Valiant Press Release: X-O Manowar Returns in November

We interrupt this Bloodshot Reread for a very special announcement.

VALIANT'S FLAGSHIP HERO RETURNS IN X-O MANOWAR #2
THIS NOVEMBER
  

Cover art by Eisner Award-winner Christian Ward
 

August 10th, 2020 –  Valiant's flagship hero returns this November in X-O MANOWAR #2!

Aric of Dacia, aka X-O MANOWAR, is back and heading in a bold new direction with Harvey Award-winner DENNIS “HOPELESS” HALLUM (Star Wars: Darth Vader - Dark Visions) and astonishing artist EMILIO LAISO (Marvel’s Spider-Man: Velocity). The first issue earned a spot in the top 100 best-selling comics when it debuted. Now, the action-packed second issue is set to arrive in comic shops on November 25th, 2020, with covers by Eisner Award-winning artist CHRISTIAN WARD (Invisible Kingdom), NETHO DIAZ (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero), and a 1:25 variant by DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON (Wonder Woman: Dead Earth).

 Cover art by Netho Diaz

 

 Cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson
 

"X-O Manowar has always been a nuclear missile with the mind of a noble warrior," remarked Dennis. "He's unstoppable in combat. Need to defeat an alien warlord? Repel an intergalactic invasion or end a war? Aric's your guy. But this time, X-O Manowar is acting locally. What happens when a nuclear missile moves in down the street? How does a superweapon playing superhero save the neighborhood? How does he change the world?"

Check out the first four pages of X-O MANOWAR #2, below.

 

 

X-O MANOWAR #2 art by Emilio Laiso and Ruth Redmond

 

 

X-O MANOWAR #2 art by Emilio Laiso and Ruth Redmond

 

 

X-O MANOWAR #2 art by Emilio Laiso and Ruth Redmond

 

 

X-O MANOWAR #2 art by Emilio Laiso and Ruth Redmond

 
X-O MANOWAR #1 received critical acclaim, with CBR calling it "another win for Valiant." 

 

"…classic superhero fun…" – Shamus Clancy, Screen Rant
 

"…nothing short of beautiful…" – Adam Barnhardt, ComicBook.com

"…a stellar debut issue…" – Mike Fugere, CBR

"…an engaging reboot with a solid creative team behind it…" – Christa Harader, Multiversity Comics

"…a well-written start for a new reader interested in Aric’s adventures." – Gabriel Hernandez, Monkeys Fighting Robots

"…an action-packed beauty." – Joshua Rathbun, Outright Geekery

"…one of the best things from Valiant I’ve read in the last year." – Alex K. Cossa, Graphic Policy

Featuring colors by RUTH REDMOND and letters by Eisner Award-winner HASSAN OTSMANE-ELHAOU, X-O MANOWAR #2 arrives on November 25, 2020. X-O MANOWAR #1 is now available wherever books are sold. Visit ComicBook.com for more details.

 

While I wish it could arrive in stores sooner, it's great to learn that X-O Manowar will return to comic shops in November. As always, many thanks to the good people at Valiant Entertainment for sharing this X-O-lent news with us!

 

Dragon Dave