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Galactus comics

Graded books and collector guides featuring Galactus.

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First appearance, key issues and what drives the prices.

Key issues
How Old Is Silver Surfer? Debut in 1966, Origins and Key Issues
Silver Surfer is a 1966 creation: he first appeared in Fantastic Four #48, cover-dated March 1966, by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. As a character he is 60 years old in 2026, though his in-story age is a separate matter.
Updated Oct 11, 2026
Values
Silver Surfer #1 (1968): What Sets Its Value and How Grade Moves It
Silver Surfer #1 (August 1968) is the key issue of the 18-issue Marvel run, and its value depends mainly on grade, spine and page condition, and the grading label. Check recent sold prices for the exact grade, because values shift with the market.
Updated Oct 11, 2026
Key issues
Fantastic Four Key Issues: #1, #48 and #52, and How Grade Moves Them
The key issues of the original Fantastic Four comic are #1 (November 1961, the team's debut), #48 (March 1966, first Silver Surfer and Galactus) and #52 (July 1966, first Black Panther). On all three, the grade on a CGC or CBCS label is the main thing that moves the price.
Updated Oct 11, 2026