Galactus Trilogy Reprint Trade?

[Kirk G]

With the approach of the Second Fantastic Four movie, the coming of the Silver Surfer, has anyone heard if Marvel is planning on re-issuing the trade/graphic novel issued in the late 80s and again in the 90s, that reprinted just the Surfer portion of Fantastic Four volume 1 #48-49-50?

I think it was a graphic novel simply titled "Silver Surfer" in silver foil on cardboard covers, with that beautiful Jack Kirby artwork inside, except for a spash page drawn by Byrne, if I Recall Correctly...:rolleyes:

Any help?

Anyone know where I can snag one, cheap?

[The Confessor]

OK, I'm gonna assume that you're referring to the 'Silver Surfer: The Coming Of Galactus' TPB pictured below...

http://www.geocities.com/soho/study/4273/ss_gal.jpg

It fits your description exactly. Although it re-prints FF #48 - #50, it doesn't reprint FF #48 in it's entirity...just the bits relevant to the Silver Surfer and it was first published in 1992, I believe.

As for where you can get it? Well, there's two copies here (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/087135957X/ref=dp_olp_0/002-8624265-5581618?ie=UTF8&qid=1178667217&sr=1-1&condition=all) being sold on amazon at the moment by independant sellers but they might be a bit pricey.

Also, Incognito Comics in the UK seems to have a copy here (http://www.incognitocomics.co.uk/stocklist.aspx?CATEGORY=361001) and it's pretty cheap, although there's no picture of it and I don't know what their shipping to the US is like.

Your best bet is to either do a search of the online comic shops (like mile high comics or mid-town comics) on Google and use their 'search' facilities to see if any of them have it in stock or keep your eyes peeled on eBay.

[shaxper]

The movie also borrows heavily from FF 57-61, though, in which Doctor Doom steals the Surfer's powers. Perhaps what Marvel really needs is a new TP including 48-50 and 57-61.

[InfoBroker]

Totally trivial in nature, but still of worthiness to note:

That particular Silver Surfer is page-for-page "Coming of Galactus" reprint equivalent of part of the tabloid sized Marvel Treasury Edition #2.

MTE #2 also includes all of FF#6 and #11, along with some other bonus feature pages to boot.

http://comics.org/coverview.lasso?id=28029&zoom=2

-jb the (I'll take the jumbo sized pages please) ib

[Kirk G]

Small correction... The Dr. Doom/Silver Surfer storyline runs in the background in FF #55-56 (especially 56) and then becomes the main storyline in #57-60. #61 focuses on the Sandman, and, features the return of the board and power to the Surfer...who is rightly pissed and punative. So, if it reprints any of #61, it must be only those two or three pages where he finally gets freed!

[Kirk G]

OK, I'm gonna assume that you're referring to the 'Silver Surfer: The Coming Of Galactus' TPB pictured below...

http://www.geocities.com/soho/study/4273/ss_gal.jpg

It fits your description exactly. Although it re-prints FF #48 - #50, it doesn't reprint FF #48 in it's entirity...just the bits relevant to the Silver Surfer and it was first published in 1992, I believe.

As for where you can get it? Well, there's two copies here (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/087135957X/ref=dp_olp_0/002-8624265-5581618?ie=UTF8&qid=1178667217&sr=1-1&condition=all) being sold on amazon at the moment by independant sellers but they might be a bit pricey.

Also, Incognito Comics in the UK seems to have a copy here (http://www.incognitocomics.co.uk/stocklist.aspx?CATEGORY=361001) and it's pretty cheap, although there's no picture of it and I don't know what their shipping to the US is like.

Your best bet is to either do a search of the online comic shops (like mile high comics or mid-town comics) on Google and use their 'search' facilities to see if any of them have it in stock or keep your eyes peeled on eBay.

Yes, that's it for sure!
Thank you. I'm sending my coworker after the UK site.

[shaxper]

Small correction... The Dr. Doom/Silver Surfer storyline runs in the background in FF #55-56 (especially 56) and then becomes the main storyline in #57-60. #61 focuses on the Sandman, and, features the return of the board and power to the Surfer...who is rightly pissed and punative. So, if it reprints any of #61, it must be only those two or three pages where he finally gets freed!

My bad. It's been a few years since I read these.

[Kirk G]

My bad. It's been a few years since I read these.

No problem. I am so certain, because these were the very first comic books I ever bought... and my first story arc was the Silver Surfer from 55-60... and followed the Fantastic Four to the end of Kirby's run on the flagship title!:D

[rwe1138]

I'm suprised Marvel hasn't made a new trade to coincide with the release of FF2. One collecting Surfer & Galactus' first appearance, the Surfer/Doom story, and a few more. If they can make two for Spidey 3, you'd think they'd be all over this.

[Kirk G]

I'm suprised Marvel hasn't made a new trade to coincide with the release of FF2. One collecting Surfer & Galactus' first appearance, the Surfer/Doom story, and a few more. If they can make two for Spidey 3, you'd think they'd be all over this.

