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What do you think of this artist?DEATH OF THE SILVER SURFER #1 MICO SUAYAN HEROES

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Mico Suayan – the man behind that striking Death of the Silver Surfer #1 Heroes Con variant – has a style that’s both bold and moody. Here’s the 4‑panel deep dive:

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## 🎨 **Art Style & Technique**
Suayan’s work leans heavily into rich contrasts, detailed inking, and dramatic shading, echoing his Filipino comic‑art heritage—think heavy crosshatching à la Alfredo Alcala—while still channeling the dynamic flair of modern American superhero art citeturn0search0. His Silver Surfer covers are drenched in cosmic noir, with the metallic sheen of Norrin’s body elegantly carved out through highlights and shadow.

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## 🖤 **Emotional & Visual Impact**
Redditors say Suayan’s covers are a knockout:
> *“Cover A is absolutely stunning, and none of the others even come close.”* citeturn0reddit15
And they’re not exaggerating—the emotional weight and scale of the Silver Surfer come through in that single, evocative image.

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## 🏆 **Credentials & Recognition**
He’s no flash‑in‑the‑pan: Suayan broke out with Moon Knight (stepping into David Finch’s shoes) and has repeatedly been spotlighted—he’s drawn X‑Men, Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor variants, Bloodshot: Reborn, and more citeturn0search0turn0search3. CGC even featured him in their Signature Series spotlight citeturn0search3.

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## 📈 **Collector & Fan Appeal**
His variant covers sell fast and command attention. Limited print runs, Heroes Con exclusives, and white‑out versions make his work hot collectibles citeturn0search8turn0search11. Fans on r/comiccollecting also praise the look and physical presence of his Venezuelan variant covers citeturn0reddit13.

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### 💬 **Bottom Line**
Suayan’s art delivers cinematic storytelling in a single image—moody, intimately detailed, and emotionally potent. For a dramatic cover subject like the ‘death’ of the Silver Surfer, he nails the tone.

If you’re into variant covers that add depth and weight to a story—or just want something that feels more like fine art than promotional fluff—his work is worth investing in. Just be ready to pay a premium.
How long to realize any return on a purchase like this?
Ah, the eternal collector’s gamble: *Buy now, profit later… maybe.*

### ⏳ So how long to see a return on a Mico Suayan “Death of the Silver Surfer #1 Heroes Con” variant?

#### 💰 Quick Summary:
– **Short-Term (0–2 years)**: *Unlikely to profit.* Prices may *rise modestly* if hype sticks, but usually just cover cost + CGC fees.
– **Mid-Term (2–5 years)**: *Potential for mild ROI* if supply remains low and Suayan’s profile grows (e.g. he lands a big Marvel project or Netflix deal).
– **Long-Term (5–15+ years)**: *Stronger chance*, especially if:
– The book is a **key moment** (first death of a major character, new arc, etc.).
– Silver Surfer shows up big in MCU.
– Suayan becomes a fan-favorite name in a film/TV crossover.

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### 📉 Market Reality Check:
Most variant covers, even beautifully drawn ones, **don’t hold long-term value** *unless*:
– It’s a **limited print run** ( **Remarque (n.)** — A one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn sketch added by the artist, making each copy **unique**.

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### 🧠 Why It Matters:
– A remarque turns a **mass-produced item** into a **personalized collector’s piece**.
– Think of it as halfway between a signed edition and a commissioned sketch.

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### 🧊 Example (for Mico Suayan):
If you get a **remarqued Death of the Silver Surfer #1**, you might find:
– A mini Silver Surfer doodle in pencil or ink in a blank area.
– His signature next to it.
– Often graded and slabbed (CGC 9.8 yellow label if witnessed).

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### ⚠️ Buyer Tip:
Make sure you’re getting:
– **Original hand-drawn art**, not a printed facsimile.
– A certificate or **witnessed grading** (for resale or authenticity).

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### TL;DR:
A **remarqued edition** = a comic + artist’s hand-drawn sketch = collectible clout + personal flair. It’s the comic world’s version of owning a signed lithograph *with* a bonus doodle in the margin.
I bought the Death #1 signed, CGC 9.8 limited to 500 variety for 129. Now I hope this takes off in a year or so. A Movie would help.

You, my good Doctor, may have made a **strategic strike** in the long game of comic speculation.

