I read Dr. Solar #1 again....

jbtheo · Post by **jbtheo** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:36 pm

So I read Dr. Solar #1 again, and it was better the second time around. I have come to the conclusion that, yeah, it is the art that is the problem, unfortunately.

I think Dennis Calero needs to sit down with Jim Shooter and have this 50 cent talk on storytelling or 350 cent talk on storytelling or whatever that the editor mentioned in the bio page of the comic. If you take out Jim Shooter's words, then the comic really makes no sense (or LESS sense).

Also, no backgrounds, no people reacting to their fighting. That was the biggest disappointment.

I read this article here from Jim Shooter on Dr. Solar #1:
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page ... e&id=26692

He mentions in the article that Dennis didn't quite get what Jim was trying to protray in the first page of the issue. He said the first time he saw it was on Newsarama when they went public with the preview.

Sigh.

Jim later mentions, after he saw the issue, that he went to lunch with Dennis and talked about the issue and what he thought needed changing. Part of me wonders if this is why Dennis isn't doing the third issue. Not this talk they had, specifically, but he might just not be "getting it". Anyway, I look forward to the new artist and what he brings to the table.

As far as Jim's writing, I think it was fine. He infused some real science in there, and made it believable. I think he meant for the make-believe superhero characters in there is be a little quirky and silly, but it didn't work as well as it could have, again mostly because of the art.

Anyway, I look forward to the next issue, and REALLY look forward to Magnus #1 in three weeks.

robb77 · Post by **robb77** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:58 pm

cool article thanks for posting

Cyberstrike · Post by **Cyberstrike** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:43 pm

From what I read of the FCBD special and Dr. Solar, Man of the Atom #1 and it has both bland art and a very bland story.

JonesyAZ · Post by **JonesyAZ** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:12 pm

When I got home from work tonight, I sat down and re-read the FCBD Solar story, as well as Doctor Solar #1. I can also confidently say that reading these again is a MUCH better experience. WOO HOO!!!

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sun Jul 18, 2010 7:14 pm

It's out ?????

My LCS has said NOTHING.... and I am only ordering the Dark Horse Solar/Magnus/???? and Project Superpowers (everything)....

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Sun Jul 18, 2010 9:37 pm

JonesyAZ wrote:When I got home from work tonight, I sat down and re-read the FCBD Solar story, as well as Doctor Solar #1. I can also confidently say that reading these again is a MUCH better experience. WOO HOO!!!

Yeah I liked the FCBD story better this time too. INteresting note: The FCBD issue takes place August 15, Dr. Solar 1 happens 5 days later on Aug. 20.

StarBrand · Post by **StarBrand** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:06 am

Ryan wrote:
JonesyAZ wrote:When I got home from work tonight, I sat down and re-read the FCBD Solar story, as well as Doctor Solar #1. I can also confidently say that reading these again is a MUCH better experience. WOO HOO!!!
INteresting note: The FCBD issue takes place August 15, Dr. Solar 1 happens 5 days later on Aug. 20.

I hadn't noticed that. Thanks!

dave · Post by **dave** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 5:51 pm

Cyberstrike wrote:From what I read of the FCBD special and Dr. Solar, Man of the Atom #1 and it has both bland art and a very bland story.

I didn't find it bland. I thought I would a bit when I saw the first page of the #1 issue, but I see a story stock-piled full of potential.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 6:27 pm

I haven't read Doc Solar #1 yet, but I did re-read the FCBD issue. It definitely read better the second time through. Especially Magnus. It all did feel dated though.