Over the next few months, Valiant Beyond will show you visions of the Valiant Universe you’ve never seen before, with new-reader-friendly takes that reboot the classic characters for a new generation. But why wait for September when you can check out an exclusive look at Valiant Beyond: The X-O Manowar #1, right now?
Written by Steve Orlando with art by Guillermo Fajardo, The X-O Manowar finds Aric of Dacia in a deadly wasteland, besieged by enemies on every side. And in the preview pages, he’s face to face with the ominously named Doctor Demolition. What is a doctor of, and where did he study medicine? And is there a Mrs. Demolition? Maybe you’ll find out when the issue hits on September 17.
In the meantime, check out the preview below.
Valiant Beyond: The X-O Manowar #1 Preview
Check out four non-sequential pages and seven covers from the September 17, 2025 publishing issue here! Click the thumbnails for a larger version:
VALIANT BEYOND: THE X-O MANOWAR #1 Official Synopsis:
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 arc!
Script: Steve Orlando
Art: Guillermo Fajardo
Main Cover: Ariel Olivetti (A – Reg)
Variant Covers: Nahuel Grego (B – Wraparound), Dennis Calero (C – Connecting), Andres Ponce (D – Design), Ariel Olivetti (E – Full Art), Nahuel Grego (F – Wraparound Full Art), Dennis Calero (G – Connecting Full Art)
Final Order Cut-Off: 8/11/2025
On Sale Date: 9/17/25
Rated Mature
32-page, full-color comic
$4.99 U.S.
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