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Silver Surfer: Requiem
As the substance that protects him from the vacuum of space decays and he faces the inevitability of his own imminent demise, the Silver Surfer makes a last tour of the galaxy and the friends he has made throughout his career.
104 pages, Paperback
First published January 2, 2007
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J. Michael Straczynski
1,378 books1,285 followersJoseph Michael Straczynski is an American filmmaker and comic book writer. He is the founder of Synthetic Worlds Ltd. and Studio JMS and is best known as the creator of the science fiction television series Babylon 5 (1993–1998) and its spinoff Crusade (1999), as well as the series Jeremiah (2002–2004) and Sense8 (2015–2018). He is the executor of the estate of Harlan Ellison.
Straczynski wrote the psychological drama film Changeling (2008) and was co-writer on the martial arts thriller Ninja Assassin (2009), was one of the key writers for (and had a cameo in) Marvel's Thor (2011), as well as the horror film Underworld: Awakening (2012), and the apocalyptic horror film World War Z (2013). From 2001 to 2007, Straczynski wrote Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, followed by runs on Thor and Fantastic Four. He is the author of the Superman: Earth One trilogy of graphic novels, and he has written Superman, Wonder Woman, and Before Watchmen for DC Comics. Straczynski is the creator and writer of several original comic book series such as Rising Stars, Midnight Nation, Dream Police, and Ten Grand through Joe's Comics.
A prolific writer across a variety of media and former journalist, Straczynski is the author of the autobiography Becoming Superman (2019) for HarperVoyager, the novel Together We Will Go (2021) for Simon & Schuster, and Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer (2021) for Benbella Books. In 2020 he was named Head of the Creative Council for the comics publishing company Artists, Writers and Artisans.
Straczynski is a long-time participant in Usenet and other early computer networks, interacting with fans through various online forums (including GEnie, CompuServe, and America Online) since 1984. He is credited as being the first TV producer to directly engage with fans on the Internet and to allow viewer viewpoints to influence the look and feel of his show. Two prominent areas where he had a presence were GEnie and the newsgroup rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated.
Straczynski wrote the psychological drama film Changeling (2008) and was co-writer on the martial arts thriller Ninja Assassin (2009), was one of the key writers for (and had a cameo in) Marvel's Thor (2011), as well as the horror film Underworld: Awakening (2012), and the apocalyptic horror film World War Z (2013). From 2001 to 2007, Straczynski wrote Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, followed by runs on Thor and Fantastic Four. He is the author of the Superman: Earth One trilogy of graphic novels, and he has written Superman, Wonder Woman, and Before Watchmen for DC Comics. Straczynski is the creator and writer of several original comic book series such as Rising Stars, Midnight Nation, Dream Police, and Ten Grand through Joe's Comics.
A prolific writer across a variety of media and former journalist, Straczynski is the author of the autobiography Becoming Superman (2019) for HarperVoyager, the novel Together We Will Go (2021) for Simon & Schuster, and Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer (2021) for Benbella Books. In 2020 he was named Head of the Creative Council for the comics publishing company Artists, Writers and Artisans.
Straczynski is a long-time participant in Usenet and other early computer networks, interacting with fans through various online forums (including GEnie, CompuServe, and America Online) since 1984. He is credited as being the first TV producer to directly engage with fans on the Internet and to allow viewer viewpoints to influence the look and feel of his show. Two prominent areas where he had a presence were GEnie and the newsgroup rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated.
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May 11, 2017
I've put off reading this for years, because I hate sad stories.
HATE THEM WITH THE FIRE OF A THOUSAND SUNS!
I don't want to read about people dying. It makes me sad. And when I get sad, I get nauseous. So, I learned at an early age to avoid reading or watching anything too depressing, because instead of crying (like a normal person) I would vomit uncontrollably. Which is way worse than just being an ugly crier.
Trust me.
Anyway. It's so ingrained in my head at this point, that I always check books that I'm considering reading, and even tell my friends to go ahead and spoil the ending for me. Because if the main character dies, I feel like need to know beforehand. Although I have to say, I'm much better at handling my emotions nowadays.
Thank you, thank you...
I said all that to explain why, despite the glowing reviews, I put off reading Requiem.
He dies! I mean, forget about the blurb, it's right there in the fuckin' title!
Hang on...
Hey. I said I was better, not cured.
Anyway, I'm sure (if you've hung in here this long) you want to hear if I thought this book was worth the destruction to my esophagus.
Yes. Yes, yes, yes. By all means, go out and get this one, especially if you're a fan of the Silver Surfer.
Fantastic story (no pun intended), and beautiful artwork!
Straczynski (Did I spell that right? Christ, I hate that guy's last name!) did Marvel's iconic cosmic hero justice in Requiem.
It's a four part story that starts with Reed Richards giving him the news that his body is degenerating, and ends with a send-off fit for a true hero.
OhMyGodTheFeels!
It's the story of a man who has made his peace with death and then sets out to say goodbye. Of course, since it's Silver Surfer, he ends up giving hope to the world and making new friends along the way.
He also manages to stop an interplanetary war on his way home, say goodbye to the love of his life, and make peace with a world-eater.
You know you've made a positive impact on the universe if Galactus get all misty-eyed when you die & then promises not to ever eat your planet.
If you haven't read this, I'd definitely recommend you try to remedy that situation. It's a beautiful story full of hope and love.
Ride on, Silver Surfer!
HATE THEM WITH THE FIRE OF A THOUSAND SUNS!
I don't want to read about people dying. It makes me sad. And when I get sad, I get nauseous. So, I learned at an early age to avoid reading or watching anything too depressing, because instead of crying (like a normal person) I would vomit uncontrollably. Which is way worse than just being an ugly crier.
Trust me.
Anyway. It's so ingrained in my head at this point, that I always check books that I'm considering reading, and even tell my friends to go ahead and spoil the ending for me. Because if the main character dies, I feel like need to know beforehand. Although I have to say, I'm much better at handling my emotions nowadays.
Thank you, thank you...
I said all that to explain why, despite the glowing reviews, I put off reading Requiem.
He dies! I mean, forget about the blurb, it's right there in the fuckin' title!
Hang on...
Hey. I said I was better, not cured.
