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Valiant Entertainment has announced a new X-O Manowar series coming this fall starring the titular jellyfish-man Using the hashtag #XOUNLEASHED, Valiant teased the news on Twitter before sending out a press release with the image below Doug Braithwaite and Diego Rodriguez are credited with the art, though no creative team has been announced Here's the[...]

In an effort to convince new readers to "jump on" to X-O Manowar, Valiant has released a preview of the upcoming X-O Manowar #23, touted as "the start of a brand-new story arc and new jumping-on point, "HERO," for Eisner-nominated writer Matt Kindt's sci-fi magnum opus – one that will mark the long-awaited return of[...]

Arin sneaks into the compound where Batwin is being held, but he has one last surprise waiting for him with Batwin. X-O Manowar #18 cover by Lewis Larosa and Diego Rodriguez X-O Manowar #18 concludes this Roman Empire-era story of Aric of Dacia He finds Batwin, but it doesn't go as Aric expects Sabbas continues to have[...]

Aric and Sabbas sail for Rome itself, but they find themselves pushed into the gladiatorial arena. X-O Manowar #17 cover by Lewis Larosa and Diego Rodriguez X-O Manowar #17 continues the story of Aric and Sabbas meeting in the time of the Roman Empire I'm still a little off-put by this fairly dry and straightforward historical fiction[...]

X-O Manowar tries to stop it, but Livewire keeps him distracted On the inside, Geomancer and Peter Stanchek come together to try and stop this potential disaster On the ground, Ninja-K and Major Charlie Palmer have it out one last time. Harbinger Wars II #4 cover by J.G Jones and Brian Reber Harbinger Wars II comes to[...]

Harbinger Wars 2 #4 is in stores on Wednesday, as well as X-O Manowar #18 Check out the previews below. HARBINGER WARS 2 #4 (of 4) Written by MATT KINDT Art by TOMÁS GIORELLO with RENATO GUEDES Colors by DIEGO RODRIGUEZ Letters by DAVE SHARPE Cover A by J.G JONES Cover B by MICO SUAYAN Interlocking Variant by JUAN JOSÉ RYP HW2 Icon Variant[...]

Meanwhile, Ninja-K, X-O Manowar, and Major Palmer have discovered the Psiot boy whose powers have gone out of control However, Faith and another contingence of Psiots have arrived to protect the young boy from G.A.T.E and Omen. Harbinger Wars II #3 cover by JG Jones and Diego Rodriguez Harbinger Wars II #3 enters the next stage of[...]

This leads him into the presence of those he hates almost as much as the Huns: The Romans. X-O Manowar #16 cover by Lewis Larosa and Diego Rodriguez X-O Manowar #16 manages to get me engaged with this flashback story set in Aric's past #15 was far less successful in this regard. The reasons this issue works more[...]

Charlie Palmer, X-O Manowar, and Ninja-K catch up with Peter Stanchek, and a battle ensues Elsewhere, Livewire helps Bloodshot infiltrate the Loveboat, the airship headquarters of G.A.T.E. Harbinger Wars II #2 cover by J.G Jones and Diego Rodriguez Tensions continue to build in Harbinger Wars II #2, and the book continues to remind me of Marvel's original[...]

Ninjak, X-O Manowar — the possibilities are tantalizing. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Brought back from the dead and infused with cutting-edge nanotechnology, Bloodshot became a nearly unstoppable killing machine. His enhanced strength, speed, endurance, and healing made him the perfect weapon. After[...]

A press release from Valiant provides more details: Released monthly from September 2018 through December 2018, each PRE-ORDER EDITION comes packed with trade paperback-style extras and bonus content, including creator commentary, behind-the-scenes looks at the creation of the comics, process character designs and artwork, and first looks at upcoming issues – plus exclusive covers by Whilce[...]

However, characters like X-O Manowar and Bloodshot just annoy with the way they're played here. Derek Charm's artwork largely fits the story well The characters are given clever visual redesigns, and the overall aesthetic is airy, cartoonish, and charming Sometimes the lines are too light for their own good, such as when Faith's mouth outright disappears[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] While X-O Manowar tries to determine the best course of action regarding the upcoming Harbinger War, Shanhara, Aric's suit, takes us back to the earlier days of Aric and the Visigoths We focus on two figures: Sabbas and Aric Sabbas is a slave worker in the mines of Zambia, and Aric stakes out his[...]

Andy Diggle and Stephen Segovia have done great work on the new iteration of the Shadowman series, and I look forward to their further exploits with the Valiant character. X-O Manowar #15 cover by Lewis Larosa X-O Manowar #15 X-O Manowar jumps back through the centuries to show us the conquest of the Visigoths and what has led to the current state of[...]

