Recalling the drawing style of jack kirby, the series decoupled the silver surfer from the fantastic four legend and reinvents the mythos of silver surfer as the heraldnemesis of the world eater galiticus. List of silver surfer tv series episodes hey kids comics. The animated series was released for the sega genesis and super nes. The surfer is extremely reliant on his cosmic power and is more of a fighter in his surfboard than without it. It seems that 20h century fox were keen to do some big promoting for the film, and were willing to. Galactus marvel animated universe marvel movies fandom. Silver surfer is a series loosely tied to the marvel animated universe. Silver surfer, night rider, white tiger, iceman, moon knight, wendigo fought in a snowstorm earth28438. The series only lasted one season for a total of thirteen episodes starting on february 7th, 1998 and ending may 16th, 1998. The show is animated in the style of silver surfer creator jack kirby.
The surfer is extremely reliant on his cosmic power and. Marvel silver surfer full animated series tv show cartoon. The animated series, is an american animated television series based on the marvel comics superhero created by jack kirby. In order to survive galactus must feed on the life force of planets throughout the cosmos. One of the oddest pieces of trivia about the silver surfer came from the promotion of the liveaction film he starred appeared, fantastic four. After numerous guest appearances in other series, the silver surfer starred in a new miniseries in 2011. Based on the marvel comics superhero created by jack kirby. Canceled due to studio politics, the silver surfer animated series is one of the more distinctive parts of the marvel nineties tv.
Marvel animated universe characters, silver surfer. Silver surfer was created by stan lee and jack kirby. All thirteen existing episodes of silver surfer are recommended to anyone who is a fan of the character and of silver ageera marvel. The silver surfer from the animated series silver surfer. Norrin radd lived on the peaceful planet zennla deneb system, milky way galaxy. Silver surfer tv series wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Silver surfer marvel animated universe wiki fandom. Todays list is the greatest silver surfer stories ever told. The idea that silver surfer is involved in the creation of the fantastic four is original to the series. Endgame and the foxdisney merger, the marvel cinematic universe would benefit from bringing in one of its most popular cosmic characters. He meets and warns skaar son of the hulk of what is to come, but skaar doesnt believe him and the two begin to fight. Silver surfer was voiced by robin sachs in the first season of fantastic four, edward albert in the second, and paul essiembre on silver surfer. Although his body does not require sleep, his mind still does in order to give it an opportunity to dream. Marvel silver surfer full animated series tv show cartoon marvel silver surfer full animated series tv show cartoon.
It seems that 20h century fox were keen to do some big promoting for the film, and were willing to try some unorthodox methods to promote it. While further adventures included appearance by many characters from. The animated series, is an animated television series based on the marvel comics superhero created by jack kirby. Eight episodes were written for the second season before production was shut down. Silver surfer tv series marvel animated universe wiki fandom. In 1998, this was the first attempt to bring the surfer and his fellow cosmic heroes to life without the addition of the fantastic four or more established characters. Gifted with the power cosmic and a trusty board thats faster than light speed which he can. In his most high profile appearance to date, the silver surfer was one of the title characters in the 2007 twentieth century fox film fantastic four. The council of scientists let norrin use a spaceship to approach galactus and plea for the sake of the planet. The silver surfer rarely fights to truly kill, and often does not use his abilities to their fullest extent. Please contact me with any suggestions, corrections or additions. Enemies of the silver surfer, former herald of galactus turned cosmicempowered superhero. Silver surfer tv series 1998 silver surfer tv series.
Gifted with the power cosmic and a trusty board thats faster than light speed which he can summon at. Silver surfer tv series marvel animated universe wiki. The resulting mental battle unleashes the surfers memories and he goes to confront galactus featured characters. To find these planets galactus has heralds who are. It is also one of the first animated shows to incorporate. The adventures of the cosmic wanderer as he seeks his lost home after rebelling from his master. His race was so advanced that there was no need for crime or violence. Silver surfer animated series season 1 2 marvel database. Silver surfer is one of the points of disconnect between fantastic four and silver surfer.
The surfers first animated appearance was in hannabarbera s fantastic four animated series which. Jan 24, 2014 silver surfer, also known as silver surfer. This version surely demanded a completed finale and at least one followup series. Jun 05, 2011 all thirteen existing episodes of silver surfer are recommended to anyone who is a fan of the character and of silver ageera marvel. The animated series, is an americancanadian animated television series based on the marvel comics superhero created by jack kirby. Created by jack kirby in 1966, the silver surfer has a somewhat controversial origin as he first appeared in the fantastic four series during the galactus trilogy and was thus assumed to have been cocreated with series. Marvel animated universe spiderman animated wikia fandom. Known thereafter as the silver surfer because of the silvery flying board he rode, radd departed zennla with galactus. Ten years before the marvel cinematic universe began on the big screen, marvels silver surfer received his own animated series on fox. Silver surfer animated series episode guide silver surfer website. Norrin radd marvel animated universe marvel movies fandom. The surfer s first animated appearance was in hannabarbera s fantastic four animated series which closely followed the marvel comic story, voiced by vic perrin.
Unfortunately, the show only was produced for one season as the second was shut down due to financial struggles. Jan 31, 2017 one of the oddest pieces of trivia about the silver surfer came from the promotion of the liveaction film he starred appeared, fantastic four. With paul essiembre, james blendick, camilla scott, john neville. The silver surfer and the coming of galactus tony jay. Luckily, there has been one attempt at bringing more onscreen depth to the silver surfer. The background artwork seems true to the style of jack kirby, while the characters owe more to the john buscema versions. Silver surfer voices fantastic four behind the voice actors. Norrin radd of zennla is the mighty herald of galactus, the devourer of worlds. Blending cel and computer animation, the series is rendered in. The animated series, time is long and fate is fickle. As with many silver surfer comic book stories, episodes tackle a range of social and political issues. Silver surfer tv series wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The cosmic genius of silver surfers animated series marvel. On fantastic four silver surfer had a design that made him look as though he were wearing underwear.
