10 Comic Book Weapons That Broke All The Rules
5. The Silver Surfer's Surfboard
Right, ok, so...take a minute to just look at the Silver Surfer. In fact, before you even do that just say the character's name aloud. Norrin Radd. He's bonkers. The entire package is a wonderful, daft combination and it's also the coolest thing ever.
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's cosmic superhero was first introduced in the pages of Fantastic Four as the Herald of Galactus, a monstrous planet-eater who'd lined up Earth to be his next snack. Norrin was himself a member of a planet that one day found itself in Galactus' path, but offered to become the being's personal caterer so that he would spare his homeworld.
The Silver Surfer is, like all Heralds of Galactus, imbued with the power cosmic. This means he's one of the most powerful characters in the galaxy already, but when you factor his surfboard into the mix as well, the Surfer easily breaks into the top tier of Marvel's most epic individuals.
As for the surfboard itself, you just have to admire it. It's something only Jack Kirby could've come up with, and the fact this chrome, cosmic character has endured for so long is a testament to just how brilliant an idea it was.