| "Atomic Nightmares" | |
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| Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom | |
| Title: | "Atomic Nightmares" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 20 |
| Cover price: | .12 |
| Cover date: | July, 1967 |
| Publisher: | Gold Key Comics |
| Credits | |
| Ex. Ed: | Marquis Morse |
| Writers: | Dick Wood |
| Pencilers: | Al McWilliams |
| Inkers: | Al McWilliams |
| Cover artists: | George Wilson |
| Cover inker: | George Wilson |
| Cover colorist: | George Wilson |
| Editors: | Marquis Morse |
| Navigation | |
| Previous: | Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom #19 |
| Next: | Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom #21 |
"Atomic Nightmares" is the first story featured in issue #20 of the Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom ongoing comic book series published by Gold Key Comics. It was written by Dick Wood with artwork and inks by Al McWilliams. This story is divided into two chapters. The next tale features Professor Harbinger and is called "Amazing Humans". It was written by Dick Wood and illustrated by Win Mortimer. All stories were edited by Marquis Morse. This issue shipped in July, 1967 and carries a cover price of .12 cents per copy.
"Atomic Nightmares"[]
Part I[]
Nuro and Orun have Doctor Solar strapped to a chair in their underground laboratory and are aggressively siphoning off his radioactive energy to power their facility. To counteract this, Solar strives to increase his internalized power so that it reaches a critical point in the hopes that he might be able to break free. Nuro sends a power surge of 10,000 watts into Solar's body, which causes him to slump in exhaustion.
Solar becomes aware of an electrical storm taking place in the skies above the lab. He begins drawing power from it until he is strong enough to break free. Solar rockets through the lab's silo into the sky, triggering a thunderhead that produces an immense energy burst.
Gail and Doctor Clarkson are in an airplane and come too close to the electrical discharge. The flash temporarily blinds the pilot Freddie, and Solar is forced to help the plane come to a landing.
Part II[]
They settle back down and return to Atom Valley. Solar tries to get some much needed rest, but is plagued by bizarre nightmares. His radioactive powers begin externalizing his subconscious, creating radioactive beings of mental energy. The mental light monster attacks a construction site in nearby Central City. It then strikes a population center with blinding brilliance. Doctor Clarkson comes up with the idea of using sulfur particles to disperse the entity.
Doctor Clarkson and Gail then bring Solar to the medical center for observation. Shortly before midnight however, the slumbering Solar conjures up another nightmare creature from the depths of his mind. This creature is electromagnetic in nature and grows to immense size and begins attacking vehicles. As Solar awakens, Doctor Clarkson alerts him to the new threat.
Featured characters
- Solar, Raymond Solar
Supporting characters
- Gail Sanders
- Malcolm Clarkson
Villains
- Aral Uzbek
- Orun
- Tanek Nuro
Minor characters
- Freddie
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
- Atom Valley
- Central City
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
"Amazing Humans"[]
| "Amazing Humans" | |
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| Title: | "Amazing Humans" |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Dick Wood |
| Pencilers: | Win Mortimer |
| Inkers: | Win Mortimer |
| Colorists: | Unknown |
| Letterers: | Unknown |
| Editors: | Marquis Morse |
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
- To be added
Villains
- To be added
Minor characters
- To be added
Organizations
- To be added
Races & Animals
- To be added
Locations
- To be added
Items
- To be added
Vehicles
- To be added
Powers
- To be added
Miscellaneous
- To be added
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Doctor Solar was created by writer Paul S. Newman and artist Bob Fujitani. He first appeared in the "Solar's Secret" story from Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom #1 in October, 1962.
- The tagline to this issue is "Solar smashes mind-monsters that come to life!"
- This issue shipped to retailers on April 6th, 1967.
- This issue is cover code number 10000-707.
- The inside front cover includes a strip called "A Journey Through Space with the Man of the Atom from the Sun".
- The inside back cover of this issue includes a "Solar's Senses Hearing" comic strip.
- This issue introduces Hamilton Mansfield Lamont.
Recommended Reading[]
Gold Key era
Modern era
- A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong
- Archer & Armstrong, Vol. 1
- Archer & Armstrong, Vol. 2
- Armorines