Valiant is proud to present an exclusive seven-page preview of the summer’s most action-packed comic – Bloodshot #1! On July 11th, acclaimed writer Duane Swierczynski and artists Manuel Garcia & Arturo Lozzi blaze a trail of destruction straight to the heart of the Valiant Universe when America’s one-man war on terror embarks on his deadliest mission yet!
You are Bloodshot. You are the pinnacle of human technological achievement and the most dangerous weapon ever assembled. You’ve had countless missions, but none more brutal, more exacting than the one that now rattles through your skull. But the clock is ticking and if you don’t uncover answers fast enough, your old war buddy Apanewicz will die as a POW. No, wait — that’s not right. Apanewicz is fine. It’s your parents. Your parents are being held hostage by terrorists and they won’t make it out alive. Or was it…your wife and baby…?
Learn the truth behind the most dangerous man in the Valiant Universe when Bloodshot #1 begins an all-new tour of duty this July 11th! And don’t forget to ask your local retailer today about how to sign up for the one-of-a-kind Bloodshot #1 Pullbox Exclusive Variant by red hot artist Mico Suayan, available only at your local comic shop!
BLOODSHOT #1 – ON SALE JULY 11th!
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Art by MANUEL GARCIA & ARTURO LOZZI
Cover by ARTURO LOZZI (MAY121309)
Pullbox Exclusive Variant by MICO SUAYAN (MAY121310)
Variant Cover by DAVID AJA (MAY121311)
Variant Cover by ESAD RIBIC (MAY121312)
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.
ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #1
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Art by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by MICO SUAYAN
Pullbox Exclusive Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
Variant Covers by DAVID AJA & NEAL ADAMS
It’s a globetrotting quest for the Valiant Universe’s greatest secrets, from the New York Times bestselling team of Fred Van Lente (Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel Zombies) and Clayton Henry (Uncanny X-Men)!
Obadiah Archer was born and raised to cherish three things above all else: the faith of his parents, the love of his 22 brothers and sisters, and his lifelong mission to defeat the ultimate evildoer. Now, after years of training, Archer has been dispatched to the heart of America’s festering modern day Babylon, aka New York City, to root out and kill this infamous Great Satan. Unfortunately, dying has never been easy for Archer’s target ¬ the hard-drinking year-old immortal known as Armstrong. Together, this unlikely pair of heroes is about to stumble headfirst into a centuries-old conspiracy that will bring the whole of ancient history crashing down on the modern day Valiant Universe. And that’s going to mean one Hell of a hangover.
$3.99/Rated T+/On Sale August 8
BLOODSHOT #2
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Art by MANUEL GARCIA & ARTURO LOZZI
Cover by ARTURO LOZZI
Variant Cover by ANDY BRASE
Waking up inside a body bag is no way to start the day.
But that’s where you are, and worse yet, you’re 35,000 feet above the desert, guarded by the some of the toughest soldiers on the planet. You’re being flown back to the people who created you, who may have even betrayed you. You’re having a hard time separating your false memories (of family, duty, country) from the grim reality (of bullets, blood, screaming). Who’s really on your side? Why were you created? Where does the “real you” end and the programming begin? There’s only one way to find out – by reaching up and zipping open this bag. And God have mercy on anyone who comes face-to-face with the weapon — no, the man — no, the soldier — known only as Bloodshot.
$3.99/Rated T+/On Sale August 15
HARBINGER #3
Written by JOSHUA DYSART
Art by KHARI EVANS & LEWIS LAROSA
Cover by ARTURO LOZZI
Variant Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Welcome to the Harbinger Foundation. Class is now in session.
Throughout his whole life, Peter Stanchek has been confused by his strange powers and their effect on those closest to him. Now, having abandoned everything he knows, Peter has escaped to the confines of Toyo Harada’s Harbinger Foundation where his new training will temper his body, torture his mind and reawaken the horrors of his past. But is all of this truly giving Peter more control over his power? Or simply making him far more dangerous than he’s ever been before?
