Solar: Man of the Atom #7 Review


Will Erica be a creator or a destroyer? Read on to find out.

The official description from Dynamite:

In “Spaceship of Death,” Solar – powerless and light-years from earth – has no choice but to stow away on a random cargo ship headed in the general direction of the Milky Way. But she’s quick to discover that she’s not the only dangerous cosmic-powered being on board…

Solar07CovSubscriptLauSolar: Man of the Atom has taken a galactic shift as of late, with Erica and Phil’s journey through the universe resulting in some exciting moments, establishing some new foes for the young Solar. It is however the way that the Kaandari stand their ground that make them such a brilliant foe, with there being one point were they appear as the innocent party.

Frank Barbiere has done a wonderful job of making this a story about family, as though there are many other elements on display, it’s the fractured relationship between Erica, and her father Phil that has been prominent in this series. The way that he works the dialogue is also fascinating, with the different attitudes of the two character being like night and day. In addition to this Barbiere also captures the galactic side of this story in an engaging manner, with the Kaandari acting as a fitting adversary.

The artwork on this latest arc has been truly astonishing, with Jonathan Lau producing some sensational visuals. The way that he captures the atmosphere of space, whilst also displaying the energetic mood of Erica. His layouts also give great depth to proceedings, with the transition between pages being fluid. Omi Remalante Jr. also once again delivers some vibrant colours, with the soft overtones giving a strong finish.

Solar: Man of the Atom continues to be an epic space adventure, with the bonding between father and daughter giving an engaging tone. It also delivers some fun, and exciting moments, with Erica’s kindness being a beacon of light. Highly recommended.

OUR RATING
9
  • + Erica shows that she's different than her father.
  • + Jonathan Lau’s art is as beautiful as ever.
  • + Frank Barbiere writes yet another engaging script.
  • + The Kaandari are an interesting foe.

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