The silver surfer animated series briefly appeared on the fox network in 1998. It also meant that other associated characters could return too. The silver surfer cartoon is the secret star of marvels 90s. The animated series characters, heroes, and 2 more. The animated series, is the third animated television series based on marvels comic book series of the same name. Canceled due to studio politics, the silver surfer animated series is one of the more distinctive parts of the marvel nineties tv canon. Mar 27, 2016 silver surfer the selfaware sentinel of the spaceways. This marvel comics character is the herald of galactus the planet eater, imbued with the power cosmic. The animated series episodes, according to the official site of marvel. Marvel characters and other pages appearing in the silver surfer animated series. In an era when nearly all the marvel characters are being revamped or updated for modern audiences, this show was a rare case in which the creators drew more from how the character was portrayed in the past.
The series aired for one season on the fox kids network in 1998. Silver surfer is an marvel comics character who is an alien being and an ally of team s. Every series in the marvel animated universe has been released on dvd in region 2 territories. Here is the list of characters creators featured so far along with the rules on how to vote. Many other characters from marvels cosmic stable appear in the series, including the watcher, ego the living planet, pip the troll, drax the destroyer, and adam warlock. Uatu the watcher sees all but is forbidden from interfering in the course of history. The evil thanos uses ego the living planet to invade the surfers mind, intent on finding the secrets of galactus within. Appearing in the origin of the silver surfer, part 2 featured characters. Silver surfer marvel comics vs battles wiki fandom. On silver surfer his body was one piece, as if naked. The episode silver surfer the animated series lived a brief life on the fox kids network in 1998. The silver surfer cartoon is the secret star of marvels 90s tv line. Silver surfer animated series marvel database fandom. The silver surfer appears in three games based on the marvel super hero squad animated series.
It is also one of the first animated shows to incorporate computer animation, with characters such as galactus being entirely. He is also a playable character in marvel super hero squad. Back in 1998, marvel produced the silver surfer animated series, following the character as he deals with his cosmic master, galactus. The series utilizes a serialized storytelling approach. Silver surfer real name norrin radd is a superhero from the marvel comics universe who was the former herald of galactus but rebelled against his master in order to protect earth as punishment he was stripped of his title as herald but kept his cosmic powers, which he now uses to fight against powerful villains from across the universe. Blending cel and computer animation, the series is rendered in the style of silver surfer cocreator jack kirby. Here is a stillevolving chronological list of appearances of the silver surfer as of 3420. The silver surfer arrived and was mistaken for the saakarson by an old statue which was to represent their great hero. Lord glenn first appearance ivar first appearance ego the living planet first appearance villains. Every series in the marvel animated universe, except for silver surfer, is available for purchase on amazon video. Though it was canceled due to a rights disagreement between marvel and saban, silver surfer is one of the best animated series to come out of the studios partnership and, looking back on it. One day their peaceful existence was threatened by the presence of galactus, the devourer of worlds. Silver surfer was a shortlived animated adaptation based on the silver surfer comic book character that ran on fox kids in the 199899 season norrin radd is a pacifistic man living on the progressive, harmonious planet zennla, until the cosmic entity galactus arrives.
The later series was not intended to be a continuation of the earlier, which had received much criticism especially in how it handled the surfer. The silver surfer animated series began airing on fox in 1998. The silver surfer has always been a serious and thoughtful character, especially in the 60s incarnation, and that is true in this adaptation. Created by jack kirby in 1966, the silver surfer has a somewhat controversial origin as he first appeared in the fantastic four series during the galactus trilogy and was thus assumed to have been cocreated with series writer stan lee.
Images of the silver surfer voice actors from the fantastic four franchise. Silver surfer norrin radd of zennla is the mighty herald of galactus, the devourer of worlds. The series ran for two seasons, with episodes per season, making 26 episodes in total. The following list reflects the correct viewing order of the silver surfer. Though it was canceled due to a rights disagreement between marvel. Silver surfer 1998 tv show behind the voice actors. See more ideas about silver surfer, surfer, marvel characters. Holy crap, rememberthe silver surfer animated series. In this version, the silver surfer, who has had the memories of norrin radd partially restored to him by thanos, protects earth from the hunger of galactus because it reminds him of zennla. Cameo appearances in the background include nova, jack of hearts and. Disney an underrated entry in the 1990s marvel animation catalog, silver surfer brought stan lee and jack kirbys cosmic energy to television. A listing episodes from the silver surfer animated series that appeared and would have appeared on the fox kids network.
The series only lasted one season for a total of thirteen episodes starting on february 7th. The series was thematically darker than previous marvel comic series. The alien and the girl the surfer served galactus well for many years, enjoying exploring the wonders of the universe. The cosmic genius of silver surfers animated series. The animated series, is an american canadian animated television series based on the marvel comics superhero created by jack kirby. Marvel silver surfer is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Glenns race shallabal only in flashback master of zennla only in flashback. Airing began on september 24, 1994, until ending on february 24, 1996. The series aired for one season on the fox kids block in 1998. In reality the surfer only appeared so that his master galactus could feed. Silver surfer tv series hey kids comics wiki fandom. Mikey kelley reprises his role of the silver surfer, who is a nonplayable character.