Valiant Beyond: Tales of the Shadowman #5--Ghosts of the Bayou #2

Valiant Beyond: Tales of the Shadowman #5--Ghosts of the Bayou #2 plunges readers into shadowy New Orleans where mystic intrigue meets hard-hitting crime. In this 32-page limited comic, writer AJ Ampadu pairs with artist Sergio Monjes to tell a personal-quest tale that tests Shadowman's limits and reminds us that every deal carries a cost. Detective St. Brown enlists Shadowman to unravel a matter close to home, while the city's magical community tightens around a secret cabal of witches—the Pantheon. As the Pantheon's power hums, a deadly new threat emerges with one aim: erase every member. The narrative threads a deeper mythology through St. Brown's ties to the city's occult networks, enriching the Shadowman mythos within the Valiant Beyond line. Dynamic art by Monjes and bold cover variants by Nathan Birr or Ennio Bufi set a moody tone for mature readers as the action escalates.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of urban fantasy with occult conspiracies and investigative storytelling
• Readers who enjoy solo Shadowman adventures tied to a broader mythos
• Adults who appreciate moody art, mature themes, and action-packed supernatural crime
• People who like lore-rich comics featuring New Orleans-inspired settings