Maybe it's in the pipeline?

I read a review of "Silver Surfer: The Coming of Galactus" on amazon.com and was very surprised to hear that FF #57-60 was also included, according to the reviewer.

Does anyone know if this is true? I doubt it. At just 48 pages, I can't see anything more than FF 48-49-50 selectively being included... About the equivalent of a double sized comic book for $5.99 or $6.99

Which editions have #57-60 included? Just the Marvel Treasury Edition?:confused:

[Slam_Bradley]

The whole magilla is in Essential FF vol. 3.

[InfoBroker]

Maybe it's in the pipeline?

I read a review of "Silver Surfer: The Coming of Galactus" on amazon.com and was very surprised to hear that FF #57-60 was also included, according to the reviewer.

I don't remember it being there, but given that this is a 1990s book not a 1960s book, my memory of that would not be something to bank money on, but it should be noted that the Treasury and probably this one, don't reprint the entire FF#50 either.

edit: A check of the GCD, and my copy of this comic confirms the editing of material to not include all of 48 and 50. I also went to Amazon to read the review. Wow, its a nice review of both Silver Surfer story arcs, but Lawrence G. is waaay off base thinking that FF 55-60 is part of this collection. I was going to check to see if he had any other comical reviews that needed correcting, only to find out the fellow has done 6666 reviews at Amazon and is the second highest reviewer and I didn't feel the need to sort through that amount of material at this (or any) time.


Which editions have #57-60 included? Just the Marvel Treasury Edition?:confused:

We just chatted about them during one of the recent Trivia quizzes. Marvel Triple Action from 1972.

-jb the ib-

[benday-dot]

I assume Marvel's big publishing event to go along with the summer FF movie is the Omnibus Edition vol.2, which not only covers the Galactus trilogy but something like FF nos. 30-60. This would parallel the just released Spider-Man Omnibus concurrent to the 3rd movie, featuring the first 30 or so Spidey stories, aka: the Ditko feast.

[Kirk G]

I think Marvel may yet pull something out of the hat.
Look at how the Sandman and the Black suit were shoved onto the cover of all spidey mags during the month or so before the big unveil of the third Spidey movie....

The Fantastic Four are featuring the SILVER SURFER and Ben and Johnny on the cover of a book that features Black Panther and Ororo leading the team.
I think the mainstream marketing of the second movie has not yet started.

I'd be surprised if they don't reissue the Marvel Treasury edition or, somehting similar to the Coming of Galactus very soon now...

[rwe1138]

If Marvel put out a new, affordable trade containing a color version of the original Galactus saga, I'd pick it up. I've never actually read all of it.

[Kirk G]

RWE1138,
Yes, it would definately be worth it. The story is THAT good...
And if Marvel would combine it with FF #57-60, THAT would be even more worth it!

I was just thinking the other day that if Marvel wanted to reprint the final 3 pannels from the end of #56 (the tease for #57) they might be able to replace the final two pannels from the Coming Of Galactus graphic novel...
where Alicia follows Ben off the roof down the steps... since that really doesn' t have anything to do with the following story...

And just for fun, They might throw in Number #55, a solo story where the Surfer returns and just barely holds back when Ben attacks him all issue long!

[GreatLakesAvengers]

There's actually another book that more accurately fits the description that you originally provided. I believe it's a hardcover with a silver cover.

I was watching one that recently ended on ebay. It sold well above $100 but, unfortunately I deleted it from my watch list a day or two ago. Otherwise, I'd provide the image here.

[GreatLakesAvengers]

FOUND IT!

This had a print run of less than 750, or so I've been told.

http://i23.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/9d/01/5820_1.JPG

[MDG]

Was that put out directly by Marvel or another publisher like Graphitti?

If Marvel, I'm shocked they don't have at least the logo on the cover--on the other hand, their designs, especially on books, is often amateurish.

MDG

[GreatLakesAvengers]

This is what the auction had to say:

"Extremely Rare Mint Collectible with a very low print run (under 742!!! were ever produced!) This book is for the Marvel Limited- SILVER SURFER Hardcover, pictured below. The Marvel Limited line is the most prestigious series of collector’s books Marvel ever produced; includes silver leather cover with blue foil embossed logo, fine grade paper with gold deckled edges, specially created cover art with rare composite work of Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott, and many more extras. With the new Fantastic Four movie coming out in Summer of 2007 featuring the Silver Surfer and Galactus, this rare book will only increase in collectible value! This was published by Marvel Comics in 1995 and this hardcover was only offered to retailers who were in good standing, with high comic monthly orders, even then, only one copy was allowed to be sold to each retailer! The copy up for auction is mint condition, still in its original shrink-wrapping; the picture you see is of the front of the book. The book has a new intro written specially for this volume by co-creator Stan Lee."

Keep in mind that it's the Marvel of over 10 years ago ... when TPBs and hardcovers, especially, were few and far between. Packaging on those older books was not very complex or marketing-oriented.

