Namor, Hulk and Doctor Strange soon formed a more enduring heroic alliance as the Defenders - saving the world from Yandroth. Over the eons, Galactus has tried a number of different Heralds, all with different personalities who have served him to varying degrees of success. Galactus arrived and sent the Destroyer back into his ship, facing these powerful beings himself. Nearly dead and mumbling about the Black Winter, Thor called those associated with the Devourer for information including Silver Surfer, Nova, Stardust, Alpha Ray (who was changed by Galactus during Stardust's first encounter with Beta Ray Bill) and Cosmic Ghost Rider (a Herald from a possible future). Galactus' time as the Lifebringer came to an end because of a request made to him by his former Herald the Silver Surfer. ), Unlock the world of Marvel Digital Comics! During his travels, Surfer was captured by the Planet Sakaar Empire and planted with an obedience disk to ensure he remained loyal to them. One such attack lead to the destruction of Air-Walker. Zius intended to kill Sue, so Reed Richards switched her powers' for her brother's. Peach Momoko’s 'Demon Days' saga continues in June! The Devourer appeared in search of Morg, but with the threat of a destructive war with Tyrant looming, he agreed to leave the Herald behind as Tyrant's power source. Heroes Reborn Announcement Trailer | Marvel Comics, Iconic Marvel Moments From the MCU! After talking with Norrin, Galactus conceded and removed Morg's Power Cosmic, which lead to his death at the hands of Terrax. The Surfer thwarted the Elders with the aid of his new love interest Mantis, the Earth-born cosmic heroine also known as the Celestial Madonna, but she seemingly died in the process; though she would later return, she never fully renewed her romance with the Surfer. He meets and warns Skaar son of the Hulk of what is to come, but Skaar doesn't believe him and the two begin to fight. Down the line, when the Fantastic Four asked Galactus for help in defeating the incredibly powerful Sphinx, the Devourer agreed if they revoked their ban on him coming to Earth and also helped recruit Tyros the Terrible as his new Herald. The Surfer has been allied with cosmic adventurers such as Jack of Hearts, Ganymede, Genis-Vell and Warlock’s Infinity Watch, who helped the Surfer restore Shalla-Bal to life after she sacrificed herself to save Zenn-La from the supremely powerful Great One. The Silver Surfer is next seen bringing Galactus to a planet known as Orbucen so he may consume the planets energy. Radd offered to become his herald and seek out new worlds for him in exchange for Galactus sparing Zenn-La. He also faced foes such as the alien Badoon, the demonic Mephisto (who became obsessed with breaking the Surfer's spirit), Asgardian trickster god Loki (who manipulated the Surfer into battling his brother Thor), the alternate-future Overlord, mad scientist Ludwig von Frankenstein, the ghostly Flying Dutchman, rogue Zenn-Lavian scientist Yarro Gort (who coveted Shalla-Bal for himself and died trying to destroy the Surfer), the occultist Warlock Prime, the monstrous Abomination, and the robotic Doomsday Man. Galactus did not have a Herald when he made his journey into the Ultimate Universe, but eventually made his way back thanks to some assistance from The Eternals. Knull’s takeover begins in ‘King in Black,’ and the X-Men enter the Reign of X! Gabriel agreed and was changed into Air-Walker! The Silver Surfer allows it, channeling the power cosmic with a blink to allow them immediate take-off. Radd went and, realizing how powerful their enemy was, agreed to become Galactus' Herald once more! However, a disgraced Jartran would later commit suicide himself after he was accused of idea theft (though not before he had taken a new lover and fathered another son, Fennan, unknown to Norrin). The Silver Surfer tried to stop him, but was sent away across the universe by Galactus, who was no longer in need of the Surfer as a herald. Take note, True Believer! They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. Not  wanting to be turned into a murderer, Johnny struggled to find uninhabited worlds, but kept finding various lifeforms of all shapes and sizes. “Whatever happened to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes?” Find out in HEROES REBORN, on sale May 2021. After the end of that conflict, Pyreus asked if he might have his freedom. However, when she attempted to deceive her master about suitable celestial orbs, he punished her by making her watch as he approached a planet with living beings and also chose her successor: Morg the Executioner. Thanks to Morg's interference, Galactus was nullified for a time until he could be found and restored by the Fantastic Four. 2:10, 15). When Galactus grew tired of seeing this faded copy of the being he appreciated, he sent Air-Walker to Earth to call the Silver Surfer back to servitude. Nova understood her master's needs and had no compunctions about guiding him towards inhabited planets. Get rewarded for doing what you already do as a fan.