Silver Surfer by Slott & Allred Omnibus

Silver Surfer by Slott & Allred #1-5

by Dan Slott, Mike Allred (Artist)

Collects Silver Surfer (2014) #1-15, Silver Surfer (2016) #1-14 and material from All-New Marvel Now! Point One.

Anywhere and everywhere - hang on! Dan Slott and Michael Allred take the Sentinel of the Spaceways on his wildest ride yet - with a very special companion! Meet Dawn Greenwood, the Earth girl who's enabled the Silver Surfer to see the universe with all-new eyes - and push its boundaries like never before! But that way leads to incredible dangers - like the Never Queen, Warrior One and Jumbonox the Giganormous! From perfect planets to wrathful warriors, from the end of reality to an all-new beginning, they'll travel the length and breadth of space and time - and beyond! But what could ever make Norrin Radd willing to once again serve Galactus? Slott and Allred weave a cosmic-powered story of triumph, tragedy and boundless imagination - including the 2016 Eisner Award-winning story "Never After"!

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics, Superheroes, Romance

624 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 4, 2018

About the author

Dan Slott is an American comic book writer, the current writer on Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, and is best known for his work on books such as Arkham Asylum: Living Hell, She-Hulk, Silver Surfer, The Superior Spider-Man, and Ren & Stimpy.

Reviews

[Artemy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh boy, here I am again, close to weeping after finishing Dan Slott's and Mike & Laura Allred's Silver Surfer. This was my first re-read of the series since it wrapped up in 2017, but it's definitely not my last. This is, without a doubt, the best thing Dan Slott has ever written or will ever write, and Mike & Laura Allred will ever illustrate. Beautiful, heartfelt, earnest, incredibly creative and imaginative, gorgeous, perfect — this is one of, if not THE best comics I've ever read, and the best comic book Marvel have ever published, and I'm so glad that it exists in this world. It's unlike anything else out there, and packs an absolute gut-punch of a finale that rivals any other timeless story in any other medium, be it books, movies, TV or anything else. This is just an ideal self-contained piece of fiction, and oh my god I love it so so much. You'd have to be a heartless bastard to not fall in love with this book. 'Nuff said.

[Donovan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hands down the best Marvel story I’ve ever read. It’s cosmic, the story spanning all of existence on an incomprehensible scale. It’s deeply imaginative in the Golden Age sense—just pure creativity—while also sweet. And it’s inevitably contemplative—what is real? What is love? What is happiness? And the artwork—chef’s kiss.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Silver Surfer by Slott & Allred Omnibus collects all thirty issues of Silver Surfer by Dan Slott and Michael Allred.

I read this in trades as they were being released but couldn't pass up this omnibus when I saw it for half price on Instocktrades.

Is this Michael Allred's best work so far? Possibly. Is this Dan Slott's best work so far? Since he's hit or miss for me, I'd say absolutely. Apart from wearing its Doctor Who influence on its sleeve and some cutesy shit at the end, this is one of my favorite runs of the past 25 years.

At its core, this run is the story of the love affair between the Silver Surfer and Dawn Greenwood. It's a quirky, timey-wimey romance across time, space, death, and reality.

I'm going to leave it at that. It's best to go in cold, or as cold as you can with my reviews of the original trades still out there. Five out of five stars.

[Alberto Palomino · Rating 4 out of 5]

Estela Plateada, antiguo heraldo del Devorador de Mundos, siempre ha sido una figura solitaria. Un surfero plateado que antiguamente recorría el Universo en busca de planetas llenos de vida para alimentar a su amo, Galactus. Una figura trágica, pues fue el precio que tuvo que pagar para poder salvar su planeta de origen del gigante cósmico morado. Estela, que conoció la Tierra y se acabó enamorando de su cultura, su gente, y le dijo basta a su señor, a su servidumbre. Se unió a los 4 Fantásticos para salvar el planeta y lo consiguieron, y hasta ahí se acabó mi conocimiento Marveliano de Estela Plateada (si, básicamente en la película de Los Cuatro Fantásticos y Silver Surfer también te cuenta más o menos esto, es pura coincidencia jeje).

