Fantastic four: redemption of the silver surfer (Marvel Comics) [Hardcover]

Michael Jan Friedman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Marvel Comics | Publication Date: June 16, 1997

In an exciting Marvel adventure, the Fantastic Four join forces with the Silver Surfer in order to help Blastaar fight the evil Prodigion, the destroyer of worlds, who is threatening the existence of the Negative Zone."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 343 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Adult (June 16, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 039914269X
• ISBN-13: 978-0399142697
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,307,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting novel for comics and science fiction fans alike, November 18, 1998

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This review is from: Fantastic four: redemption of the silver surfer (Marvel Comics) (Hardcover)

In an excellent rendition of Marvel's superstars, Friedman tells an exciting story of the Negative Zone's version of Galactus, a life-giver named Prodigion. Featuring appearances by Negative Zone villains, Blastaar and Annihilus, and introducing the Outriders, Prodigion's heralds. The FF is summoned by Blastaar to stop Prodigion and the Surfer intends to help. When they meet the mysterius being, they are forced to reconsider their mission. The Surfer sees serving Prodigion as a means to make up for the destruction he abetted in his service to Galactus. World ships, space armadas, and Blastaar winning an empire through one on one personal combat, this story has it all. Fans of the FF and Surfer will find a story that fits the characters like a glove. SF fans will be able to pick it up and read with little or no comics background and still find an exciting and enjoyable space opera.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SKleefeld's Commentary, September 5, 1997

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Sean Kleefeld (Liberty Township, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fantastic four: redemption of the silver surfer (Marvel Comics) (Hardcover)

This is by far the best novelization of the Fantastic Four to date. On a mission of mercy the Silver Surfer requests the help of the FF, who had just been coerced into the Negative Zone to ally themselves with Blastaar. A Galactus-like threat looms in the background as Blastaar, the Surfer and the FF try to save the Negative Zone. Friedman's done his homework. He makes several references to specific incidents in the comics and explains them well enough that you don't need to run down to the comic book shop to get the whole story. His characterizations are well-done and the only fault I found is that he occasionally referred to the Human Torch as a teenager. Perez's chapter illustrations are spectacular and proves that he still is one of the greatest comic artists alive.

4.0 out of 5 stars A solid effort, July 28, 2003

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Eric Amborn (DePere, Wisconsin United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fantastic four: redemption of the silver surfer (Marvel Comics (New York, N.Y.).) (Paperback)

This was the first Fantastic four book I've ever read, although I have many of the comic books. It seemed that the storyline was more of a Silver Surfer book than a Fantastic four one. Either way, there was enough action to keep my interest. The character development fell a bit short, but the Fantastic Four aren't about drama anyway, they're about action. This book delivers that action: it's a solid effort.