Silver Surfer #47

Silver Surfer #47, published in March 1991, stands as a pivotal entry in the third volume of the Silver Surfer series. Written by Jim Starlin with interior art by Ron Lim, the issue was released during the height of the build-up to The Infinity Gauntlet, one of Marvel Comics' most significant crossover events of the early 1990s. The narrative serves to further establish Thanos as a cosmic threat following his resurrection, solidifying the series' role as the primary engine for Starlin’s overarching cosmic saga.

Ron Lim’s pencils on this issue are widely regarded as definitive for the character during this era. His clean, dynamic style effectively captured the scale of Marvel's cosmic entities and the melancholic, ethereal nature of the Surfer. The issue was well-received by fans of 1990s cosmic Marvel, praised for its integration into the broader continuity that redefined the stakes of the universe and showcased the artistic consistency that kept the title a staple of the direct market at the time.