(W) Matt Kindt (A) Pere Perez (CA) Lewis LaRosa New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (THE VALIANT, RAI) and Harvey Award nominee Pere P?rez (ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) rebuild the world's most elite super-team one member at a time! The United have left Unity decimated - a member lost, a terrible secret revealed, and the entire world turned against them. Not Harada, not Dr. Silk, not even the mighty Armor Hunters left the team as fractured as this! Now, Unity must decide where their place is in this new world and whether they will stand together or fall apart. Start reading here as Valiant superstars Kindt and P?rez lead the world's most elite superteam into a concussive showdown that will leave its members reeling...and rebuild Unity one hero at a time! Collecting UNITY #15-18.

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Jos? Luis, Jefte Palo (CA) Kano Out of the darkest recesses of the 20th century?the WAR-MONGER rises to rage against the combined might of Valiant's most elite superteam! For thousands of years, the Eternal Warrior has waged battle; and for thousands of years, one spirit has vexed him?the spirit of warfare itself. Today, Gilad Anni-Padda and his teammates in Unity must reckon with a long - thought-forgotten enemy-unseen since Unit-Y faced it in World War II - now returned to bring destruction and death to the heroes once and for all. Unity may not survive the coming of War-Monger! From New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (DIVINITY) and red-hot artists Jose Luis and Jefte Palo, the unstoppable War-Monger tears a swath through the ranks of Unity right here in the next volume of the chart-topping series IGN calls 'a big superhero book done right.' Collecting UNITY #19-22.

(W) James Asmus, Matt Kindt (A) Diego Bernard, Karl Moline (CA) Bilquis Evely The Armor Hunters never leave a man behind! GIN-GR, the reformed killer robot who destroyed Mexico City and rampaged through downtown Los Angeles during the Armor Hunters' attack, has turned on her Unity teammates! As she perpetrates the world's most unstoppable jailbreak - a head-first, guns-blazing, kamikaze flight straight into the military base that holds her one-time squad - can X-O Manowar, Livewire, Ninjak, and the Eternal Warrior stop the giant engine of destruction? while trapped inside it? Multiple Harvey Award nominee James Asmus (QUANTUM AND WOODY) and rising star Diego Bernard (X-O MANOWAR) rocket UNITY into their most action-packed battle yet! Then: Matt Kindt presents the grand finale to his acclaimed two-year run on Valiant's premier superteam?but not before James Asmus (QUANTUM AND WOODY), Elliott Kalan (The Daily Show), Tim Siedell (The Nightly Show), Michael Kupperman (Tales Designed to Thrizzle), Ty Templeton (Batman Adventures), and more put Unity through the wringer! Collecting UN

(W) Barry Windsor-Smith, Various (A) Barry Windsor-Smith (CA) Frank Miller 'The best buddy team book of all time...' - Ain't It Cool News Archer is the world's greatest hand-to-hand fighter, an expert marksman, and a seeker of truth and righteousness. Armstrong is an immortal warrior who has reluctantly brawled his way from prehistory to modern times only to realize that the best way to face life's many challenges is to grab a drink. But Armstrong counts as his worst day when Archer turned up and decided they were partners - a team chosen by fate to save the world! From the minds of legendary creators Barry Windsor-Smith (Weapon X), Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), Bob Layton (Iron Man), and more comes the first Valiant Classics Collection of the groundbreaking series! Collecting ARCHER & ARMSTRONG (1992) #0-12.

(W) Mark Moretti & Various (A) Joe Quesada & Various Re-presenting the complete classic adventures of Valiant's slickest superspy from his deadly debut and into the pages of his own smash-hit series! Colin King - sophisticated British playboy by day, elite superspy by night! As Ninjak, King will put his brilliant mind and lethal training in the world's most dangerous fighting techniques to the test facing down covert agents and criminal cartels. Including a globe-spanning mission against his greatest nemesis - the Webnet terror network and its villainous mastermind, Dr. Silk! Featuring all-time classic contributions from comics all-stars including Joe Quesada (Daredevil), Mark Moretti (ETERNAL WARRIOR), Don Perlin (Captain America), Kevin VanHook, (BLOODSHOT), Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy), and more! Collecting NINJAK (1994) #1-8, BLOODSHOT (1993) #6-7, and SECRET WEAPONS (1993) #5

