Silver Surfer #4
In "Mantis," the Silver Surfer encounters the enigmatic alien Mantis, who shares her mysterious past and joins him in a daring act of espionage. Together, they secretly listen in on a secret gathering of the Elders of the Universe, uncovering a dangerous plot against Galactus—only to find themselves exposed and forced to flee. Written by Steve Englehart and brought to life with striking visuals by Marshall Rogers, this 1987 issue features cover art by Rogers and Rubinstein, capturing the cosmic tension with haunting precision.
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Mantis introduces herself to the Surfer and tells him her origin. The Surfer and Mantis eavesdrop on a meeting of the Elders of the Universe where they hear of a plan to kill Galactus but are discovered and barely escape.
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