It is true that most of Stan Lee's work is classic; however, one has to be of a certain mindset to really enjoy the 60's and 70's superhero comics. If you do have that mentality, then this is a solid sampling. Silver Surfer is one of those characters with a very unique background, and is a prime example of the misunderstood Marvel hero. The issues collected here are back from the day when every issue was a self contained story, so there are a lot of very abrupt plots, though they are usually handled well enough to make them coherent and evenly-paced. Unfortunately, there are also many absurd situations and forced encounters. But, if you can handle the fact that an alien's arch nemesis can be the lord of Hell, then you will likely enjoy this Silver Age fantasy. ( )