Valiant Masters: Shadowman Vol. 1 – Spirits Within


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A deluxe hardcover collecting Shadowman’s legendary first appearance in the original Valiant Universe – featuring classic work by Steve Ditko, Steve Englehart, Bob Hall, David Lapham, Jim Shooter and more! Jack Boniface nearly died one night – attacked by something out of a nightmare. But since that terrifying experience something has changed. Now, when darkness falls, a feeling comes over him, an urge to destroy the demons that would defile the New Orleans night. Wild, reckless, and hell-bent on eliminating evil in all its forms, Jack is now his city’s new protector – the nocturnal avenger simply called Shadowman. This Valiant Masters volume collects SHADOWMAN (1992) #0-7 and material from DARQUE PASSAGES (1994) #1.




Valiant Masters: Shadowman Vol. 1 ??Spirits Within


Book Description

A deluxe hardcover collecting Shadowman?s legendary first appearance in the original Valiant Universe ? featuring classic work by Steve Ditko, Steve Englehart, Bob Hall, David Lapham, Jim Shooter and more! Jack Boniface nearly died one night ? attacked by something out of a nightmare. But since that terrifying experience something has changed. Now, when darkness falls, a feeling comes over him, an urge to destroy the demons that would defile the New Orleans night. Wild, reckless, and hell-bent on eliminating evil in all its forms, Jack is now his city?s new protector ? the nocturnal avenger simply called Shadowman. This Valiant Masters volume collects SHADOWMAN (1992) #0-7 and material from DARQUE PASSAGES (1994) #1.




Shadowman Vol. 1: Birth Rites TPB


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There are a million dreams in the Big Easy. But now its worst nightmare is about to come true. As the forces of darkness prepare to claim New Orleans as their own, Jack Boniface must embrace the legacy he was born to uphold. As Shadowman, Jack is about to become the only thing that stands between his city and an army of unspeakable monstrosities from beyond the night. But is the mantle of Shadowman a blessing or a curse? And what is the true cost of his otherworldly power? From rising star Justin Jordan (The Strange Talent of Luther Strode) and comics superstar Patrick Zircher (Captain America, Hulk), this volume collects SHADOWMAN #1-4. ?It?s simply stunning? ?Shadowman? is another awesome notch in the belt of Valiant.? ? IGN ?Jordan and Zircher have given us a winner with ?Shadowman.?? ? Comic Book Resources




Harbinger


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From the back cover: In 1992 legendary writer Jim Shooter and newcomer artist David Lapham teamed up to reinvent a staple of comic book storytelling - the superhero team genre. Their darker approach more realistically portrayed superpowered teenagers. The characters behaved like real people, blurring the line between good and evil. The heroes were flawed and sometimes loathsome, while the villains were often noble and frighteningly identifiable.




Ninjak Vol. 1: Weaponeer


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Every master spyÉhas to start somewhere. Then: Meet inexperienced MI-6 recruit Colin King on his first mission in the field as he learns the basics of spycraft and counterintelligence, and develops a volatile relationship with his first handler. Now: Colin King is Ninjak, the worldÕs foremost intelligence operative, weapons expert, and master assassin. And heÕs hunting the Shadow Seven Ñ a secret cabal of shinobi masters with mysterious ties to his training and tragic past. Start reading here as NinjakÕs past and future collide in the pages of an all-new ongoing series from New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (THE VALIANT, DIVINITY) and superstar artists Clay Mann (X-Men: Legacy, Gambit), Butch Guice (Captain America, Action Comics), and Juan JosŽ Ryp (Black Summer)! Collecting NINJAK #1Ð5.




Shadowman Vol. 3: Deadside Blues TPB


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The secret origin of all Shadowmen, past and present? Long ago, in the antebellum South, Master Darque?s evil spawned the one thing that could stop him: the Shadowman. Now, for the very first time, discover how the dark roots of the Darques? depravity has intertwined with Shadowman for more than a century and the betrayal that forged them both in this collection of acclaimed tales from some of comics brightest talents. Collecting SHADOWMAN #0 and SHADOWMAN #10-12, join Harvey Award-nominated writer Justin Jordan and an all-star cast of visionary creators ?including Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre) Ales Kot (Suicide Squad), Christopher Sebela (Captain Marvel), Miguel Sepulveda (Red Lanterns), Mico Suayan (The Punisher), Jim Zub (Skullkickers) and more ? for an unadulterated look inside the secret world of New Orleans? nocturnal guardian.