Anyway, I'm sure (if you've hung in here this long) you want to hear if I thought this book was worth the destruction to my esophagus.
Yes. Yes, yes, yes. By all means, go out and get this one, especially if you're a fan of the Silver Surfer.
Fantastic story (no pun intended), and beautiful artwork!
Straczynski (Did I spell that right? Christ, I hate that guy's last name!) did Marvel's iconic cosmic hero justice in Requiem.
It's a four part story that starts with Reed Richards giving him the news that his body is degenerating, and ends with a send-off fit for a true hero.
OhMyGodTheFeels!
It's the story of a man who has made his peace with death and then sets out to say goodbye. Of course, since it's Silver Surfer, he ends up giving hope to the world and making new friends along the way.
He also manages to stop an interplanetary war on his way home, say goodbye to the love of his life, and make peace with a world-eater.
You know you've made a positive impact on the universe if Galactus get all misty-eyed when you die & then promises not to ever eat your planet.
If you haven't read this, I'd definitely recommend you try to remedy that situation. It's a beautiful story full of hope and love.
Ride on, Silver Surfer!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 24, 2011
4.0 stars. The Silver Surfer has always been a favorite character of mine and so before I go any further I would like to send out a very special message to the ASSCLOWNS at Fox that released Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer:
......I HATE YOU WITH THE RED HOT FIRE OF 1000 SUNS!!!!
Anyway, except for the knuckleheads at 20 Century Fuckaroo, the Silver Surfer has always been an iconic "above the clouds" character that made him something special. I have also been a fan of Straczynski since his work on Babylon 5 and I was pleased to see that he was handling this momentous event in the Surfer's story arc.
This graphic novel collects all four issues in the Requiem mini series and concerns the Silver Surfer learning that he is dying and deciding to take a last tour of Earth (his adopted home), Zenn-La (the planet of his birth) and the stars where he spent most of his time as the former Herald of Galactus. Along the way, he leaves an indelible mark on the lives of the people that he touches.
Especially touching and well executed were the scenes with Spider-man's Mary Jane and the Surfer's final meeting with Galactus. Straczynski does a good job of imbuing the story with the necessary melancholy while still keeping the overall tone one of a bittersweet celebration for a life well lived. I liked it and I think it is a good example of the comic medium done very, very right.
November 3, 2022
9/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
El mismo título es un spoiler y no pretende ocultarlo. Este cómic es un homenaje y despedida del personaje Estela Plateada. Straczynski (guión) toca los sentimientos de la mortalidad y el valor de la vida. Esad Ribic (dibujo y color) contribuye a este homenaje con el impacto visual de sus aguadas, témperas y acuarelas. ¡Una obra de arte! Imprescindible para amantes del cómic.
El mismo título es un spoiler y no pretende ocultarlo. Este cómic es un homenaje y despedida del personaje Estela Plateada. Straczynski (guión) toca los sentimientos de la mortalidad y el valor de la vida. Esad Ribic (dibujo y color) contribuye a este homenaje con el impacto visual de sus aguadas, témperas y acuarelas. ¡Una obra de arte! Imprescindible para amantes del cómic.
January 19, 2016
Norrin Radd, The Silver Surfer went to his adopted home planet Earth with a request from Reed Richards. This request was so frightening Sue Richards couldn't stop crying. The Silver Surfer sought confirmation that he was dying an unfortunately Reed confirmed that notion.
Norrin has about a month to live and he plans to live that month to it's fullest.
Requiem helped me stop taking The Silver Surfer for granted. I know he waved his home Zenn-La from Galactus and with the help of the Fantastic Four he helped save Earth from his hunger as well. These worlds wouldn't have been saved with Norrin Radd. All of Earth's heroes likely wouldn't have been enough to turn Galactus away, but The Silver Surfer tipped the scale. He never sought anything for himself, he merely helped and risked himself because it was the right thing to do. Perhaps I disregarded his help because at the time I first learned the story, death meant nothing to me. Now the thoughts of the Earth's population being extinguished seizes my heart with fear, even in the most unlikely of circumstances. The Silver Surfer was a hero to superheroes and a man who saved billions of lives.
Requiem gives an emotional look into Norrin Radd, a man of strength and principles who never feared to risk his life for others.
Norrin has about a month to live and he plans to live that month to it's fullest.
Requiem helped me stop taking The Silver Surfer for granted. I know he waved his home Zenn-La from Galactus and with the help of the Fantastic Four he helped save Earth from his hunger as well. These worlds wouldn't have been saved with Norrin Radd. All of Earth's heroes likely wouldn't have been enough to turn Galactus away, but The Silver Surfer tipped the scale. He never sought anything for himself, he merely helped and risked himself because it was the right thing to do. Perhaps I disregarded his help because at the time I first learned the story, death meant nothing to me. Now the thoughts of the Earth's population being extinguished seizes my heart with fear, even in the most unlikely of circumstances. The Silver Surfer was a hero to superheroes and a man who saved billions of lives.
Requiem gives an emotional look into Norrin Radd, a man of strength and principles who never feared to risk his life for others.
June 19, 2024
[Esp/Eng]
Solo sé esto. Que su nombre era Norrin Radd, antes Estela plateada, heraldo de Galactus. Que sus actos le salvaron la vida a millones. Que era mi amigo. Y que será añorado.
Antes que nada, avisar de posibles spoilers en la reseña, aunque habida cuenta del título y la sinopsis, poca sorpresa hay en esta obra.
Esta obra, llamada Estela plateada: Réquiem, recoge los 4 números que conforman esta miniserie, en la que nos vamos a encontrar a Estela plateada (silver surfer en original, y una de las pocas veces que me gusta más un nombre traducido) que viene a la Tierra a pedir ayuda a Reed Richards por un problema de salud. Dicho problema es confirmado por Mr. Fantástico, y además con un diagnóstico muy grave: le queda apenas un mes de vida. Norrin Radd, nombre real de Estela plateada, decide entonces hacer un viaje de despedida mientras vuelve a su hogar.