(W) Daniel Kibblesmith (A/CA) Derek Charm Valiant proudly presents its first ALL-AGES escapade with a pitch-perfect entry point for new fans and longtime readers alike! Before they became legends, the world's most formidable heroes were roaming the halls at Valiant High - a super-powered preparatory academy where Aric 'X-O Manowar' Dacia is a record-setting running back, Colin 'Ninjak' King is a debonair foreign exchange student, and Coach Bloodshot is way, way too into dodgeball. Now, Amanda 'Livewire' McKee and her best friend, Faith 'Zephyr' Herbert, are taking it all in for the first time at the one high school where power trumps popularity! From rising star Daniel Kibblesmith (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and Eisner Award-winning artist Derek Charm (Jughead), get ready for your first day of school inside a hilarious reimagining of Valiant's award-winning superhero universe - one where the next world-ending cataclysm will have to wait until after prom night! In the tradition of Archie and DC Super Hero Girls, this side-splitting adventure takes place outside of Vali

(W) Jim Shooter (A/CA) David Lapham Peter Stanchek and his band of teenage runaways are harbingers of a new age, born with the power to change the world... or break it. Plagued by emerging psionic powers he hardly understands, Peter turns to Toyo Harada and his Harbinger Foundation, an organization dedicated to finding and teaching young people like Peter. But when Peter learns to what lengths Harada will go to further his secret agenda, he turns on his mentor, gathering a group of like-minded rebels. On the road and always just one step ahead of Harada and his hit-squad of super powered Eggbreakers, these renegade harbingers will have to learn how to use their powers to change the world for the better along the way. This deluxe hardcover collects the critically acclaimed masterpiece that kicked off a whole new age of superheroes from legendary creators Jim Shooter (Secret Wars) and David Lapham (Stray Bullets). Collecting Harbinger (1992) #0-7 in a deluxe hardcover format, complete with process art, sketches, and more rarely seen back-up material from the Valiant vault.

Collected for the very first time - the debut adventures of the H.A.R.D. Corps in the original Valiant Universe, from legendary creators Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), David Michelinie (Amazing Spider-Man), Bernard Chang (Green Lantern Corps) and more! The most important technological breakthrough of the century might also be its most dangerous. After years of trial and error, multinational conglomerate Omen Enterprises has finally perfected a cybernetic brain implant that will change the face of modern warfare forever. With a legion of ex-soldiers at their disposal, Omen is building the private army of the future - a squadron of enhanced commandos that calls itself the H.A.R.D. Corps! But even with the powers of flight, telekinesis, and mind control at their command, not everyone is willing to volunteer for service?but Omen has ways of making you fight for a paycheck. Collecting HARBINGER (1992) #10-11 and H.A.R.D. CORPS (1993) #1-6 for the first time anywhere, VALIANT MASTERS: H.A.R.D. CORPS VOL. 1 - SEARCH AND DESTROY also comes complete with process a

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Clayton Henry & Various (CA) Paolo Rivera, Joe Rivera Dive into ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, ideal for new readers seeking action, humor, and unique friendships. Witness Archer, a skilled martial artist, team up with Armstrong, an immortal rogue, for globe-trotting adventures and secret society battles. This series melds history, mythology, and comedy, exploring camaraderie and the clash of contrasting worldviews. ARCHER & ARMSTRONG delivers a uniquely entertaining and thought-provoking experience! Contains the first appearance of Archer, Armstrong, the Eternal Warrior, and many other Valiant Universe characters! From the New York Times best-selling creative team of writer Fred Van Lente (Marvel Zombies) and artists Clayton Henry (Incredible Herc), Emanuela Lupacchino (X-Factor), and Pere P?rez (Action Comics)! Collects: Archer & Armstrong #0-17.

