exile on the planet. #marvel #comics )
May 1, 1966 CE
Silver Surfer Exiled on Earth in Fantastic Four #50
Galactus banishes the Surfer to Earth with a force field preventing him from leaving. #marvel #comics )
Aug 1, 1968 CE
Silver Surfer Gets His Own Series
Marvel launches a solo Silver Surfer series, exploring his tragic exile and philosophical struggles. #marvel #comics )
Sep 1, 1968 CE
Silver Surfer #1: Origin of Norrin Radd
The origin story reveals Norrin Radd's life on Zenn-La and his sacrifice to become Galactus's herald. #marvel #origin )
Mar 1, 1969 CE
Silver Surfer Meets Mephisto
The Surfer battles Mephisto, who tempts him with freedom in exchange for his soul. #marvel #comics )
Jul 1, 1970 CE
Silver Surfer Series Cancelled
The original Silver Surfer series ends with issue #18 due to low sales. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 1982 CE
Silver Surfer Graphic Novel: Judgment Day
A graphic novel featuring the Surfer's trial by the alien race the Kree. #marvel #graphicnovel
Jul 1, 1987 CE
Silver Surfer Returns in New Series
Marvel relaunches Silver Surfer with issue #1, written by Steve Englehart. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 1988 CE
Silver Surfer: Parable
A critically acclaimed graphic novel by Stan Lee and Moebius, exploring the Surfer's role as a messianic figure. #marvel #graphicnovel
Jan 1, 1990 CE
Silver Surfer Meets Thanos in Infinity Gauntlet
The Surfer allies with Earth's heroes against Thanos, who wields the Infinity Gauntlet. #marvel #infinitygauntlet
Jun 1, 1991 CE
Silver Surfer: The Enslavers
A graphic novel where the Surfer confronts a race of cosmic enslavers. #marvel #graphicnovel
Jan 1, 1992 CE
Silver Surfer Becomes Galactus Again
The Surfer temporarily becomes the new Galactus after the original's death. #marvel #comics
Jan 1, 1993 CE
Silver Surfer: Rebirth of Thanos
The Surfer plays a key role in Thanos's resurrection and the Infinity War storyline. #marvel #comics
Jan 1, 1994 CE
Silver Surfer: The Ultimate Cosmic Experience
A one-shot comic exploring the Surfer's cosmic awareness. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 1995 CE
Silver Surfer Joins the Annihilators
The Surfer becomes a member of the cosmic team the Annihilators. #marvel #cosmic )
Jan 1, 1996 CE
Silver Surfer: The Herald Ordeal
A storyline where the Surfer is forced to serve Galactus again. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 1998 CE
Silver Surfer: Lo, There Shall Be an Ending!
The final issue of the second Silver Surfer series, concluding with the Surfer's apparent death. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2003 CE
Silver Surfer Returns in Thanos #1
The Surfer reappears in the Thanos limited series. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2004 CE
Silver Surfer: Requiem
A mature readers' series depicting the Surfer's final days as his planet dies. #marvel #graphicnovel
Jan 1, 2005 CE
Silver Surfer Appears in Annihilation
The Surfer plays a major role in the Annihilation event, fighting against Annihilus. #marvel #cosmic )
Jan 1, 2006 CE
Silver Surfer: The Power Cosmic
A one-shot exploring the full extent of the Surfer's powers. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2007 CE
Silver Surfer: In Thy Name
A four-issue miniseries where the Surfer is worshipped as a god. #marvel #comics
Jan 1, 2008 CE
Silver Surfer: The Devourer of Worlds
A miniseries where the Surfer becomes a herald again. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2010 CE
Silver Surfer: The Parable Reissue
A reissue of the classic Parable graphic novel with new material. #marvel #graphicnovel
Jan 1, 2011 CE
Silver Surfer: The Return of the Defenders
The Surfer rejoins the Defenders in a new series. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2012 CE
Silver Surfer: The Ultimate Nullifier
A storyline involving the Ultimate Nullifier and Galactus. #marvel #comics
Jan 1, 2013 CE
Silver Surfer: The Herald of Galactus
A digital comic series exploring the Surfer's early days. #marvel #digital )
Jan 1, 2014 CE
Silver Surfer: The New Dawn
A new ongoing series by Dan Slott and Mike Allred, featuring a more lighthearted tone. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2015 CE
Silver Surfer: The Secret of the Universe
The Surfer discovers the true nature of the universe. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2016 CE
Silver Surfer: The Infinity Entity
The Surfer confronts the Infinity Entity. #marvel #comics
Jan 1, 2017 CE
Silver Surfer: The End of All Things
The Surfer faces the end of the universe. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2018 CE
Silver Surfer: The Black Order
The Surfer battles the Black Order. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2019 CE
Silver Surfer: The Reckoning
The Surfer faces a cosmic reckoning. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Silver Surfer: The Last Herald
The Surfer becomes the last herald of Galactus. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2021 CE
Silver Surfer: The Return of the King
The Surfer returns to Zenn-La. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2022 CE
Silver Surfer: The Cosmic Quest
The Surfer embarks on a new cosmic quest. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2023 CE
Silver Surfer: The Final Fate
The Surfer's ultimate fate is revealed. #marvel #comics )