$3.99/T+/On Sale August 15
X-O MANOWAR #4
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by CARY NORD
Cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE
Variant Cover by DON KRAMER
X-O Manowar vs. 2012 A.D.
With the enormous power of the X-O Manowar armor at his command, Aric has returned to Earth hell bent on destroying the Roman Empire. But the Rome he encounters is as alien to him as the Vine colony ship he escaped from – because 1,600 years have transpired in his absence. Without fully understanding the consequences of his actions, will Aric’s first act in the modern day ignite a new world war? Meanwhile, the secret history of the Vine’s presence on Earth is finally revealed. Who is corporate mogul Alexander Dorian? Will he be Aric’s one ally in this strange new world – or his very first enemy?
$3.99/Rated T+/On Sale August 29
Valiant is proud to announce that X-O Manowar #1 has sold out at the distributor level, rocketing through its initial print run of 45,000 copies. Due to demand, Valiant is going back to press on the first issue of the all-new Valiant Universe for the X-O Manowar #1 Second Printing Wraparound Variant – featuring a never-before-seen cover by rising star Arturo Lozzi!
“We’ve been telling the industry for months that Valiant would have everyone talking in 2012, but these figures have exceeded even our expectations,” said Publisher Fred Pierce. “We can’t thank the retail community enough for the massive support they’ve shown us, and this sellout speaks volumes about the amazing job our creators are doing with this series.”
From the creative team of New York Times bestselling author Robert Venditti (The Surrogates) and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (Conan), X-O Manowar #1 is the first title of the publisher’s summer 2012 relaunch and heralds a new beginning for one of Valiant’s all-time best-selling heroes. And the Summer of Valiant has only just begun! Fans and retailers take note – Harbinger #1 arrives on June 6, and will be followed by Bloodshot #1 on July 11, and Archer & Armstrong #1 on August 8.
“This is an outstanding performance for an independent publisher, especially with a debut title. We look forward to great things from Valiant in the months and years to come,” said Bill Schanes, VP of Purchasing for Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc.
“The success of this book is due in no small part to Rob and Cary’s phenomenal work, and our staff deserves a big round of applause as well,” said Valiant Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani. “Warren, Fred, and the rest of the team spent months making sure Valiant’s return would make as big an impact as possible.”
“Valiant has never underestimated the resonance that its characters have with comics fans around the world,” added Valiant CEO Jason Kothari. “X-O Manowar #1 has already taken a lot of people by surprise, and, with Harbinger #1 and Bloodshot #1 just around the corner, this is truly going to be a summer of Valiant.”
Now’s the time to witness the epic beginning of Valiant’s return all over again! Jump onboard the summer’s hottest new series when the X-O Manowar #1 Second Printing Wraparound Variant arrives in stores everywhere on June 20th!
X-O MANOWAR #1 SECOND PRINTING WRAPAROUND VARIANT – ON SALE JUNE 20th!
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by CARY NORD
Cover by ARTURO LOZZI (APR128197)
$3.99/Rated T+/40 pgs.
X-O MANOWAR #2 – ON SALE JUNE 6th!
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by CARY NORD
Cover by JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC (APR121257)
Variant Cover by ARTURO LOZZI (APR121258)
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.
HARBINGER #1 – ON SALE JUNE 6th!
Written by JOSHUA DYSART
Art by KHARI EVANS
Cover by ARTURO LOZZI (APR121252)
Pullbox Exclusive Variant by MICO SUAYAN (APR121253)
Variant Cover by DOUG BRAITHWAITE (APR121254)
QR Voice Variant by JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC (APR121255)
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.
BLOODSHOT #1 – ON SALE JULY 11th!
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Art by MANUEL GARCIA & ARTURO LOZZI
Cover by ARTURO LOZZI (MAY121309)
Pullbox Exclusive Variant by MICO SUAYAN (MAY121310)
Variant Cover by DAVID AJA (MAY121311)
Variant Cover by ESAD RIBIC (MAY121312)
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.
ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #1 – ON SALE AUGUST 8th!