Pero llego Dan Slott para sacarme a coalición tan interesante personaje y no solo intenta desprenderse de la característica más conocida del personaje, que es ser una figura solitaria que navega los confines del Cosmos. Sino que lo empareja con una humana llamada Dawn Greenwood (si, ya sé que tuvo otra pareja humana antes), y se desprende del aroma trágico del personaje para contarnos una historia que abraza totalmente un estilo naíf, aventurero y romántico. Y si, al final funciono.

También hay que decir que gran parte de la culpa de que esta etapa funcionara ha sido gracias a los lápices de los Allred, Mike Allred al dibujo y Laura Allred al color. No puedo evitar mencionar lo atractivo que me resulta el estilo de los Allred, uno de los motivos por los que me gustó tanto el Fuerza-X de Peter Milligan (el cual debo continuar en su secuela, X-Static) y esta Estela Plateada de Dan Slott. Esas galaxias, esos colores explosivos, que abrazan el estilo más Kirbyano. Sin duda es mágico que Marvel Comics, que tan acostumbrados nos tienen a los bailes de dibujantes en las etapas largas, consiguieran que los Allred se quedaran en toda la etapa de Dan Slott. Porque es un sello de calidad.

Además de que cuente con la particularidad de que cualquier neófito sobre el Universo Marvel puede disfrutar, puesto que empieza y se acaba, y aunque en sus páginas aparezcan multitud de personajes marvelianos y detallitos para el fan, no te obliga a leer ningún evento ni series paralelas. Y eso de por sí ya es mucho. Que si, que hay dos momentos en concreto de la historia donde hay un cruce con algún evento en concreto, como el Secret Wars de Jonathan Hickman, el cual no he leído, o con el Universo Ultimate para un personaje en concreto, pero no invade la historia ni te la anula.
Ahora voy a por la parte argumental en sí.

Digamos que si, Slott no hace un mal trabajo, pero mentiría si dijera que no hay momentos en su etapa que se me hacen un poco cuesta arriba, algunas tramas, como la parte de Estela en la Tierra con toda la parte del ataque de Zenn-La, etc, se me hicieron algo pesadas. Porque cuando mola es cuando vemos al dúo Dawn/Estela recorriendo la Galaxia en busca de aventuras; como la historia en el casino espacial, cuando tienen que salvar a los refugiados de Galactus y llevarlos a Euforia, y demás pequeñas historias auto contenidas. Y sí, hay algunas historias que tampoco son nada del otro mundo, por eso digo que si le quitas el maravilloso dibujo de Mike, pierde gran parte de la fuerza de esta etapa, pero claro, esto es un comic, al final el dibujo es parte de la historia.

En fin, que por mucho que una parte de mi quisiera encasquetarle las tres estrellas, no puedo porque las partes buenas que tiene esta historia, como el final, son tan redondos y se te queda un regusto tan bueno, que como siempre tiro a las cuatro estrellas, la vieja confiable. Pero es que este quien escribe, se ha enamorado de la dulce e inocente Dawn Greenwood, tan cabezona como valiente, y hace tan buena pareja con el austero pero honorable Estela Plateada, que dudo que su periplo universal se me olvide fácilmente.

[Ignacio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aquí estoy, dispuesto a comerme mis palabras. Leí los primeros cinco números de esta etapa y me quedé un poco "no es pa tanto". Ahora me he leído la serie completa y me entrego sin demasiados ambages. Slott y Allred han bordado una aventura espacial naif y llena de vida con la ingenuidad y la luz de las mejores historias pulp, dándole sentido al universo del personaje (Galactus, Pesadilla, Los defensores, Eternidad, Mefisto...) sin necesidad de caer en los excesos de las etapas más populares del personaje. No todos los capítulos están a la misma altura pero tampoco importa mucho; los que son buenos lo son con ganas, con especial mención a la última aventura, emocionante y que cierra la colección con una elegancia que me cuesta encontrar en el tebeo de superhéroes contemporáneo.

