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Marvel Unveils Silver Surfer Prequel: Fantastic Four Origins

3/14/2026

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Marvel announces Fantastic Four: First Foes: Shalla-Bal #1, a prequel about Shalla-Bal's origin as the Silver Surfer in the MCU, by Charles Soule and Mark Buckingham.
The story will explore her transformation into the Silver Surfer and deepen Fantastic Four lore.
Mark Buckingham said he is excited to collaborate with Charles Soule and return to the Fantastic Four universe.
The comic is scheduled for release on June 10, 2026.

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Story summary

Marvel announces Fantastic Four: First Foes: Shalla-Bal #1, a prequel about Shalla-Bal's origin as the Silver Surfer in the MCU, by Charles Soule and Mark Buckingham.
The story will explore her transformation into the Silver Surfer and deepen Fantastic Four lore.
Mark Buckingham said he is excited to collaborate with Charles Soule and return to the Fantastic Four universe.
The comic is scheduled for release on June 10, 2026.