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Art by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by MICO SUAYAN
Pullbox Exclusive Variant by CLAYTON HENRY
Variant Covers by DAVID AJA & NEAL ADAMS
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.
Valiant is proud to announce that former Marvel editor and Harvey Award nominee Jody LeHeup has been named to the position of Associate Editor. In his new role, LeHeup will contribute to Valiant’s newly relaunched stable of ongoing titles, including X-O Manowar, Harbinger, Bloodshot, and Archer & Armstrong. LeHeup is the latest addition to Valiant’s growing editorial team, joining Assistant Editor Josh Johns and Executive Editor Warren Simons.
“When we began our search for a new Associate Editor, Jody’s name was at the top of my list,” said Simons. “I had the opportunity to share an office with Jody at Marvel, and I saw firsthand how dedicated he was to creating amazing, innovative stories. He has a tremendous love for our medium, and I know he’ll be an exceptional addition to our hardworking team at Valiant.”
A four-year veteran of Marvel editorial, LeHeup edited a host of bestselling and critically lauded titles during his tenure, including Uncanny X-Force, Age of Apocalypse, Deadpool, and X-Factor, while his work on the acclaimed anthology Strange Tales garnered him a Harvey Award nomination in 2011.
“Valiant is already off to a roaring start and I’m thrilled to be joining such a talented team,” said LeHeup. “Warren is one of the best editors in the industry and I’m happy to have the chance to work with him, as well as the rest of Team Valiant, in continuing to redefine the Valiant Universe for a new generation.”
“Jody is an excellent addition to our incredibly talented editorial roster,” added Valiant CEO Jason Kothari. “We’ve worked hard to assemble a formidable team across all facets of Valiant and, with Jody now working at the side of Warren, we look forward to producing great stories for many years to come.”
Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Bloodshot #1 by acclaimed writer Duane Swierczynski and the lethal artistic tag team of Manuel Garcia and Arturo Lozzi! On July 11th, in the wake of X-O Manowar, find out why fans and critics agree – the Summer of Valiant simply can’t be stopped!
Your name is Angelo Mortalli. Your brother is trapped behind enemy lines and on the verge of — no. That’s not right. Your name is Raymond Garrison. You’ve retired from the dangers of the field, but a desperate plea from your oldest friend plunges you into a vicious firefight that — no. That’s not right, either. You are Bloodshot. You are the shade of gray that freedom requires. The perfect confluence of military necessity and cutting-edge technology. A walking WikiLeaks that is a powder keg of dirty secrets waiting to explode. But now you’ve just been captured, and you’re about to find out once and for all what’s more deadly: you or what’s inside your head?
This July, every mission is a suicide mission and even death won’t stop your tour of duty. Go back behind enemy lines with one of comics’ all-time bestselling heroes when Valiant unleashes Bloodshot #1 – on sale July 11th!
Don’t forget to ask your retailer about Mico Suayan’s Bloodshot #1 Pullbox Exclusive Variant, available only at your local comic shop. And look for an uncensored sneak peek at Bloodshot only in Harbinger #1, the first issue of Valiant’s next staggering series, by New York Times bestselling author Joshua Dysart and Harvey Award nominee Khari Evans – on sale June 6th!
X-O Manowar. Harbinger. Bloodshot. Archer & Armstrong. This summer, the story starts here.
BLOODSHOT #1 – ON SALE JULY 11th!
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Art by MANUEL GARCIA & ARTURO LOZZI
Cover by ARTURO LOZZI (MAY121309)
Pullbox Exclusive Cover by MICO SUAYAN (MAY121310)
Variant Cover by DAVID AJA (MAY121311)
Variant Cover by ESAD RIBIC (MAY121312)
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.
Valiant is proud to present Mico Suayan’s skull-smashing cover for Archer & Armstrong #1 – the Summer of Valiant’s next sensational series from the New York Times best-selling creative team of Fred Van Lente (Amazing Spider-Man) and Clayton Henry (Incredible Hercules)!
