Marvel-Comic-Sonderheft #16
In "Eine schwere Entscheidung," the Fantastic Four help the Silver Surfer break free from his exile on Earth, only for him to return to Zenn-La and face devastating loss—his world destroyed by Galactus in retaliation for his betrayal. With Shalla-Bal captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer journeys back to Earth to confront the dark lord in his realm, battling through hellish realms in a desperate bid to save her. Written by John Byrne, Stan Lee, and Klaus Strzyz, with art by Byrne and inks by Tom Palmer, this 1983 issue delivers emotional stakes and cosmic scale, all rendered in bold colors by Palmer. Cover by Tom Palmer.
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The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth.
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