Issue Number 1----Issue Date 1988----CGC 7.0 How Sharper Than A Serpent's Tooth: Ghaur battles the Silver Surfer while telling him his origin story. He then travels to Earth, meets up with Llyra, and plots to gain the power of the Serpent Crown. How the Silver Surfer's Power's Work: Basically the retelling of the Surfer's origin and some of the power he possesses. Cosmic Awareness Comparisons: The Silver Surfer gives a glimpse into some of the universe's greatest heroes, villains and cosmic entities. An Informal Tour of the Universe: Frankln Richards asks his father about the Silver Surfer. Reed tells him all about the size of the universe starting with Earth and up to grander scales. He reminds Franklin that though this may make him feel small that every life is precious and exceptional. Buried Treasure: A passenger transport ship is attacked by a group of pirates. The leader of these pirates happens to be none other that the dreaded Captain Reptyl. He takes the jewels he knew would be on board. A passenger speaks up to Reptyl and claims she is a governor's daughter. He sees this as a good hostage. He then goes to a secluded asteroid where he knows war fleets do not travel. She tells him that the jewels will be found wherever he hides them. But the pit they are digging is not for the jewels - it's for her. In a ruthless act they throw her in the pit. It has been filled with a 'marinade' with minerals that her skin will soak up, either killing or deforming her forever. Shooting Star: The Surfer comes across a woman on a distant planet. She tells him she is waiting for someone who will grant her immortality in exchange for her soul. She needs this to provide for her family. The Surfer tells her his story and how sometimes ultimate power will leave you with nothing but grief and solitude. She is then met by Mephisto for the exchange but the Surfer has changed her mind. She leaves behind a furious Mephisto. Saga of the Serpent Crown, Chapter 1: Creation: The Watcher tells the story of Earth's beginnings and the birth of the Elder Gods - Gaea, Chthon, and Set. It begins the story of the Serpent Crown