The powers that be call upon X-O Manowar and Ninja-K to this end, but Livewire has her own friends to help her in this hour of need. Harbinger Wars II #1 cover by JG Jones and Andrew Dalhouse Harbinger Wars II officially begins with what reads like a mixture of Marvel's original Civil War with various X-Men[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] X-O Manowar, now having left Gorin, receives a distress call that brings him back to Earth Aric is reluctant, but he and his suit agree to come back to our world He is contacted by Livewire and warned of a coming conflict; Aric will be called into the war She wants him to be[...]

Valiant Entertainment will publish an 880 page X-O Manowar compendium this August, the perfect way to enjoy the chart-topping, award-winning series that relaunched the Valiant Universe in a value-priced softcover format, and also the perfect tool with which to bludgeon to death insolent fools who dare interrupt you while you're reading it From the press release: On August[...]

The Valiant Universe unites to bring down Roku and end her devious scheme, saving Neville's family in the process. Is it a good read?

This comes through Valiant Entertainment along with their regular releases such as Ninja-K, X-O Manowar, an Archer and Armstrong collection, Shadowman, and Quantum and Woody Full solicit details below. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ BRITANNIA: LOST EAGLES OF ROME #1 (of 4) Written by PETER MILLIGAN Art by ROBERT[...]

This is the final battle of Manowar on Gorin. X-O Manowar #13 cover by Lewis Larosa and Diego Rodriguez X-O Manowar #13 finally has Aric cutting loose once more with the armor at full power It's just him and a cadre of bounty hunters This makes for a cathartic climax to the past few issues, which have[...]

Will he be playing the hero? Or, will his bloodlust take over once again? X-O Manowar #13 cover by Lewis Larosa X-O Manowar #13 Aric has been betrayed Many of his friends lay dead before him, killed by the bounty hunters who kidnapped Aric not long before He has the Manowar armor back, though Aric's vengeance is coming,[...]

Matt Kindt and Trevor Hairsine's Harbinger Wars II sees X-O Manowar join the battle, and Daniel Kibblesmith and Derek Charm see Valiant High continue its semester All of that, plus Shadowman, Ninja-K, and Bloodshot: Salvation Valiant Entertainment is bringing these out this June[...]

Ninjak is sent to the Dead Realm to talk with Shadowman due to a bullet from Bloodshot. MI-6 has learned of Roku's plans and hopes to help Colin. Does it make for a good read?

Before the confrontation can conclude, the bounty hunters hired by Bruto return with yet more hate and violence to unleash. X-O Manowar #12 cover by Lewis Larosa and Diego Rodriguez X-O Manowar is nearing its conclusion on the planet, Gorin As such, the many Game of Thrones-esque political plot threads are coming to a head For those[...]

Wakanda is still under threat from the Klaw and his coalition, but, if Wakanda can triump, it must be free from the incursions within. Spectacular Spider-Man #300 cover by Marcos Martin Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #300 The Tinkerer has been arming villains to wreak havoc across New York City, and Spider-Man is finally confronting him in this[...]

X-O Manowar isn't too far behind. Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe #2 cover by Kevin Wada While the first issue of Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe was a rough read, burdened with slow pacing and subpar dialogue, #2 gets to the action and pursuit This proves to be a boon, as this comic is actually a lot[...]

All that, plus more from X-O Manowar, Ninja-K, Bloodshot Salvation, and more Details below. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ HARBINGER WARS 2 #1 (of 4) Written by MATT KINDT Art by TOMÁS GIORELLO Cover A by J.G[...]

Christos Gage's Ninja-K Vol.1 gets collected, Matt Kindt's X-O Manowar returns to Earth, and Elliot Rahal and Joe Bennett's Ninja-K vs the Valiant Universe continues the mayhem, all from Valiant Universe's April solicits More details below. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ SHADOWMAN (2018) #2 Written by ANDY DIGGLE Art by STEPHEN SEGOVIA Cover[...]

Of course, Aric has never been one to go down without a fight. X-O Manowar #11 cover by Lewis Larosa and Diego Rodriguez The Cadmium Empire's crumble in X-O Manowar has turned into an absorbing thing to watch, as Aric, though he is well-meaning, has proven ill-equipped to rule this planet of diverse and quarreling peoples[...]

Ninja-K is a great James Bond-esque ninja, and seeing him take on the likes of Bloodshot, X-O Manowar, Livewire, and the others should be pretty awesome. Ninja-K vs Valiant is certainly respectable in that it cuts to the chase It doesn't waste time Boom, here's the premise and conceit Boom, here is Ninja-K picking fights with[...]