Fantasy Masterpieces
Marvel · 1979–1981 · 14 issues
About the series
From 1979 to 1981, Marvel’s Fantasy Masterpieces revived the cosmic grandeur of the Silver Surfer across a 14-issue run, spotlighting Norrin Radd’s existential struggles alongside Shalla-Bal and even a memorable team-up with the Thing. Anchored by the storytelling of Stan Lee and Jim Starlin, with striking art from John Buscema and Starlin himself, the series re-presented classic Silver Surfer tales while weaving in new material that deepened the character’s mythos. It stands as a key bridge between the Surfer’s 1960s origins and his later solo adventures, offering a focused, philosophical take on Marvel’s space-faring herald.