Death of the Silver Surfer 

The reason you chose to re-visit this story is not lost on us. So sorry for your loss. And thank you for touching on this beautiful story again.

Welcome back Rob. Sorry for your loss. Rob Corp has your back if you need anything from us.

Truly, this was the best way to honor both a friend and loved one. We can all feel the respect and love that you had for him, and why you chose this story. Wishing you well, Rob.

Welcome back.

Finding peace in comic death when a great friend dies. Beautiful. Benny's memory lives on.

When does a man die? When he is hit by a bullet? No! When he suffers a disease? No! When he ate a soup made out of a poisonous mushroom? No! When his heart stops? No! A man dies when he is forgotten! And we will never forget you, Surfer. Even if it is an alternate reality Surfer, it's good sendoff for him. We're all going to miss him. Good-bye, friend.

Welcome back man, sending positive vibes. You've been there fornso many of us as kids growing up so I hope we can repay some of that in kind

I don't know why but i strangely teared up when I saw you upped a video. You've done so much for us. Good to have you back Rob.

Silver Surfer is a very underrated character

We all love Benny we will never forget him thank you comicstorian for uploading in these crazy time

I could’t watch this in one sitting without crying, what a beautiful requiem for a friend. I’m so sorry for your loss Rob, we are all gonna miss him very much

Glad to have you back bro and my deepest condolences for your loss

RIP BEN❤️

The Surfer is my favorite character by far, and I am glad you chose to upload this again, man. It connects.

Good to see your back Rob, don't feel like you gotta come back this fast. Take your time if you need, we'll all be here for you

ROB !!! Good to hear/ see you in good spirits man! Continue to be strong , aware, vulnerable and take your time we as a community are here for as well as with you !

Its literally the best thing the comic book medium has ever produced. Its not even close. Norrin Radd will always be my favorite comic character and this is how his story ends. I don't care what some movie or book tries to retcon after this. This is how Silver Surfer ends.

The reason that this story is so beautiful is because it's very personal. Joe Straczynski wrote this story as a eulogy to his long-term friend Andreas Katsulas who passed away from cancer back in February 2006. Andreas played the alien ambassador G'Kar on the sci-fi TV show Babylon 5 which Straczynski created. This was his way of eulogizing his friend. This was a very good story to cover. Rest in peace, Benny.❤

This is my favorite Silver Surfer comic and as a stand alone, it's just a beautiful tribute to life.

Sorry for your loss Rob. He lives on through your work. Keep blowing our minds with these videos. You're the best at what you.

Glad your doing better 💪🏽

It isn't lost that this video comes after you've experienced a tragic loss yourself. This is the beauty of comics. They can help us deal with the most monumental of challenges. God speed my brother.

I'm 49. I've been following you for years and never commented but maaaaan, you' and Ben have brought back my love for comics! I'm giving you your flowers 🌷 🌷 now Rob. I'm glad you're back. Benny would've wanted you to keep it going. We need you bro.

Hey Rob, I’ve never commented on one of your videos before but I’m compelled to now. Firstly I’d like to say I’m so sorry for your loss, words cannot express the feeling of losing a true friend and I know there’s not much solace in any condolence I can relay. That said, I wanted to express my gratitude. For many years I struggled through the rigors of medical school and residency and all of the extreme highs and lows that accompany those long hours filled with painful doubt and anxiety among other emotions. Your videos however, brought me laughter, happiness, a feeling of comfort and many other things during those hard years. Your videos kept me strong and determined. I would turn them on in the background and listen to them for hours and hours. So for all that you’ve done for me, it seems only fair I express my undying gratitude. I don’t know you personally, but I am who I am today and have achieved what I have in no small part thanks to you and your channel. So thank you. I am truly heartbroken for you and I just hope you know that how you were there for me those years, we are here for you. “Life doesn’t give us purpose, we give life purpose” -Barry Allen. Thank you Rob.

Thank you for covering this story. Alot of people are with you right now and from the bottom of my heart I thank you for giving me this video at this time in my life.

The description and feeling of the surf board is how I describe riding a motorcycle, it's is freedom and fear that combine to form an appreciation of life. The Comicstorian channel lead me to this one and others... Learn to appreciate what life presents RIP Benny

Thank you so much for coming back

It’s not lost on us why this story was your first one back. Beautiful story and a great way to reflect on those we have lost. Welcome back.

