Magnus: Steel Nation better than Solar: Alpha and Omega?
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This is tough for me to decide..... I def. think that Mag. was more of a "hero" story, while Solar was an intellectual story.... both great.....
but if I had to pick only one Val. story line to have /read it would not be these two....
I might have to go with early A&A or early Shadowman (maybe cause I got in a bit late on the Val. U., so I never finished the early mag. and Solar runs until a few years ago)
but if I had to pick only one Val. story line to have /read it would not be these two....
I might have to go with early A&A or early Shadowman (maybe cause I got in a bit late on the Val. U., so I never finished the early mag. and Solar runs until a few years ago)
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Re: Magnus: Steel Nation better than Solar: Alpha and Omega
[quote="2050"]I was reading through Wizard's Top 100 TPBs of all time recently and found that they ranked Magnus, Robot Figher: Steel Nation TPB above Solar, Man of the Atom: Alpha and Omega. The full list can be found here: http://www.sketchyorigins.com/comics/ar ... t-831.html
How do you feel about that?
<B>I would have to say Solar - Alpha and Omega is better. I like Solar better than Magnus and I love BWS' artwork.</b>
How do you feel about that?
<B>I would have to say Solar - Alpha and Omega is better. I like Solar better than Magnus and I love BWS' artwork.</b>
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Re: Magnus: Steel Nation better than Solar: Alpha and Omega
Not totally sure what you are asking here. How do I feel about this list in general, or how do I feel about the two valiant comics on the list?Lightning Strike wrote:2050 wrote:I was reading through Wizard's Top 100 TPBs of all time recently and found that they ranked Magnus, Robot Figher: Steel Nation TPB above Solar, Man of the Atom: Alpha and Omega. The full list can be found here: http://www.sketchyorigins.com/comics/ar ... t-831.html
How do you feel about that?
<B>I would have to say Solar - Alpha and Omega is better. I like Solar better than Magnus and I love BWS' artwork.</b>
I for one have only read 6 out of the 100 on here.
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Thats a good evaluation.myron wrote:Steel nation was an awesome action "flick"...Solar was the more cerebral, "ha! made you think" work...
IMO..
I always found Solar more haunting and in-depth read.
A&O is also my preferred read with Steel Nation and Invasion right behind. For me, Invasion may even be better than Steel Nation. The story of Japan's evolution, even by today's standards, is still ground-breaking material.
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First, I like many of you am glad that Wizard included Valiant. It's great to see that it is remembered.
I lean towards Steel Nation though because not only was it a great action story, but there were so many social issues being addressed in that series. Once again it was proven that a comic could address serious social issues and still be entertaining. One of my favorites of all time.
I lean towards Steel Nation though because not only was it a great action story, but there were so many social issues being addressed in that series. Once again it was proven that a comic could address serious social issues and still be entertaining. One of my favorites of all time.
That's how I feel as well. This is a great thread. Makes us remember and think about the great early Valiant stories.tarheelmarine wrote:First, I like many of you am glad that Wizard included VALIANT. It's great to see that it is remembered.
I lean towards Steel Nation though because not only was it a great action story, but there were so many social issues being addressed in that series. Once again it was proven that a comic could address serious social issues and still be entertaining. One of my favorites of all time.
Alpha & Omega is also an intelligent story, but Steel nation is the one that makes you think the most.
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I've read both stories and honestly, there just isn't a way for me to choose one over the other. Except for maybe Unity, Rai #0 and the first 7 issues of Harbinger, this was Jim Shooters finest work. He may come off to some as a slightly self-certain jerk, but the man has talent, passion drive and I respect the heck out of what he has done within the industry. I don't hold anything against him, especially not since he left the audience of Comic Book READERS with some of the greatest stories the medium has ever seen. Magnus made you think about what made a being sentient while Solar made you think about, well, everything else. Both were fine reads and the art was great-yes, great-so, there is no choosing one over the other for me.
Re: Magnus: Steel Nation better than Solar: Alpha and Omega?
Steel Nation - Alpha & Omega - Harbinger 1-7 - Solar 1-10. In that order. All untouchable classics though.
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Re: Magnus: Steel Nation better than Solar: Alpha and Omega?
Harbinger 1-7 are called Children of the Eight Day, I believe. Solar 1-4 are Second Death.
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Re: Magnus: Steel Nation better than Solar: Alpha and Omega?
Imo Magnus 1-4 ain't got sh!t on Solar 1-10. They're both damn good, but Solar has this timeless, "epic" quality, that I have rarely seen replicated, and an awesome, unique gimmick with the Alpha & Omega inserts. Steel Nation, in comparison, is just a very well-told, fun cyber punk story.
I can't say I really understand the love for Harbinger, but different strokes for different folks I suppose.
I can't say I really understand the love for Harbinger, but different strokes for different folks I suppose.
Re: Magnus: Steel Nation better than Solar: Alpha and Omega?
I adore Steel Nation. Loved Harbinger too until VEI did their version and bettered it. I wish we'd gotten to see what VEI would have done with Magnus and Solar. They made Rai and Divinity analogs and both the Kindt Rai epic and the Divinity trilogy are incredible. I bet they could have reached even greater heights with the actual Magnus and Solar characters and supporting cast.TheFerg714 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:29:03 am Imo Magnus 1-4 ain't got sh!t on Solar 1-10. They're both damn good, but Solar has this timeless, "epic" quality, that I have rarely seen replicated, and an awesome, unique gimmick with the Alpha & Omega inserts. Steel Nation, in comparison, is just a very well-told, fun cyber punk story.
I can't say I really understand the love for Harbinger, but different strokes for different folks I suppose.
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Re: Magnus: Steel Nation better than Solar: Alpha and Omega?
^Thissyzhang28 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:20:44 am I adore Steel Nation. Loved Harbinger too until VEI did their version and bettered it. I wish we'd gotten to see what VEI would have done with Magnus and Solar. They made Rai and Divinity analogs and both the Kindt Rai epic and the Divinity trilogy are incredible. I bet they could have reached even greater heights with the actual Magnus and Solar characters and supporting cast.
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