Oh, alpha and omega doesnt have the wonderful timeywimeyness and surprise of second death, but its nonetheless a great, realisticfeeling comic. Man of the atom is published by dynamite entertainment. Its about phil discovering his powers and investigating. Marvel comics spiderman vs venom ds040 dstage px 6in statue. It was concluded in 1996 when valiant was bought out by acclaim comics. Dr solar, man of the atom international superheroes. Solar, man of the atom 1991 comic read solar, man of. Doctor solar, man of the atom gold key, october 1962 powersabilities. Phil seleski seeks to unlock the secrets of the universe, begrudgingly becoming a hero along. Amazing how much beautiful art, story, characterization and scripting. If this is incorrect, please update your payment information. Man of the atom isnt a slamdunk comic just yet and thats been this characters problem with each subsequent relaunch.
But the key to the man of the atoms power is his indomitable will, and, his spirits buoyed by beautiful dr. Inbetween, he made a few guest appearances in the occult files of dr. Doctor solar, man of the atom volume 01 written by paul s. Solar is a supergenius scientist working with nuclear material. The stories themselves are somewhat standard comic fare, with a touch of james bondisms thrown in.
Solar, or doctor solar, is a superhero originally published by gold key comics. I have graded the comic book, using the overstreet grading guide, at very fine with the following defects. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Apr 04, 2018 this blog features first appearances, origins and first issues of vintage comic book characters from the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s. Man of the atom was created in 1962 by writer paul s.
Marvel comics spider man vs venom ds040 dstage px 6in statue. Solar man of the atom 1991 comic books mycomicshop. Read more for grading details for this doctor solar. Newman, editor matt murphy, and artist bob fujitani. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. As offbrand superheroes go, the man of the atom the ungainly monicker solar went by when in costume was reasonably successful. Comic book keys posts first appearances, first issues, first origins and other key vintage comic books key issues. With people unready for a superhero, solar is unsure of his place in this world. Updated, solar, man of the atom became a cornerstone of the valiant universe. Solar himself has yet to be rigorously explored, but thats just something that makes this comic even more enticing to readers. Originally published in the late 1960s, it enjoyed a renaissance in the early 90s when new publisher valiant licensed the character.
But the key to the man of the atom s power is his indomitable will, and, his spirits buoyed by beautiful dr. When doctor solar was using his powers his skin would turn green. Some of these classic character revivals can be fairly hit or miss, but this one was a big hit. Doctor solar was my favorite comic book character when i was a kid. Doctor solar, man of the atom was gold keys first comic title. Issue also has part one of alpha and omega, a 10part origin story of solar man of the atom with script by jim shooter and art by barry windsorsmith and bob. Doctor solar, man of the atom 1962 comic read doctor. Solar, man of the atom vol 1 valiant comics database.
The story is so interesting so far that you easily forget any similarities with other characters out there, allowing you to focus on the uniquely fresh plot that barbiere has begun to unfold. Man of the atom was a title that ran under gold key comics banner for many years in the 1960s this was back when superheroes were just coming back into fashion. Erica, now infused with her fathers powers, learns to deal with the enigmatic energy coursing through her body. We, readers, must have needed some reminding that this was now a. Redirect to a work page in main, all wicks corrected. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Apr 16, 2014 more frequently referred to throughout solar. Gail sanders, the woman he is falling for faster than the speed of light, solar will need every quantum of his power and purpose to rally and administer the greatest atomic asskicking of all time. Doctor solar faces a clever new nemesis named king cybernoid, terrors from other dimensions, and electric aliens from mars. Physicist phil sileski had been a fan of the gold key comics published in the 1960s, particularly the adventures of doctor solar, man of the atom. Solar is the protagonist, while his alterego is called the man of. Issue also has part five of alpha and omega, a 10part origin story of solar man of the atom with script by jim shooter and art by barry windsorsmith and bob layton.
Read solar, man of the atom 1991 comic online free and high quality. Gail sanders first day on the job at atom valley is also almost her last, as an experimental rocket goes off the rails. We are going to start with a book that lays the foundation for the valiant universesolar. Solar, man of the atom is an ongoing series published by valiant comics beginning in 1991. Solar man of the atom v01 nuclear family 2014 books. Doctor solar, man of the atom comic books from gold key. Second death, but alpha and omega does its best, by offering the story of the first solar, before the events of second death. Phil seleski minor characters other charactersplacesthings recent storylines solar.
Solar is an american fictional comic book superhero created by writer paul s. Barbiere uses the moment to define the character, his public perception and powers. Volume 1 read now checkout preordered manage preorders unavailable for purchase in your credit card on file lists an address in. Solar, man of the atom vol 1 2 valiant comics database fandom. Solar is capable of almost anything he can think of. After an accident he comes in contact with the material turning his body in pure energy and granting him godlike powers. You may want to ask in ask the tropers about whether its safe to recreate. Doctor solar could manipulate matter at the atomic level. Jun 25, 2014 erica, now infused with her fathers powers, learns to deal with the enigmatic energy coursing through her body. Man of the atom acquired from the defunct publisher gold key comics. Fortunately, she is saved by her friend from college, dr. Read doctor solar, man of the atom 1962 comic online free and high quality. Solar, man of the atom 10 a, jun 1992 comic book by valiant.
Solar, man of the atom vol 1 3 valiant comics database fandom. Solar, man of the atom 1991 comic read solar, man of the. Gail sanders, the woman he is falling for faster than the speed of light, solar will need every quantum of his power and purpose to rally and administer the greatest atomic asskicking of. There has to be something good about him that we can pick up on immediately, and so frank barbieres slower pacing doesnt quite do this book any favors. Doctor solar, man of the atom archives volume 2 by paul s. Solar, man of the atom valiant comics database fandom. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. Doctor solar, man of the atom archives v04 2015 books. Man of the atom you may know from valiant comics, well the old gold key character is back in an allnew superhero series by dynamite entertainment. The valiant series was initially written by jim shooter with illustrations by barry windsorsmith and bob layton. But first, a quick note about the format this story was originally presented in.
One whole panel was dedicated to the solar insignia covering tight against her boobs. Solar discovers an alien sixth column in first strike part one confrontation. Solar tries to figure out who he is and what he wants to do and ends up in houston which attracts the attention of a powerful and mysterious man in the human factor. Brilliant origin story told by two comic book masters, jim shooter and barry windsorsmith.
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