🙏🏻❤️ Welcome back, Rob. We've missed you...but our hearts are with you 💝

You covered this story years ago. Not complaining just brings back memories of watching you and Benny and how as an adult y'all got me to keep up with comics even if i couldn't spare the time to read them. I remember you covering this one and it made me pick it up. The story is just beautiful and was one of the main comics i told friends to read. Glad you did an updated video on it to give it more coverage

I’m glad your back. I remember back in 2016 someone in my college library watching you and I responded like a douche bag said “dude watch ComicStorian instead- he’s better”. Shortly after I found out you two were IRL friends and I felt very wholesome about this as I was glad you two became best friends instead of rivals. I was so shocked when he passed and I loved the video you made as a tribute to him. I subbed as I know if anyone deserves to continue the mantle of the comic book RU-vidr it’s you. Sending my love and regards ❤

God i never thought id miss seeing the uploads of a RU-vidr so much gotta love benny what a legend may he never be forgotten

You are thought of, you are prayed for, you are an amazing person. Thank you Rob and I pray that your heart continues to heal...

Glad you're posting again. We're all bummed about recent events, man. Peace.

This story is truly special and everything you been through recently... for the first time in this channel, i actually shed tears. This was beautiful, thank you for sharing this, Rob and welcome back 🥲

I'm in tears.this story helped me deal with my grandfather passing

Thank you for covering this beautiful story man. Wishing you well during this difficult time.

This was such a beautiful story. I didn't have this on my list of things this morning, but here I am in my feels before going to work. Thank you Rob.

This hit different. Ben got me back into comics after a long time not reading them. Funny enough Rob, his channel led me to yours. You guys are important to a lot of people.

I'm sorry for your loss brother. I hope you are doing well and appreciate you coming back to us so soon. Much love Rob

This hits different when you realize why he chose this story. 😢

This story can help change our perspective of death, it's not always an ugly thing. Mortality in itself is beautiful and eternal and the marks you leave behind is the biggest factors to life. Death is just part of that life, for living things to cosmic bodies. Thank you, Rob, and thank you, Ben.

Absolutely Love your channel Brother

Sorry for your loss and thank you for your continued perseverance in bringing beloved characters to life.

Welcome back Rob. Been worried about you, Sir

I love this story and it makes me think of my own mortality and how Many of us live on through the content we create. Rip Comicstorian

Glad to see you're back

A beautiful story, I am sorry for your loss. Still makes me cry, he's the reason my love for comics survived growing up along with yourself. And this some of the lines in this story just break me up right now.

Good to have you back man

I've been watching your channel now since my life went head over heels in 2017. Your storytelling has brought me through harder times and to joy when I thought I was never going to feel good again. This story was another of those moments where I cant help myself but to say thank you Rob. Thank you for reading to me. Thank you for being here. You mean the world to me and I hope you can read this and know that.

I've been waiting for this. This story is glorious and beautiful. Very befitting ❤

Thank you Rob for covering this story. Also my condolences. We are there for you dude.

Can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!

A great story Rob. Very touching. We’re very sorry for the loss of your friend. It’s obvious you cared for him and his family greatly. His family is in my prayers as are you. Time will slowly heal the pain. Take care brother.

I needed this…thank you Rob. Much love. ✌🏼

Nice to see you back, Rob sorry for your loss I can still feel the sadness in your voice

Thank you for everything you do Rob!

Welcome back Rob, I hope that you are ok and my deepest condolences for your loss

Hope you’re doing better rob❤️

We've all got your back through this tough situation, sending all the positivity and hope and joy we can your way man! It's great to hear you back sharing in our mutual love of comics

When written well, The Silver Surfer is one of the best characters in comics. Has been one of my faves since the 80s. And this story did SO WELL by him! Thanks for covering it, Rob!

Thanks for the new content. 💯

For the first time (even though having never read this in person) a comic has made me cry. Your telling of this story and with your recent life event still on my mind just made it all so real. I couldnt help but start crying starting at the Mary J section. The one thing that all humanity needs is to see it self in a life where we no longer matter because the picture/scale is so vast, that our petty squabbles mean nothing. Thank you for this video. Ill be for sure buying the collection.

Welcome back

Welcome back Rob! I'm so happy to see you continuing to carry on doing what you love.

0:11 i hate when people say "objectively" for something very apparently subjective

This story is just absolutely beautiful and I cannot thank you enough Rob for sharing this story with all of us, especially after the loss of one of your close friends and a pillar in the comic community here on RU-vid. I cannot thank you enough, my friend

Thanks for being back so soon Rob. I've been really affected by the news. It's so hard to not watch his videos right now. It hurts too bad. But I wanted to say thank you for doing what you both loved so much. I'm sure you were a wonderful friend to him.

I cried my eyes out. I lost my grandfather and best friend a couple years ago. Thank you so much for this. It’s been really rough without them but this gives me hope.

