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Silver Surfer #1 cover - John Buscema

Location: Comic Cover Art
Artists: John Buscema (Penciller) , Joe Sinnott (Inker)

Location: Comic Cover Art
Title: Silver Surfer #1 cover - John Buscema
Artist: John Buscema (Penciller) , Joe Sinnott (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: 0
Views: 10922
Likes on CAF: 29
Favorited on CAF: 24
Comments: 59
Added to Site: 8/30/2007

Original cover art for Silver Surfer #1 (Marvel, Aug. 1968) by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Displayed at the "No Joke: The Spirit of American Comic Books" exhibit at the Mizel Gallery, Denver, Colorado, January 15-March 30, 2004. Note: 2nd photo without the stat added to this page, July 2018.
P.S. It's on display through September 5, 2022, at the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Museum exhibition, currently at COSI. Here's the info (you might need to cut and paste):
https://cosi.org/exhibits/marvel-exhibit

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Stephen Fishler Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/30/2007

Simply a classic.

Jonathan Mueller Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/30/2007

... (gulp)... (tears)... ahhh, thanks for sharing this! WoW!~:)

Nick Katradis Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/30/2007

James, one of my favorite covers ever! An incredible Big John historic piece! Probably one of the most memorable & iconic images from our comic reading years! congrads!

Jonathan H Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/30/2007

Wow. Just...wow. One of the most memorable covers of all time!

Chris Forsberg Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/30/2007

John was an amazing talent, and great on Silver Surfer. What a classic cover to own, congrads!

Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/31/2007

This is just ridiculous. This should be hanging in some Marvel Museum.

Scott Williams Member Since 2004

Posted On 8/31/2007

The stuff that dreams are made of.

Ken Martin Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/31/2007

Hmmmmmm........I really don't know what to say about this masterpiece. My alltime favorite character and the best cover of him ever. Congrats on owning a piece of comic history. I'm extremely jealous!!!

Mark Burns Member Since 2007

Posted On 8/31/2007

Suddenly I'm 10 years old again. Thanks for the memories.

Terry Barnes Member Since 2007

Posted On 8/31/2007

A true defining once in a lifetime piece of comic art , congrats and thanks for sharing this piece of comic history !

Kevin Shuley Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/31/2007

Excuse me, I need to change my pants...

ATULA Siriwardane Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/1/2007

Wow!!!!!!!!

Danny Tran Member Since 2006

Posted On 9/1/2007

HOLY!!!.I am SPEECHLESS.

LEN CALLO Member Since 2004

Posted On 9/3/2007

WHOA NELLY!!!! Welcome the the club , Jim!

Stefan H Member Since 2003

Posted On 9/5/2007

The cover of an key issue. And what for a stunning cover it is!!! Hardly to find a more desirable one.

Enrico Salvini Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/5/2007

Oh, c'mon, you must be joking...

The Comic Art Agency Alex Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/6/2007

OMG!! there's a photo of this cover in the enciclopedia entry for "grail". I just can't think of anything more impressive than this.

Horace Austin Member Since 2006

Posted On 9/12/2007

I think this cover and the splash from Avengers 58 (in Scott Williams's gallery) are the two most important John Buscema pieces on CAF...or anywhere.

Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 9/13/2007

Art

Nick Katradis Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/27/2007

James, This cover is in a class of its own! Please put it on Heritage when you get tired of it!

Gail Formato Member Since 2008

Posted On 4/7/2008

I would love to see this on Heritage up for auction.....it'd be like throwing Prime Rib in the pirhana tank. Lotsa FUN!!

* From The Land Beyond Member Since 2006

Posted On 4/15/2008

Phenomenal.

michael Avila Member Since 2004

Posted On 4/27/2008

No one did The Silver Surfer better than John Buscema - NO ONE. This classic cover proves it. James, your collection is insane!

Marc Pecorella Member Since 2007

Posted On 12/13/2009

Jim, there are a scant few collectors who seem to have all the truly great stuff. You are definitely one of the top three....and this beauty proves it. You have great tastes. Congrats on this one!

Arts Jluc Member Since 2006

Posted On 1/31/2010

Phenomenal gem, amazing, fantastic etc etc .....!!!

