Silver Surfer (TV series)

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Silver Surfer

The Silver Surfer
Format Animated
Starring Paul Essiembre
Camilla Scott
Colin Fox
Country of origin Flag of the United States United States
No. of episodes 13 (aired) 8 (on script) (List of episodes)
Production
Running time approx. 26 minutes/episode
Broadcast
Original channel Fox Network
First shown in 7th Feb 1998 - 16th May 1998
Original airing February 7, 1998
External links
Official website
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

The Silver Surfer is an animated television series based on the Marvel Comics superhero which aired on Fox in 1998.

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[edit] Overview

After the 13-episode first season, Marvel was facing bankruptcy problems and could not afford to air the second season, despite that scripts were written and the show had attained successful ratings.

Although it was among the first to feature computer animation, the series was true to the graphic style of Jack Kirby. The main plotlines were faithful to the comics, but some changes were made, and the tone was markedly more serious than that of most comics and animated series.

As of 4th June 2007 The Silver Surfer is being re-aired on the UK station Jetix to coincide with the release of Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer. As of 2008 this series is planned for release on Region 2 DVD in the UK in 2008 by Liberation Entertainment[1]as part of a release schedule of Marvel Animated series.[2]

[edit] Cast[1]

[edit] Voice actors from X-Men

Several cast members of The Silver Surfer were also a part of the cast of the X-Men animated series from around the same period:

[edit] List of episodes

Main article: List of Silver Surfer (TV series) episodes

[edit] Easter eggs

  • Episode 5, Nova and Jack of Hearts appear in background cameos as part of Nebula's crew.
  • Episode 13, the Silver Surfer makes reference to the fictional Kirby-Lee Quadrant.

[edit] Season 2 (unaired episodes)

Episodes that remained in the scripting stage. The second season was not produced because of Marvel's bankruptcy problems. However, eight episodes were written before production was shut down.[2]

# Title Writer(s)
14 "The End of Eternity, Part 2"  Larry Brody N/A
After he fails to stop Thanos, Silver Surfer recreates the universe and learns the history behind Thanos and Lady Chaos. 
15 & 16 "Soul Hunter"  Larry Brody N/A
As a reward for returning all creation to existence, Eternity and Infinity have brought the Surfer home to Zenn-La. But he finds that only the Virals can help him set foot on his home planet again...and to get that help he must first save the Universal Library from Morg! In a situation that is the direct opposite of the Silver Surfer's origin, his blissful reunion with Shalla Bal is short-lived as she sacrifices herself to save Zenn-La. 
17 "Rebirth"  Larry Brody N/A
Searching for meaning in the universe now that he has lost his beloved, the Silver Surfer decides to perfect his new cosmos by trying to end the Kree-Skrull War! 
18 "Battlecry"  Larry Brody N/A
When Terrax decides to take over as the herald of Galactus, can the Silver Surfer stop him before he does? 
20, 21, & 22 "Down to Earth"  Larry Brody N/A
The Surfer accompanies the newly "unemployed" Nova back to Earth, where he finds himself acclaimed as the Interstellar Savior of the planet and ends up battling none other than the recently created Fantastic Four. The Silver Surfer has his hands full when he tries to force the people of Earth to behave as he, not they, thinks they should. Can the Silver Surfer come to his senses in time to help the planet survive against the return of Galactus and Terrax? 

[edit] Fantastic Four crossover

Main articles: Fantastic Four (1994 TV series) and Marvel animated universe

It should be noted that although the Silver Surfer and some of his supporting characters appear on the show, their portrayals are considerably different, and the two cartoons are most likely not meant as part of the same universe.

# Title Writer(s) Original Airdate(s)
5 & 6 "The Silver Surfer & the Coming of Galactus"  Ron Friedman October 22, 1994
October 29, 1994
The Watcher contacts the Fantastic Four and warns them that the dreaded Silver Surfer is on his way to Earth. If he manages to send his homing signal to his master, Galactus, the Earth will be destroyed! The FF try and stop the Surfer, but are too late. Galactus begins to set up his equipment to feed on the Earth while the FF try to come up with a new plan. The Watcher has a suggestion, but it may cost the Torch his life! Meanwhile, the Silver Surfer visits Alicia Masters, and begins to see how wonderful the Earth really is. 
13 "The Silver Surfer & the Return of Galactus"  Ron Friedman December 17, 1994
The Fantastic Four investigate one of Galactus' abandoned pods, and re-encounter Doctor Doom! The Silver Surfer appears and Doom steals his power! Will the FF be able to stop the Power Cosmic-energized Doom? 
21 "When Calls Galactus"  Jan Strnad November 18, 1995
In the beginning, Johnny is depressed about Crystal, so, while they are signing autographs, he meets a girl named Frankie Raye, who happens to be a human torch too! Terrax, who happens to be Galactus' new herald after the Silver Surfer defected, attacks Earth (Manhattan). Galactus isn't terribly pleased to learn that his herald has defected, so he comes back to Earth to do away with Terrax. One problem, Galactus needs to feed, and the only planet in the vicinity is Earth! Since Galactus no longer has a herald to search out planets for him, he attempts to devour Earth. Thor and Ghost Rider arrive on the scene, but their efforts are useless. As a result, Frankie Raye offers to become Nova, Galactus' new herald, and Johnny is heartbroken once more. 
26 "Doomsday"  Cydne Clark February 24, 1996
Doctor Doom captures the Silver Surfer and steals his power cosmic (again). Doom uses the power cosmic to battle the Fantastic Four. The FF eventually defeat the good doctor by getting him to cross the cosmic ray barrier which Galactus left surrounding the earth so that the Silver Surfer could not escape. 

[edit] References

  1. ^ Full Cast
  2. ^ Season 2 episodes

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[edit] External links


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