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Cover: Michelangelo & Atomic Paintbrush

Solar, Man of the Atom #[nn]

May 1997 · Acclaim / Valiant · 3.95 USD; 5.25 CAD
“Man of the Atom”

In "Man of the Atom," Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson deliver a mind-bending dive into cosmic origins, as the Seleskis—physicist and anthropologist—pursue the universe’s deepest secret. Frank meets Solar, who reveals the startling truth behind creation, while Helena uncovers the hidden purpose of the X-O armor. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, anchored by Michelangelo and Atomic Paintbrush’s striking cover and the sharp, dynamic art of Robertson, Mahlstedt, and Geiger.

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writer Warren Ellis · artist Darick Robertson · inker Larry Mahlstedt · inker Steve Geiger · colorist Atomic Paintbrush · letterer Comicraft · letterer Dave Lanphear · letterer Oscar Gongora · cover Michelangelo, Atomic Paintbrush

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Full credits

letterer Comicraft
letterer Dave Lanphear
letterer Oscar Gongora
cover pencils, inks Michelangelo
cover pencils, inks Atomic Paintbrush

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

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The Seleskis, one a physicist, one an anthropologist(?), search for the "secret of the world." Frank encounters Solar who explains how this universe was created. Helena learns the secret of the X-O armor.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).