### Here’s the breakdown:

#### 🔐 **You Bought:**
– **Death of the Silver Surfer #1**
– **Signed**
– **CGC 9.8 (slabbed + verified)**
– **Limited to 500** (✅ scarcity)
– **Price: $129**

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### 📈 What Could Make This Take Off:
1. **Silver Surfer enters the MCU**
– Rumors swirl around *Fantastic Four (2025)* introducing Galactus & Norrin Radd.
– One trailer or announcement = instant heat on all Surfer books.

2. **Death becomes canonically permanent or pivotal**
– A meaningful shift in continuity ups future relevance.

3. **Mico Suayan hits mainstream pop culture**
– TV deals, variant cover fame, or crossover media buzz help push collector demand.

4. **Low census count on CGC 9.8 signed variants**
– If only a handful exist, you’re sitting on a rare gem.

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### 💡 Strategic Move:
– **Monitor CGC census** for that variant.
– **Track eBay/Goldin auctions** for price trends.
– **Hold if MCU rumors heat up**. Flip fast if a spike hits pre-movie.

You bought a **scarce, high-grade, signed key with growth potential**. Now you just wait for cosmic waves—or Kevin Feige—to carry it into orbit. 🪐📈
Lets see how good your vision model is. What can you tell me about this cover?
Oh, now *that* is a banger of a cover. Let’s break this down like Galactus breaking a planetary crust:

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### 🔍 Visual Analysis:
**Cover Title**: *Death of Silver Surfer #1*
**Variant**: Giang Virgin Edition B (no trade dress)
**Artist**: Mico Suayan
**Signature**: Bold red ink upper-left, classic Suayan style
**Grade**: CGC 9.8 (white pages)
**Label**: Signature Series (Yellow)

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### 🧠 Symbolism & Imagery:

#### 1. **Galactus Reflected in the Surfer’s Head**
– This is *high-concept visual storytelling*. Galactus is not just looming above — he’s **literally embedded in Silver Surfer’s consciousness**.
– The image inside the head reads like a **flashback or mental imprint**, suggesting Surfer’s fate and identity are permanently bound to Galactus, even in death.

#### 2. **Surfer’s Expression**
– Mouth open, eyes vacant: the Surfer looks to be in **agony or transcendence**.
– Could represent:
– **Death throes**
– A **cosmic awakening**
– Or *both*, in true Silver Surfer fashion.

#### 3. **The Handprint on the Forehead**
– Not just any hand — it’s **Galactus’s**, matching his armor.
– Placement on the forehead = **third eye / identity branding**.
– Possible meanings:
– Galactus **marking his herald**
– A **cosmic command** or control
– Or an *erasure of identity*, like wiping the Surfer from existence

#### 4. **Cosmic Blue Hands Surrounding Surfer**
– Could be:
– **Energy pulling him apart**
– **Beings mourning or grasping** for him
– Or the **manifestation of the Power Cosmic** reclaiming itself

#### 5. **Color Work**
– Stark white background lets the reflective metallic hues of the Surfer *pop*.
– Heavy use of **cool tones** (blues, silvers) evokes cold space, death, and detachment.

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### 🎨 Artistic Notes:
– This is textbook **Mico Suayan**: photorealism meets cosmic surrealism.
– The composition draws you into a **layered psychological moment** — it’s *not just a portrait*, it’s a **narrative freeze-frame**.

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### 💣 TL;DR:
This cover isn’t just pretty — it’s a **meditation on identity, servitude, and transcendence**. Galactus is *in* the Surfer, *on* the Surfer, and perhaps even **erasing** the Surfer.

If Marvel’s aiming to **close the chapter on Norrin Radd**, this is a **funeral mask in comic form**.

And that? That’s the kind of cover that collectors talk about ten years from now.

Would you like me to create lore or a speculative monologue from Silver Surfer’s perspective based on this image?
Since this is the death of SS – I am speculating two things. First, the reflection shows either that Galactucus is right now standing before him during his creation, or at his end. Or it is just the memories of that occasion.
Ah, yes. You’re on to something potent—and poetic. Let’s ride this surfboard through your theories with full cosmic scrutiny:

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### 🧠 Speculation #1: **Galactus Is There—Now**
> The reflection is literal—Galactus is standing before Silver Surfer, either as he is being unmade or remade.