[scratchie]

If Marvel, I'm shocked they don't have at least the logo on the cover--on the other hand, their designs, especially on books, is often amateurish.Back when the term "graphic novel", was gaining currency, the aim was presumably to project an "upscale" appearance that would reinforce the highbrow pretensions of the new nomenclature. I have a hardcover version of the Moebius Silver Surfer story that's similarly understated.

In the 21st Century, of course, such quaint notions of tasteful restraint are seen for the Victorian relics they truly are, and new paradigms of marketing synergy have been universally implemented via the combination of post-ironic branding strategies with neo-Bauhausian "form follows function" modernism.

It is thus with great excitement that I am proud to unveil the first unofficial preview of the (I presume) inevitable hardcover reissue of this classic.

[MichikoS]

Back when the term "graphic novel", was gaining currency, the aim was presumably to project an "upscale" appearance that would reinforce the highbrow pretensions of the new nomenclature. I have a hardcover version of the Moebius Silver Surfer story that's similarly understated.

In the 21st Century, of course, such quaint notions of tasteful restraint are seen for the Victorian relics they truly are, and new paradigms of marketing synergy have been universally implemented via the combination of post-ironic branding strategies with neo-Bauhausian "form follows function" modernism.

It is thus with great excitement that I am proud to unveil the first unofficial preview of the (I presume) inevitable hardcover reissue of this classic.AHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!Brother, you nailed this one! Thanks for the best laugh of the day so far.
Michi:D :D

[Kirk G]

FOUND IT!

This had a print run of less than 750, or so I've been told.

http://i23.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/9d/01/5820_1.JPG

Holy crap!
I can't belive it.

I remember that graphic novel..it was long!

[InfoBroker]

re: Silver Foil Limited Edition Silver Surfer

Is not, repeat not, a reprint of any of the above mentioned silver age Fantastic Four comical books.

According to the description, it is the Stan Lee/Jack Kirby Simon and Shuster Silver Surfer story published in the 70s.

You won't find the Fantastic Four anywhere in that particular tale. Just a Silver Surfer, a Galactus, an earth in trouble and a female name Ardina.

Finish reading the descriptions people.

-jb the ib -

[GreatLakesAvengers]

If it's not FF 48-50 ... then where else was this material printed?

[scratchie]

If it's not FF 48-50 ... then where else was this material printed?It was an original graphic novel (Marvel's first?) published in the late 70s.

[InfoBroker]

If it's not FF 48-50 ... then where else was this material printed?


If you mean the Kirby/Lee Simon and Shuster story from the 70s, this foil reprint is the only one I am aware of.

If you mean FF 48-50, We've listed most of them already in this very thread.

If you need backup references head over to the www.comics.org site, do a search on Fantastic Four by title, go to FF 48, 49 and 50 respectively and look at the reprint section.

Here's the one for FF #48:

"Reprinted: in MARVEL'S GREATEST COMICS #35; MARVEL TREASURY EDITION #2 (edited); Fantastic Four Fireside trade paperback; MARVEL MASTERWORKS #25; SILVER SURFER: THE COMING OF GALACTUS trade paperback; WIZARD ACE EDITION: FANTASTIC FOUR #48"

According to my quick glance the only one of those we haven't mentioned is the last one.


Or go here (http://www.math.ucla.edu/~alee/ff_update.txt) to find a different reprint listing guide with two more that we hadn't gotten round to mentioning yet, (but now we have).

-jb the (it's only a google click away) ib -

[GreatLakesAvengers]

wow. didn't know that! thanks for the info

[InfoBroker]

I was hanging at the www.comics.org website mere moments ago, when some soul, wanting to twist some irony into my life, decided to post this comical book from Marvel.

http://www.comics.org/graphics/covers/21653/400/21653_4_000.jpg

It appears to me to be a reprinting of (at least) Fantastic Four Comics #55, and based on price, the Curtis symbol and the "overly slick to the point of boring renderings of the major characters" it all points to the late 70s or early 80s. But I'm guessing with that.

I have never seen this book, which I am also assuming is paperback in size similar to the pocket books that were published in 1979.

Anybody have any knowledge of this?

-jb the ("bleck! the cover makes me cringe") ib -

[InfoBroker]

Okay, a little more digging...

The series has a place holder at GCD, but not much info.

"1982 Series - Marvel, March 1984, coverprice 1.75 USD
Format: Black & White; Standard mass market paperback size 4 1/4 x 6 7/8 inches (10.7 x 17.4 cm); Squarebound; Newsprint"

Checking the regular issues to see if they make side reference to it now.


-jb the ( scholarly ) ib -

[jam]

Here in the UK you can get the Panini paperback reprint :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fantastic-Four-Coming-Galactus/dp/1904419615/ref=sr_1_1/202-0616342-4451849?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182441125&sr=1-1

[scratchie]

Here in the UK you can get the Panini paperback reprint :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fantastic-Four-Coming-Galactus/dp/1904419615/ref=sr_1_1/202-0616342-4451849?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182441125&sr=1-1

Mmmm.... Panini....

That looks like a really nice price for a color reprint.