Lot # 2182: 1968 Marvel Comics Silver Surfer #3 First Appearance of Mephisto - CGC 4.5

A nefarious demon rises in this 12/68 Marvel Comics Silver Surfer #3 issue. Graded 4.5, Off-White to White Pages by CGC, this late Silver Age comic marks the first appearance of Mephisto. Gene Colan's masterful cover depicts this immortal demon clutching the Surfer's love interest Shalla-Bal in fiery scene, as the Surfer bravely rides to the rescue of his beloved empress. CGC's label notes are "Stan Lee story, John Buscema cover, John Buscema, Joe Sinnott, Gene Colan and Paul Reinman art. 1st appearance of Mephisto. Tales of the Watcher backup story.".