







Valiant Beyond: The X-O Manowar #1
Description
A NEW ERA OF SUPERHERO STORYTELLING BEGINS HERE! Designed as the ULTIMATE jumping-on point, the Valiant Beyond line of comics are ABSOLUTE must-reads that will ENERGIZE your love for superheroes! The mighty Aric of Dacia, aka X-O Manowar, traverses a deadly wasteland filled with mutated horrors in a search for honor in this CAN’T-MISS debut issue from GLAAD award nominated writer Steve Orlando (Avengers Assemble) and superstar artist Guillermo Fajardo (RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE)! Aric’s strength and resilience are put to the test when he comes to the defense of a family under siege from a mysterious gang known as the Earthborn. Aric finds himself aligned with a rebel group which puts him firmly in the crosshairs of the Earthborn’s leader Typhon. Can Aric survive his journey across the Red Steppe? It’s X-O Manowar like you’ve never seen him before in the debut chapter of this all-new four-part story!
Who might be interested in reading?
- Fans of superhero comics looking for a fresh and engaging storyline.
- Readers who enjoy action-packed adventures with complex characters.
- Those interested in stories of resilience and heroism against overwhelming odds.
- Fans of Steve Orlando and Guillermo Fajardo's previous works.

Valiant Beyond: The X-O Manowar #1
PRODUCT INFORMATION
artist
Guillermo Fajardo
writer
Steve Orlando
rating
MATURE
series name
Valiant Beyond: The X-O Manowar
print color
Full Color
number of pages
32
publisher
IDW Publishing
issue number
1
initial order due
Aug 11, 2025
final order cutoff
Aug 11, 2025
in store date
Sep 17, 2025