In the post Civil War II Marvel Comics era, next to the new Prowler series, the other new Marvel Now 2016 series I’m intrigued by is Solo. He’s allied with the Amazing Spider-Man, Deadpool and others.
Not sure who Solo is? Well, Marvel Comics bio on this anti-terrorism mercenary check this out.
Well it looks like James Bourne, aka Solo, is getting a bit of a revamp in Marvel Now 2016 too.
Here’s the classic take on the character before we get into his new’ish look.
Spoilers for Solo in the Post Civil War II’s Marvel Now 2016.
Below is the concept art the new Solo series.
Looks pretty good.
The solicitations for Solo #1 and Solo #2 are below.
- SOLO #1
GERRY DUGGAN & GEOFFREY THORNE (W) • PACO DIAZ (A/C)
VARIANT COVER BY ROB LIEFELD
SKETCH VARIANT COVER BY ROB LIEFELD
VARIANT COVER BY RON LIM
TEASER VARIANT COVER BY MIKE DEODATO
CHAMPIONS VARIANT COVER BY TBA
HIP-HOP VARIANT COVER BY TBA
The “One Man War on Terror” will get the job done! That’s right — James Bourne, A.K.A. Solo, is on his own, right where he belongs! Deadly alien weapons are making their way into the hands of ordinary thugs – and Solo is going undercover to locate the source. Things are heating up, and Solo might just wish he had some backup! Deadpool was just the beginning. You haven’t seen anything till you’ve met Solo!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
SOLO #2
GERRY DUGGAN & GEOFFREY THORNE (W) • PACO DIAZ (A/C)
Variant Cover by MARK BAGLEY
Divided We Stand VARIANT COVER by TBA
Solo goes undercover!
In order to stop the trading of alien weapons, Solo must infiltrate a dangerous biker gang.
But he better watch his back, because someone might already be onto his secret!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
Beyond the price point of $3.99, what do you think of Solo getting his own monthly title?