As Marvel’s ultra-powerful Devourer of Worlds comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it seems the comics are gearing up to kill offGalactus, ushering in a staggering new cosmic threat that’s also set to claim the life of the Silver Surfer. Galactus will be voiced by Ralph Ineson in the upcomingFantastic Four: First Steps, and as often happens with a new MCU project, Marvel is lining up some major character deaths in the comics to build on interest generated by the big-budget adaptation.
In the past, Galactus' defeat has had major consequences, including the multiversal predator Abraxas breaking through to destroy Marvel’s mainstream universe.
In solicit information for the upcomingDeath of the Silver Surfer #2,Dike Ruan’s epic cover shows Galactus' crumbling skull floating in space as the Silver Surfer looks on. While the name of the series implies it’s Norrin Rad who won’t make it out alive, it seems his master will also kick the cosmic bucket.
Death of the Silver Surfer #2
Cover Artist:
Dike Ruan
THE SILVER SURFER FIGHTS ALONE! The SILVER SURFER, hated and feared by the very humans his heart longs to aid, duels an array of rivals hell-bent on his utter annihilation! But in their hubris and greed for untapped power, humanity awakens an ancient threat borne of Surfer’s old master, GALACTUS, and so Surfer must persist for the sake of both friend and foe… for the good of Earth and the entire universe!
The imagery lines up with Greg Pak’s promise of"a mind-bending cosmic threat unlike anything you’ve seen before,“speaking toCBR. Shockinly,Death of the Silver Surferis set in Marvel’s main continuity, meaning that whatever comes of this galaxy-spanning saga, the consequences won’t simply be ignored or waved away going forward. Enjoy a preview ofDeath of the Silver Surfer #1, shared by Marvel.
What’s Coming for Galactus?
The Cosmic God’s Death Will Have Devastating Consequences for the Marvel Universe
Death of the Silver Surferwill follow the Silver Surfer as he battles two different enemies - a deadly new threat emerging from Earth and an unknowncosmic threat with links to Galactus. Fans don’t yet know exactly what’s coming for the cosmic hero, but given his ability to travel through time, transmute matter and unleash powerful energy blasts, it’s going to be something suitably epic. That’s especially true if it’s something that Galactus himself created.
In the past,Galactus has created numerous monstrosities. While several of his heralds have used their powers for evil, he’s also fashioned many different robotic lifeforms to help in his quest to feed on living planets. Easily Galactus' most powerful creation so far is Tyrant, the artificial ‘son’ of Galactus who grew to godlike power after being rejected by his creator.
It’s possibleTyrant is about to returnto Marvel continuity, but it’s more likely that a brand new threat is on the way. While this will put Silver Surfer’s life on the line, Dike Ruan’s art of Galactus' demise suggests way bigger consequences. Galactus isn’t just a villain - he’s a vital part of the cosmic order.In the past, Galactus' defeat has had major consequences, including the multiversal predator Abraxas breaking through to destroy Marvel’s mainstream universe.
Losing a hero on the level of the Silver Surfer is a huge problem for Marvel’s heroes, but if this new cosmic threat killsGalactus, the consequences will be orders of magnitude more serious, suggestingDeath of the Silver Surferis due to be one of the most consequential stories of the year.
Death of the Silver Surfer #1is coming June 11 from Marvel Comics.