La historia es dura, es realista, y es triste, pero no pesimista. Estela decide afrontar esta situación como ha hecho siempre, subido a su tabla y tirando hacia adelante. JM Straczynski es el guionista de la obra, y sabe darle el tono que necesita. Pero además consigue hacer una historia realmente buena, y en algunos puntos bonita dentro de lo que está contando. Estela plateada tiene interacción con diferentes héroes en la tierra, con dos civilizaciones alienígenas y con su pueblo, y todas ellas están magníficamente conseguidas. En particular me gusta la historia con Spiderman y Mary Jane, y la parte final en Zenn-La, su planeta natal. Lo que hace con Galactus es increíble.
Nunca vio lo que construimos para conmemorar sus actos. Nunca supo de nuestra gratitud. Pero nosotros...nunca le olvidaremos. Ni olvidaremos las palabras que nos dirigió antes de partir.
"Si los lugares sagrados se libran de los desastres de la guerra, haced que todos los lugares sean sagrados. Y si los seres sagrados deben salir indemnes de la guerra, haced que todos los seres sean sagrados. "
Y si la historia es fantástica, lo que la hace soberbia, y merecedora de las mejores calificaciones posibles, es el arte de Esad Ribic. Las ilustraciones son preciosas, usando pinturas pastel que le dan un toque especial, y si no me equivoco se salta el proceso de entintado para que todo luzca aún mejor. Hay páginas que son maravillosas, de hecho llevé de fondo de pantalla una durante bastante tiempo.
En resumidas cuentas, una obra obligatoria para los fans del personaje, una obra muy recomendable para todos los fans del cómic, y al no ser parte del canon se puede leer en cualquier momento sin necesidad de saber lo que ocurría en esa época.
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I only know this. That his name was Norrin Radd, formerly Silver surfer, herald of Galactus. That his actions saved the lives of millions. That he was my friend. And that he will be missed.
First of all, warn of possible spoilers in the review, although given the title and the synopsis, there is little surprise in this work.
This work, called Silver surfer: Requiem, collects the 4 issues that make up this miniseries, in which we are going to find Silver surfer who comes to Earth to ask Reed Richards for help with a health problem. This problem is confirmed by Mr. Fantastic, and also with a very serious diagnosis: he only has one month to live. Norrin Radd, real name of Silver surfer, then decides to make a farewell trip while he returns to his home.
The story is hard, it's realistic, and it's sad, but not pessimistic. Norrin decides to face this situation as he has always done, getting on his board and pulling forward. JM Straczynski is the screenwriter of the comic, and he knows how to give it the tone that it needs. But he also manages to make a really good story, and at some points pretty within what he is telling. Silver surfer has interaction with different heroes on earth, with two alien civilizations and with his people, and all of them are magnificently achieved. I particularly like the story with Spiderman and Mary Jane, and the ending on Zenn-La, his home planet. What he does with Galactus is amazing.
He never saw what we built to commemorate his deeds. He never knew of our gratitude. But we... we will never forget him. Nor will we forget the words he spoke to us before leaving.
"If sacred places are spared the ravages of war... then make all places sacred. And if the holy people are to be kept harmless from war... then make all people holy."
And if the story is fantastic, what makes it superb, and deserving of the best possible ratings, is the art of Esad Ribic. The illustrations are beautiful, using pastel paints that give it a special touch, and if I'm not mistaken, it skips the inking process to make everything look even better. There are pages that are wonderful, in fact I had one as my wallpaper for quite some time.
In short, a mandatory work for fans of the character, a highly recommended work for all comic fans, and since it is not part of the canon, it can be read at any time without needing to know what was happening at the time.
Solo sé esto. Que su nombre era Norrin Radd, antes Estela plateada, heraldo de Galactus. Que sus actos le salvaron la vida a millones. Que era mi amigo. Y que será añorado.
Antes que nada, avisar de posibles spoilers en la reseña, aunque habida cuenta del título y la sinopsis, poca sorpresa hay en esta obra.
Esta obra, llamada Estela plateada: Réquiem, recoge los 4 números que conforman esta miniserie, en la que nos vamos a encontrar a Estela plateada (silver surfer en original, y una de las pocas veces que me gusta más un nombre traducido) que viene a la Tierra a pedir ayuda a Reed Richards por un problema de salud. Dicho problema es confirmado por Mr. Fantástico, y además con un diagnóstico muy grave: le queda apenas un mes de vida. Norrin Radd, nombre real de Estela plateada, decide entonces hacer un viaje de despedida mientras vuelve a su hogar.
La historia es dura, es realista, y es triste, pero no pesimista. Estela decide afrontar esta situación como ha hecho siempre, subido a su tabla y tirando hacia adelante. JM Straczynski es el guionista de la obra, y sabe darle el tono que necesita. Pero además consigue hacer una historia realmente buena, y en algunos puntos bonita dentro de lo que está contando. Estela plateada tiene interacción con diferentes héroes en la tierra, con dos civilizaciones alienígenas y con su pueblo, y todas ellas están magníficamente conseguidas. En particular me gusta la historia con Spiderman y Mary Jane, y la parte final en Zenn-La, su planeta natal. Lo que hace con Galactus es increíble.
Nunca vio lo que construimos para conmemorar sus actos. Nunca supo de nuestra gratitud. Pero nosotros...nunca le olvidaremos. Ni olvidaremos las palabras que nos dirigió antes de partir.
"Si los lugares sagrados se libran de los desastres de la guerra, haced que todos los lugares sean sagrados. Y si los seres sagrados deben salir indemnes de la guerra, haced que todos los seres sean sagrados. "
Y si la historia es fantástica, lo que la hace soberbia, y merecedora de las mejores calificaciones posibles, es el arte de Esad Ribic. Las ilustraciones son preciosas, usando pinturas pastel que le dan un toque especial, y si no me equivoco se salta el proceso de entintado para que todo luzca aún mejor. Hay páginas que son maravillosas, de hecho llevé de fondo de pantalla una durante bastante tiempo.
En resumidas cuentas, una obra obligatoria para los fans del personaje, una obra muy recomendable para todos los fans del cómic, y al no ser parte del canon se puede leer en cualquier momento sin necesidad de saber lo que ocurría en esa época.
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I only know this. That his name was Norrin Radd, formerly Silver surfer, herald of Galactus. That his actions saved the lives of millions. That he was my friend. And that he will be missed.
