Solo (DC)

    (DC, 2004-2006)
™ and © 2004 DC Comics, Inc.

Widely known for his collaborations with writer Jeph Loeb on their varied projects for DC, (Batman: The Long Halloween, Batman: Dark Victory and Superman for All Seasons) and Marvel, (Daredevil: Yellow, Spider-Man: Blue and The Hulk: Gray), Tim Sale displays his distinctive artistic techniques on a variety of stories in this showcase.

Although titled “Solo” Sale teams up with other writers on four of the six stories in this title with Jeph Loeb among them. “Date Knight” written by Darwyn Cooke, features Batman and Catwoman in a playful battle across Gotham City’s rooftops. “Christina” written by Sale, and rendered in a sepia-tone ink wash is a story of love and regret. “Young Love” written by Diana Schultz, is an homage to the Silver Age Supergirl, complete with a bright color palette indicative of the look of the 1960’s. The poignant ending is a direct contrast to that color scheme. “Prom Night” written by Jeph Loeb, evokes the heartland values instilled in Clark Kent by his adoptive parents and recalls the first chapter of “Superman for All Seasons.” “Low Card in the Hole,” written by Brian Azzarello, is a film noir crime story that is Sale’s forte. The final story in this book, “I Concentrate on You” also written by Sale, recalls the courtship of his parents.

— George Haberberger
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  • 1
    #1
    Dec 2004
    Cover: $4.95
    W: Darwyn Cooke, Tim Sale, Diana Schutz, Jeph Loeb, Brian Azzarello  ·  A: Tim Sale
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  • 2
    #2
    Feb 2005
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    W: Richard Corben, John Arcudi  ·  A: Richard Corben
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    #3
    Apr 2005
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    W: Paul Pope  ·  A: Paul Pope
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    #4
    Jun 2005
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    W: Howard Chaykin  ·  A: Howard Chaykin
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  • 5
    #5
    Aug 2005
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    W: Darwyn Cooke  ·  A: Darwyn Cooke
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    #6
    Oct 2005
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    W: John Arcudi, Joe Kelly, Andy Helfer, Chuck Dixon, Brian Azzarello  ·  A: Jordi Bernet
    7 copies from $4.68
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    #7
    Dec 2005
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    W: Mike Allred, Laura Allred, Lee Allred  ·  A: Mike Allred
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    #8
    Dec 2005
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    W: Teddy Kristiansen, Neil Gaiman, Steven Seagle  ·  A: Teddy Kristiansen
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    #9
    Apr 2006
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    W: John Hitchcock, Scott Hampton  ·  A: Scott Hampton
    Scott Hampton
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    #10
    Jun 2006
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    W: Rob Markman, Damion Scott, Randee Carcano  ·  A: Damion Scott
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    #11
    Aug 2006
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    W: Sergio Aragonés, Mark Evanier  ·  A: Sergio Aragonés
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  • 12
    #12
    Oct 2006
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    W: Brendan McCarthy, Jono Howard, Tom O’Connor, Robbie Morrison  ·  A: Brendan McCarthy, Trevor Goring, Steve Cook
    Final issue
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