The Marvel Universe's newly appointed Silver Surfer is who?
A new Silver Surfer surfaces in 2099, but this time he is not the cosmic traveler we know and love. Jonah Marlo is this new Surfer; he has a terrible past and even darker pact with the devil, Mephisto.
Why is "Satan's Surfer," the new Silver Surfer, named "S"?
Jonah Marlo paid a price for his pact with Mephisto to become immortal and heal his cancer: he must gather souls for Mephisto. "Satan's Surfer" then is a really apt portrayal of his new employment! It's a somewhat eerie position; he is essentially Mephisto's small assistant.
The new Silver Surfer's second codename is what?
Apart from "Satan's Surfer," Jonah Marlo goes under "the Sulfur Surfer." This moniker captures his relationship to hell itself and is somewhat more literal. His surfboard functions as essentially a portal to hell! And let me tell you, you wouldn't want to be hanging about there.
And what became of the first Silver Surfer?
To preserve the universe, first Silver Surfer Norrin Radd killed Galactus. He had to become something much worse though if the universe were to remain intact. Thus, even if Jonah Marlo's techniques are somewhat darker, he is essentially continuing that history of giving all for the greater good.
What effects on his powers does the new Silver Surfer's arrangement with Mephisto have?
For Mephisto now, Jonah Marlo serves essentially as a puppet. With his surfboard, he can literally pull folks to hell! Talk about some quite nasty abilities.
For the new Silver Surfer, what is ahead?
Where Jonah Marlo will fit into the Marvel Universe going forward is difficult to predict. He has baggage to carry and a lot of darkness in his history. He is, however, also a strong man, hence it's conceivable that he will resurfaced sometime.