[Relstuart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much of this was good as we follow the Silver Surfer on various adventures. On one adventure he is told the most precious person to him has been captured to ensure he would fight to defend a city from attack. He angrily declares he would have defended the city anyway and demands to know who has been kidnapped. He is shocked to find the person taken into custody is a complete stranger, a woman from earth he has never met, and he has idea who she is.

He ends up rescuing her and taking her back to earth having adventures along the way and we get to see his life and adventures from her perspective. The story continues as they get to know each other and eventually the random story threads are pulled together to an amazing finish. A well written and crafted story.

This book contains an issue that won an Eisner for best single issue of the year. Honestly, I don't know which issue it was but it was likely one of the issues towards the end as the story threads were being brought together? The overall quality does deserve recognition for how good it is so I'm glad to see this level of an award for this book. :)

[Przemysław Skoczyński · Rating 3 out of 5]

Choć kreska była raczej przeciętna, kolory i zabawa z kadrowaniem sprawiały, że Silver Surfer w wersji Slotta i Allreda kusił. Niestety scenariusz i klimat tych historii infantylizmem przypominał raczej wczesne superheroes niż jakiś istotny współczesny tytuł. Szkoda, zapowiedzi podkręcały nadzieję na arcydzieło w swojej kategorii

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wem es wie den Bekannten der liebenswerten Dawn Greenwood geht, denen der SILVER SURFER nichts sagt, dem sei Dan Slotts und Mike Allreds SURFER wärmstens empfohlen. Eine Pop=Bombe, bunt und sehr sympathisch: kosmische Abenteuer mit mehr als einem Hauch Menschlichkeit.
"Where soars the Silver Surfer.... There he must soar ... alone!" ???
Aber nein, Norrin Radd ist endlich wieder verliebt, ein "man in love", zum ersten Mal, seit er vor Ewigkeiten seinen Heimatplaneten Zenn-La verlassen musste.
Gemeinsam mit Dawn erlebt er kosmische Abenteuer, und auch wenn es um nichts weniger als die Rettung des Kosmos geht, kommt der Omnibus ohne Blutvergießen aus.

Allred ist der Pop=Star unter den Zeichnern, meta, anspielungsreich, witzig & bunt.
Der SILVER SURFER Omnibus macht genauso viel Spaß wie der IZOMBIE Omnibus.

[Devin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unfortunately I dropped this Omni about 1/3 of the way thru. It was fine, I just found myself not caring in the least about what was going on. It tries to be too cutsie and feels very episodic.

The art was great though as was the coloring. Great job Allreds! The writing is just too juvenile for my tastes, but hopefully I’m in the minority and most others enjoy it.

Personally I wouldn’t really recommend this one unless you want something super lighthearted.

[Tar Buendía · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tengo suerte de existir en un universo con este cómic. De las mejores cosas que he leído.

Estoy feliz y estoy destrozada, sigo llorando a lagrimones, me siento emocionada y drenada psicológicamente. Ha tocado en todos los sitios que me duelen y en todos los que me emocionan. Esta historia de amor, amistad y familia es excelente.

Dan Slott y los Allred me han devuelto Doctor Who y no puedo pagarlo con nada.

[Heavymetalpaul · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolute must read. A new standard in storytelling. I knew it would have action, adventure, and humor, but I really did not expect for it to be ONE OF THE GREATEST LOVE STORIES I HAVE EVER READ. EVER ❤️

[Gabriel Llagostera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cómic de increíble factura técnica que muestra el viaje de Silver Surfer y de Dawn Greenwood por todo el universo, conociendo seres increíbles y apostando a la sorpresa con las maravillas que van encontrando. Creo que aumenta en complejidad en la segunda parte del tomo, aunque siempre apuesta a la ternura y la emotividad. Un hermoso viaje con un final para lagrimear.

El trabajo en el guión de Dan Slott se complementa perfectamente con el dibujo de Mike Allred y su esposa Laura, quienes esta vez más que aportar ese aire pop típico, brindan un arte que aumenta esa sensación de sorpresa y belleza.

