Western Released October 1962

Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom #1 (1962)

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Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom #1 is the premiere issue of the Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom series from Western, released October 1, 1962. Written by Paul S. Newman with artwork by Bob Fujitani. Notable appearances include Solar Man of the Atom. This page represents the regular first-print edition.

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Published October 1962

1st appearances:  - Dr. Solar  - Gail Sanders  - Dr. Clarkson   - Nuro- Dr. Rasp  - Dr. Bently (dies in nuclear "acccident")

Key Facts

  • 1st appearance and origin of Dr. Solar, a nuclear scientist who gained extraordinary powers following a laboratory accident
  • 1st appearance of Nuro, the primary antagonist of Dr. Solar
  • First comic book published by Gold Key

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Cover art for Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom #1
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