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The Silver Surfer #7

Marvel · Series began 1968 · August 1969

first full appearance of Victor Frankenstein

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

Victor Frankenstein (Marvel) — first full appearance, only on screen

Dates

Cover date: August 1969
On sale: May 13, 1969
Pages: 68

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Facsimile reprints exist

Silver Surfer No. 7 Facsimile Edition (2026). A facsimile reproduces this issue with a modern cover price and barcode; check before buying.

Creators

pencils: John Buscema, Howard Purcell, Jack Kirbyinks: Sal Buscema, Dan Adkins, Chic Stonecolors: Frank Brunnerletters: Sam Rosen, Jean Simekscript: Stan Lee

Stories

The Heir of Frankenstein! · 40 pages
Victor Frankenstein's heir creates a duplicate Silver Surfer as his ultimate monster.
I, the Gargoyle · 10 pages
Alan Swan volunteers to undertake a one-way mission to the center of the Earth.

Characters

Victor Von DoomDoctor DoomSilver SurferNorrin RaddFrankenstein MonsterShalla-BalVictor Frankenstein

Reprinted in

The Super-Heroes (1975), Silver Surfer No. 7 Facsimile Edition (2026), TV21 Annual (1971), Planet of the Apes (1974), Fantasy Masterpieces (1979), Marvel Masterworks (1987), Essential Silver Surfer (1998), Marvel Masterworks: Silver Surfer (2003), Silver Surfer Omnibus (2007), Marvel Masterworks: The Silver Surfer (2010), Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Rarities (2014)