Solo

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 The opening story from Solo, by the incredible Oscar Martin.


Food is scarce and respect for life non-existent.


Enemies abound.


The rats are the smallest and the most hard pressed to survive in this world.


Mind blowing artwork.


Did I mention that this is good art?


The quality of mercy is not strained in this world, it is unknown.


Captured and put in the arena, Solo astonishes all with his speed and ruthlessness.


It is speed, not size, that matters in an edged weapons fight.
 

 But all is not hopeless.


There may still be a chance for this fearless warrior.


We shall see.


Solo: The Survivors of Chaos.  Oscar Martin, Titan Comics.  2020.

 
 

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  1. Omar SzkarlatiukJuly 23, 2021 at 9:13 PM

    This is amazing!

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  2. Billy D BunnyJuly 24, 2021 at 11:12 AM

    Mr. Martin sure is good. Even his Tom and Jerry is fantastic. There is something about working in animation that really sharpens a cartoonist's skills. I have only heard of this in the last year, and I finally found the first book online. To say I find this impressive is a huge understatement.

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