(W) Duane Swierczynski (A) Manuel Garcia & Various Explore the thrilling world of BLOODSHOT, where the distinction between man and weapon fades. Ray Garrison, a brave soldier, is resurrected by the secretive military contractor, Project Rising Spirit, after falling in battle. Endowed with advanced nanotechnology, he becomes Bloodshot, possessing incredible strength, speed, and healing powers. Initially a loyal instrument of his creators, Bloodshot eventually defies his programming and sets out on an unyielding quest to discover the hidden truths of the project that forged him. From acclaimed writer Duane Swierczynski (Birds of Prey) and all-star artists Manuel Garcia (Black Widow), Barry Kitson (The Amazing Spider-Man), and Arturo Lozzi (Immortal Iron Fist), it is an ideal entry point for new readers and fans of intense, character-driven stories. Content: BLOODSHOT #1-13.

(W) Peter Milligan (A) Juan Jose Ryp & Various (CA) Dave Johnson Ruled by the Fates. Manipulated by the Gods. Commanded by Caesar. In the year 65 A.D., one's destiny was not his own. At the height of Nero's reign, a veteran of Rome's imperial war machine has been dispatched to the farthest reaches of the colonies to investigate unnatural happenings? In the remote outpost of Britannia, Antonius Axia - the first detective - will become Rome's only hope to reassert control over the empire's most barbaric frontier?and keep the monsters that bridge the line between myth and mystery at bay? Contains the first appearance of Antonius Axia and many other Valiant Universe characters! Comics legend Peter Milligan (Shade the Changing Man) and incendiary artists Juan Jos? Ryp (Frank Miller's RoboCop) and Robert Gill (X-Force) lead a phantasmagorical expedition in the lands between darkness, desire, and destruction. Content: Britannia #1-4, Britannia: We Who Are About to Die #1-4, Britannia: Lost Eagles of Rome #1-4, Britannia: The Great Fire of Rome #1.

(W) Greg Pak, Peter Milligan (A) Trevor Hairsine & Various (CA) Patch Zircher Explore ETERNAL WARRIOR, a captivating series that blends ancient lore with modern-day action. Follow the unyielding Gilad Anni-Padda, the Eternal Warrior, sworn to protect the Earth across centuries. Journey through time as he battles foes from forgotten eras to contemporary threats, showcasing his unparalleled combat skills and strategic wisdom. This book combines epic historical settings with thrilling contemporary conflicts, offering a deep dive into a warrior's eternal struggle and his timeless heroism. Contains the first series of the Eternal Warrior, set in the past, present and future of the Valiant Universe! From New York Times best-selling writer Greg Pak (Planet Hulk) and superstar artists Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis) and Clayton Crain (Carnage), among other talents! Content: Eternal Warrior #1-8, Eternal Warrior: Days of Steel #1-3, Eternal Warrior: Awakening #1.

(W) Jody Houser (A) Francis Portela, Marguerite Sauvage (CA) Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic Discover the inspiring journey of Faith Herbert in FAITH, a series perfect for new readers and fans of uplifting superhero stories. Orphaned young and gifted as a super-powered psiot, Faith is no ordinary teenager. She steps up, embracing her destiny to become the hero she always knew she could be. Balancing a secret identity and a reporter's day job, she faces challenges head-on, from robots to aliens and her first super-villain arch-nemesis. Faith's story is a thrilling tale of confidence, courage, and the pursuit of greatness in the face of overwhelming odds. Contains the first FAITH miniseries and series, a perfect jumping-on-point! Breakout writer Jody Houser (Star Wars: Rogue One) is joined by acclaimed artists Francis Portela (Batman), Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) and more to launch Valiant's high-flying heroine! Content: Faith vol. 1 #1-4, Faith vol. 2 #1-8, Harbinger: Faith #0, Adventures of Archer & Armstrong #5

(W) Joshua Dysart (A) Khari Evans & Various (CA) Andrew Robinson HARBINGER immerses you in a world where the Renegades, super-powered teens, defy the law and confront their complex realities. These outcasts, led by psionic Peter Stanchek, evade authorities while traversing the country. Their quest transcends mere escape; united, they confront the Harbinger Foundation and its enigmatic leader, Toyo Harada. Joining forces with other troubled, influential youths, they aim to dismantle Harada's empire. This series offers new readers a dynamic, fresh perspective on the superhero narrative. It contains the first appearances of the Renegades, Toyo Harada, Faith, and many other Valiant Universe characters! Joshua Dysart (Swamp Thing) masterfully wrote the series, which features the artistic talents of Khari Evans (Thor), Barry Kitson (The Adventures of Superman), and Lee Garbett (Batgirl). Collects: Harbinger #0-14, Harbinger Wars #1-4.

