




Valiant Beyond: The X-O Manowar #5--The God Hunt #1
Description
TRAVEL TO THE HEAVEN OF THE MIND! In this special chapter of the Valiant Beyond arc, Aric, the armored warrior known as X-O Manowar, faces the silent queen Shanhara as Typhon's field-vision attack tests their bond. Writer Steve Orlando pushes the series into a deep, introspective battle where some wars aren’t won with weapons but with inner resolve. Artist Diego Giribaldi and Tomas Aira render a nightmare-and-dream landscape that heightens the emotional stakes while delivering kinetic action. Cover artists Francesco Tomaselli and Nathan Birr give each variant its striking, otherworldly look. At 32 pages, this story amplifies the ongoing X-O Manowar mythos, anchoring it in themes of honor, memory, and the power of looking inside to find courage. It’s a pivotal interlude for fans following Aric's saga and the ethereal Shanhara within the stellar armor.
Who might be interested in reading?
- Fans of science fantasy, space-operas, and the X-O Manowar mythos.
- Readers who love character-driven stories and inner journeys alongside action.
- Appreciators of bold cover art and varied visual styles across the different editions.
- Readers drawn to epic themes of honor, memory, and inner strength within a cosmic armor saga.

Valiant Beyond: The X-O Manowar #5--The God Hunt #1
PRODUCT INFORMATION
cover type
Soft Cover
artist
Tomas Aira, Diego Giribaldi, Francesco Tomaselli, Nathan Birr
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
5
initial order due
Dec 08, 2025
in store date
Jan 28, 2026