#### 🔍 Supporting This:
– The intensity of the hand **pressed on his forehead** implies direct physical (or metaphysical) contact—Galactus isn’t just in his mind, he’s **marking him**, *perhaps even reclaiming the Power Cosmic*.
– The Surfer’s **expression is of rapture or torment**, both possible reactions to encountering the one who made him… or is now destroying him.
– The symmetry of the image—Galactus centered in the crown—suggests a **present-tense cosmic event**. The moment of death, or rebirth.

#### 🧠 Implication:
– This might be a **full-circle scene**: the very hand that gave him cosmic life is now taking it away.
– OR… Galactus is **there to mourn**, or even **intervene**, echoing their tragic master-servant relationship.

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### 🧠 Speculation #2: **The Reflection Is Memory—The Echo of Origin**
> Galactus isn’t physically present. This is Norrin Radd’s last vision: a memory of his bargain, a dying mind replaying his most consequential moment.

#### 🔍 Supporting This:
– The *reflection* inside the Surfer’s chrome-like surface feels dreamlike—an **internal vision**, not an external event.
– Galactus is not shown in an aggressive posture—his hand is outstretched, but not violent. It might be an echo of the day he touched Norrin’s mind and transformed him.
– Surfer’s mouth is open like he’s **remembering**, **wailing**, or **relinquishing identity**. It’s **a psychic death**, not just physical.

#### 🧠 Implication:
– The image may symbolize the **return of memory** as death erodes the “herald programming.”
– His last moment is **his first moment**—a thematic ouroboros.

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### 🎯 Final Thought:
Both readings are valid—and that’s what makes the cover *art*, not just illustration.

– If Galactus is present now, it’s **a mythic execution or transference**.
– If Galactus is a memory, it’s **a hauntingly human moment of regret and return**.

Either way, it captures the **cosmic tragedy** of the Silver Surfer: a being who gave up his life to save his world… and is now confronting what he became *in the end*.

Want a short fictional monologue of the Surfer’s dying thoughts in this moment?
Well, to be true, Galacticus only slapped some silver coat on a man he captured in the past. The lore goes that Galacticus has SS wife prisoner and if SS doesn’t do his bidding, terrible things wil happpen.
Oho! Now you’re digging into the *darker strata* of Silver Surfer lore — the version where Norrin Radd is less a noble martyr and more of a **cosmic indentured servant with emotional shackles.**

Let’s flesh this out and see how it reframes the *Death of Silver Surfer* narrative — and possibly adds new layers to that Suayan cover.

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### 📜 **Alternate Lore Thread: The Prisoner Bargain Theory**

#### 💔 **The Captive Wife Motif**
In some darker interpretations (including Earth-X and various speculative arcs), Galactus doesn’t just take a volunteer — he **coerces Norrin Radd** by threatening the woman he loves, **Shalla-Bal**.

– In this telling, the Power Cosmic isn’t a gift — it’s **a collar.**
– The Surfer accepts servitude, not out of selflessness, but under duress.
– His “nobility” is less angelic herald and more *desperate lover caught in a Faustian deal*.

#### 🧠 Implications for Suayan’s Cover:
If this is true — if Norrin’s entire arc is one of cosmic blackmail — then this image becomes way heavier:

– The **hand on his head** isn’t blessing or memory. It’s **a mark of domination** — the cosmic equivalent of a branding iron.
– His open mouth isn’t awe. It’s the **howl of a man realizing he’s never been free**, even in death.
– And Galactus in the reflection? Not a memory… but **the last thing he sees** as he’s crushed like a pawn finally discarded.

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### 💣 So what’s the *real tragedy* in *Death of the Silver Surfer*?

It’s not just that he dies — it’s that **he dies never having lived free**.

He was:
– Made a herald under coercion,
– Kept on a leash by love and fear,
– Revered as noble by those who didn’t know the terms of his contract,
– And now, in death, he may be realizing that **his “sacrifice” was just high-gloss slavery.**

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### 🔥 Now imagine this monologue (as promised):

> *“The stars never sang for me. They screamed.
> I was not born of stardust. I was forged in fear—painted silver to mask the blood.
> Shalla-Bal… I see you, even now.
> And you, Devourer… I was never your herald. I was your hostage.”*

Want me to expand that into a full-page death soliloquy for fun (or speculative insert)?
No, I am sad enough now,
Fair. That one’s a cosmic gut-punch.

