Nov 01, 2017 at the recent new york comic con, valiant showed off icons, a new line of comics designed to present its most popular characters xo manowar, ninjak, quantum and woody, bloodshot, and more. Valiant is proud to present your first look inside the valiant. At new york comic con 2016, valiant entertainment announced ninjak vs. The ninjak vs the valiant universe movie is now online. The valiant universe and the comic adaption of the same name. Ninjak is the 2nd volume of xo manowar released from valiant entertainment, collecting issues 5 8. He is one of the worlds greatest assassins, an expert in many different forms of martial arts and many different weapons. Abducted by aliens in 5thcentury europe, aric of dacia took control of one of their greatest weapons, the xo manowar armor. With more life, action, and excitement to go around, this comic begins to make good on the promises of its title. Series and the xmen animated show to reading comic books. Now, weve got our first look at what xo manowar looks like in liveaction.
Xo manowar, real name aric, is a timedisplaced visigoth warrior from the. At the recent new york comic con, valiant showed off icons, a new line of comics designed to present its most popular characters xo manowar, ninjak. Other titles like xo manowar, bloodshot, harbinger, eternal warrior, or ivar, timewalker may be more for you, but ninjak will not disappoint. Ninjak is a valiant universe character created by writer mark moretti and artist joe quesada in 1994. I can tell you that xo manowar is a series you should not be missing if youre looking for a fast paced scifi action comic. Things like ninjaks shoulder armor and mask, bloodshots costume, xo manowars armor. Agents of the alien race known as the vine have been living in secret among us for centuries and now theyve just been activated for one final mission purge the earth of all human life. Aric manages to escape by stealing their most powerful weapon, the x o manowar armor of the name shanhara, and. See more ideas about valiant comics, comics and comic art. Robert venditti continues his winning streak with xo manowar, his first monthly comic, by introducing yet another of valiants excellent legacy characters. Huge lot 0 150 complete xo xo manowar ninjak bloodshot eternal warrior valiant. Once a hot competitor to marvel and dc, valiant eyes a. Agents of the alien race known as the vine have been living in secret among us for centuries and now theyve just been activated for one final mission. Watch the upcoming liveaction digital promotion coming this winter then jump headlong into the fightfueled showdown of the century as acclaimed writer eliot rahal the paybacks and redhot artist joe bennett teen titans, deathstroke reveal the full scope and adrenalinedrenched intensity ofninjak vs.
The valiant universe, produced by bat in the sun which produces the superpower beatdown videos and valiant digital. Dec 20, 2017 the upcoming ninjak vs the valiant universe web series features a number of icons from that brand, including xo manowar. X o manowar also starred in video game alongside iron man. Actor derek theler will play xo manowar in the live action web series ninjak vs. Ninjak and the eternal warrior took cover behind xo manowar to protect themselves. The comic focuses on ninjak s various adventures, primarily. The highlights of the movie include ninjaks fights with bloodshot and, later, xo manowar. The highlights of the movie include ninjak s fights with bloodshot and, later, x o manowar. While arics stiff, conanesque dialogue emphasizes his timelosttraveler angst and backstory, it also widens the distance between him and reader a little. Last new york comiccon, valiant released the teaser trailer for ninjak vs.
Ninjak is the 2nd volume of x o manowar released from valiant entertainment, collecting issues 5 8. Ninjak is a fictional superhero appearing in comic books published by valiant comics. X o manowar is a superhero in the valiant universe. In 2012, ninjak began appearing in the rebooted valiant universe, this time first appearing as an accidental adversary to xo manowar. Aric of dacia has bonded with the most powerful weapon in the universe, but his command of the sentient x o manowar armor will lead him to cross swords with ninjak, the worlds most skilled weapons specialist. Once a hot competitor to marvel and dc, valiant eyes a second. Ninjak infiltrates a webnet hub aboard a ship but must watch his back while accomplishing his mission.
Xo manowar also starred in video game alongside iron man. Valiant debuts liveaction xo manowar and more on ninjak vs. Aric of dacia has bonded with the most powerful weapon in the universe, but his command of the sentient xo manowar armor will lead him to cross swords with ninjak, the worlds most skilled. X o manowar is one of the original valiant characters and has been part of the valiant universe in all of its iterations. The upcoming ninjak vs the valiant universe web series features a number of icons from that brand, including xo manowar. Upcoming comic book covers for various valiant titles provide a fresh look at. Watch the upcoming liveaction digital promotion coming this winter then jump headlong into the fightfueled showdown of the century as acclaimed writer eliot rahal the paybacks and redhot artist joe bennett teen titans, deathstroke reveal the full scope and adrenalinedrenched intensity of. As the three approach the factorys main entrance, they were greeted with gunfire. As the title suggests this volume reintroduces the fan favorite character ninjak to the valiant universe. Xo manowar fcbd special valiants goldlevel offering for free comic book day 2017.
