Comic Book, Author and Illustrator
SYNOPSIS
In a world smothered by pollution and ruled by the smoke-belching tyranny of King Coal, darkness threatens to consume the Earth. His ultimate weapon, the Carbonator 3000, is a monstrous machine built to supercharge the forces of Dark Matter and extinguish the planet’s last rays of hope.
Enter Aster and Ray, two unlikely kids brought together by fate, curiosity, and a mysterious note left behind by an ancient solar guardian. With their solar-powered robot sidekick, Solar Bot, they embark on a daring mission to stop King Coal’s devastation. Along the way, they uncover ancient solar artifacts, decode hidden messages, and unlock their true potential as the Solar Stars.
Their journey takes them through polluted rivers, shadowy forests, and into the heart of a forgotten solar temple. As they battle King Coal’s toxic Destroyers and face impossible odds, Aster and Ray discover the true power of friendship, courage, and innovation. The final showdown will test everything they’ve learned and the strength of the light within them.
Brimming with adventure, heart, and humor, Solar Stars vs. Dark Matter is more than just an interactive comic. It’s a call to action. Young readers are invited to join a global mission for sustainability and clean energy, learning that anyone, anywhere, can rise up and become a hero for the planet.
Together, we can create a brighter future.
“Solar power is going to be absolutely essential to meeting growing energy demands while staving off climate change.”
– Ramez Naam, Clean Energy Advocate, and Award-Winning Author
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, electricity production was responsible for the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions of any sector at 29% in 2015. Ramping up the engagement of students in the process of expanding solar installations reduces carbon emissions while providing innovative, real-world learning opportunities, and offers considerable long-term financial savings for schools.
Author
Adam Hall, M.S.
Chief Star Organizer & Executive Director
Mr. Hall inspires students, educators, and community members to participate in clean energy learning activities through the Solar Star Challenge.
Adam is an educator, author, and clean energy advocate who bridges creativity, innovation, and action. He is the creator and writer of Solar Stars vs. Dark Matter-The Battle Over Climate Change, Issue #1, an interactive comic book inspired by student ideas and designed to motivate young people to take action for a cleaner energy future through the Solar Star Challenge.
As founder and leader of Million Solar Stars, a non-profit global educational initiative, Adam empowers students to apply science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) to design imaginative solutions for a sustainable world. Through hands-on projects and storytelling, he helps students transform imagination into real-world impact.
Drawing on his experience teaching MYP Design and sustainability-focused programs, Adam believes students are not just learners, but inventors of a better future. Solar Stars vs. Dark Matter brings that belief to life through adventure, humor, and purpose, inspiring readers to dream big and take action for the planet.
When he’s not teaching, writing, or building solar-powered projects with students, Adam enjoys playing guitar and singing in a cover band, golfing, skiing, exploring the outdoors, and dreaming up the next Solar Star story.
You can purchase a copy of Solar Stars vs. Dark Matter, Issue #1 or submit your own superhero or villain idea for Issue #2 as part of the Solar Star Comic Challenge. Join the mission to help create a brighter, cleaner energy future.