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SILVER SURFER #3

DECEMBER 1968 • MARVEL COMICS

FIRST APPEARANCE OF MEPHISTO

A Major Silver Age First Appearance

Silver Surfer #3 introduces Mephisto, the demonic adversary who would become one of Marvel's most enduring supernatural villains. His first confrontation with the Surfer established a cosmic struggle between temptation, sacrifice, and unwavering principle.

John Buscema's Infernal Cover

John Buscema surrounds the gleaming Silver Surfer with Mephisto's fiery orange, black, and yellow realm. The oversized villain, sweeping title treatment, and dramatic contrast make this one of the signature covers from the original Silver Surfer series.

Comic Book Details

Title: Silver Surfer #3
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: December 1968
Story: Stan Lee
Interior Art: John Buscema, Joe Sinnott, Gene Colan and Paul Reinman
Cover Art: John Buscema
CGC Grade: 8.0 Universal
Page Quality: Off-White Pages
Certification Number: 3917625002

Mephisto Enters the Marvel Universe

Created by Stan Lee and John Buscema, Mephisto debuted here as a powerful tempter determined to corrupt the Silver Surfer. The issue also includes a Tales of the Watcher backup story, adding another cosmic element to this important early chapter of the Surfer's original series.

Certification & Verification

CGC has assigned this comic a Universal Grade of 8.0 with Off-White Pages. The holder features a custom Silver Surfer label that complements the book's cosmic presentation. Verify the certification and label information directly through CGC using certification number 3917625002.

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