Obadiah Archer was raised to uphold three things above all else: the values of his parents, the love of his 22 brothers and sisters, and his lifelong mission to defeat the ultimate evildoer. Now, after years of training, Archer has been dispatched to the heart of America’s debauched modern day Babylon, aka New York City, to root out and kill this infamous Great Satan. Unfortunately, dying has never been easy for Archer’s target – the hard-drinking immortal known as Armstrong! Together, this unlikely pair of heroes is about to stumble headfirst into a centuries-old conspiracy that could bring the whole of ancient history crashing down on modern civilization.
It began with X-O Manowar, Harbinger and Bloodshot – could it all end here? Find out on August 8th when two mortal enemies come together to make an epic first impression on the Valiant Universe, only in Archer & Armstrong #1!
ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #1 – ON SALE AUGUST 8th!
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Art by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by MICO SUAYAN
Pullbox Exclusive Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
Variant Covers by DAVID AJA & NEAL ADAMS
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.
Valiant is proud to present Mico Suayan’s skull-smashing cover for Archer & Armstrong #1 – the Summer of Valiant’s next sensational series from the New York Times best-selling creative team of Fred Van Lente (Amazing Spider-Man) and Clayton Henry (Incredible Hercules)!
Obadiah Archer was raised to uphold three things above all else: the values of his parents, the love of his 22 brothers and sisters, and his lifelong mission to defeat the ultimate evildoer. Now, after years of training, Archer has been dispatched to the heart of America’s debauched modern day Babylon, aka New York City, to root out and kill this infamous Great Satan. Unfortunately, dying has never been easy for Archer’s target – the hard-drinking immortal known as Armstrong! Together, this unlikely pair of heroes is about to stumble headfirst into a centuries-old conspiracy that could bring the whole of ancient history crashing down on modern civilization.
It began with X-O Manowar, Harbinger and Bloodshot – could it all end here? Find out on August 8th when two mortal enemies come together to make an epic first impression on the Valiant Universe, only in Archer & Armstrong #1!
ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #1 – ON SALE AUGUST 8th!
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Art by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by MICO SUAYAN
Pullbox Exclusive Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
Variant Covers by DAVID AJA & NEAL ADAMS
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.
Welcome to tonight’s presentation of VALIANT LIVE: X-O MANOWAR #1 – live from New York’s own Midtown Comics! The panel discussion will begin at 8:30 PM EDT (5:30 PM EDT). Log into your Facebook account via the Big Live widget below to join guests Robert Venditti (X-O Manowar), Fred Van Lente (Archer & Armstrong), Executive Editor Warren Simons, and Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani, and interact live with the panel and your fellow Valiant fans! Moderated by IGN Comics Editor Joey Esposito, join the conversation below to find out what the future holds for the Valiant Universe!
See you here tonight!
X-O Manowar #1 is the critical smash of the summer! Now read the first six pages of the debut issue of the all-new Valiant Universe, arriving in stores and online today! Steady yourself for 40 pages of all-out onslaught with this year’s breakout hit, as only all-star creators Robert Venditti (The Surrogates) and Cary Nord (Conan) could tell it!
Now is the time to find out why critics are certain — the Summer of Valiant is off to a roaring start with X-O Manowar #1!
“It’s the best book I’ve read in a decade and stands far above the relaunch of another company from last year. A complete knockout.” – Ryan McLelland, Ain’t It Cool News
“Writer Robert Venditti and artist Cary Nord have brought a newfound sophistication and detail to [X-O Manowar]” – Jason Serafino, Complex Magazine
“With but a single issue under their belts, X-O Manowar will become the next big cosmic title you need to get your hands on!” – Chris Bushley, Cosmic Book News
“Robert Venditti and Cary Nord [are] on the job, and they’re playing near the top of their games… 10/10.” – Russ Burlingame, ComicBook.com
“4.5 stars… [As] reintroductions to comic book properties go, X-O Manowar is a great start.” – Doug Zawisza, Comic Book Resources
“Thrilling to say the least… A must have for fans and new readers alike.” – Jason Clyma, Broken Frontier
“Nine out of ten… All in all, a great start for the book, and for the [Valiant] line.” – Reid Kerr, Examiner.com
“Believe the hype about Valiant’s re-launch in 2012… [X-O Manowar #1 is] a fantastic first issue…” – Nicholas Yanes, SciFiPulse.net
“The Summer of Valiant is here, and boy did it kick off with a BANG!… X-O Manowar #1 is a must read…” – Josh Pierce, One Geek Nation
This summer, the story starts here! Don’t miss out on the summer’s most anticipated comic book blockbuster when X-O Manowar #1 arrives in stores and online today!