​, Earn points for what you already do as a Marvel fan and redeem for cool rewards as a, (Points/Rewards program available to U.S. residents only. Later the Surfer foiled the mission of the galactic mercenary White Raven, to obtain an unknown power source for Thanos. Given his already weakened state, the Devourer fell and was converted into celestial energy, effectively ending his life. The Surfer became a melancholy global wanderer, trying to adjust to his new home and understand its people. Get the latest news, original content, and special offers from Marvel. Galactus explained that he gave Tyros the power over earth and rock to carry on a theme of Heralds with elemental abilities noting that the Surfer represented the seas, Firelord fire and Air-Walker air. Your key for reading. Despite his lifelong love, Shalla-Bal, Norrin grew into a restless soul who longed for challenge and struggle, immersing himself in histories of Zenn-La's adventurous ancient past. As a force of nature, Galactus must consume planets for the energy and sustenance he needs to carry on his tragic existence. Then when Stardust is revealed to be alive, it and the Silver Surfer both agree to become Galactus' heralds together. The Devourer sought revenge against his future murderers, but also wanted to  find out what could kill him. Strange inadvertently lead Galactus down a path that would briefly unite him with Dormammu! It is revealed that what the Surfer shown Skaar was a vision of what would happen thanks to Skaar's misguidance towards his people. During this attack they encounter Nova (Richard Rider). While serving Galactus, the enchanted Asgardian armor managed to find Counter-Earth. From there, the Ultimates handled threats on one level while Galactus worked with the Eternity Watch -- Ego-Prime, Psi-Hawk, the ghost of the Shaper of Worlds and The Infinaut -- to release Eternity and save reality! When the Human Torch managed to get his hands on the Ultimate Nullifier, the Earthlings brokered a deal that would keep Galactus away from the planet going forward. However, one of the denizens, Norrin Radd, offered himself up to Galactus as a servant if the Devourer would spare his world. Later the Surfer tracks down Proemial Gods, Aegis and Tenebrous, which led him to almost being killed when he is thrown into the energy form that is known as the Crunch. When a Gaea-powered curse from a dying Yandroth mystically forced Surfer, Namor, Hulk and Strange to assemble in response to any and all threats to the Earth, the ongoing stress of this situation coupled with the subtle emotional influence of the curse itself gradually drove the four senior Defenders mad, and they attempted to rule the world as the Order in the belief that this was the most efficient way to protect the planet. The Devourer appreciated this Herald so much that, when he was nearly killed by the Ovoids, Galactus recreated him in an android form. That resulted in an attempted rebellion right after his rebirth. But the Surfer and his fellow senior Defenders - Hulk, Namor and Strange - were tricked into disbanding after the alien Tribunal convinced them their continued teamwork was fated to cause Earth's doom. He sought to collect as much energy as possible and took a specific interest in the Power Cosmic, even going so far as to send his Seekers out to attack and capture Galactus' former Heralds. After a pointless skirmish with Alicia's jealous boyfriend, the Thing, the Surfer was befriended and betrayed by Latverian tyrant Doctor Doom, who imprisoned Radd and stole the Surfer's power for himself; but Doom lost his new might when he collided with Galactus' barrier, and the Surfer's powers were restored. They ultimately parted as friends after many adventures together, one of which pitted them against Galactus' new herald Red Shift and led to the temporary destruction of Galactus himself. The energy imbued by Galactus fuels the Herald's life force, which allows for them to survive unaided in space, not needing to consume anything themselves or rest unless incredibly depleted of energy. Most brownstones or townhouses are narrow and long. Freed from their influence by the Defenders, the Surfer helped defeat the wizards and became one of the Defenders' earliest recruits, aiding the team against foes such as the Nameless One, Attuma and the Red Ghost. Tired of his Heralds having moral compasses, Galactus pivoted once again in choosing Morg. While this seems highly unlikely, Zenn-La's bizarre disappearance remains unexplained. However, in battle with Silver Surfer and Alicia Masters, the new Herald was left behind in a black hole. After Conner Sims, also known as Anti-Man, was tricked into breaking Thanos out of the Triskellion, he took off and wound up with Galactus who turned him into the First Herald of Life! To soothe his never-ending hunger, Galactus employs Power Cosmic-enhanced Heralds to find planets for him to devour. Galactus after being awakened from his slumber caused by the sated energy of the old power, he hungered for more. For his task, Anti-Man was sent by his new master to Earth to recruit the Ultimates to find a way to unshackle Eternity!