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Alex Garcia UNITED STATES
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Silver Surfer (1982) #1 Pg21

Location: Interior Pages
Artists: John Byrne (Layouts) ,  Tom Palmer (Finisher)

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Artwork Details
Location: Interior Pages
Title: Silver Surfer (1982) #1 Pg21*
Artist:  John Byrne (Layouts) ,  Tom Palmer (Finisher)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: Personal Collection!
Views: 435
Likes on CAF: 18
Comments: 12
Added to Site: 8/5/2025

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Ah yes, the Silver Surfer one-shot comic from 1982. A little controversial, not because of the storyline. But because John Byrne’s pencils didn’t quite come through the way they should have. I mean, what could possibly go wrong when you’ve got Tom Palmer inking, right? Apparently, everything.
When I first saw the book, I actually thought Buscema had done the layouts. But that’s what happens when Palmer’s inking is involved, his ink style is so dominant, it can really override the penciler’s intent. Still, that didn’t stop me from going after this page. In fact, this page and the one that follows are my favorites from the book. Palmer’s inks are heavy throughout, but they do manage to let some aspects of Byrne’s work shine through here.

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Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
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Posted On 8/5/2025

Yup, it was quite a shock when those of us who anticipated this one-shot opened the cover to find the very Buscema/Palmer look of the finished inks overriding the Byrne pencils almost completely. But speaking for myself, Palmer's work was still SO good back then that I quickly fell in love as I flipped through the issue. Because yes, while we barely got any Byrne art from it, on the whole, it is so beautifully finished that it didn't bother me as much as it otherwise might have. Congrats on landing such a solid page, Alex!

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 8/5/2025

Gorgeous page!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
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Posted On 8/6/2025

Still looks cool as it was only a one shot of this pairing and a celebrated one at that being tough to find as a comic.  

Miki Annamanthadoo Member Since 2003
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Posted On 8/6/2025

Great page! Ciongrats!

Toni S Member Since 2019
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Posted On 8/6/2025

Superb Surfer's Page!!!

Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 8/6/2025

What a dynamic action-packed page from the Silver Surfer one-shot! Gorgeous art from John Byrne and Tom Palmer! Stunning pick-up, congrats!

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Posted On 8/6/2025

Fantastic!

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 8/6/2025

Sockamagee!

F M Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 8/7/2025

Disappointed by the book as a kid/teen, more appreciative as an adult. And then analzing to discern which is which from the two great artists is always a fun exercise 

Dave W Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 8/7/2025

Wow, what a wonderful Byrne SS page - congrats!!!

Chris Snorek Member Since 2009
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Posted On 9/22/2025

Great looking Palmer! Errrr Byrne or... Buscema? Anyway, a great addition.

Kavi H Member Since 2018
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Posted On 11/4/2025

Silver Surfer #1! Amazing Byrne/Palmer work, congrats!

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