Religion: religious 
Name: Al B. Harper
Other Names: Al Harper
Classification:
supporting character
scientist
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: The Silver Surfer (vol. 1) #5 (Apr. 1969): "--And Who Shall Mourn For Him?"
Creators: Stan Lee, John Buscema, Sal Buscema
Number of Appearances: 4
Enemy of: The Stranger
Ally: Silver Surfer
Occupation: geologist
Gender: male
Note: sacrificed his life disarming a bomb
Al B. Harper was a highly intelligent geologist who befriended the Silver Surfer. He looked for a way to release the Surfer from being trapped on Earth. Harper learned that the Stranger planned to destroy the Earth. Harper found the Stranger's bomb and died defusing it, giving his life to save the Earth. Harper was buried with a grave marked by flame from the Silver Surfer. After Harper's death, the Silver Surfer stayed in Harper's home while on Earth.
The Champions (vol. 1) #12 (Mar. 1977): "Did Someone Say... the Stranger?" (cameo)The Silver Surfer (vol. 1) #5 (Apr. 1969): "--And Who Shall Mourn For Him?"
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