Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom
Western · 1962–1982 · 31 issues
About the series
From 1962 to 1982, Western Publishing’s Gold Key imprint brought readers the atomic-age adventures of Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom. The series followed physicist Dr. Philip Solar, who gains incredible energy-manipulating powers after a nuclear accident, and his mentor Professor Harbinger. Over 31 issues, the title was most frequently written by Dick Wood, Paul S. Newman, and Roger McKenzie, with art by Frank Bolle, Bob Fujitani, and Ernie Colón. A thoughtful, science-driven superhero saga, Doctor Solar endures as a distinctive, quietly influential entry in the Silver Age pantheon, balancing cosmic spectacle with humanistic storytelling.
