While each book of the Valiant Hero Universe Origins collection offers a standalone reading experience, together they weave a comprehensive narrative that unveils the entirety of the Valiant Universe. From a technologically enhanced Visigoth in X-O MANOWAR and a soldier who doesn't remember his past in BLOODSHOT to powers from the Deadside in SHADOWMAN, from a detective in Ancient Rome in BRITANNIA to a guardian of 41st century Japan in RAI, from lone heroes like FAITH, ETERNAL WARRIOR and NINJAK, to unlikely teams in UNITY, HARBINGER, THE VALIANT and ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, new readers will get to experience a journey that paints a complete picture of the extraordinary world of Valiant.
To emphasize the grand tapestry, the spines of the books reveal a captivating image of the Valiant heroes, uniting their stories into a visually stunning panorama. A regular comic book format (6.625" x 10.25") and softcover will make for an easily readable format, and, with more content than comparable collections, the cover price is set at $24.99. Find out in the list below what issues are collected in the 12 volumes, and what characters readers can expect to find in each book, along with which captivating writers and superstar artists they will enjoy:
X-O MANOWAR
By Robert Venditti, Cary Nord, Lee Garbett, Trevor Hairsine & Stefano Gaudiano
Page count: 432 pages
Collecting X-O Manowar #0-17 (18 issues)
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).
BLOODSHOT
By Duane Swierczynski, Manuel Garcia, Barry Kitson & Arturo Lozzi
Page count: 376 pages
Collecting Bloodshot #0-9, #14-19 (16 issues)
Contains the first appearance of Bloodshot, Project Raising Spirit, H.A.R.D. Corps, and many other Valiant Universe characters! From acclaimed writer Duane Swierczynski (Birds of Prey) and all-star artists Manuel Garcia (Black Widow), Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man), and Arturo Lozzi (Immortal Iron Fist), this is an ideal entry point for new readers and fans of intense, character-driven stories.
HARBINGER
By Joshua Dysart, Khari Evans, Barry Kitson, Lee Garbett, Phil Briones, Matthew Clark & Trevor Hairsine
Page count: 456 pages
Collecting Harbinger #0-14, Bloodshot #10-13 (19 issues)
Contains the first appearance of the Renegades, Toyo Harada, Faith, and many other Valiant Universe characters! The series is masterfully written by Joshua Dysart (Swamp Thing), and features the artistic talents of Khari Evans (Thor), Barry Kitson (Adventures of Superman), and Lee Garbett (Batgirl).
SHADOWMAN
By Justin Jordan, Patrick Zircher, Roberto de la Torre, Ales Kot & Jim Zub
Page count: 440 pages
Collecting Shadowman #0-16, Shadowman: End Times #1-3 (20 issues)
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!
UNITY
By Matt Kindt, Doug Braithwaite, Cary Nord, Cafu & Stephen Segovia
Page count: 256 pages
Collecting Unity #1-7, X-O Manowar #20-22 (10 issues)
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)!
RAI
By Matt Kindt, Clayton Crain & David Mack
Page count: 376 pages
Collecting Rai #1-12, 4001 AD #1-4 (16 issues)
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!
THE VALIANT
By Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, Paolo Rivera, Francis Portela, Mico Suayan & Raúl Allén
Page count: 256 pages
Collecting Rai: The History of the Valiant Universe, The Valiant #1-4, Bloodshot Reborn #0-5 (11 issues)
Contains the detailed history of the Valiant Universe! From New York Times best-selling writers Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth) and Matt Kindt (BRZRKR), and Eisner Award winning artist Paolo Rivera (Daredevil) comes an epic ten millennia in the making!
NINJAK
By Matt Kindt, Clay Mann, Juan José Ryp, Doug Braithwaite, Butch Guice, Stephen Segovia & Raúl Allén
Page count: 344 pages
Collecting Ninjak #1-13 (13 issues)
Contains the first solo series of Ninjak! From New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) and artists Clay Mann (Poison Ivy), Doug Braithwaite (Justice), Butch Guice (Captain America) and many more, comes the seven-time Harvey Award nominated series!
FAITH
By Jody Houser, Joshua Dysart, Francis Portela, Marguerite Sauvage, Pere Pérez & Robert Gill
Page count: 368 pages
Collecting Faith vol. 1 #1-4, Faith Vol. 2 #1-8, Harbinger: Faith #0, Adventures of Archer & Armstrong #5 (14 issues)
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!
ARCHER & ARMSTRONG
By Fred Van Lente, Clayton Henry, Emanuela Lupacchino & Pere Pérez
Page count: 432 pages
Collecting Archer & Armstrong #0-17 (18 issues)
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 Hercules), Emanuela Lupacchino (X-Factor), and Pere Pérez (Action Comics)!
ETERNAL WARRIOR
By Greg Pak, Peter Milligan, Trevor Hairsine, Clayton Crain & Cary Nord
Page count: 288 pages | Collecting Eternal Warrior #1-8, Eternal Warrior: Days of Steel #1-3, Eternal Warrior: Awakening #1 (12 issues)
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!
BRITANNIA
By Peter Milligan, Juan José Ryp, Robert Gill & Álvaro Papagiani
Page count: 360 pages
Collecting 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 (13 issues)
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 José Ryp (Frank Miller's RoboCop) and Robert Gill (X-Force) lead a phantasmagorical expedition in the lands between darkness, desire, and destruction.