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Clay Mann & Various (CA) Lewis LaRosa, Brian Reber

(W) Matt Kindt (A/CA) Clayton Crain Embark on a futuristic odyssey with RAI, the perfect starting point for new readers to the Valiant Universe. Set in a technologically advanced 41st century, follow Rai, the enigmatic protector of New Japan, as he navigates a world of astonishing innovation and hidden dangers. This series blends sci-fi action with deep philosophical questions as Rai confronts his identity and destiny. Each page is a visually stunning journey, offering a unique blend of high-tech spectacle and compelling narrative. Tradition meets technology in a story of rebellion and humanity's future. Contains the first appearance of Rai X, Father, Spylocke, and many other Valiant Universe characters! From New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) and superstar artist Clayton Crain (Carnage), discover the world of 41st-century Japan with an all-new vision of the future unlike anything you've seen before! Content: Rai #1-12, Valiant: 4001 A.D. Free Comic Book Day 2016 Special, 4001 A.D. #1-4.

(W) Justin Jordan, Peter Milligan (A) Patrick Zircher & Various (CA) Jeff Dekal Delve into SHADOWMAN, the perfect entry for new readers into Valiant's supernatural realm. Meet Jack Boniface, the inheritor of the Shadowman mantle, battling dark forces in our world. This series weaves horror, mysticism, and action as Jack confronts his powers and their weight. Experience a thrilling journey where the living and the dead converge. Shadowman offers suspense and heroism in a narrative rich with eerie intrigue. Contains the first appearance of Shadowman, Doctor Mirage, Master Darque, and many other Valiant Universe characters! From rising star Justin Jordan (Green Lantern: New Guardians), comics superstar Patrick Zircher (Captain America, Hulk), and an all-star cast of visionary creators, including Roberto de la Torre (Daredevil), Ales Kot (Suicide Squad), Jim Zub (Skullkickers), and many more! Content: Shadowman #0-16, Shadowman #13X.

(W) Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt (A/CA) Paolo Rivera Explore the Valiant Universe in THE VALIANT, a captivating series ideal for new readers. The Eternal Warrior has protected the Earth for more than 10,000 years. A master of countless weapons and long-forgotten martial arts, he is guided by the Geomancers - those who speak for the Earth. During his long watch, the Eternal Warrior has failed three times. Each time, a Geomancer was killed, and a new dark age began. Each time, he was unable to stop The Immortal Enemy, a horror that appears differently each time it arrives?and whose seemingly sole purpose is to bring disorder and darkness to the world. But this time the Eternal Warrior has a force greater than any single warrior. This time, he has?THE VALIANT. Contains the critically acclaimed event and the life-changing consequences for Bloodshot! From New York Times best-selling writers Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth), Matt Kindt (BRZRKR), and Eisner Award winning artist Paolo Rivera (Daredevil). Collects: The Valiant #1-4, Bloodshot Reborn #1-9

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Doug Braithwaite & Various (CA) Travel Foreman Dive into the thrilling UNITY series, where Valiant's greatest heroes unite. Witness Ninjak, Eternal Warrior, Livewire, Toyo Harada, and X-O Manowar form an unprecedented alliance to tackle the Valiant Universe's most formidable threats. Each issue is packed with action, intricate teamwork, and epic storytelling. Perfect for newcomers, UNITY offers a gateway to the diverse and dynamic world of Valiant superheroes. Join the adventure where legends converge, and destinies intertwine. Contains the first superhero group of the Valiant Universe! From New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) and an all-star cast of artists, including Doug Braithwaite (Justice), Cary Nord (Conan), and CAFU (Action Comics)! Content: Unity #1-7, X-O Manowar #19-22.

