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Silver Surfer #1 v2 One Shot John Byrne / Tom Palmer 1982

Artists: John Byrne (Penciller) , Tom Palmer (Inker) , Tom Palmer (Painter)

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Silver Surfer #1 v2 One Shot John Byrne / Tom Palmer 1982 Comic Art

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Silver Surfer #1 v2 One Shot Published Cover

Silver Surfer Essentials Vol 2 published cover

Artwork Details

Title:	Silver Surfer #1 v2 One Shot John Byrne / Tom Palmer 1982
Artist:	John Byrne (Penciller)
Artist:	Tom Palmer (Inker)
Artist:	Tom Palmer (Painter)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	8,911
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Favorited on CAF:	2
Comments:	14
Added to Site:	10/1/2010
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Description

John Byrne did a rough pencil layout for this piece; Tom Palmer light boxed the rough onto Craftint duo-shade board, and did a fantastic job of finishing it in ink and wash. (The original is over sized). Tom Palmer gave the following reply when asked why the cover was done this way; "I know collectors are caught up in the provenance of a given piece of artwork, or at least wanting to know the reasons something was done. It wasn't done to drive them crazy (light boxing Byrne's pencils), it was done for expediency, or practical reasons. For a different look, this Surfer cover, and some other pages in this issue, were transferred by light box to Craftint Duo-Tone board. This allowed two halftone line patterns to be revealed using two different solutions, giving the artwork a halftone look in line, something comic books didn't have at the time. I've done it other times, but it is labor intensive, and I slowed down using it. Now a days you don't need to do this, I use gray wash if I want because comics are magazines now and with no restrictions." In a follow up with John Byrne, his recollection was that it was Tom's decision, perhaps from an editorial request, to have the cover and splash done using the different technique. What ever the case, this is the original finished cover (and only finished cover) art for the 1982 Silver Surfer One-Shot! CLASSIC! The cover is also signed by John Byrne, Tom Palmer, and Stan Lee.

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Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009

Posted on 10/8/2010

AWESOME PICK-UP!! I BOUGHT THIS COMIC FOR THE COVER WAY BACK WHEN>> CONGRATS!!

Mario B.
Member Since 2004

Posted on 10/10/2010

wooooooooooooooooooooooow

Paul Lonsdale
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/31/2010

WOW!!! that is phenomenal! One of my favorite pieces on CAF - love this story!

Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008

Posted on 12/5/2010

Exceptional! Byrne/Palmer worked so well together, especially on this issue in particular I remember this being in Jim Warden's hands.I don't know how you got him to let it go but I salute you. This is a superior piece of original art.

Michael Mikulovsky
Member Since 2009

Posted on 1/29/2011

Very Cool! I was disappointed back in 82, Byrne & Palmer weren't doing a monthly Surfer! Thanks for sharing this cosmic treasure with the rest of us! Beautiful piece, I miss the use of zip-a-tone alot.

Foggy Bottom
Member Since 2009
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Posted on 3/31/2011

Srsly Baller.

Daniel C.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/1/2011

"KEY"!!!

Maria Coppola
Member Since 2011

Posted on 5/20/2011

Completely stunning! A true classic by one of the best, John Byrne.

Julien K
Member Since 2017

Posted on 3/18/2025

Maria Coppola wrote:

Completely stunning! A true classic by one of the best, John Byrne.

Credit goes to Tom Palmer, Byrne "only" did a rough pencil

frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 5/31/2012

Magnificent!!!

J J
Member Since 2011

Posted on 2/21/2013

Good lord, that's one of the finest covers I've ever seen!

john kalisz
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/30/2013

This just might be my favorite art ever featuring the Surfer. Nice!

Alex B
Member Since 2008

Posted on 2/3/2014

Congrats for this breathtaking cover ! Palmer's inks work wonders on Byrne's pencils.

J. Hollon
Member Since 2006

Posted on 6/17/2015

I was lucky enough to see this piece in person the day it was signed by Stan Lee. Very cool and historic piece.

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