Alien Books has sent out their updated November solicits, i.e. comics coming to stores in the month, along with covers and info. And one series is not listed among the Valiant Beyond titles: Bloodshot, a series that was mired in controversy due to language in the first issue that mirrored anti-trans hate speech, earlier this month.
Written by Mauro Mantella, the release of Bloodshot #1 led to an enormous outcry online, thanks to the “transphobic” language that described parents forcing their children to become vampires “just to feel modern… and believing that they’ll be thankful for it when they grow up.”
While Alien Books, which publishes Valiant titles, quickly released a joint statement with Mantella promising that anti-trans hate speech was “never the intention,” and promising several steps to do better in the future, the situation continued when it surfaced that Mantella had reposted several anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ+, and anti-vaccine memes on X (formerly Twitter). After his X account was taken offline, Mantella went to Instagram and Facebook to post a lengthy apology (which you can read in full here) and explanation for the reposts.
At the current time, Alien has Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #2 scheduled for September 24, and Mantella (in the explanation linked above) notes that it will continue and expand the “child vampires” storyline. The conclusion of the first story arc in Bloodshot #3 is scheduled for October 22.
A fourth issue, starting a new story arc written by Mantella with art by Rodrigo Rocha, had previously been announced for release on November 26, 2025. Clearly, it won’t be coming out in November; though whether that’s because the title is taking a hiatus, been canceled, or otherwise, is TBD. Comic Book Club reached out to Alien for comment, but did not hear back as of publishing time.
The rebooted, new-reader-friendly line does still include new issues of Tales of the Shadowman, The X-O Manowar, and All-New Harbinger. And of note, Alien seems to be releasing these series in arcs of three. However, by comparison, Tales of the Shadowman is releasing on a near-monthly schedule at least through December, as are the rest, making the omission of Bloodshot all the more glaring.
You can read Alien Books’ full solicits for November Valiant Beyond titles, below.
TALES OF THE SHADOWMAN: GHOSTS OF THE BAYOU #1 (of 3)
A NEW ARC STARTS HERE: GHOSTS OF THE BAYOU!
A serial killer stalks both the utopian city of New Orleans and the realm of the Deadside, and Shadowman is all that’s left to protect them!
After the tragic events of the first arc, the citizens of the City of Glass summon the Shadowman for help stopping The Bayou Cannibal’s reign of terror. But that’s not the only thing threatening the peace as new threats emerge from the darkness!
Follow the call with the fan-favorite duo of writer AJ Ampadu and artist Sergio Monjes as Shadowman seeks to protect the innocent and uncover more clues about his dark past.
Script: AJ Ampadu
Art: Sergio Monjes
Main Cover: Sebastian Cabrol (A – Reg)
Variant Covers: Luca Merli (B), Carlos Dearmas (C), Sebastian Cabrol (D – Full Art), Luca Merli (E – Full Art), Carlos Dearmas (F – Full Art)
FOC: 10/20/25
On Sale Date: 12/03/25
Rated Mature
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
THE X-O MANOWAR #3 (of 4)
IT’S GETTING HOT IN THE RED STEPPE AS THE PUNX TAKE A STAND AGAINST THE EARTHBORN!
For two thousand years, Aric has been a warrior. From righteous Visigoth to cosmic knight-errant, the ethereal being residing within Aric’s stellar armor inspired his quest for honor. It’s this woman who’s traveled with Aric for millennia that inspires his journey.
The Earth Aric found upon returning to his homeworld is an untamed, mutated wasteland. When he helped a traveling family reach the safety of the PunX community at the Dive, Typhon, leader of the violent Earthborn, took offense.
Is Aric ready to be part of something greater than himself? The Steppe is a strange land, but it’s home to the PunX and they are ready to defend it. In the wake of a new attack by the Earthborn, they prepare for WAR!
Steel yourself for another chapter in this explosive apocalyptic barbarian epic from writer Steve Orlando (Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man 2099, Batman/The Shadow) and artist Guillermo Fajardo (RESURGENCE)! Follow monthly—don’t miss the badassery and blood!
Script: Steve Orlando
Art: Guillermo Fajardo
Main Cover: Nathan Birr (A – Reg)
Variant Covers: Andrea Broccardo (B), Sid Kotian (C), Nathan Birr (D – Full Art), Andrea Broccardo (E – Full Art), Sid Kotian (F – Full Art)
Final Order Cut-Off: 10/13/2025
On Sale Date: 11/26/25
Rated Mature
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
ALL-NEW HARBINGER #3 (of 3)
In this issue: A HARBINGER DIES!
What, already? Yeah, we’re not screwing around here in Valiant Beyond. Which member of the Harbinger Field Team falls to a pro-human terrorist ‘s unprecedented destruction of Foundation City? Flamingo? Crane? Alloy? CiCi? Team Leader Archer? Or the Supremum himself, Peter Stanchek?!
THERE AREN’T ENOUGH EXCLAMATION POINTS TO IMPRESS UPON YOU HOW AWESOME THIS ISSUE IS!!! BUY IT!!!!!
Script: Fred Van Lente
Art: Erik Tamayo
Main Cover: Andrea Broccardo (A – Reg)
Variant Covers: Sid Kotian (B), Ennio Bufi (C), Andrea Broccardo (D – Full Art), Sid Kotian (E- Full Art), Ennio Bufi (F – Full Art)
Final Order Cut-Off: 10/13/2025
On Sale Date: 11/19/25
Rated T+
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
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