Unity Yearbook (Valiant) (Solar, Man of the Atom) (Michael Bair)
Artist: Michael Bair (All)
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DescriptionThere was a time when Valiant was really popular. And they did put out some really nice comics with fantastic artwork. This piece is one of them and is by someone whose work is really quite difficult to obtain nowadays - Michael Bair. A fantastic image of Solar, Man of the Atom, executed with great skill as well as perspective. It is difficult to believe that this piece of artwork is now three decades old.It is a fantastic splash page with great visual effect and is even more impressive when viewed in person. Social/Sharing |
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David Kwock 
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 12/6/2024
Wow this is spectacular CAB! I dont know much about Valiant comics but this piece on it's own makes me want to look into it more. Really stunning technique love the leading lines which gives it a graphic aeshetic as well. Congrats on such a fantastic pick up.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 12/6/2024
David Kwock wrote:
Wow this is spectacular CAB! I dont know much about Valiant comics but this piece on it's own makes me want to look into it more. Really stunning technique love the leading lines which gives it a graphic aeshetic as well. Congrats on such a fantastic pick up.
Many thanks, Dave. Your comments are especially appreciated given your fantastic designer's eye. Do take care.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 12/6/2024
Very cool & dynamic piece! With the multi-rays and circles within circles, it has a solar and an atom-like feel to it.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 12/6/2024
Paul P Spiderversity wrote:
Very cool & dynamic piece! With the multi-rays and circles within circles, it has a solar and an atom-like feel to it.
Many thanks, Paul. What a wonderful comment!
Duke Fleed
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 12/6/2024
Too bad not enough energy lines.. but still pretty nice!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 12/6/2024
Duke Fleed wrote:
Too bad not enough energy lines.. but still pretty nice!
Many thanks, Duke. LOL!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/6/2024
A visual experience of cosmic proportions! That straightedge worked overtime for the precision and painstaking effort this took from Bair. This couldn't have been achieved in computers back then.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 12/6/2024
Marcus Wai wrote:
A visual experience of cosmic proportions! That straightedge worked overtime for the precision and painstaking effort this took from Bair. This couldn't have been achieved in computers back then.
Many thanks, Marcus. And a very perceptive comment, as always.
<> Shemp
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 12/6/2024
Awesome page! Valiant put out comics with great stories and art. Congrats.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 12/7/2024
<> Shemp wrote:
Awesome page! Valiant put out comics with great stories and art. Congrats.
Many thanks. Yes, this does bring back fond memories indeed!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/7/2024
The painstaking work involved in drawing and then inking a background like this is almost incalculable. An incredibly impressive and beautiful piece, with Bair at the peak of his abilities. Congratulations, CAB, I know Southern Comic Geek and Hoarder's Hide will both be envious of this one, as they should be!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 12/7/2024
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
The painstaking work involved in drawing and then inking a background like this is almost incalculable. An incredibly impressive and beautiful piece, with Bair at the peak of his abilities. Congratulations, CAB, I know Southern Comic Geek and Hoarder's Hide will both be envious of this one, as they should be!
Many thanks, Rubén. Michael Bair is a really very talented artist indeed. I do have one or two more similar splashes, so perhaps I shouldn't put them up just yet!
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/7/2024
This cover required a lot of patience to pull off! But it was worth it. Such great impact. Congrats.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 12/8/2024
Eric B wrote:
This cover required a lot of patience to pull off! But it was worth it. Such great impact. Congrats.
Many thanks, Eric. This DID require a lot of patience. And it is in fact a splash page although it is cover quality too, in my view.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/7/2024
Beautiful! Bair is under appreciated! And showing his Barry Windsor-Smith influence!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 12/8/2024
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
Beautiful! Bair is under appreciated! And showing his Barry Windsor-Smith influence!
Many thanks, Nick. Yes, he is really under appreciated. His work is really top notch and not easy to obtain.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/9/2024
wow, the level of detail by Bair is top notch and this is easily mistaken as a cover versus a splash because of how epic it is. Valiant is one of my main holes when it comes to comics knowledge but having seen so much great artwork from those titles from other collectors definately makes me curious to learn more about it
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 12/9/2024
Kavi H wrote:
wow, the level of detail by Bair is top notch and this is easily mistaken as a cover versus a splash because of how epic it is. Valiant is one of my main holes when it comes to comics knowledge but having seen so much great artwork from those titles from other collectors definately makes me curious to learn more about it
Many thanks, Kavi. Yes, given the meticulous attention to detail and its overall execution, it is certainly cover quality. Valiant comics were all the rage at the time but unfortunately fizzled out when the comics scene generally also declined.
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