First of all, warn of possible spoilers in the review, although given the title and the synopsis, there is little surprise in this work.
This work, called Silver surfer: Requiem, collects the 4 issues that make up this miniseries, in which we are going to find Silver surfer who comes to Earth to ask Reed Richards for help with a health problem. This problem is confirmed by Mr. Fantastic, and also with a very serious diagnosis: he only has one month to live. Norrin Radd, real name of Silver surfer, then decides to make a farewell trip while he returns to his home.
The story is hard, it's realistic, and it's sad, but not pessimistic. Norrin decides to face this situation as he has always done, getting on his board and pulling forward. JM Straczynski is the screenwriter of the comic, and he knows how to give it the tone that it needs. But he also manages to make a really good story, and at some points pretty within what he is telling. Silver surfer has interaction with different heroes on earth, with two alien civilizations and with his people, and all of them are magnificently achieved. I particularly like the story with Spiderman and Mary Jane, and the ending on Zenn-La, his home planet. What he does with Galactus is amazing.
He never saw what we built to commemorate his deeds. He never knew of our gratitude. But we... we will never forget him. Nor will we forget the words he spoke to us before leaving.
"If sacred places are spared the ravages of war... then make all places sacred. And if the holy people are to be kept harmless from war... then make all people holy."
And if the story is fantastic, what makes it superb, and deserving of the best possible ratings, is the art of Esad Ribic. The illustrations are beautiful, using pastel paints that give it a special touch, and if I'm not mistaken, it skips the inking process to make everything look even better. There are pages that are wonderful, in fact I had one as my wallpaper for quite some time.
In short, a mandatory work for fans of the character, a highly recommended work for all comic fans, and since it is not part of the canon, it can be read at any time without needing to know what was happening at the time.
May 11, 2017
A beautifully told and beautifully illustrated swan song for the Silver Surfer. I know this is a 'What If-?’ type story but if it hadn't been this would have been a fitting end to the universe-spanning journeys of Norrin Radd.
Hang ten, shiny dude...
Hang ten, shiny dude...
February 8, 2026
A beautiful story of the Silver Surfer's final days as he says goodbye and seeks out a final gesture to give to the world.
It's a simple story, but it works. It's so filled with heavy emotion throughout and Esad Ribić's artwork really blends well to add another layer of feeling to it.
Highly recommended. Ribić just might be one of my favorite comic artists today, if not my absolute favorite.
It's a simple story, but it works. It's so filled with heavy emotion throughout and Esad Ribić's artwork really blends well to add another layer of feeling to it.
Highly recommended. Ribić just might be one of my favorite comic artists today, if not my absolute favorite.
April 1, 2020
The Silver Surfer is dying. The Power Cosmic that comprises his metallic shell is degrading and the end is nigh. So Surfer goes on a journey to say goodbye. As bad as this sounds, it is actually quite well done. The artwork is top notch and Staczynski handles the subject matter in a poignant and classy manner.
Starting with the Fantastic Four and then Spiderman, Surfer says his goodbyes. He ends up in Zenn-La to say farewell to his people and to his true love. He even gets a visit from Galactus who sees him on his way. It is perhaps that one factor that kept this from getting a 5 star. If he runs into Galactus who created him using a tiny fraction of his Power Cosmic, shouldn't it stand to reason that he can also restore his shell? For some reason that seems to escape everyone including Galactus himself. A rather odd plot hole. Still, that detail aside, this was a damn fine comic. Some may find it depressing but it is a Requiem.
I do not know if Surfer is still "dead", but if this is the case then this was a classy send off volume. Any Surfer fan ought to enjoy this last dance.
Starting with the Fantastic Four and then Spiderman, Surfer says his goodbyes. He ends up in Zenn-La to say farewell to his people and to his true love. He even gets a visit from Galactus who sees him on his way. It is perhaps that one factor that kept this from getting a 5 star. If he runs into Galactus who created him using a tiny fraction of his Power Cosmic, shouldn't it stand to reason that he can also restore his shell? For some reason that seems to escape everyone including Galactus himself. A rather odd plot hole. Still, that detail aside, this was a damn fine comic. Some may find it depressing but it is a Requiem.
I do not know if Surfer is still "dead", but if this is the case then this was a classy send off volume. Any Surfer fan ought to enjoy this last dance.
October 13, 2015
Man, that J. Michael Straczinski can write a hell of a story! This was my first comic foray into silver surfer and it was an emotional one.
February 22, 2019
There's one sure thing everyone does in life. We die. And so this tale is the last few days of our once villain turned hero, Silver Surfer, trying to find happiness.
It's broken into 4 issues. First telling his friends close to him, Reed and Sue, what's happening. Then in return they react by trying to help him. The next issue is Silver Surfer spending the day with Spider-man after helping him. By the end it's a touching moment that really makes you love this character. The next his Silver surfer riding through space and meets a bunch of aliens. Last is his final days back at his original home to say goodbye to the ones he loves the most.
Good: The art is fantastic here. Some truly stunning shots, especially in space. The raw emotion of character's finding out what's happening and trying their best to help is great. The death of a character can be tricky but this series pays a lot of respect. Issue 1, 2, and 4 all connect to me in ways of accepting death even when you're scared of it.
Bad: Issue 3 was okay. I understood it but didn't love the narrative on this one.
Overall, mostly fantastic. I think this is a title for people who are looking for a mature, and sad, superhero comic. A 4 out of 5.
It's broken into 4 issues. First telling his friends close to him, Reed and Sue, what's happening. Then in return they react by trying to help him. The next issue is Silver Surfer spending the day with Spider-man after helping him. By the end it's a touching moment that really makes you love this character. The next his Silver surfer riding through space and meets a bunch of aliens. Last is his final days back at his original home to say goodbye to the ones he loves the most.
Good: The art is fantastic here. Some truly stunning shots, especially in space. The raw emotion of character's finding out what's happening and trying their best to help is great. The death of a character can be tricky but this series pays a lot of respect. Issue 1, 2, and 4 all connect to me in ways of accepting death even when you're scared of it.
Bad: Issue 3 was okay. I understood it but didn't love the narrative on this one.