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Cary Nord & Various (CA) Mico Suayan Embark on an epic journey with X-O MANOWAR, where ancient history collides with futuristic technology. Dive into the saga of Aric of Dacia, a Visigoth warrior abducted by aliens, who later returns to Earth with the Shanhara armor, the most powerful weapon in the universe. But while a few years have passed for him, centuries have gone by on Earth, and Aric finds the modern world as alien as the spaceship where he was once held prisoner. This masterful blend of loyalty, courage, and destiny, offers a perfect starting point for new readers! Contains the first appearance of X-O Manowar, Ninjak, the Vine, and many other Valiant Universe characters! See where it all began with New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Green Lantern,The Surrogates) and comics visionaries Cary Nord (Conan), Lee Garbett (Batman: RIP), and Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis). Content: X-O Manowar #1-18

(W) James Asmus & Various (A) ChrisCross & Various (CA) Emanuela Lupacchino At last - the essential origins and early adventures of Valiant's most powerful heroes and allies, collected between two covers for the fi rst time anywhere! Celebrate 25 years of the largest independent superhero universe in comics with these all-star explorations of Valiant's indelible comics book icons, including X-O MANOWAR, HARBINGER, BLOODSHOT, ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, SHADOWMAN, and many more! Who they are, how they came to be, and what they fear the most? This is your essential one-stop guide to the biggest heroes, villains, and super-teams that the Valiant Universe has to offer, just in time for Valiant's 25th anniversary celebration! Collecting ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #0, BLOODSHOT #0, HARBINGER #0, PUNK MAMBO #0, QUANTUM AND WOODY: THE GOAT #0, SHADOWMAN #0, UNITY #0, X-O MANOWAR #0, and material from ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #25, BLOODSHOT #25, HARBINGER #25, X-O MANOWAR #25, and FCBD 2014: VALIANT UNIVERSE HANDBOOK #1.

(W) Paul Levitz (A) Mj Kim (CA) Amilcar Pinna & Various Unstoppable. Untraceable. Unkillable. Who is the Visitor? Why are the leaders of the world terrified of him? And will they live long enough to find out? The world changes right here in a thrilling sci-fi mystery from Eisner Hall of Fame writer Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes) and Russ Manning Award-nominated artist MJ KIM (FAITH: DREAMSIDE)! Collecting THE VISITOR #1-6.

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Raul Allen, Patricia Martin (CA) Raul Allen New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (BOOK OF DEATH, X-O MANOWAR) and visionary artist Ra?l All?n (NINJAK, Hawkeye) forge a new legend for Valiant's master of war! For five millennia, the Eternal Warrior has shaped history at the end of his sword. He's razed empires, toppled civilizations, and broken armies as an immortal soldier in service to the Earth. But now, the Eternal Warrior has been torn from the world he once protected and finds himself stranded in a hostile alien landscape unlike any he's faced before. Separated from his earthly environs, can history's deadliest soldier survive a realm far older, far deadlier, and far more ruinous than anything he's ever encountered? Beyond Earth lies eternity... Collecting WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR #1-4

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Raul Allen, Juan Jose Ryp (CA) Raul Allen EARTH'S IMMORTAL SOLDIER THOUGHT HE KNEW PAIN? AND THEN HE ENTERED THE DEPTHS OF HIS ENEMY'S 'LABYRINTH'? Across six millennia, Gilad Anni-Padda - an immortal warrior sworn to forever serve the Earth - has felled zealots and madmen, emperors and tyrants in the course of his duty. But nothing he's faced yet can prepare him to run the 'LABYRINTH' - a miles-long maze of horrors specifically designed to undermine his every strength, enhance his every weakness, and send him screaming into the darkness of death at every turn. The answer lies at the heart of the 'LABYRINTH' itself?and as Gilad endures a gauntlet of cutting-edge technology and sharpened steel, he'll soon discover why the merciless figure known only as THE DYING ONE has singled the Eternal Warrior out for the ultimate deathtrap. He will run. He will suffer. And when his ordeal is ended, the Eternal Warrior's place in the Valiant Universe will be forever altered as New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (BOOK OF DEATH) and visionary artists Ra?l

