The infamous JMS, loved by many because of his Rising Stars, Midnight Nation and Squadrom Supreme comics (as well as his Babylon 5 TV series) and hated by many due to his mostly below par run on Amazing Spider-Man, writes the "last" Silver Surfer story here, its got a lot of emotion and it feels like JMS put all his heart into this, the result is a comic that blows the reader away.
The Silver Surfer is dying, this is his last journey as he intends to pass away peacefully in his home world Zen-La. Each story is almost a stand alone story, showing the Surfer's journey to make his last moments meaningful. The fact that this is an out of continuity tale doesnt hurt the story, because its that good.
In issue one he founds out he is gonna die, the only problem I have with the whole book as well, is that JMS keeps trying to hide that the surfer is dying throughout the first issue, but its obvious since the get go, that that is what is going to happen. In issue two (the best of the series) the Silver Surfer bumps into Spider-Man and they have a talk, the Surfer wants to help his adopted home in someway before he passes away, the solution JMS comes up with is brilliant and its an exciting moment, which criticises humanity for its lack of ambition. Issue three is great, as the Surfer journeys to Zen-La he finds himself in the middle of a war and he tries to stop it, the speech he gives is nothing short of beautiful. Issue 4 is well, the issue in which he dies and well, its extremely sad, I think this was the first time I got really upset while reading a comic book, you have to read it to understand how I felt, I also particularly love how JMS portrays Galactus in this issue.
The characterization of the Silver Surfer is brilliant, he is such a noble man and JMS' take on the character's last moments feels authentic. The pacing is great as well, and the story just grasps you and doesnt let you go, even though there is no action in it.
The painted art by Ribic is great, it looks beautiful and it matches the emotional beauty of such a story, every single panel in this book looks great.
Do yourself a favour buddy and pick this one up.