Overall, mostly fantastic. I think this is a title for people who are looking for a mature, and sad, superhero comic. A 4 out of 5.
February 7, 2017
Silver Surfer, ya da gerçek adıyla Norrin Radd her zaman için Marvel'ın en duygusal karakterlerinden biri olmuştur benim için. Bu ciltte de yıllarca ızdırap çeken, ince ruhlu kozmik karakterimiz kendisine yaraşır bir sonla karşılaşıyor. Bu esnada ne kadar güzel bir dünyaya sahip olduğumuzu ama değerini bir türlü anlamadığımızı bir kez daha gözümüze gözümüze sokuyor. Hikâyede öyle anlar, öyle cümleler var ki durup düşünmenize, insanoğlunun ne kadar da anlamsız şeyleri bahane ederek birbirini ve gezegenimizi yok ettiğini gözden geçirmenize neden oluyor.
Spiderman'in olup olmadık her yerde kullanılmasına artık sinir olmaya başlasam da bu hikâyeye tam oturmuş. İkilinin arasındaki konuşmalar belki de bu cildin zirve yaptığı yerlerdi. Ayrıca çizimler de çok etkileyiciydi.
Gençliğinde Surfer'la tanışmış herkese ona veda etme şansı veren, baştan sona güzel ve bir o kadar da duygusal bir maceraydı. Eğer Galactus'un ilk habercisinin yeri sizde de ayrıysa bu vedalaşma fırsatını kaçırmayın.
Spiderman'in olup olmadık her yerde kullanılmasına artık sinir olmaya başlasam da bu hikâyeye tam oturmuş. İkilinin arasındaki konuşmalar belki de bu cildin zirve yaptığı yerlerdi. Ayrıca çizimler de çok etkileyiciydi.
Gençliğinde Surfer'la tanışmış herkese ona veda etme şansı veren, baştan sona güzel ve bir o kadar da duygusal bir maceraydı. Eğer Galactus'un ilk habercisinin yeri sizde de ayrıysa bu vedalaşma fırsatını kaçırmayın.
July 25, 2019
It's seldom that a book will make this thick skinned old grump cry. And a graphic novel, to boot? Inconceivable. But this is one of the most beautiful things I've read. The thing that touched me the most? Doctor Strange, and the people of Zenn-La, reminding the Surfer of how much good he's done, how many lives he's changed for the better. Any guy that can make Galactus shed a tear is alright in my book.
If I had one (minor) complaint, it would be that I would have liked to have seen the Surfer saying goodbye to some of his other friends, like the Defenders and Namor. A sort of synopsis of all the things he was involved with in the Marvel Universe. But, like I said, a very minor complaint. This was truly a thing of beauty.
If I had one (minor) complaint, it would be that I would have liked to have seen the Surfer saying goodbye to some of his other friends, like the Defenders and Namor. A sort of synopsis of all the things he was involved with in the Marvel Universe. But, like I said, a very minor complaint. This was truly a thing of beauty.
August 9, 2017
Why did I think I would like this?
I enjoyed Ribic's work on Aaron's Thor, but I usually dislike painted comics and this work was no different. There are some beautiful panels no doubt, but overall it's pretty bland.
Straczynski tried to hide his ham-handed philosophy behind pretentious text with little success. "If sacred places are spared the ravages of war ---- then make all places sacred. And if the holy people are to be kept harmless from war ---- the make all peoples holy". Argh. Thanks for solving all our problems Mr. Silver Surfer.
I enjoyed Ribic's work on Aaron's Thor, but I usually dislike painted comics and this work was no different. There are some beautiful panels no doubt, but overall it's pretty bland.
Straczynski tried to hide his ham-handed philosophy behind pretentious text with little success. "If sacred places are spared the ravages of war ---- then make all places sacred. And if the holy people are to be kept harmless from war ---- the make all peoples holy". Argh. Thanks for solving all our problems Mr. Silver Surfer.
May 12, 2013
Silver Surfer: The End. This was masterfully painted and told well. Nice ending.
December 26, 2020
It's my comfort read. I think it was my twentieth reread of this story. It gets as close to perfection as you can get.
May 5, 2019
In a word: beautiful.
J. Michael Straczynski shows us that Norin Radd is both the most alien and the most human superhero there is.
This is one of those books that transcends the medium. It is an amazing story, it is an amazing piece of art, and in it is a lesson for those that want to better themselves and their world.
J. Michael Straczynski shows us that Norin Radd is both the most alien and the most human superhero there is.
This is one of those books that transcends the medium. It is an amazing story, it is an amazing piece of art, and in it is a lesson for those that want to better themselves and their world.
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April 23, 2017Galaksinin en bedbaht karakterlerinden Silver Surfer’ı unutulmaz bir macerayla son yolculuğuna uğurlamaya var mısınız?
Benim için Marvel Comics’in en duygusal karakteri doğduğu gezegen uğruna hayatını ve aşkını feda eden, sonrasındaysa Dünya’yı kurtarmak adına sürgüne mahkûm olan Silver Surfer olagelmiştir her zaman. Yaban diyarlardaki bir yabancıdır o. Bizleri sürekli çeşitli felaketlerden kurtarır, ama en sonunda gördüğü hep kötü muamele olur. İnsanlar bırakın teşekkür etmeyi, onu anlamaya bile çalışmaz. Hatta çoğu zaman düşmanca muamele edip onu öldürmeye bile kalkışır. Hâlbuki bizlere öğretebileceği, paylaşabileceği o kadar çok şey vardır ki bu altın kalpli kozmik varlığın…
İşte bu onun hikâyesi. Daha doğrusu, hikâyesinin sonu. Çünkü galaksileri aşıp gelen, kuyrukluyıldızlarla yarışan, sayısız yıldızın yok oluşuna ve doğuşuna şahitlik eden Surfer… artık… ölüyor.
Silver Surfer: Ağıt, Marvel’in normal zaman akışına ait olmayan, dört sayılık bir mini seri aslında. Bununla birlikte bizlere öyle muazzam bir öykü sunuyor, Surfer’ın hikâyesine öyle yaraşır bir son kazandırıyor ki onu külliyattan saymamaya gönlü el vermiyor insanın.
