It’s undisputed that this point that Mike Allred is the artist who was born to draw this book, right? His still mixes modern fluidity with golden age stylings to create something that’s like Jack Kirby by way of Andy Warhol. If anyone was going to draw “Silver Surfer” it’s this guy and as proven by the short in “All-New Marvel NOW! Point One”, this is going to be one gorgeous book. Not only that, but we have an unlettered preview of the first issue that shows just how good this book is going to be and just how great it is when Allred evokes Jack Kirby directly.
However, if I’m going to be honest with you (and I think I can at this point in the relationship), I’m not the world’s biggest fan of Dan Slott. He’s a very hit or miss writer for me and while the short story in Point One showed off Mike Allred’s art, it also showed me that maybe his Doctor Who-esque direction isn’t right for me as a reader. I’m still picking up the first issue to check out based on this preview, but we’ll see.
But if you’re all over the Slott and Allred goodness, then check out the preview for the first issue of “Silver Surfer” (as well as variant covers by Francesco Francavilla, Skottie Young and Chris Samnee’s animal variant) as well as a Marvel press release below that for more information on the series.
Marvel Press Release
This March, the sentinel of the skyways blasts off for an all-new adventure in the thrilling SILVER SURFER #1 – from New York Times Bestselling writer Dan Slott and critically acclaimed artist Mike Allred! Silver Surfer #1 continues the exciting wave of All-New Marvel NOW! launches with a fresh take on Norin Radd and his cosmic quests!
“It’s fun, it’s full of adventure, and it wears its love of the Marvel Universe on its sleeve,” says Slott in an interview with Marvel.com.
The universe is big. Bigger than one could ever imagine, even one such as the Surfer. Propelled by the mighty Power Cosmic, long has he voyaged alone – journeying from star to star. But soon he’ll discover that the best way to see it…is with someone else. Meet the Earth Girl who’s challenged the Surfer to go beyond the boundaries of the know Marvel U – and into the strange and unknown!
“One of the limitations of the Surfer character is that, by his nature he’s alone most of the time,” says Executive Editor Tom Brevoort. “So right off the bat, we’re giving him somebody new to bounce off of: the new character Dawn Greenwood. The two of them wind up traveling together, and this gives the Surfer somebody to bond with and relate to along the journey.”
Hop on board and hang ten when the most far-out series of All-New Marvel NOW! makes its epic cosmic debut this March! Hang on! This is the all-new SILVER SURFER #1!
SILVER SURFER #1 (JAN140650)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art & Cover by MIKE ALLRED
Variant Cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (JAN140651)
Animal Variant by CHRIS SAMNEE (JAN140652)
Young Variant by SKOTTIE YOUNG (JAN140653)
FOC – 03/03/14 On-Sale – 03/26/14
