The Solution #2

The Solution #2 was published in 1993 by Ultraverse, a superhero imprint launched by Malibu Comics to compete with the industry giants of the era. The series was created by writer James Hudnall and artist Darick Robertson, centering on a team of super-powered mercenaries hired to handle threats that conventional law enforcement could not manage. This second issue continued the narrative established in the debut, further exploring the dark, morally ambiguous tone that defined the Ultraverse line during its attempt to capture the gritty aesthetic popular in the early 1990s comic market.

The character designs and visual style of the series were influenced by the intense, high-action tropes prevalent in 1990s comics. Darick Robertson, who would later gain significant recognition for his work on The Boys, utilized the series to refine his ability to blend kinetic superhero action with human, grounded character work. While the Ultraverse line initially saw strong sales due to the industry-wide speculator boom, its legacy is largely defined by its bold attempt to launch a shared universe from scratch, an ambitious creative endeavor that left a distinct mark on the comic landscape of the decade.