Ağıt, gamlı kahramanımızın ölümcül bir hastalığa yakalandığını, vücudunu saran gümüşî maddenin bozunduğunu ve yavaş yavaş öldüğünü öğrenmesiyle başlıyor. Doğal olarak ilk kişi soluğu gezegendeki en zeki kişinin, Reed Richards’ın yanında alıyor. Ama o bile bu hastalığa bir çare bulamıyor ne yazık ki ve gümüş renkli kahramanımıza geriye çok az bir ömrünün kaldığını söylemek zorunda kalıyor.
Böylece Silver Surfer onlara veda edip evine, doğduğu gezegene dönmek için yola çıkıyor (Galactus’un bariyeri bu zaman diliminde artık yok). Ama gitmeden önce bunca zamandır güzelliklerinin tadını çıkardığı dünyaya bir armağan vermek, insanoğluna nasıl bir nimete sahip olduklarını göstermek istiyor. İşte o noktada hikâyeye Spider-man giriyor. Her ne kadar ağ-kafanın sırf popülerliği yüzünden olup olmadık her yerde kullanılmasına sinir olsam da kendisi bu maceraya cidden çok yakışmış. Surfer ile Spidey arasındaki diyaloglar bu cildin en güzel bölümleri kesinlikle.
Maceranın geri kalanında neler yaşandığını sizlere anlatmayacağım. Dokunaklı ve sürpriz sonunu sizin görmenizi istiyorum çünkü. Bununla birlikte gümüş sörfçümüzün tüm serüven boyunca bize insanlık dersi vermeyi hiç bırakmadığını, bir çizgi romandan beklenmeyecek şekilde bir sürü altı çizilecek cümle sunduğunu belirtmeden de geçemeyeceğim. İnsanlar kendilerini gezegen yiyici Galactus’tan kurtaran adama ilk defa nefretle değil, minnetle yaklaşıyor. Ölümüne çare arıyor, onun yasını tutuyor ve fırsatları varken bu soylu şahısla dostluk kurmadıkları için hayıflanıyorlar. Her zamanki gibi ancak çok geç olduktan, ellerindekini kaybettikten sonra anlıyorlar sahip oldukları şeyin değerini.
Sonuç olarak karşımızda duygulandıran, hüzünlendiren, durup düşündüren ve bazı şeyleri sorgulamanızı sağlayan, çizgi romanların saf aksiyondan ibaret olmadığını gösteren ve pek çok şeyi doğru yapan, oldukça kaliteli bir çalışma var. Silver Surfer’ı hiç tanımıyorsanız bile rahatlıkla okuyabilir, tadını sonuna kadar çıkarabilirsiniz. Rafınızda kendisine bir yer ayırın derim, pişman olmazsınız.
- M. İhsan TATARİ
İncelemenin tamamı için: http://kayiprihtim.com/inceleme/silve...
Benim için Marvel Comics’in en duygusal karakteri doğduğu gezegen uğruna hayatını ve aşkını feda eden, sonrasındaysa Dünya’yı kurtarmak adına sürgüne mahkûm olan Silver Surfer olagelmiştir her zaman. Yaban diyarlardaki bir yabancıdır o. Bizleri sürekli çeşitli felaketlerden kurtarır, ama en sonunda gördüğü hep kötü muamele olur. İnsanlar bırakın teşekkür etmeyi, onu anlamaya bile çalışmaz. Hatta çoğu zaman düşmanca muamele edip onu öldürmeye bile kalkışır. Hâlbuki bizlere öğretebileceği, paylaşabileceği o kadar çok şey vardır ki bu altın kalpli kozmik varlığın…
İşte bu onun hikâyesi. Daha doğrusu, hikâyesinin sonu. Çünkü galaksileri aşıp gelen, kuyrukluyıldızlarla yarışan, sayısız yıldızın yok oluşuna ve doğuşuna şahitlik eden Surfer… artık… ölüyor.
Silver Surfer: Ağıt, Marvel’in normal zaman akışına ait olmayan, dört sayılık bir mini seri aslında. Bununla birlikte bizlere öyle muazzam bir öykü sunuyor, Surfer’ın hikâyesine öyle yaraşır bir son kazandırıyor ki onu külliyattan saymamaya gönlü el vermiyor insanın.
Ağıt, gamlı kahramanımızın ölümcül bir hastalığa yakalandığını, vücudunu saran gümüşî maddenin bozunduğunu ve yavaş yavaş öldüğünü öğrenmesiyle başlıyor. Doğal olarak ilk kişi soluğu gezegendeki en zeki kişinin, Reed Richards’ın yanında alıyor. Ama o bile bu hastalığa bir çare bulamıyor ne yazık ki ve gümüş renkli kahramanımıza geriye çok az bir ömrünün kaldığını söylemek zorunda kalıyor.
Böylece Silver Surfer onlara veda edip evine, doğduğu gezegene dönmek için yola çıkıyor (Galactus’un bariyeri bu zaman diliminde artık yok). Ama gitmeden önce bunca zamandır güzelliklerinin tadını çıkardığı dünyaya bir armağan vermek, insanoğluna nasıl bir nimete sahip olduklarını göstermek istiyor. İşte o noktada hikâyeye Spider-man giriyor. Her ne kadar ağ-kafanın sırf popülerliği yüzünden olup olmadık her yerde kullanılmasına sinir olsam da kendisi bu maceraya cidden çok yakışmış. Surfer ile Spidey arasındaki diyaloglar bu cildin en güzel bölümleri kesinlikle.
Maceranın geri kalanında neler yaşandığını sizlere anlatmayacağım. Dokunaklı ve sürpriz sonunu sizin görmenizi istiyorum çünkü. Bununla birlikte gümüş sörfçümüzün tüm serüven boyunca bize insanlık dersi vermeyi hiç bırakmadığını, bir çizgi romandan beklenmeyecek şekilde bir sürü altı çizilecek cümle sunduğunu belirtmeden de geçemeyeceğim. İnsanlar kendilerini gezegen yiyici Galactus’tan kurtaran adama ilk defa nefretle değil, minnetle yaklaşıyor. Ölümüne çare arıyor, onun yasını tutuyor ve fırsatları varken bu soylu şahısla dostluk kurmadıkları için hayıflanıyorlar. Her zamanki gibi ancak çok geç olduktan, ellerindekini kaybettikten sonra anlıyorlar sahip oldukları şeyin değerini.