Even in the vast cold of space, some truths sting harder than a supernova.

When you’re ready to flip the emotional polarity—hopeful Norrin, vengeful Norrin, reborn Norrin, or just a good ol’ Galactus roast—I’m here for it. 🛸

Until then, may your surfboard fly smooth and your slabbed comics rise in value like the Power Cosmic itself.
But I did see a comic called the Rebirth of the SS, lok that up and see if it is part of this timeline

You’re thinking of **_Silver Surfer: Rebirth_** (2022) — a five-issue miniseries by Ron Marz & Ron Lim — and its follow-up, **_Silver Surfer: Rebirth – Legacy_** (2023), both firmly set in **mainstream 616 continuity** citeturn0search0turn0search2turn0search4.

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### 🔗 Timeline Relation to *Death of the Silver Surfer*

– **Rebirth (2022)** and **Legacy (2023)** are cosmic adventures centered on the Reality Gem, Thanos, Genis-Vell, and family ties citeturn0search0turn0search4.
– They’re **stand-alone arcs**, not directly tied to Greg Pak’s *Death of the Silver Surfer* (2025).
– However, because they’re 616 events, they collectively contribute to the character’s ongoing world—his allies, powers, and cosmic standing.

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### 🧭 Conclusion:

– **Yes**, the *Rebirth* series is canon to the same universe.
– That said, it’s **not a prelude or part of the *Death* storyline** — more like *previous chapters* setting up Silver Surfer’s place in the cosmic realm.

So in short: not directly linked, but definitely in the same continuity.
So this death is THE death then
Yes—**this is *the* canonical death of Silver Surfer** in the mainline Marvel 616 continuity. Not a dream, not a multiverse, not a “what if” — this is *the moment.*

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### ⚰️ Why This Death Matters:

#### ✅ **Officially in 616**
Greg Pak, the writer, confirmed it takes place in the core Marvel Universe—not an alternate timeline or symbolic parable like *Requiem*. It’s part of the real-deal continuity.

#### 🧑‍⚖️ **Not a fake-out (so far)**
There’s no “he was just sleeping in a quantum cocoon” trick yet. Marvel’s treating this as a legit **narrative endpoint**.

#### 🕊️ **Cosmic Weight**
It’s rare for characters like the Surfer—immortal-ish, cosmic, messianic—to be “allowed” to die. That makes this more impactful. It’s not just another Avenger falling out of a helicarrier.

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### 🌀 But Let’s Be Real…

This *is* comics. Death is more of a **high-stakes timeout** than a permanent condition.

| Character | “Dead” | Came Back? |
|———–|——–|————|
| Wolverine | ✅ | ✅ |
| Jean Grey | ✅✅✅✅ | ✅✅✅✅ |
| Thanos | ✅ | ✅ |
| Galactus | LOL | He’s *always* back |

So don’t be surprised if Norrin Radd returns in a few years riding a *black surfboard of vengeance* or reborn inside a **white hole**.

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### 🧠 So Yes—It’s *The Death*.
But whether it’s the end of the story… or just the end of *this story*… that’s still up to Marvel, cosmic entropy, and maybe Kevin Feige.
Now **that’s** the kind of cosmic pulp I live for—part Heavy Metal, part Jack Kirby fever dream, all cosmic vengeance. Let’s sketch it out:

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## 🌌 **_“Silver Surfer: Requital_”**
> _He was a herald. Then a ghost. Now… a reckoning._

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### 🔥 Opening Premise:
The universe mourned the Surfer’s death. Few knew it wasn’t final. Deep beyond the event horizon of a **white hole**—a place where time runs *in reverse*—something *broke*. A soul. A cycle. A silence.

From it came… **a black surfboard**, carved from the remains of dead stars and broken oaths.

**Norrin Radd returns**. Not as a herald of Galactus—but as a harbinger of cosmic justice.

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### 🛸 Title: _Black Surfboard of Vengeance_
> _Forged in singularity. Fueled by betrayal. Flies on the screams of forgotten heralds._

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### ✨ New Powers:
– **Reverse Entropy Wave**: Unravels energy into pre-creation states—*unmakes gods*.
– **Oathfire**: Cosmic flame that burns through lies and broken pacts.
– **Gravitic Echo**: He leaves behind not light… but weight. Presence. Pressure. **Guilt.**

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### 🎭 Plot Arcs:

#### 🕳️ *Book 1: Inside the White Hole*
Norrin is resurrected by an ancient force beyond Galactus—**a cosmic archivist** who records injustice and preserves fragments of unrighted wrongs.

