Solarman #1 is a solid debut and I can't wait to see what comes next. The issue is an exciting start and fills a much-needed niche that other publishers woefully ignore. This is a superhero comic for the masses and hopefully the masses find it, cause it's solid. If you're looking for a superhero alternative from the big 2, look no further. Read Full Review

Solarman #1 takes a different approach when telling an origin story. Rather than an earnest do-gooder, Joseph Phillip Illidge and Brendan Deneen present a more nuanced character in Ben Tucker. And while there isn't much of a supporting cast to speak of at this time, the lead character is intriguing enough on his own. The artwork by N Steven Harris and Andrew Dalhouse does a great job balancing the tone of the more personal moments with the grander events that are in the background here, but are sure to burst into the front in future issues. Read Full Review

Re-imagining Solarman as an African-American man sets the comic apart from most of its counterparts as well. Ben Tucker's new backstory gives readers the chance to listen to a voice not usually heard in comics. More recently, Black superheros have come into prominence, such as Miles Morales, Luke Cage, or Sam Wilson as Captain America, but there is still a vast disparity in representation of perspectives other than that of a white male. Ben Tucker's racial identity allows the writers to address political topics and themes not normally discussed, such as theaforementioned Black incarceration rates. The fact that the comic has the ability to echo the concerns, stories, and viewpoints of another demographic of readers will continue to differentiate this comic from the rest, but it will foster the growing sense of inclusion as well, a critical aspect that has been missing in the industry for too long. Read Full Review