Sonuç olarak karşımızda duygulandıran, hüzünlendiren, durup düşündüren ve bazı şeyleri sorgulamanızı sağlayan, çizgi romanların saf aksiyondan ibaret olmadığını gösteren ve pek çok şeyi doğru yapan, oldukça kaliteli bir çalışma var. Silver Surfer’ı hiç tanımıyorsanız bile rahatlıkla okuyabilir, tadını sonuna kadar çıkarabilirsiniz. Rafınızda kendisine bir yer ayırın derim, pişman olmazsınız.
- M. İhsan TATARİ
İncelemenin tamamı için: http://kayiprihtim.com/inceleme/silve...
September 22, 2014
Would you look at that. JMS can write something I like. As I've noted in a previous review, I think I only enjoy when he writes big, mythical characters like Thor and now the Silver Surfer. Something about his writing style just doesn't mesh with the more grounded heroes like Spider-Man (who makes an incredibly annoying appearance in this volume). Everything just has to be so HUGE with him, that he can't add any real humanity to the proceedings. Luckily, in the case of this book, he didn't really have to.
Everything about this story is big. The Silver Surfer, who has near-godlike power, is dying of some sort of unidentified space disease that no one can cure. So, he decides to spend his last weeks alive helping anyone in the universe he can. There are only 4 issues in this series, so each is devoted to a different philosophical, semi-poetic event in the Surfer's final weeks alive, and tackles a bunch of large-scale ideas like world peace, weighing the greater good and religious wars. It's very thoughtfully narrated, and the art is beautiful.
I found myself touched by and fully immersed in this story, which I flew through in about an hour. I was only taken out of the story in the Spider-Man issue, where JMS just had to write in some of his trademark hyper-lame jokes. Otherwise, it was easy to suspend my disbelief and fall into the universe as seen by the Silver Surfer. It didn't really open my mind or make me think of the world in a new light or anything, but the points it made, it made well.
So, between this, Thor, and Superman: Earth One, I've now found three stories by JMS that I like. Who knows, maybe this time next year I'll be a full-fledged fan (probably not, he still has a lot of Spider-Man to answer for).
Everything about this story is big. The Silver Surfer, who has near-godlike power, is dying of some sort of unidentified space disease that no one can cure. So, he decides to spend his last weeks alive helping anyone in the universe he can. There are only 4 issues in this series, so each is devoted to a different philosophical, semi-poetic event in the Surfer's final weeks alive, and tackles a bunch of large-scale ideas like world peace, weighing the greater good and religious wars. It's very thoughtfully narrated, and the art is beautiful.
I found myself touched by and fully immersed in this story, which I flew through in about an hour. I was only taken out of the story in the Spider-Man issue, where JMS just had to write in some of his trademark hyper-lame jokes. Otherwise, it was easy to suspend my disbelief and fall into the universe as seen by the Silver Surfer. It didn't really open my mind or make me think of the world in a new light or anything, but the points it made, it made well.
So, between this, Thor, and Superman: Earth One, I've now found three stories by JMS that I like. Who knows, maybe this time next year I'll be a full-fledged fan (probably not, he still has a lot of Spider-Man to answer for).
September 9, 2013
Probably the best comic (graphic novel) I have ever read. Who knew? Silver Surfer? Never really was a fan before. This is actually about his death, but it also covers how he came to be, and what he stood for. So good! Did not know that a comic could be so emotional and inspiring to be a better person. Who knew Silver Surfer was such a good character? Great writing (The writer is also the creator of the scifi show Babylon 5). Even better art. Every page is a painting, not your typical comic art. If you have ever enjoyed a comic book movie of anykind, this is probably better than that! Sorry for all the hyperbole, but it really was a fantastic book.
December 10, 2018
Είναι περίεργο η πρώτη γνωριμία με ένα χαρακτήρα να γίνεται με το θάνατό του, όμως πιστεύω ότι δε θα μπορούσαμε να γνωριστούμε καλύτερα. Υπέροχη ιστορία γεμάτη μηνύματα.
April 8, 2012
I loved this book. I admit to knowing only the basic information of the character Silver Surfer's back story. With that aside I felt that anyone can pick this book up and appreciate the art and the story. Part two and four were the most enjoyable in this 4 issue story. I would say pick it up from the library if you have it near you at your next visit and sit back for a good quick read.
January 8, 2018
A stunningly beautiful meditation on altruism and mortality, with illustrations worthy to accompany such high sentiment. Unreservedly recommended.
July 24, 2025
i barely know anything about this guy and have never read any comics featuring him but somehow this moved me so much… it had beautiful art, was deep, and was both very sad and very hopeful.
July 22, 2012
Stunning book portraying one of the most intriguing and powerful characters in the universe as discovers he is dying. There is something so perfect about the Silver Surfer. Stepping back and seeing him as a pot-fueled attempt at capitalizing on the popularity of surfing, he could seem ridiculous, but somehow it just seems to make sense. Giving him a dark role as herald of destruction and a silver body and a mode of transportation that just seems perfect for soaring across galaxies all help to create an unforgettable character. This book is a magnificent treatment of him.
The scenes with the Fantastic Four are truly well done. There are some frames with Sue that capture emotions so powerfully it's unbelievable. The artwork is spectacular and the writing wonderful, if occasionally a bit poetically indulgent. What could be more appropriate for the Silver Surfer though?
Spiderman is well-handled here, though I'm not really a fan. His humor seems to work, and ultimately he pushes the Silver Surfer into a great realization, but somehow he doesn't seem like the right character for this momentous of events. That's probably just my personal feeling, as his boyish humanity does seem to serve a purpose here.
Galactus makes an obligatory appearance and plays a dramatic role in the Surfer's final days. The Watcher also arrives, this being the kind of event of importance and majesty that is perfect for his appearance.