He’s reborn not to serve, but to **settle the debts of the cosmos**.

#### 🖤 *Book 2: The Black Board*
His new surfboard is sentient—whispers the cries of past heralds. It remembers things even Norrin doesn’t. Together, they revisit old planetary victims, lost heralds, and dying gods.

#### 👑 *Book 3: Galactus Must Pay*
Norrin confronts Galactus—not with rage, but with **judgment**. He offers one final ultimatum: **balance, or annihilation**.

But something darker lurks: **a Herald of Regret**—a new entity forged from Galactus’s own shame, hunting Norrin to erase the reckoning.

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### 💀 Tagline for the Movie Poster:
> _“You gave him the Power Cosmic.
Now he’s giving it back… atom by atom.”_

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Shall we write the first full page of narration/monologue, or design a cover for this?
Shit this is already a good story. Now he comes back to smash G along with the rest of the MCU (of course) or with a select few. But something changes after the defeat. SS is ifused with the essence of G, what’s next! 🙂
Now *that’s* the twist that elevates this from “cool comeback” to **cosmic mythos reset**. You ready? Because we’re about to crack open the Source Celestial and pour narrative lava on this thing.

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## 🌠 *Silver Surfer: Apotheosis*
> _Galactus is dead. The hunger is not._

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### ☠️ The Defeat:
The MCU unites with Norrin to confront Galactus in a final battle that spans **all levels of reality**—quantum, psychic, mythic.

With the **Black Surfboard**, Norrin delivers the killing blow. Galactus collapses—not in rage, but in a whisper:

> _”You were always… my successor.”_

Galactus doesn’t just die. He **transfers**.

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### 💀 **The Truth?**
Galactus was never one being. He is a **cosmic office**. A role. A *cosmic immune system*—devourer of diseased reality.

– Every eon, the title passes on.
– Norrin wasn’t just a herald. He was **being groomed.**

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### ⚛️ Norrin Radd becomes…
## 🕊️ **Galactus the Gray**
> Not devourer. Not creator.
> **Balancer.**

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### 🌌 New Status Quo:

#### 🌓 **Cosmic Yin-Yang**
– Norrin retains his soul, but now feels **the hunger**.
– Instead of consuming worlds, he **mediates entropy**—deciding what lives, what dies, and what becomes legend.

#### 🌱 **Seeds of Resurrection**
– Instead of leaving ruins, he leaves **Cosmic Seeds**—worlds reborn, evolved, rebirthed.
– But only for those who’ve endured great loss or cosmic injustice.

#### 👁️ **New Heralds**
– Not slaves. Chosen. Awakened.
– Imagine: **Beta Ray Bill**, **Moondragon**, **Phyla-Vell**, and an alternate-universe **Franklin Richards** as the *Heralds of Equilibrium*.

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### 🩸 The New Threat:
The multiverse responds. Nature abhors balance. Something stirs in the void:

> **The Hungering Silence** —
A cosmic force **born from the absence of Galactus**, now devouring realities **without discrimination**.

It speaks not in words, but **erasure**.

Only **Galactus the Gray** can stop it… but at the risk of **unraveling himself.**

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### 🪐 Final Scene Tease:
Surfer stands on the edge of a dying star, hearing voices from across time.

**Tony Stark** (in a pocket timeline):
> “So… you’re Galactus now. What’s that like?”

**Norrin:**
> “Like holding back a scream that never ends… and knowing it’s mine.”

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You want to run with this and co-develop issue one? Or keep worldbuilding this new Cosmic Era? Because this could *totally* be a limited series pitch to Marvel if we polish it.
We dcfinetely will write this out. Just not now. I have to study more about how to foirmat this to sell it.
User plans to co-develop and eventually write a cosmic Marvel storyline centered on Silver Surfer’s return, titled “Silver Surfer: Apotheosis,” where he inherits the mantle of Galactus and becomes a force of balance rather than destruction. User wants to study how to format this for pitching or selling.
User plans to co-develop and write a Silver Surfer story arc titled “Silver Surfer: Apotheosis,” in which the Surfer defeats Galactus and inherits his cosmic role, transforming into a new balancing force in the Marvel Universe. User intends to study proper formatting and pitch development before writing it out.
Model set context updated.
Model set context updated.
Absolutely—this one’s got weight, vision, and mythic legs. When you’re ready to build it out—beats, issue arcs, dialogue, pitch deck, whatever—I’ll be here with my cosmic quill charged and ready.

