{"product_id":"silver-surfer-parable-2-epic-marvel-jan-1989-moebius-art-stan-lee","title":"Silver Surfer: Parable #2 (Epic\/Marvel, Jan 1989) Moebius Art Stan Lee","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVault Archive Entry:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Silver Surfer: Parable\u003c\/em\u003e #2 (Epic Comics\/Marvel; January 1989) — the continuation of Stan Lee’s cosmic morality tale, brought to life with Moebius’ unmistakable, surreal-clean visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Earth reeling under \u003cstrong\u003eGalactus\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Silver Surfer pushed to his limits, the story tightens into a brutal question of belief versus truth. As panic spreads, public perception becomes its own weapon—crowds turn, leaders posture, and the Surfer finds himself fighting on two fronts: against a world-ending force in the sky and against the human need to worship power when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue is built for readers who like Marvel cosmic when it turns allegorical—less about “power levels,” more about conviction, propaganda, and the cost of standing between humanity and the gods it creates. It’s a standout artifact of late-80s prestige storytelling: bold themes, iconic characters, and art that feels like a gallery piece even when the action hits full stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssue #2 of a 2-issue limited series (\u003cem\u003eParable Part 2\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriter: Stan Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt: Moebius (pencils\/inks), with Moebius \u0026amp; John Wellington on color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey characters and forces in play: Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Earth caught in the aftermath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrestige, creator-driven cosmic Marvel tone (allegory-forward)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVault Notes \u0026amp; Reader Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors often point to \u003cem\u003eParable\u003c\/em\u003e as “different on purpose”—a Silver Surfer story that reads like a fable. Issue #2 is where the themes cash in: fear becomes worship, worship becomes control, and the Surfer’s role shifts from herald-adjacent to moral counterweight. If you enjoy Marvel when it leans philosophical (and when Moebius gets room to breathe), this is exactly that lane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dmv-shipping-policy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComic Shipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComics ship securely from the United States. Shipping costs and delivery estimates are calculated at checkout based on package weight and destination. We primarily use USPS Ground Advantage (or an equivalent tracked service).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcessing Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are typically processed within \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e (excluding weekends and holidays).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComics are packed with collector care using rigid protection to help prevent bends and corner wear during transit. Multi-book orders may ship together depending on the best protective configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking is included on comic shipments. Tracking details are provided once the order is fulfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"D M Vault Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51712428998969,"sku":"MAR-SSPAR-002","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5240\/3769\/files\/1050919a_de213267-557b-4a69-aabb-b95e816b7139.jpg?v=1769069351","url":"https:\/\/dmvaultco.com\/products\/silver-surfer-parable-2-epic-marvel-jan-1989-moebius-art-stan-lee","provider":"D M Vault Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}