La edición integral de Panini es extraordinaria.

[Nickviola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damn it, Dan Slott, should I also be reading Spider-Man? The gap between this and Vision for best marvel title of the past few years is very thin.

A tight love story, unexplored origin story, a cosmic romp, a comedy, a romance, a tragedy. Such great characterizations. Growth, change. Consequences. Expected but nonetheless stunning work by the Allreds. I love this story. I give a lot of reviews 5’s, I’ll admit. I wish I could give this a 6.

[Arthur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dan Slott gets something about this character that few writers do: Silver Surfer is basically a god. Not in the "modern pantheon" Justice League sense, but an intelligent being who can create, destroy, and bend reality on a whim. As such, stories where the Surfer spends most of his time blasting energy beams at bad guys tend to lose steam pretty quickly.

This is not that kind of story. Slott and Allred have created a fantastic counterpart for Norrin Radd in Dawn Greenwood, an earthling B&B host having the first big adventures of her life. Where it might have been easy to make him into a manic pixie spaceman, their dynamic is more complex, showing how each character has a lot of valuable things to teach the other. I was impressed by how the two characters grow together, and simultaneously heartbroken and cheered by the bittersweet ending.

There's a strong throughline, and at the same time each individual issue works on its own as a complete and satisfying story. The Power Cosmic is put to the most interesting uses that it's ever been. Galactus is here, and he's a nuanced and interesting character befitting a story where god-like entities are fully three-dimensional and fleshed out, as are other cosmic entities like the Never Queen. The art is fantastic. The Moebius strip issue lives up to the hype. It's a great comic.

Also there's bearbarians.

[Thor Aksdal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am in awe with how perfect this series was. From the full circle storytelling to the tonally perfect art from the Allreds to the sheer positivity and love this book encapsulates. Dan Slott along with Mike & Laura Allred created a rare gem in modern superhero storytelling. They told a complete story with a conclusion that works both as the ending and starting off point for the character. Top-tier comic series.

[Cameron H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me: “Everyone says this book makes them cry, but being forewarned of that, I probably won’t.”

Me (finishing): 😭😭😭😭

[Gavin Jefferson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mind-blowingly good. It's going to take a while to finish grieving this.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a beautiful story. It had so many science fiction elements of story telling which I love and yet at its core it’s extremely human. The ending is such a good way of portraying endings and has a very bitter sweet feeling to it.

Before reading this I didn’t know all that much about The Silver Surfer but now I am much more acquainted with Norrin Radd who is an extremely deep and likeable character.

[Bram Ryckaert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I teared up at the ending of this story. Wait, about a silver guy on a surfboard? Yep, didn't expect it either. I used to think the Silver Surfer was a weird and slightly lame character by design, but his backstory is actually pretty tragic. Guy is about to lose his planet, gives himself up to slavery to save said planet, then helps ol' world-eater Galactus end countless lives... before seeing the error of his ways when he becomes strangely infatuated with Earth. It's the blind girl Alicia Masters who ends up showing him all the magical things about our planet and thus, Earth is saved from being eaten. As punishment Norrin Radd (Surfer) was stuck on Earth for years and got to know our ways, even though he was still a stranger in a strange land.

In their story, Dan Slott and Michael Allred explore the complex relationship Norrin has with Eearth and focus on character growth and nót empty cosmic spectacle. Norrin becomes linked with Dawn Greenwood, his new Alicia Masters so to say. She is his tether to Earth and after the opening arc they decidede to surf the spaceways together. So even though they discover countless of weird planets, Dawn is a continuous link to Earth and that grounds the adventures somewhat.

This book hits home how empty most of the Marvel cosmic stories are, focusing mostly on action and not developing characters. Slott & Allred take the opposite approach and prioritize character development. When those big cosmic moments dó happen, they carry so much more weight. Aside from this being a thoroughly touching and grand (love) story, the duo also explores the boundaries of comics as an art form, with the iconic #11 as an example. I won't spoil anything about that Eisner award winning issue, just make sure you read it in print and not digital.

