For fifty issues, X-O Manowar was arguably the crown jewel of the Valiant Universe. It was the longest-running title, the book that introduced concepts like the Vine and even Ninjak to the larger universe, and it set the tone of smart superheroics that has defined the line ever since its relaunch. After it ended, I think we all knew that there would absolutely be another take coming along soon, but Robert Venditti, Cary Nord, and company definitely left a hard act to follow.

But when X-O Manowar returns next week, that's exactly what Matt Kindt, Tomas Giorello, and Diego Rodriguez are setting out to do with the launch of a massive epic spanning four story arcs that take Aric of Dacia out of retirement and into an alien world of war and conquest --- and you can read a preview below!

X-O Manowar #1, Valiant Entertainment

X-O Manowar #1, Valiant Entertainment

X-O Manowar #1, Valiant Entertainment

X-O Manowar #1, Valiant Entertainment

X-O Manowar #1, Valiant Entertainment, click for full size

X-O Manowar #1, Valiant Entertainment

X-O Manowar #1, Valiant Entertainment

X-O Manowar #1, Valiant Entertainment

X-O Manowar #1, Valiant Entertainment

X-O Manowar #1, Valiant Entertainment

X-O Manowar #1, Valiant Entertainment

X-O Manowar #1, Valiant Entertainment