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Raul Allen, Juan Jose Ryp (CA) Raul Allen EARTH'S IMMORTAL SOLDIER THOUGHT HE KNEW PAIN? AND THEN HE ENTERED THE DEPTHS OF HIS ENEMY'S 'LABYRINTH'? Across six millennia, Gilad Anni-Padda - an immortal warrior sworn to forever serve the Earth - has felled zealots and madmen, emperors and tyrants in the course of his duty. But nothing he's faced yet can prepare him to run the 'LABYRINTH' - a miles-long maze of horrors specifically designed to undermine his every strength, enhance his every weakness, and send him screaming into the darkness of death at every turn. The answer lies at the heart of the 'LABYRINTH' itself?and as Gilad endures a gauntlet of cutting-edge technology and sharpened steel, he'll soon discover why the merciless figure known only as THE DYING ONE has singled the Eternal Warrior out for the ultimate deathtrap. He will run. He will suffer. And when his ordeal is ended, the Eternal Warrior's place in the Valiant Universe will be forever altered as New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (BOOK OF DEATH) and visionary artists Ra?l

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Robert Gill (CA) Al Barrionuevo Out of the abyss...and into oblivion! Gilad Anni-Padda, the Eternal Warrior, has sacrificed his humanity for the betterment of the Earth. Empowered with the gift to recover from any wound - and even death itself - he has waged an endless crusade to guide the path of civilization through the ages. But as the centuries pass and his list of battlefield victories grows, he is fated to always reap the same sad reward: to see his families, his children, and all his loved ones...age, wither, and die... Now, the Eternal Warrior will be presented with a choice that could end his grief forever. An opportunity to resurrect the fallen sons and daughters that he believed forever lost. But this chance for peace and happiness will come at a terrible cost... and in service to an evil far greater than any Gilad has faced before...New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Hal Jordan & The Green Lantern Corps) and acclaimed artist Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH) push the Eternal Warrior to the fiery crossroads of guilt and redemption for

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Trevor Hairsine (CA) Mico Suayan The Agents of G.A.T.E. vs. the Brothers of the Bomb! Beyond time, space, and reality, there lies the Unknown... and now it's coming here! When soldiers from a mysterious foreign realm arrive on Earth, it's up to the armored Visigoth known as X-O Manowar - newly returned to the planet and now the leader of his own elite G.A.T.E. unit - to deal with the intrusion. But are these otherworldly emissaries truly the threat they appear to be, or does a larger danger loom over the Valiant Universe still? Collecting X-O MANOWAR (2017) #19-22.

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Tomas Giorello (CA) Kenneth Rocafort The past catches up with Earth's Visigoth guardian! Aric of Dacia may have left Planet Gorin behind, but its people still remember the ruin they felt in his wake…and so do the bounty hunters who sought to end his barbaric reign! Now, they've arrived on our world to finish the job they started-and this time, they don't plan on taking X-O Manowar alive! Collecting X-O MANOWAR (2017) #23-26.

(W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Emilio Laiso (CA) Christian Ward Save the day, destroy the world... Torn from the past and bonded with a living alien armor, will X-O Manowar become the hero the world needs now? As a futuristic force arises to destroy the planet, only this ancient warrior king has the courage to stand against impossible odds! Harvey Award winning writer Dennis 'Hopeless' Hallum (All-New X-Men) and breakout star Emilio Laisio (Marvel's Spider-Man: Velocity) unleash Valiant's most powerful protector! Collecting X-O MANOWAR (2020) #1-4.

(W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Emilio Laiso (CA) Christian Ward Upgrade or die? X-O Manowar has saved the planet from hostile forces countless times, but faced with a threat unlike anything he has fought before, and with his newly modified armor glitching, his situation is about to get much, much worse... Blaze into battle with Harvey Award-Nominated Writer Dennis Hopeless (All-New X-Men) and breathtaking artist Emilio Laiso (Marvel's Spider-Man: Velocity) as they continue the series Multiversity Comics calls 'the definition of what great superhero comics can be'! Collecting X-O MANOWAR (2020) #5-9.