X-O MANOWAR #1 – ON SALE NOW!
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by CARY NORD
Cover by ESAD RIBIC (MAR121221)
Pullbox Exclusive Variant by CARY NORD (MAR121222)
Variant Cover by DAVID AJA (MAR121223)
QR Voice Variant by JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC (MAR121224)
$3.99/Rated T+/40 pgs.
X-O MANOWAR #2 – ON SALE JUNE 6th!
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by CARY NORD
Cover by JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC (APR121257)
Variant Cover by ARTURO LOZZI (APR121258)
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.
X-O Manowar #1 is the critical smash of the summer! Now read the first six pages of the debut issue of the all-new Valiant Universe, arriving in stores and online today! Steady yourself for 40 pages of all-out onslaught with this year’s breakout hit, as only all-star creators Robert Venditti (The Surrogates) and Cary Nord (Conan) could tell it!
Now is the time to find out why critics are certain — the Summer of Valiant is off to a roaring start with X-O Manowar #1!
“It’s the best book I’ve read in a decade and stands far above the relaunch of another company from last year. A complete knockout.” – Ryan McLelland, Ain’t It Cool News
“Writer Robert Venditti and artist Cary Nord have brought a newfound sophistication and detail to [X-O Manowar]” – Jason Serafino, Complex Magazine
“With but a single issue under their belts, X-O Manowar will become the next big cosmic title you need to get your hands on!” – Chris Bushley, Cosmic Book News
“Robert Venditti and Cary Nord [are] on the job, and they’re playing near the top of their games… 10/10.” – Russ Burlingame, ComicBook.com
“4.5 stars… [As] reintroductions to comic book properties go, X-O Manowar is a great start.” – Doug Zawisza, Comic Book Resources
“Thrilling to say the least… A must have for fans and new readers alike.” – Jason Clyma, Broken Frontier
“Nine out of ten… All in all, a great start for the book, and for the [Valiant] line.” – Reid Kerr, Examiner.com
“Believe the hype about Valiant’s re-launch in 2012… [X-O Manowar #1 is] a fantastic first issue…” – Nicholas Yanes, SciFiPulse.net
“The Summer of Valiant is here, and boy did it kick off with a BANG!… X-O Manowar #1 is a must read…” – Josh Pierce, One Geek Nation
This summer, the story starts here! Don’t miss out on the summer’s most anticipated comic book blockbuster when X-O Manowar #1 arrives in stores and online today!
X-O MANOWAR #1 – ON SALE NOW!
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by CARY NORD
Cover by ESAD RIBIC (MAR121221)
Pullbox Exclusive Variant by CARY NORD (MAR121222)
Variant Cover by DAVID AJA (MAR121223)
QR Voice Variant by JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC (MAR121224)
$3.99/Rated T+/40 pgs.
X-O MANOWAR #2 – ON SALE JUNE 6th!
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by CARY NORD
Cover by JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC (APR121257)
Variant Cover by ARTURO LOZZI (APR121258)
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.
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Valiant is proud to present an exclusive seven-page preview of the summer’s most action-packed comic – Bloodshot #1! On July 11th, acclaimed writer Duane Swierczynski and artists Manuel Garcia & Arturo Lozzi blaze a trail of destruction straight to the heart of the Valiant Universe when America’s one-man war on terror embarks on his deadliest mission yet!
