The Silver Surfer's great love, Shalla-Bal, will be the cosmic Herald of Galactus in the MCU Fantastic Four film. This is her long comics history.

So, who exactly is Shalla-Bal? Keep reading to find out a bit more about her Marvel Comics history. Who Is Marvel’s Shalla-Bal? Created by Stan Lee and John Buscema in 1968’s Silver Surfer #1 ...

Shalla-Bal first appeared in Silver Surfer #1, as the immortal Empress of Zenn-La and lover of Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer.

The MCU’s Silver Surfer is based on Shalla-Bal instead of Norrin-Rad. This change might seem trivial, but it actually enriches the narrative notably.

First Steps clip sees the Silver Surfer descend to Earth and issue a cryptic warning to the superheros and Earth.

Ultimately, the decision to use Shalla-Bal’s Silver Surfer character tells us a lot about how Fantastic Four: First Steps plans to handle itself.

Who is Julia Garner's Fantastic Four character Shalla Bal, and why is she the MCU's Silver Surfer? Here's what you need to know about the latest revelations surrounding the movie.

Emmy Award-winner Julia Garner (Ozark, Inventing Anna) will play the movie's Surfer, but will actually take on the role of Shalla-Bal.

In the comics, Shalla-Bal has long been a key player in the Silver Surfer’s lore. Although, she’s only ever been the Surfer herself in alternate universes to the 616.

How Can the Silver Surfer Be a Woman? It remains to be seen just how faithful the MCU’s Fantastic Four will be to the comics, but it’s clear at least one major detail is changing.