The beginning of the all-new Valiant Universe starts here! Aric of Dacia is a brash warrior and heir to the throne of the Visigoth people. He has lived his life under the heel of the Roman Empire, but now a far more terrible enemy has come to subjugate him. Taken from his home and family, Aric is enslaved aboard a starship belonging to a brutal race of alien colonizers known as The Vine. If he is to have any hope of escaping and returning to Earth, he will have to steal the Vine's most powerful weapon - a sentient suit of indestructible armor - and become X-O Manowar! This volume collects the first four issues of the acclaimed, breakout series by New York Times-best-selling author Robert Venditti (The Surrogates, The Homeland Directive) and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (Conan)!

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Tomas Giorello (CA) Lewis LaRosa WAR IS COMING! Born under the oppressive thumb of the Roman Empire, Aric of Dacia learned warfare at an early age. It was amid such violence that he was abducted by an alien race. Forced into slavery, he survived where others perished. His escape would come from bonding with a weapon of immeasurable power: the X-O Manowar armor. With it, he returned to Earth... only to find himself stranded in the modern day. But that was a lifetime ago. Now, far from home on a strange and primitive new world, Aric has begun a new life. Liberated from his past, he tends to his crops. Free from war. Free from violence. Free from the armor. But the machinery of death marches his way once again. Conscripted into an alien army and thrown into an unforgiving conflict, the fury inside him finds voice as he is forced to embrace the armor once more. With it, he will decimate armies, topple empires and incite interplanetary warfare as he rises from SOLDIER to GENERAL to EMPEROR to VISIGOTH. They wanted a weapon. He will give them war! Join master storytelle

(W) Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad (A) Fernando Heinz & Various (CA) German Peralta ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE! X-O Manowar returns in the thrilling odyssey of X-O MANOWAR: INVICTUS by Becky Cloonan and Michael W. Conrad, joined by artists Fernando Heinz Furukawa, Fernando Baldo and Pablo Rey. X-O MANOWAR's unyielding quest for justice drives him to the heart of the Novus Romanus Empire to rescue the enigmatic Soothsayer, unveiling an odyssey that tests power, loyalty, and the essence of heroism. Amidst the chaos, Shanhara, the sentient armor, falls silent, shrouding the bond between warrior and armor in mystery. As X-O MANOWAR battles on multiple fronts, the arrival of the cosmic wanderer Ivar adds a layer of complexity to the intricate tapestry of fate. Collects: X-O MANOWAR: INVICTUS #1-4.

(W) Bob Layton & Various (A) Barry Windsor-Smith & Various (CA) Bob Layton, Jim Shooter THE MOST PRIMITIVE MAN, THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON Abducted from his own time by the predatory Spider Aliens and displaced to the present day, Aric of Dacia will make war on his one-time captors and any who stand with them. Armed with a sentient suit of battle armor and savagery born in an age of war, he will become the hero this new age demands. Tyrants from beyond time and space, superpowered corporate raiders, and corrupt government power brokers? all will quake in fear where X-O Manowar dares to tread. Featuring groundbreaking work from comic-book legends Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), Bob Layton (Iron Man), Barry Windsor-Smith (Weapon X), Joe Quesada (Daredevil), Steve Englehart (Detective Comics) and many more, the complete adventures of Valiant's original armored hero begin here in the first Valiant Classic Collection of the series Graphic Policy calls 'a must read'! Collecting X-O MANOWAR (1992) #0-9, and X-O DATABASE #1.

The invasion is here - and X-O Manowar is the invader! From superstar creators Robert Venditti, Cary Nord and Trevor Hairsine, jump on board the one of the year's most ambitious series as X-O Manowar ignites an interstellar war and changes the landscape of the Valiant Universe forever! Aric of Dacia, a fifth century Visigoth armed with the universe's most powerful weapon, is all that stands between the Earth and all-out annihilation at the hands of the alien race that abducted him from his own time. Now, the day of Aric's reckoning has finally come. As his Visigoth forefathers sacked Rome, Aric will take the battle directly to his oppressors on the Vine homeworld of Loam. He will decimate their armies, he will level their cities - and he will not stop until the whole of their empire is reduced to ash. This is PLANET DEATH! Collecting the complete PLANET DEATH saga from X-O MANOWAR #9-14 by New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Green Lantern, The Surrogates) and superstar artists Cary Nord (Conan) and Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis), start reading here to find ou

