Norrin Radd, the iconic Silver Surfer, is hurtling toward his ultimate fate in the ongoing limited series Death of the Silver Surfer. The first two issues are already available, and as the title suggests, the story is poised to deliver on its promise of ending the classic Silver Surfer’s journey. However, the real game-changer arrives in Death of the Silver Surfer #5, which will unveil—yes, you read that right—a completely new Silver Surfer.

Without delay, here’s Dike Ruan’s striking cover for Death of the Silver Surfer #5, showcasing the next cosmic rider:

Right away, you’ll notice she shares visual similarities with the Shalla-Bal version of the character seen in The Fantastic Four: First Steps—likely a deliberate move to create some synergy between the film and Marvel’s current comic narrative, a strategy increasingly common in the age of cinematic superhero universes.

That said, it remains uncertain whether this new figure is a reimagining of the alternate-reality Shalla-Bal Silver Surfer from Marvel Comics, or an entirely fresh character. In the main Marvel Universe, Shalla-Bal is Norrin Radd’s beloved and a key ruler of his homeworld, Zenn-La. In alternate timelines, she’s the one who departs Zenn-La to serve as Galactus’ herald.

Marvel’s official teaser for the issue is brief but powerful: “The Silver Surfer is dead. Long live the Silver Surfer.” Beyond that, we know Death of the Silver Surfer places its protagonist in conflict with both former allies and enemies, all amid the rise of a mysterious new threat linked to Galactus—presumably the force behind the Surfer’s looming demise.

Death of the Silver Surfer #5 is penned by Greg Pak, renowned for Planet Hulk, with artwork by Sumit Kumar. It hits shelves October 15. Meanwhile, The Fantastic Four: First Steps launches in theaters July 25, marking the beginning of Marvel Phase 6. In the interim, don’t miss our complete roundup of upcoming Marvel movies and series, and check out our guide on how to watch the Marvel films in chronological order.

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