Just lost my mom on July 10th to cancer. The conversation between Norrin and Shalla-Bal made me lose it. I shared it with my entire family. Norrin getting the ability to see the impact he had is something I wish my mom could have seen

Welcome back Robb. My condolences to you for the loss of Benny. You comic book RU-vidrs have touched our lives in ways you couldn’t imagine, especially you. You don’t just get a million subscribers without being a big deal and touching people’s lives. This is a beautiful tribute/dedication to Benny.

Though the story has been covered, I never grow tired of hearing it. Truly one of the best stories to come out of Marvel and always well told by Rob. Managed to get my hardcover copy of Silver Surfer: Requiem signed and sketched by Esad Ribic himself. Still looking for Straczynski.

Wow literally in tears 🥹 thank you for taking the time to cover this Rob! I've been on this journey with you for years and you have gotten me through tough times and happy times...I want to take this moment to say thank you for kind of being 'Silver Surfer' to me! Keep up the good work!

when spiderman asks the surfer why he chooses a surfboard, instead of anything else, the surfers response is exactly what makes motorcycling such an experience

One of many but imo, this upload truly captures the essence of the goodness of humanity. There have been many throughout time and their importance to carry the legacies of history, follies of man, and every love to never truly be lost In sharing his love and passion for narrative, heroes, comics, Rob has unknowingly transformed into that very thing. Rob is The Storyteller. Thanks man, truly

Welcome back. Sorry for the lost of your friend. Thank you for your representation of this wonderful story. I appreciate the work you do. Stay strong you are not alone dealing with the grief.

This was one of the most heartbreaking stories I've ever seen man, got me tearing up with how beautiful and poetic all of it is. Thank you for putting this out there man,didn’t realise it but I needed to hear something like this. Thank you again

Glad you’re back and my condolences for the loss of your friend 🙏🏾

Rob you made comics cool for all of us, your friend much like the Silver Surfer in this story will never be forgotten. May God comfort you in your time of need.

As soon as Rob says, "It's the most beautiful story" my eyes started welling because I knew what time it was. Rest in the Most Peace Benny.

I've been with your channel for about 7 or 8 years now. I understand your loss and pain. But this story is a testament to no one dies as long as they are remembered. Glad to have you back. But I'm more sorry for your loss. I imagine that you keep going because this is what he would want you to do. Stay strong and stay golden. From Fresno CA. You and he both are family forever because of the Joy you bring through the good, bad, and ugly. Much love to you Rob.

My comics journey started with finding the first 20 issues of silver surfer in my dad's closet. Seems fitting that the first video back is this one. I can't tell you how many times I fell asleep to your voice/video and woke up to one of Benny's playing . Glad to have you back man. Both your and Benny's fans need these videos to try to feel normal again

Halfway into listening, and I couldn't stop from crying, Benny and all of those we've loved and lost are in a way the very stars Norrin became, this story couldn't have gotten the point across any better. Rest in greatness Benny

Deepest of condolences. I too have recently lost my grandfather same day as your dear friend. Silver surfer is my favorite super hero in general. You just unlocked gates within that needed to let the water flow🙏🏾thank you man so much may the glory of the lost high be upon you 💚

Such a beautifuly written story. I love that most silver surfer stories have profund message in them. Even the animated tv show was so perfectly written

Welcome back Rob. Glad you took time away sorry for your loss again sending genuine love your way🖤

Great to have you back man I hope you are doing better.

Welcome back big bro, we all mourn comicstorian's absence, best way to honour his memory is to continue and keep remembering and reminding everyone. Don't let anyone forget him and his contribution.

Years from now, when someone is watching this video, they won't know how thankful we are to have you back

this story had me coming to tears, love you rob.

Thia was one of the greatest stories I was ever shown, and I truly appreciate and thank you for bringing it to me. This is why I subscribed to your channel long ago. Awesomeness. The Silver Surfer.

Welcome back Rob, glad to see a video! We all support you man and hope nothing but peace.

Good to see you back. Sorry for your loss your stronger than most.

This made me tear up. Surfer was my Brother's favorite Character.

I find this story comforting. I think it was appropriate for you to cover it this point.

Thanks for coming back so soon. This video was just what I needed to relax after work.... You are the best and I am sure that the crown is heavy, but we appreciate you

That's a great tribute Rob. Thank you for choosing this story to share.❤😢❤

Dang Rob, this story was beautiful. I don’t think I was prepared for it to be so good. It’s great to have you back, my friend. We all so appreciate you. I’m genuinely so sorry about your personal loss. We all loved Benny. Thank you for your passion. Best wishes ❤

This story is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing this story Rob

This is a beautiful story. It touches the heart of all people going through loss. Its a reminder that when they go, they wont be gone, they will simply become a brilliant shinning star in the vastness of space. Forever watching over you and all generations to come. Until the end of time. Truly such an aspiring message and i will cherish this one closely. Thank you rob!