Mike W Member Since 2007

Posted On 4/16/2010

OH! MY! GOD!

Vincent Zurzolo Member Since 2005

Posted On 7/28/2010

Jim- I hadn't seen this before. This is an awesome piece. I have such a strong connection to the cover and character. I am glad it is in good hands!

Mark Howland Member Since 2004

Posted On 8/23/2010

Oh. Dear. God. Don't know what to say.

Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004

Posted On 10/26/2010

wooooooooooooooooow

Michel Maillot Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/19/2011

This cover has everything, the character, the drawing, Big John Buscema on pencils and these glorious sixties when everything was possible. You can hardly do better. Congratulations James.

Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
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Posted On 4/7/2011

Baller.

Olivier D Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/3/2011

James I suppose I don't have to say that you're a lucky man to have this one. To me the best Silver Surfer ever..... Would exchange almost all my collection to have this one - congrats!

Michael Mikulovsky Member Since 2009

Posted On 3/27/2012

EPIC cover from a Epic comic era & team! Congrads! You should have Jolt'in Joe sign it. I know Joe well, if you'd like to connect with him. WOW!

j sly Member Since 2011

Posted On 6/1/2012

ICONIC! Thanks for posting!

bob fish Member Since 2011

Posted On 9/2/2012

The only one ! Mythic

Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003

Posted On 11/8/2012

The mind reels...the imagination soars... Silver Surfer #1! COSMIC!!!

Olivier D Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/20/2013

Can't resist to leave another LOVE comment/I'm on my knees! This childhood image is stamped burned in my memory! My preferred artist with my all time top 1 beloved character!

Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/23/2013

Remembering back when it sold I thought * The buyer is so insightful and ahead of the field* One of the greatest covers ever conceived. Well done James.

Raymond Bryan Member Since 2011

Posted On 4/17/2013

This IS the SILVER SURFER!!!

Adam Ianbarry Member Since 2010

Posted On 4/28/2013

One of the most amazing covers EVER!!! Genius!!!

Peter Venkman Member Since 2003

Posted On 7/9/2014

Touchdown!

Santi Ferrer Member Since 2009

Posted On 11/19/2014

Museum piece !

Full Mag Veteran Stories Illustrated Member Since 2017

Posted On 12/3/2017

Wunderbar !! this is just amazing. Glad it exists.

Red Raven Member Since 2012

Posted On 4/2/2018

historic - my favorite cover buscema - sinnott !!!

Malvin V Member Since 2004

Posted On 7/3/2018

Surprised I never commented on this before. Wow!

Filmore W. Bedwick Member Since 2003

Posted On 7/3/2018

Phenomenal acquisition, a Classic never to be outdone or merely matched!!!

Anthony Bryan Member Since 2014

Posted On 7/4/2018

thank you.

Carlo M Member Since 2006

Posted On 9/11/2018

I can't believe I have not paid my respect yet. Not much to be said...

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/7/2019

Words fail me.

matt d. Member Since 2018

Posted On 2/7/2020

Unbelivabal!!!

REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO Member Since 2016

Posted On 9/5/2020

Woww Wonderful Cover, I love this, congratulations

gene o Member Since 2018

Posted On 6/16/2021

It gets no better than this

Brian G Member Since 2020

Posted On 12/9/2021

Holy sh!t, you actually f•••ing own this!?!

I lost my mind just seeing it in person at the Franklin Institute exhibit back in 2019. I have had a framed copy of the actual issue on my wall for 15+ years, it is truly the one book I may never sell. Such an awesome cover. Wow.

Ian Saint Member Since 2021

Posted On 2/2/2022

What a beatiful thing. Congrats!!!

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011

Posted On 2/10/2022

Un-freakin-believable! Major major major congrats !!!!! :)

JH Studio Member Since 2007

Posted On 8/24/2022

Truly incredible! I had John Buscema recreate one for me back in the day but this is THE original. Wow!

CJ Design Member Since 2018

Posted On 4/4/2023

Oh My God...Unbelievable

Paul Dolan Member Since 2023

Posted On 2/25/2025

One of the greatest covers ever ...wonderful !!!!

Chris K. Member Since 2008

Posted On 7/29/2025

How have I not commented on this before? Good. Lord. What a piece of comic art history...

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