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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Solo (DC) #1

December, 2004
Cover Price: $4.95
7 copies available from $2.50 		Darwyn Cooke, Tim Sale, Diana Schutz, Jeph Loeb, Brian AzzarelloTim Sale
Solo (DC) #2

February, 2005
Cover Price: $4.95
6 copies available from $5.20 		Richard Corben, John ArcudiRichard Corben
Solo (DC) #3

April, 2005
Cover Price: $4.95
2 copies available from $9.98 		Paul PopePaul Pope
Solo (DC) #4

June, 2005
Cover Price: $4.99
10 copies available from $3.00 		Howard ChaykinHoward Chaykin
Solo (DC) #5

August, 2005
Cover Price: $4.99
2 copies available from $24.00 		Darwyn CookeDarwyn Cooke
Solo (DC) #6

October, 2005
Cover Price: $4.99
7 copies available from $5.50 		John Arcudi, Joe Kelly, Andy Helfer, Chuck Dixon, Brian AzzarelloJordi Bernet
Solo (DC) #7

December, 2005
Cover Price: $4.99
2 copies available from $6.00 		Mike Allred, Laura Allred, Lee AllredMike Allred
Solo (DC) #8

December, 2005
Cover Price: $4.99
6 copies available from $3.25 		Teddy Kristiansen, Neil Gaiman, Steven SeagleTeddy Kristiansen
Solo (DC) #9

April, 2006
Cover Price: $4.99
9 copies available from $3.00 		John Hitchcock, Scott HamptonScott Hampton
Solo (DC) #10

June, 2006
Cover Price: $4.99
8 copies available from $4.75 		Rob Markman, Damion Scott, Randee CarcanoDamion Scott
Solo (DC) #11

August, 2006
Cover Price: $4.99
4 copies available from $6.00 		Sergio Aragonés, Mark EvanierSergio Aragonés
Solo (DC) #12

October, 2006
Cover Price: $4.99
7 copies available from $6.24 		Brendan McCarthy, Jono Howard, Tom O’Connor, Robbie MorrisonBrendan McCarthy, Trevor Goring, Steve Cook