STAFF PICKS :: SILVER SURFER BY STAN LEE AND MOEBIUS #01 :: JANUARY 30, 2013
JUSTIN’S PICK :: SILVER SURFER BY STAN LEE AND MOEBIUS #01: Out of all the icons co-created by Stan Lee, the Surfer is clearly a mouthpiece. Rescued from throwaway background status, Mr. Lee used the character to voice his own personal concerns and philosophies, acutely so in the story collected here. Illustrated by the late and esteemed cartoonist Moebius, this is an affordable alternative to the costlier (and soon out-of-print, I’d expect) hardcover collection, Parable. And let’s be honest…who doesn’t love a good, old fashioned reprint book?
Honorable mention: Before Watchmen: Dollar Bill. ‘Cause Steve Rude drew it.
Why do so many people dis Moebius? I think his work is solid. Is it just because he’s not Buscema? Please enlighten me.
I always thought Moebius’ acclaim was pretty much universal. If people are arguing in terms of the Surfer, well…it’s kinda like arguing what’s the better fruit: apples or oranges? They both have their virtues, but very little in common. I guess there could be a hint of kneejerk Americanism in there, too…I mean, the guy was French. But it still seems like a needless comparison.