REVIEWS (CONT'D)

ONE OF THE MOST ENIGMATIC MARVEL CHARACTERS The Silver Surfer has has his own title a couple of times, the first time, in the 1960's, lasting just 18 issues with circulation so poor that almost every issue had to feature a guest star like Thor or the Human Torch to help boost sales...and yet some of the most sought after silver and bronze age comics are those with Surfer appearances. His own original 18 issue series is very sought after...and expensive, thanks in part to low distribution of some issues. As Characters go the Surfer who got his start by sacrificing himself to save his planet from the planet Devouring Galactus is among the most tragic in the Marvel Universe. He's also one of the most powerful as well. He's always been a favorite of mine and this figure captures his look and essence quite nicely. He has that Jack Kirby look to him, and is very well articulated so he can be posed on his board any number of ways. I especially like the face which, again, seems very Kirby-esque. Nice figure!