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X-O MANOWAR #4
Writer: Robert Venditti
Art: Cary Nord
Covers: Doug Braithwaite, Don Kramer
Publisher: Valiant Comics
Release Date: August 29, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of X-O Manowar #4, from the chart-topping creative team of New York Times best-selling author Robert Venditti and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord!

After years in captivity, Aric of Dacia has returned to Earth to enact his vengeance on the Roman Empire! But when the ancient warrior in control of the X-O Manowar armor discovers that more than 1,500 years has passed since his journey began, will he turn his fury on the alien empire that enslaved him or the whole of modern day civilization? Meanwhile, the secret history of The Vine's presence on Earth is about to be revealed. Who is The Vine's highly placed ambassador to the human race? And will he be Aric's one ally in this strange new world - or his very first enemy?

Aric's centuries-spanning war for freedom is about to hit the home front in an explosive finale that will send shockwaves through the Valiant Universe. Learn the true price of victory when when the summer's hottest series reaches its first major milestone on August 29th, only in X-O Manowar #4!

32 pgs, Rated T+

BLOODSHOT #3
Writer: Duane Swierczynski
Art: Manuel Garcia & Arturo Lozzi
Covers: Esad Ribic, Arturo Lozzi & Ian Hannin
Publisher: Valiant Comics
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Bloodshot #3, from acclaimed writer Duane Swierczynski and the blood-spattered artistic team of Manuel Garcia and Arturo Lozzi!

Bloodshot is the run, but the voices inside his head only have one destination in mind - home. Is the woman that he finds there the wife that he's been dreaming of - or the gateway to a much larger mystery? Plus, what horrors did Project Rising Spirit unleash on the town of Atlee, Nevada? And can their latest experiment take out Bloodshot before he catches up to the men who made him into a billion-dollar weapons project? There's a new villain waiting in the wings, and she's about to inflict more damage than any gun, bomb or missile imaginable. Introducing Pulse!

Heroes aren't born. They're built. Upgrade to the next level of the Valiant Universe whenBloodshot #3 goes on the offensive this September 5th - in stores the same day asArcher & Armstrong #2!

32 pgs, Rated T+

ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #2
Writer: Fred Van Lente
Art: Clayton Henry
Covers: Arturo Lozzi, Patrick Zircher
Publisher: Valiant Comics
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Price: $3.99

The Story

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Archer & Armstrong #2, the next of issue of critically acclaimed, smash hit series by New York Times best-selling creators Fred Van Lente and Clayton Henry!

Archer & Armstrong have stumbled into a conspiracy that could crack history in half! True fact: behind each of the world's secret societies is a much larger organization called The Sect and now their Wall Street chapter, The One Percent, must kill to keep their secret safe! As The One Percent's merciless (401)k killers prepare to sacrifice young Obadiah Archer to their god of greed, it's down to the immortal Armstrong to rescue his new partner and track down the rest of The Sect's agents around the world. Long ago, one man recorded the clues that Archer & Armstrong will need to find them. But can they crack the Michelangelo Code in time?

Find out for yourself on September 5th in Archer & Armstrong #2 - the second landmark chapter of the sold-out series that's reaping praise from fans and critics worldwide. Finally, the internet has found something to agree on - Archer & Armstrong is a hit!

"A flawlessly executed debut issue that already has most everyone buzzing." - Bleeding Cool

"[Archer & Armstrong], like every book in Valiant's relaunched comic line, is a really great comic book." - IGN

"It's got me hooked for the near future." - Crave Online

"[A] debut that is supremely solid and packed with potential." - Newsarama

"Think Stephen Colbert, but trained by Bruce Lee... Highly recommended..." - The Beat

"[F]antastic. I loved it." - Comics Alliance

"[An] extremely strong debut... I'm sold on the new "Archer & Armstrong." - Comic Book Resources

And it's not too late to jump on board Archer & Armstrong's first action-packed adventure through the Valiant Universe's deepest, darkest secrets. Look for the Archer & Armstrong #1 Second Printing Variant - on sale in finer comic shops everywhere tomorrow, August 29th!

32 pgs, Rated T+