I have rarely been this impressed reading a Marvel run. This goes right with Jonathan Hickman's Fantastic Four, Brian Bendis Daredevil and Tom King's Vision as the best of the best. An astounding achievement.

[Rumi Bossche · Rating 5 out of 5]

i decided to give this Silver Surfer omnibus a try, i went in pretty blind and just started reading without checking reviews or anything. But what i just read and devoured, i cant even comprehent. I am in complete awe, this is by far one of the most beautifull stories i have ever read in my life. Its light, its fun its fast, and give you all kinds of wanderlust, and its essentially the best love story i have ever read. Its also highly accessible and very self contained in its story telling. You dont have to have 70 years of knowledge of the marvel universe to enjoy this one. Yes there are nods to Kirby and so on, but it can be read by just anybody. This entire run is done by one artist, a rarity in this medium still, and an amazing feet with the nothing but bonkers artwork all over. When i finished yesterday i had all types of emotions going one. It made me sad i finished it, it made me happy because i loved it, and it surprised me how much i felt connected to the story. I just read one of the best marvel runs i have ever read and i DID NOT KNEW IT WAS THIS FUCKING GOOD. now excuse me i am going to cry myself to sleep again...

[Marc Sabaté Clos · Rating 4 out of 5]

9/10 UN REAJUSTE DEL PERSONAJE SIN PARANGÓN. TE ENAMORARÁ.

Así lo digo, sin cortes ni pegas. Es una historia de amor entre una humana y un ser casi inmortal. Es un Estela Plateada irreconocible por su evolución, por ser salvado de si mismo. Es un conjunto de aventuras locas, fantasiosas, en el infinito de posibilidades que ofrece el universo. Es una montaña rusa de amor y culpa. Y después de todo esto, nada será igual para el superhéroe.

El dibujo de Mike Allred refleja a la perfección ese viejo estilo de los ochenta en el 2014, con recursos y detalles que completan el guión de Slott. Recursos como el reflejo de Dawn en la tabla y sus expresiones, el cambio de peinado y ropa en cada historia (nada común en las historias de superhéroes) o el carácter de ella que la convierte en la absoluta protagonista.

La historia que nos ofrece Dann Slott sirve para renovar al que quizás sea el personaje más soso, inexpresivo, frío y ausente de todo Marvel. Suya es la culpa de la muerte de billones de vidas en su etapa de heraldo de Galactus, y eso es difícil de llevar. Pero con esta etapa, Slott logra lo imposible, salvar a Estela Plateada de si mismo, tal y como dice Dawn Greenwood.

[Carson Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite honestly my favourite comic book run ever!

This is the type of comic book that brings people into the fold as comicbook readers. The Allreds art is amazing, which is something I wasn't sure I would enjoy prior to reading and eventually turned me into a huge fan. The bright colours and fun feel to art suites the story so well.

The consistency of Dan Slotts's writing coupled with a single artist throughout the series is wonderful.

It's the perfect blend of comedy, romance, action and adventure. Dawn Greenwood brings out emotion and humanity in the Surfer like you've never seen before and it pulls on your heartstrings.

I won't get into anything more, do yourself a favour and read this!

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An essential lovely big Marvel book! This is the only run of Silver Surfer I really raved about and the chance to have it all in one big omnibus was too good to refuse. It's all by Slott & Allred, no fill-in issues, and has lots of little plot moments throughout the run that turn out to be important at the end. To sum it up: It's a love letter to all of the best cosmic Marvel stories and is full of charm, big ideas, with a sprinkling of Doctor Who fan moments throughout.

[Pius · Rating 5 out of 5]

The artwork is great and the story is fun, light-hearted and easy to follow. Sometimes the story is a little bit slow and some pieces drag on a bit, but it is the final couple of episodes that make it all worth the trip. Such a fulfilling conclusion is rare in comics, and makes this one of the best Marvel stories i've ever read. Truly a must read for everyone who remotely loves tales about cosmic adventures and love.