To this king?a kingdom. With his nation state of Dacia fortified in eastern Romania, X-O Manowar has bent the world to his will. But he will not stand unopposed. With the assembled forces of the United Nations and NATO primed to assail the newly founded homeland of the Visigoth people, the man inside the indestructible Manowar armor is about find himself more vulnerable than ever - and with everything he holds dear on the threshold of a terrible turning point for the Valiant Universe? Collecting X-O MANOWAR #15-18 and featuring X-O Manowar's first explosive confrontation with the Eternal Warrior, start reading here as New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Green Lantern) and acclaimed artist Lee Garbett (Batman R.I.P.) launch a bold new era for the series that SuperHeroHype calls 'a must read.'

X-O Manwar - locked in battle with Valiant's all-star superteam, Unity! X-O Manowar finally has it all, and his people finally have a land they can call home?but threats from all sides now threaten to destroy the man inside the armor, Aric of Dacia, and the peace he has struggled to secure. While unrest stirs and Aric's camp threatens to rebel against him, the most dangerous strike force ever assembled - Unity - have joined forces with the Harbinger Foundation's Toyo Harada to achieve but one goal: destroy X-O Manowar before his actions push in western civilization to the brink of all-out nuclear annihilation. Collecting X-O MANOWAR #19-22 by New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Green Lantern) and acclaimed artists Cary Nord (Conan), Vincente Cifuentes (Batgirl), and Diego Bernard (Eternal Warrior), prepare yourself for an all-new story arc of the epicenter of the year's biggest comics event that will X-O Manowar - and the Valiant Universe with him - forever changed.

The road to ARMOR HUNTERS starts here! Aric of Dacia, a fifth-century warrior bonded to alien armor and transplanted to the modern day, is now the most important weapon in the arsenal of M.E.R.O., the top-secret American intelligence organization that monitors extraterrestrial life on Earth. In order to protect his people, Aric must undergo dangerous missions in space, but nothing can prepare him for the stunning secret that awaits him in the stars. Collecting X-O MANOWAR #23-24 and the oversized X-O MANOWAR #25 anniversary spectacular, the march toward ARMOR HUNTERS begins here as New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Green Lantern) and red-hot artist Diego Bernard (Eternal Warrior) join an all-star cast of comic book superstars - including Sean Chen (Iron Man), Tom Fowler (Quantum and Woody), Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates), J.G. Jones (Final Crisis), Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man), Cary Nord (Conan), and many more - to deliver an essential introduction to the biggest Valiant event ever attempted.

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Bernard Diego (CA) Clayton Crain Hunt it! Trap it! Kill it! The Armor Hunters are the most dangerous fi ghters in the galaxy - unparalleled in their abilities to catch and destroy their prey. Their mission has been long and unforgiving and featured the destruction of many X-O Manowar armors from across the civilized universe. Now, for the first time, discover the brutal origin of the alien Armor Hunters and the devastation they long ago vowed to combat. Before the Armor Hunters bring ruin to X-O Manowar and the people of Earth, join New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Green Lantern, Flash) and red-hot artist Diego Bernard (Red Lanterns) for an all-new, standalone story arc that will reveal the stunning secret behind the universe's most elite fi ghting force - who they are, where they come from, and why a terrible secret from their past now threatens our present! Collecting X-O MANOWAR #26-29.

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Diego Bernard, Clay Mann (CA) Raul Allen ARMORINES?ATTACK! Since Aric of Dacia returned from the stars, terror and destruction have followed in his wake - and the nations of Earth have had enough. As the world rushes into a new arms race, X-O Manowar will find himself confronted by a calculating paramilitary force designed to duplicate - and outmatch - the destructive potential of his own armor. But who is this bleeding-edge commando unit - and what plans does their fiendishly familiar leader have in store for the universe's most powerful weapon? He survived NINJAK? He survived UNITY? But can X-O Manowar survive his first encounter with the all-new ARMORINES? Find out here as Valiant superstars Robert Venditti (The Flash, Green Lantern), Diego Bernard (Red Lanterns), and Clay Mann (X-Men: Legacy) unleash a pivotal new chapter in the saga of X-O Manowar! Collecting X-O Manowar #30-32, and X-O Manowar #0.