EXCLUSIVE: Continuing Marvel’s run of the classic series by Stan Lee, John Buscema and Joe Sinnott…
Marvel in May will be publishing two Facsimile Editions: 1976’s Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #1 — which you can read about here — and 1968’s landmark Silver Surfer #3, the latest in the publisher’s run of the classic series, and featuring the first appearance of one of the all-time great villains, Mephisto.
Dig the solicitation info, which will be officially released by Marvel later this month:
SILVER SURFER #3 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by STAN LEE
Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA & GENE COLAN
Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA • VARIANT COVER BY TBA
FOIL VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
The Sentinel of the Spaceways meets his match as the malevolent Mephisto makes his Marvel debut! The Silver Surfer, captive on Earth, grows tired of his lofty intentions being misunderstood and turns his anger on humanity by using his awesome abilities to bring civilization to a standstill! But that only succeeds in attracting the attention of Mephisto, ruler of the Stygian deep – and he would know everything about the Surfer to defeat him! The lord of evil has such power that he can exploit Norrin Radd’s greatest weakness: none other than Shalla-Bal! But will Mephisto succeed in claiming the Surfer’s soul? Plus: An uncanny tale of the Watcher! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting SILVER SURFER (1968) #3.
64 PGS./Rated T …$6.99
RETAILERS/CONSUMERS: PLEASE INQUIRE REGARDING FOIL PRICING.
On Sale 5/20
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Several thoughts:
— The lead story is by Lee and Buscema, and inked by Joe Sinnott. The Watcher back-up is by Lee, Colan and Paul Reinman.
— Marvel is re-publishing the first seven issues of the series. As I’m sure I’ve noted, I’ve never read these, and I am beyond excited to get into them.
— Damn, I bet that cover (possibly colored by Marie Severin) will look good in foil.
— Obligatory Price Comparison: An unslabbed original in nice shape recently sold on eBay for $500, which is, y’know, cheaper than your soul, at least.
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MORE
— 1976’s SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #1 to Get FACSIMILE EDITION Release This Spring. Click here.
— MARVEL to Re-Release 1977 MEMORY ALBUM CALENDAR for 2027. Click here.
February 16, 2026
Surfer 3 is my all time favorite comic book. Still have the reader copy I bought way back when. Sinnott told me it was his favorite job over Buscema.