Silver Surfer is a cosmic superhero from Marvel Comics, originally a young astronomer named Norrin Radd from the planet Zenn-La. He became the herald of Galactus, sacrificing his freedom to save his world, and was granted a powerful silver body and surfboard-like craft that lets him travel faster than light. Though once a servant to a planet-devouring force, he now roams the universe seeking redemption and justice.