History
Early Life[]
The history of Norrin Radd largely mirrors that of his Earth-616 counterpart.
Norrin Radd was born on the world of Zenn-La. Unbeknownst to Norrin, Zenn-La had been impregnated with a celestial embryo eons in the past. This embryo drew the attention of Galactus, who was charged with ensuring cosmic balance by destroying these embryos. Desperate to save his world, Radd convinced Galactus to spare Zenn-La in exchange for Radd guiding him to other worlds. Galactus honored Radd's request, and imbued him with the Power Cosmic, transforming him into the Silver Surfer.[1]
The Surfer served his master faithfully, until turning against him on the planet Earth. The Silver Surfer became a hero on Earth, defending the planet and the entire universe from those who would do it harm. On Earth, he served on the outcast group of heroes known as the Defenders.[2]
During one of his many adventures, the Surfer was trapped in the Realm of the Dead. Here, he encountered his old friend Mar-Vell, who helped him escape. This encounter would be key in realizing Mar-Vell's plan to destroy Death and escape the Realm of the Dead.[3]
Mutation of Humanity[]
Following the mutation of humanity, Reed Richards, unaware of Galactus' true purpose, would use his scientific expertise to transform Galactus into a star. The Silver Surfer and the High Evolutionary would convince Reed Richards that a new Galactus needed to be created to ensure the survival of the universe. Using the High Evolutionary's equipment they would speed Reed's son Franklin Richards' mutant evolution to the third tier of mutation where ones powers and existence is defined by how others perceive you. Guided by the Surfer, Franklin would become the new Galactus. [4]
A herald once again, the Surfer's lover Shalla-Bal would also be given the Power Cosmic by the new Galactus and join him in surfing the spaceways. When the Final Host of Celestials came to Earth following the mutation of all of mankind, Black Bolt summoned Galactus to save the Earth.[5]
Norrin and Shalla-Bal followed their master to Earth, and helped him defeat the Celestials. Shalla-Bal died in battle however, and the Surfer would have drowned if not for the help of former Defenders teammate Namor.[6] Following the defeat of the Celestials, and the destruction of the Celestial embryo growing in Earth's core, Galactus left Earth, but the Surfer stayed behind once more. When the Human Torches were constructed to burn the Terrigen Mists out of the Earth's atmosphere, the Surfer vowed to Marshall Muldoon that no matter what, the Torch in New York would never go out.[7]
Unbeknownst to anyone else, the Surfer entered the lit torch, spending the next three years within the flame, mourning the death of Shalla-Bal. While the Surfer mourned, his old friend Mar-Vell was reborn as a human child, now existing both in the Realm of the Dead and on Earth. Mar-Vell began looking for the pieces of the cosmic consciousness as well as artifacts of great power to help him kill Death and construct a new afterlife. [8]
When the resurrected Absorbing Man tried to put out the Torch, the Surfer fought him. In the midst of battle, the Surfer was sought out by Mar-Vell, who required his Power Cosmic as the final piece to destroy Death. The Surfer agreed to voluntarily pass on into the Realm of the Dead, allowing the Power Cosmic to join with Mar-Vell. With its power, Mar-Vell succeeded in his plans, and the Surfer was reunited with Shalla-Bal.[7] [9]Attributes
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Transportation
See Also
- 16 appearance(s) of Norrin Radd (Earth-9997)
- 1 minor appearance(s) of Norrin Radd (Earth-9997)
- 2 mention(s) of Norrin Radd (Earth-9997)
- 5 image(s) of Norrin Radd (Earth-9997)
- 1 quotation(s) by or about Norrin Radd (Earth-9997)