Ninjak has better lines, better brains and more wit. The team soon finds out that the men have a leader. The plot is really just an excuse to pit various valiant heroes against ninjak. With the launch of valiant digital and, soon, ninjak vs. An invasion fleet is on its way and the only weapon in existence powerful enough to defeat it is the x o. Cover by doug braithwaite w robert venditti a lee garbett ninjak vs. Aric of dacia has bonded with the most powerful weapon in the universe, but his command of the sentient xo manowar armor will lead him to cross swords with ninjak, the worlds most skilled weapons specialist. Ninjak vs the valiant universe and the future of live action. Xo manowar has returned to earth and now the worlds most lethal intelligence agent has a new target. Agents of the alien race known as the vine have been living in secret among us for centuries and now theyve just been activated for.
When considering the rise of the modern comicbook movie thanks to stuff like blade, xmen, and the first. Valiant comics free comic book day 2017 xo manowar. Xo manowar aric of dacia is a fictional superhero cocreated by writers jim shooter and steve englehart, and artists bob layton and barry windsorsmith. Watch the upcoming liveaction digital promotion coming soon then jump headlong into the fightfueled showdown of the century as acclaimed writer eliot rahal the paybacks and redhot artist joe bennett teen titans, deathstroke reveal the full scope and adrenalinedrenched intensity of ninjak vs. The result has been a truly magnificent blending of fantasy. With so many superheroes crowding the pages, that means more costumes to chose the colors for. The sixepisode series will premiere online in late 2017 pitting mi6s master assassin, ninjak, against a gauntlet of valiants most popular heroes for a battle royale inspired by stories from the. That would be the bat in the sun produced ninjak vs the valiant universe, a special project that brought the heroes and villains into liveaction for the first time, and featured heroes like x o. A new live action superhero universe kicks off with ninjak vs the valiant. Ninjak and the eternal warrior took cover behind x o manowar to protect themselves. Shadowman later joined the line up to complete the relaunch of the new valiant universe.
Its a colorfest for fans and that means getting a taste of what kinds of coloring will be coming in later. Icebreaker, script by dan abnett and andy lanning, art by mike manley. Robert venditti continues his winning streak with x o manowar, his first monthly comic, by introducing yet another of valiants excellent legacy characters. Valiant universe reading order comic book reading orders. It was intended as an introduction to the valiant universe for new fans by focusing ninjak as the central focus, but also having him interact with other. The valiant universe a firstofitskind, liveaction digital series. The first valiant movie, ninjak vs the valiant universe, is now online. Apr 27, 2017 valiant is proud to present your first look inside the valiant. How many comic book shared universes exist alongside marvel and dc.
Ninjak tracks down aric and dorian in south america and using covert tactics against the brash barbarian, subdues and captures his target. Xo manowar made an appearance in the web series ninjak vs. Gallery the best comic book movies that arent from marvel or dc. Valiant releases full ninjak vs the valiant universe. Ninjak, the techsavvy, and exceptionally levelheaded ninja, was such a fun addition to the already ridiculous adventure introduced in the series first volume. Ninjak, the techsavvy, and exceptionally levelheaded ninja, was such a fun addition to the already ridiculous adventure introduced in. Xo manowar 2012 2016 from valiant league of comic geeks. Hired by members of the vine hidden deep within earths governments, ninjak has been sent to bring back the manowar armor at any cost.
An invasion fleet is on its way and the only weapon in existence powerful enough to defeat it is the xo. In 2012, ninjak began appearing in the rebooted valiant universe, this time first appearing as an accidental adversary to x o manowar. The eponymous comic book series published by valiant comics has sold more than 8 million copies to date. Returning to earth where centuries had passed due to timespace relativity, aric finds himself a barbarian in a civilized world, possessing the galaxys most advanced weapon. Get a first look at derek theler as xo manowar in ninjak. After appearing in several other comics, primarily as a main member of unity, he once again regained his own series in 2015, written by matt kindt. Over the next several years valiant would continue to launch new series, creating an excellent alternative to the shared universes of marvel and dc. X o manowar aric of dacia is a fictional superhero cocreated by writers jim shooter and steve englehart, and artists bob layton and barry windsorsmith the eponymous comic book series published by valiant comics has sold more than 8 million copies to date.
Xo manowar has also starred in a video game alongside. The comic focuses on ninjaks various adventures, primarily. His alter ego is colin king, a british millionaire playboy. The eponymous comic book series published by valiant comics has sold. Introduced as a promotional web series in the summer of 2018, ninjak vs the valiant universe is the story of a british james bondlike spy coerced by an enemy to betray his allies and friends. Xo manowar just stands still, unscathed by the gunfire, while ninjak and the eternal warrior took cover behind a bunch of crates. Aug 4, 2015 this pin was discovered by george smith.
Actor derek theler will play x o manowar in the live action web series ninjak vs. Ninjak vs the valiant universe from bat in the sun. He is aric of dacia, a 5th century visigoth warrior who was abducted by a race of aliens called spider aliens in valiant comics and the vine in valiant entertainment, respectively, who are attempting to wage war on planet earth. Huge lot 0 150 complete xo x o manowar ninjak bloodshot eternal warrior valiant. Aric of dacia has bonded with the most powerful weapon in the universe, but his command of the sentient x o manowar armor will lead him to cross swords with ninjak, the worlds most skilled.
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