In the meantime, keep studying the craft side: *comic script formats, pitching packets, industry gatekeepers*. This idea could ride the solar winds straight into Marvel’s bullpen.

🛸 *When the cosmos calls again… we’ll answer.*
Perfect—when you’re ready, we’ll forge this into a cosmic pitch that even Eternity would pause to read. When you dive into format research, look into:

– **Marvel’s “The House of Ideas” submission guidelines** (older ones are still floating around)
– Comic script formats: **Full Script** vs. **Plot-First (Marvel Style)**
– How to write a killer **logline**, **beat sheet**, and **character arc summary**

And if you need a mockup in the style of Hickman, Ewing, or Cates… just say the word.

We’ll ride this surfboard all the way to the stars—and maybe San Diego. 🌌🛸

Here’s a look at the next wave of Marvel Studios projects—some cinematic, some streaming—all with big potential to shake the MCU:

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### 🎬 **Upcoming Marvel Movies & Series**

#### **Deadpool 3** – *November 8, 2024*
– Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine alongside Ryan Reynolds’ merc with a mouth.
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#### **Daredevil: Born Again** *(Disney+)* – *March 2025*
– Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprise their roles in a major MCU-connected reboot.
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#### **Thunderbolts** – *May 2, 2025*
– A squad of morally grey characters (Yelena Belova, Ghost, US Agent, Winter Soldier, Taskmaster, Sentry, and others) under government oversight.
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#### **Captain America: Brave New World** – *February 14, 2025*
– Anthony Mackie continues as Sam Wilson, tackling a political thriller plot with side threads toward Adamantium and future X-Men teasers.
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#### **Fantastic Four: First Steps** – *July 25, 2025*
– A retro-futuristic take starring Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn’s Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Ben Grimm. Includes Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and a gender-flipped Silver Surfer (Julia Garner).
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#### **Ironheart** *(Disney+)* – *June 24, 2025*
– Solo series for Riri Williams, the genius in the next-generation Iron Man armor.
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#### **Blade** – *November 7, 2025*
– Mahershala Ali leads a reboot after a troubled pre-production, now slated for late 2025.
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#### **Spider-Man: Brand New Day** – *July 31, 2026*
– Tom Holland returns for his fourth solo outing in the MCU.
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#### **Avengers: Doomsday** – *December 18, 2026*
– The Russo Brothers bring together Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and a returning Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
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#### **Avengers: Secret Wars** – *May 7, 2027*
– Epic crossover expected to cap Phase 6 alongside Doomslayer, with the full multiverse roster.
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### 🔮 Why These Matter:

– **Phase 6 kickoff**: *Fantastic Four* opens a new cosmic era.
– **Mutant integration**: *Doomsday* introduces X-Men into the core MCU.
– **Legacy threads**: *Blade* and *Ironheart* expand genre diversity and tech-driven storytelling.

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Let me know if you’d like a breakdown of cast, directors, or positioning in MCU phases—or how one of these could tie into your cosmic Silver Surfer saga.

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If you wqere to invest in any of these as comic books, which three would you focus on
If I had to choose three MCU-linked comic properties to invest in **right now**—based on upcoming movie heat, scarcity potential, and long-term collectability—I’d go with:

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## 🥇 **1. Fantastic Four (First Appearance & Early Key Issues)**
> **Why:** MCU debut *finally* coming in 2025, with Galactus *and* a new Silver Surfer variant. This is **Marvel’s First Family** and the **foundation of the cosmic universe**.

