Silver Surfer #13

Title: Silver Surfer

Issue Number: #13

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: February 1970

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Stan Lee

Artist/Penciler: John Buscema

Cover Artist: John Buscema / Dan Adkins

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Regular 15¢ U.S. Edition

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: First appearance of Doomsday Man and first appearance of Dr. Kronton. Features “The Dawn of the Doomsday Man!” by Stan Lee, John Buscema and Dan Adkins.

UPC: None

Comic Grade: VF- to VF (7.5–8.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Very attractive Silver Age copy with strong cover color, excellent gloss and very good overall eye appeal. Front cover is relatively flat and clean with only light spine wear, several small color-breaking spine stresses, and minor edge and corner wear. There is light wear at the spine ends and a small amount of general handling wear. Back cover is clean overall with light age-related wear and minor edge and corner wear. Interior pages show typical age toning but remain supple and present well. Both staples are secure and the centerfold is firmly attached. No major creases, tears, writing, missing pieces or significant staining noted.

Scan Note: Images are high-resolution scans of the actual comic. Scanning can exaggerate page toning, surface wear, color variations and other minor imperfections. Colors and paper tones may vary slightly from how the comic looks in person.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

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