Bloodshot Vol. 3: Harbinger Wars TPB


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In the deserts outside Las Vegas, Bloodshot has banded together with Project Rising Spirit?s most dangerous escapees. But when the Harbinger Wars erupt all around them, can he shape these super-powered children into a force for good ? or are they too far gone? He?ll have to find out the hard way as the opposing forces of PRS and the Harbinger Foundation descend on all sides, bringing about a crucible the likes of which the Valiant Universe has never seen? Collecting BLOODSHOT #10-13 by acclaimed writer Duane Swierczysnki (Birds of Prey) and legendary artist Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man), jump headlong into the uncompromising action of Valiant?s first crossover event right here with an all-new standalone story arc that will redefine the weapon ? no, the soldier ? no, the hero known only as Bloodshot. ?The best big action book on the shelves?? ? Comic Book Resources ?Month after month, Bloodshot continues to be the most brutal superhero book on the stands.? ? IGN




X-O Manowar Vol. 2: Enter Ninjak TPB


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X-O Manowar vs. Ninjak! X-O Manowar has returned to Earth ? and now the world?s most lethal intelligence agent has a new target. Hired by members of The Vine hidden deep within Earth?s governments, Ninjak has been sent to bring back the Manowar armor at any cost. But what happens when the world?s foremost weapons specialist engages the universe?s most powerful weapon head on? And even if Ninjak can defeat the armor?s defenses, does he stand a chance against the savage warrior that controls it? It?s raw power versus stealth and cunning in the second thrilling volume of X-O Manowar ? and the Valiant Universe will never be the same again. From New York Times best-selling author Robert Venditti (The Surrogates) and acclaimed artist Lee Garbett (Batman & Robin), this volume collects the best-selling ?Enter: Ninjak? storyline from X-O MANOWAR #5-8, featuring the debut of Valiant?s next breakout hero! ?X-O Manowar is not just one of Valiant?s best books, it?s one of the best books being published right now, period.? ? IGN ?X-O Manowar is about as much fun as you?ll have with a comic all month.? ? Complex




Archer & Armstrong Vol. 2: Wrath of the Eternal Warrior TPB


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No one in the Valiant Universe is more dangerous or more experienced in the art of war than the undying Eternal Warrior. After thousands of years on the battlefield, he?s a master of strategy and weaponry, an unrelenting force of nature capable of dismantling entire armies with little effort and less conscience. His brother Armstrong, on the other hand, likes to read poetry and drink beer. Maybe that?s why they had such a bad falling out? But now ? after years apart ? the Eternal Warrior has a new mission: destroy young Obadiah Archer, Armstrong?s best-est new buddy and teammate in the war against The Sect. And, like it or not, Valiant?s history-smashing adventure duo are about to feel the brunt of the Eternal Warrior?s fist and steel. Collecting ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #5-9 by New York Times best-selling author Fred Van Lente (Amazing Spider-Man) and critically acclaimed artist Emanuela Lupacchino (X-Factor), the second volume of the series that IGN calls ?hilarious and action packed? slams into high gear with a savage manhunt straight through the heart of the Valiant Universe.




Archer & Armstrong Vol. 3: Far Faraway TPB


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Mary-Maria, Archer’s arch-nemesis/love interest/adopted sister, is back and dead-set on taking over the Sect by any means necessary. What better way to seize control of the most secret of secret societies than by unlocking their most secretive of secrets inside the secretest place on Earth? Now, as Mary-Maria sneaks her way inside Area 51 to claim a long-hidden prize, Archer & Armstrong are about to discover the forbidden history that binds America’s blackest black-ops base to the time-lost lands of the Faraway – and wind up fighting their way through each of its tightly guarded mysteries, one punch at a time. Collecting ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #0 and ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #10-13 by New York Times best-selling writer Fred Van Lente (Amazing Spider-Man) and artists Clayton Henry (Incredible Hercules) and Pere Perez (Harbinger Wars), follow Valiant’s conspiracy-busting adventurers from the pages of their saga-smashing zero issue and into their most dangerous mission yet, right here in the next epic volume of the series that IGN calls “the most fun you’ll have in a ‘superhero’ comic”.