Solar, Man of the Atom [Alpha and Omega]

In 1994, Acclaim/Valiant published Solar, Man of the Atom: Alpha and Omega, a single-issue prestige format comic by writer Jim Shooter and artist Barry Windsor-Smith. This special serves as a definitive, self-contained story for the character, exploring his origins and the cosmic scope of his powers. The series is notable for its lush, painted art and for being a key, standalone entry in the Valiant universe, illustrating the high-caliber talent that defined the company's early era.