There are issues to pick at if I wanted to be excessively critical. The overall tone is basically the same throughout. There is a little bit of attempted awkward humor with Spiderman, but in general it is consistently awe and sadness over the Silver Surfer. It has an effect in its extreme of making him a black and white character in his portrayal. In some sense this may be because he was let down in some sense of the years in being given a complicated life. That's perhaps a contentious statement, but as one reviewer pointed out already, he was so powerful that it was hard to challenge him in the constraints of our world.
I feel like this is a character who has a lot more to grapple with in his past that could have added in the complexity of his remembrance. He ruminates on why Earth can't live peacefully with itself, and offers a stunning and beautiful final attempt at that goal, but with all his powers what more might he have done? What about his life as a mass murderer's messenger boy? Dealing with those issues more could have enriched the story rather than just focusing on his greatness. Overall, I don't think this really merits knocking down my opinion of the book, but it feels like there might have been more, even if the length of the series had to be extended.
Similarly, the inclusion of the space war story, though it is one of those sci-fi ideas that is interesting to think about, was really more of the same and something that might be better in a stand alone issue. It was worthy, but sort of repetitious given what we knew of his past. For that to be his last act was a little anomalous.
Nevertheless, this book is outstanding. The art is incredibly gorgeous and perfectly suited for the tone. Combined with the elegiac prose, the book perfectly evokes the mood of a fascinating creature living out his final days. I could see flaws, but in retrospect more than in reading. It's a wonderful book.
The scenes with the Fantastic Four are truly well done. There are some frames with Sue that capture emotions so powerfully it's unbelievable. The artwork is spectacular and the writing wonderful, if occasionally a bit poetically indulgent. What could be more appropriate for the Silver Surfer though?
Spiderman is well-handled here, though I'm not really a fan. His humor seems to work, and ultimately he pushes the Silver Surfer into a great realization, but somehow he doesn't seem like the right character for this momentous of events. That's probably just my personal feeling, as his boyish humanity does seem to serve a purpose here.
Galactus makes an obligatory appearance and plays a dramatic role in the Surfer's final days. The Watcher also arrives, this being the kind of event of importance and majesty that is perfect for his appearance.
There are issues to pick at if I wanted to be excessively critical. The overall tone is basically the same throughout. There is a little bit of attempted awkward humor with Spiderman, but in general it is consistently awe and sadness over the Silver Surfer. It has an effect in its extreme of making him a black and white character in his portrayal. In some sense this may be because he was let down in some sense of the years in being given a complicated life. That's perhaps a contentious statement, but as one reviewer pointed out already, he was so powerful that it was hard to challenge him in the constraints of our world.
I feel like this is a character who has a lot more to grapple with in his past that could have added in the complexity of his remembrance. He ruminates on why Earth can't live peacefully with itself, and offers a stunning and beautiful final attempt at that goal, but with all his powers what more might he have done? What about his life as a mass murderer's messenger boy? Dealing with those issues more could have enriched the story rather than just focusing on his greatness. Overall, I don't think this really merits knocking down my opinion of the book, but it feels like there might have been more, even if the length of the series had to be extended.
Similarly, the inclusion of the space war story, though it is one of those sci-fi ideas that is interesting to think about, was really more of the same and something that might be better in a stand alone issue. It was worthy, but sort of repetitious given what we knew of his past. For that to be his last act was a little anomalous.
Nevertheless, this book is outstanding. The art is incredibly gorgeous and perfectly suited for the tone. Combined with the elegiac prose, the book perfectly evokes the mood of a fascinating creature living out his final days. I could see flaws, but in retrospect more than in reading. It's a wonderful book.
June 12, 2021
This is one of the few comics that has made me cry. And to think it's a superhero book. Basically, Marvel's Marvel Knight series was an attempt to make evergreen/non-continuity driven stories for many of their characters. As a result, it ended up with several "The End" style comics.
This is one of the very best. With The Silver Surfer finding out he was one month to live, and to make amends. With JMS writing each issue was a stage of grief, and Esad Ribic doing some of his best painted artwork, this is truly a quiet Ragnarok for a larger than life character.
This is one of the very best. With The Silver Surfer finding out he was one month to live, and to make amends. With JMS writing each issue was a stage of grief, and Esad Ribic doing some of his best painted artwork, this is truly a quiet Ragnarok for a larger than life character.
February 29, 2020
Ribic's art is extraordinary. Story is esoteric and spiritual in a subtle and beautiful way. A great comic book that you can hardly call "superhero" in the narrow sense, a powerful eulogy to one of the most mysterious and interesting characters in the MU. Strongly recommended.
June 11, 2009
*sniff sniff* Grab a hanky to read this one.
June 17, 2009
This (perhaps) surprisingly moving super-hero story contains some of the most striking dialogue (and images and ideas) i've come across in a while. This is the best example i've read in years of why i love comics.
One of my favorite quotes is:
“Within this flame burns all the knowledge of our world. All the secrets we have hidden, all the truths we have forgotten. All our songs, all our stories, all our greatness, all our foolishness. It is divided into two parts. That which existed before you came. And that which was created after you came and saved our world...”
— Doctor Strange (to Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer)
One of my favorite quotes is:
“Within this flame burns all the knowledge of our world. All the secrets we have hidden, all the truths we have forgotten. All our songs, all our stories, all our greatness, all our foolishness. It is divided into two parts. That which existed before you came. And that which was created after you came and saved our world...”
— Doctor Strange (to Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer)
July 25, 2012
After I read this book, I was speechless. And even right now, as I write this, I'm still speechless. Silver Surfer is among my favorite comic book heroes of all time, and if he had to die, I'm glad that Marvel Knights decided to elect J. Michael Straczynski to write his last adventure. A timeless work. Esad Ribic's art is phenomenal.
November 5, 2013
Longer review possibly coming.
ARTWORK: B to B plus; STORY/PLOTTING: B plus; CHARACTERS/DIALOGUE: B plus; SILVER SURFER: B to B plus; PHILOSOPHICAL FOCUSES: A minus; OVERALL GRADE: B plus; WHEN READ: early November 2013.
ARTWORK: B to B plus; STORY/PLOTTING: B plus; CHARACTERS/DIALOGUE: B plus; SILVER SURFER: B to B plus; PHILOSOPHICAL FOCUSES: A minus; OVERALL GRADE: B plus; WHEN READ: early November 2013.
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