The Harbinger #1 Covers & Preview

 

The Harbinger #1 Cover A by Robbi Rodriguez

The Harbinger was announced last October. Finally, the series' arrival in on the horizon. Better yet, you can order it through the Previews system, or your local store.

Here's a look at the available covers, as well as the preview Black & White (& Blue) artwork. Enjoy!

 

The Harbinger #1 Cover B by Rod Reis

Ahead of the feature film that’s in development at Paramount, Valiant Entertainment is incredibly proud to reveal the vivid new direction that will kick off next summer with THE HARBINGER #1.

Co-written by JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (Green Arrow, Gotham City Garage) and featuring art by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ (Spider-Gwen, Batgirl), the upcoming series introduces new readers to Peter Stanchek, the most powerful telepath on the planet, and the sole being capable of activating powers in others like him. THE HARBINGER will trace Peter's path from the most feared man in the world to one of its greatest protectors. This character-driven journey will introduce new allies, new villains, new costumes, and a new meaning for the title of Harbinger.

 

 

The Harbinger #1 Cover C by Cris Delara

 

Despite having immense superpowers, Collin believes that Peter's story is incredibly human and reminds us that we always have the potential to be better. "Like many of us, Peter has made mistakes. People have been hurt. We have no interest in ignoring that part of the character's history." The co-writer added, "By acknowledging those mistakes and taking responsibility for them, Peter will become the person – and the hero – he has always had the potential to be. Peter Stanchek will be more than a hero; he will be a harbinger for the world we want to see."

"THE HARBINGER is the next big step forward in the Valiant Universe and Peter Stanchek's promised rebirth as a hero, a leader, and a revolutionary," said Jackson. "It's unapologetic in its politics, diverse in its cast, and intimate in its drama. Collin and I love to tell stories that balance character deconstruction and social analysis, and there's no one in comics who needs a little deconstruction and social awareness more than Peter."

 

The Harbinger #1 Pre-Order Cover by Damion Scott

"When Collin, Jackson, and I first started mapping out this project, we weren’t expecting the themes we are tackling to be as relevant in our own lives as they have become," stated Robbi. "As we see everyone facing more each day, people can feel a change is coming. It makes it all the more fitting that it’s called 'Harbinger', the herald of change." 

 

 

And now, here's those glorious preview pages from artist Robbi Rodriguez:

 

 

 

For the last two years, I've been reading "Star Trek Year Five" from IDW. I can attest that Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, who have acted as "Show Runners," and have written some of the issues, have kept that series on track. True to the TV original series, they've maintained a consistently entertaining series that, with the publication of issue #23, has me wishing for many more issues. 

This experience, compounded by a comment from a retailer who has seen much more of The Harbinger than this short preview, and attests that it captures the spirit of Joshua Dysart's original Harbinger series, has left me anxious to see more of Lanzing, Kelly, & Rodriguez's effort. Order your favorite cover this month, and mark down The Harbinger #1 launch date of October 27, 2021 on your calendars.

Oh, and don't forget to stop by your local comic shop this Saturday, August 14, 2021, to pick up the Valiant FCBD Special. The issue will include a preview of The Harbinger (hopefully colored and lettered pages). 

Dragon Dave

P.S. A Blank Cover and a 1:250 variant by Robbi Rodriguez will also be available.