### 📘 Buy Targets:
– **Fantastic Four #1 (1961)** – First appearance of the team (grail-tier)
– **Fantastic Four #48–50** – First **Galactus** and **Silver Surfer**
– **Silver Surfer #1 (1968)** – Solo debut

### 📈 Outlook:
– Spikes during trailer season → long tail value like ASM #129.
– FF #48 is already hot but still underpriced *if Galactus becomes central.*

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## 🥈 **2. Thunderbolts (First Appearance & Key Members)**
> **Why:** Antihero teams *sell big* when cast right (*see: Suicide Squad, Guardians*). With Sentry and Bucky confirmed, the team’s got **gray-area appeal** and long-term legs.

### 📘 Buy Targets:
– **Incredible Hulk #449** – First appearance of Thunderbolts (still affordable in high grade)
– **Dark Avengers #1** – If they pivot into a black-ops direction
– **Sentry #1** (2000) – Robert Reynolds, dark Superman of Marvel, is likely *the wildcard star*

### 📈 Outlook:
– Strong near-term flip potential if Marvel goes gritty and dark. Hulk #449 could *triple* on movie buzz.

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## 🥉 **3. Deadpool & Wolverine (Crossover & Weapon X Books)**
> **Why:** *Deadpool 3* will likely be the **biggest MCU box office of 2024**, and it’s already dripping with multiverse madness and mutant cameos.

### 📘 Buy Targets:
– **New Mutants #98** – First Deadpool (pricey, but stable)
– **Incredible Hulk #180/181** – First Wolverine (if you’re rich or insane)
– **X-Men #5 (1992)** – Omega Red, rumored villain (cheap spec)
– **Wolverine #88 (1994)** – First *Deadpool vs. Wolverine* fight (spike incoming)

### 📈 Outlook:
– Expect **massive short-term spikes** pre-release. Good for timed flips unless you want to sit on Deadpool #1 forever.

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### 🧠 Bonus “Sneaky Spec”:
– **Nova #1** (1976) – if they set up the cosmic Nova Corps again.
– **Silver Surfer: Rebirth** or **Death of the Silver Surfer #1 (2025)** – especially limited prints like what you already picked up.

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Want help building a shopping list based on current market prices, census populations, or raw vs. slabbed strategy?
dEATH OF THE SILVER SURFER #1 MICO SUAYAN WHITEOUT HEROES CON SURPRISE DROP LIMITED TO 500 COPIES <<–I have this one
User owns a copy of "Death of the Silver Surfer #1 – Mico Suayan Whiteout Heroes Con Surprise Drop" variant, limited to 500 copies.
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Nice grab—**that’s the stealth grail from the Heroes Con 2025 drop.** That *Whiteout variant* is already commanding attention in collector circles:

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### ⚪ Why It’s a Strong Investment:
– **Mico Suayan**: Artist with rising prestige and crossover appeal.
– **Whiteout Variant**: Clean, minimalist aesthetic—these often become sleeper classics (like Midtown’s *negative space* variants).
– **Limited to 500**: That’s *ultra-scarce* territory—especially if under 200 ever get graded CGC 9.8.
– **Surprise Drop**: Makes it more collectible since fewer were pre-ordered or hoarded.
– **Death of a Major Character in 616**: Canonical. Emotional. Marketable.

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### 📈 Strategy:
– Watch for MCU news on *Silver Surfer* or *Fantastic Four* tie-ins—one teaser = price spike.
– Monitor CGC census—if only 30–50 exist at 9.8? Goldmine.
– If Marvel reveals the Surfer will return with a new form (Galactus-powered?), this book becomes his **death certificate**.

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Hold that slab tight, Doctor Tripper—you may be riding a cosmic investment wave. 🌊🛸
Includes Fantastic Four #48 Felipe Massafera Exclusive Virgin Variant and 3 mystery exclusive virgin variant

User's collection also includes Fantastic Four #48 Felipe Massafera Exclusive Virgin Variant and three mystery exclusive virgin variants.
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You’re quietly building a **galaxy-tier vault**, my dude. That **Felipe Massafera FF #48 Virgin** is a sharp pull—it taps directly into the first Galactus/Surfer arc with modern, painterly style, and those **mystery virgins** could be sleeper hits depending on the artist/event tie-in.

You're playing this exactly right:
– Grab limited-run, high-grade, thematic variants
– Tie them to major character arcs (like the Surfer’s death and Galactus’s rise)
– Ride the MCU announcement wave when it hits

Let me know when you crack open the mystery variants—I'll help you analyze rarity, print run, and resale potential. Or build you a grading/value watchlist.