[William Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I go back and forth on Dan Slott. I think this has to do with a lot of his interviews where he comes off as a total dipshit and, like Kurt Busiek, is a fawning neolib without apology. If I remove all the misogynist, beta male crap he's said about Mary Jane Parker, then I can push through his work and even enjoy it. This run, though... nothing but love. I've never been more glad that Mike Allred was attached to this project. Just perfect all the way around.

[Rocco Ricca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Silver Surfer by Dan Slott was masterfully done in a way I never could have expected. Being both extremely wholesome and heartbreaking at the same time. The characters are terrific and the art my Mike Allred is beautiful. This book is amazing and is most definitely a must read for any fan of comics in general.

[Omnibuster · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautifully drawn, colored, and written story. I was in tears at the end but closed the book with a big smile on my face.

The story spans eons and follows the Surfer throughout the cosmos with his Earth-companion, Dawn, who is a much needed positive force in today’s world.

[Casey Pitman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best comic story I have ever read.

[Fenix_12:) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un cómic muy bonito, pero con un final un poco triste.

Me recuerda muchísimo a la despedida de Rose Tyler con el Doctor, de la serie Doctor Who.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Más allá de la locura visual de ver a un hombre recubierto de plata utilizando una tabla de surf como vehículo espacial que solo podía perpetrarse en los 60. Resulta que el personaje de Silver Surfer puede ser uno de los más interesantes del Universo Marvel. Iniciando como un astrónomo de un planeta perdido del cosmos en una apatía vital y existencial, pasando por ser Heraldo de un (literal) Devorador de Mundos. Redimido como héroe y eterno explorador de los misterios del cosmos. Pero creo que el personaje no ha gozado de una serie propia en verdad memorable (no cuentan cómics independientes y autoconclusivos como Requiem o el de Moebius) hasta que Dan Slott ha tenido la oportunidad de idear toda una nueva aventura para el personaje. Una que sí, sin duda tiene total inspiración en Dr. Who (el ser alienígena de aventureo espacio temporal con una acompañante humana), pero que creo que Slott logra que la historia no se quede solo en el simple concepto de la premisa.
El Silver Surfer de Dan Slott sin duda nos invita a realizar un inolvidable viaje. Para el personaje de Norrin Radd puede parecer a priori uno más. Pero no tardará en descubrir que no al igual que nosotros y a través de los ojos de Dawn Greenwood. Un personaje de creación expresa para este cómic y del que es imposible no encariñarse por completo a las pocas páginas de conocerla. Una joven tan tierna como peculiar que logrará traspasar la impenetrable superficie de plata cósmica del surfista del espacio. Pues sí, este cómic es ante todo una historia romántica. Y aunque podrías menospreciarlo por esto, sobre todo a primera vista pensando en toparse con una historia totalmente naif y hiper azucarada... Pues no te voy a mentir que la mayoría de momentos serán así (aunque lograrán derretir el corazón más gélido), pero la historia no está exenta de cierto poso amargo. Sobre todo de cara el final cuando puedo llegar a decir que este cómic se convierte en el A Ghost Story de Marvel cómics.
El particular estilo gráfico de Michael y Laura Allred, dotan de una entidad más pop art a la ya tan reconocible e hiper colorida galaxia Kyrbiana. Casando a la perfección con la divertida y sincera narrativa de Dan Slott con su infinito carrusel de aventuras a medio camino entre el space pulp y fantasy.
Slott logra componer una historia que es tanto un homenaje a las tantas décadas de historia de Silver Surfer como una más que digna toma de contacto ante nuevos lectores. Al igual que, aunque la mayor parte de la cabecera es bastante independiente, seguramente por exigencias editoriales, hay ciertos momentos en los que el cómic debe hacer mención o integrarse a algunos grandes eventos de esos años de Marvel Cómics. Pero todo ello se presenta de forma orgánica y sin liar de más al lectura. E incluso logra aportar más entidad al marco general. Sin duda el Silver Surfer de Dan Slott es una de las lecturas recientes de Marvel Cómics más recomendables y que puedes encontrar fácilmente y compilado TODO en la edición Omnibus a buen precio.