Solar, Man of the Atom ##29
Valiant Comics • Solar, Man of the Atom Vol. 1
Writer
Kevin VanHook
Interior Artist
Kevin Kobasic
Cover Artist
Kevin Kobasic and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Phil Seleski (Solar) continues his cosmic journeys. This issue features a Valiant Vision story intended for viewing with 3D glasses. It includes appearances by Doctor Solar and deepens the lore of the Valiant Universe during the mid-90s boom.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Obvious heavy wear to the polybag and likely the cover underneath. There is a large red price sticker on the top right, a red spray-paint or ink mark over the logo, significant surface wrinkling, and edge wear visible on the outer plastic which often impacts the paper stock of 90s Valiant issues. Visible corner blunting.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in dollar bins or lots. Graded NM/MT copies have recently sold for under $50, showing low market demand for this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. This is a common back-issue from Valiant's high-distribution era.
Notable Features
Presented in 'Valiant Vision' (3D effect). This copy is still in its original polybag, though heavily aged. No barcode (Direct Edition variant common for Valiant).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Valiant publication. The logo defacement and price sticker suggest it was sold as 'discard' or 'clearance' stock. Paper stock and printing density are consistent with 1994 Valiant production standards.