Valiant’s FAITH AND THE FUTURE FORCE #1, SECRET WEAPONS #2,
and RAPTURE #3 Return with Second Printings on August 30th!
Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce that three of the publisher’s most riveting summer releases – FAITH AND THE FUTURE FORCE #1 (of 4), SECRET WEAPONS #2 (of 4), and RAPTURE #3 (of 4) – have sold out at the distributor level and will return to comic shops everywhere with all-new second printings on August 30th! Jump into the acclaimed adventures of the largest independent superhero universe in comics here as three of the action-packed releases from Valiant’s ICONS initiative return for a much-demanded encore!
First: fly to the farthest-flung edge of existence for the FIRST ISSUE of Valiant’s SPECTACULAR STANDALONE EVENT with the FAITH AND THE FUTURE FORCE #1 SECOND PRINTING! Join Eisner Award-nominated writer Jody Houser (FAITH, Mother Panic), blockbuster artist Stephen Segovia (WAR MOTHER) and comics legend Barry Kitson (Fantastic Four) here for a centuries-smashing adventure as Faith “Zephyr” Herbert, the high-flying hero of Los Angeles, meets destiny head on… and leads the Valiant Universe’s greatest heroes from across the ages into battle against a calculating A.I. bent on annihilating history one year at a time!
FAITH AND THE FUTURE FORCE #1
SECOND PRINTING
Written by Jody Houser
Art by Stephen Segovia and Barry Kitson
Cover by Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic (JUN178542)
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale AUGUST 30th (FOC – 8/7/17)
Find out why fans and critics agree that
FAITH AND THE FUTURE FORCE #1
is a high-flying summer epic that can’t be missed!
“✮✮✮✮✮… FAITH AND THE FUTURE FORCE is a rock-solid debut and a truly fun adventure story.” – All-Comic
“✮✮✮✮✮… This is comics at its best… Delightful.” – Shoot The Breeze Comics
“✮✮✮✮½… A great start to what is sure to be another classic.” – Comicsverse
“✮✮✮✮½… Flat-out fun… An absolute blast to read.” – Outright Geekery
“✮✮✮✮½… Packed with charm [and] humor… It’s becoming more and more apparent that Valiant are rapidly becoming the ‘go to’ publisher for truly great superhero stories.” – Big Comic Page
PREVIEW PAGES
FAITH AND THE FUTURE FORCE #1 SECOND PRINTING –
Interior Artwork by Stephen Segovia with Ulises Arreola
Then: Livewire charges to the forefront of the Valiant Universe for the SECRET WEAPONS #2 SECOND PRINTING! Academy Award-nominated writer Eric Heisserer (Arrival) and Harvey Award-nominated artist Raúl Allén (WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR) continue the year’s most captivating new series debut as Valiant’s technopathic heroine sets out to recruit a new team of Harbinger Foundation castaways and teach them the purpose behind their power…before the robotic killer known as Rex-O can find them first!
SECRET WEAPONS #2
SECOND PRINTING
Written by Eric Heisserer
Art by Raúl Allén with Patricia Martin
Cover by Raúl Allén (JUN178544)
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | VALIANT PRESTIGE | On Sale AUGUST 30th (FOC –8/7/17)
The secret is out…and now, fans and critics everywhere are praising
Eric Heisserer and Raúl Allén’s SECRET WEAPONS as a master-class
in comics storytelling!
“✮✮✮✮✮… Downright genius… This is high-quality comics, with art and story coming together beautifully.” – AiPT!
“✮✮✮✮✮… A beautiful, touching and thought-provoking work of art.” – Comics: The Gathering
“✮✮✮✮½… [SECRET WEAPONS] crackles with a lively spark…” – Newsarama
“✮✮✮✮½… A beautifully constructed comic in every way possible… Another home run for Valiant.” – Graphic Policy
“✮✮✮✮✮… A fantastic story.” – Outright Geekery
“✮✮✮✮… A blast… An engaging and personal story.” – SciFi Pulse
PREVIEW PAGES
SECRET WEAPONS #2 SECOND PRINTING –
Interior Artwork by Raul Allen with Patricia Martin
Finally: Ninjak and Shadwoman journey deep into the Deadside for the ultimate supernatural showdown in the RAPTURE #3 SECOND PRINTING – on shelves alongside the series’ fiery finale in RAPTURE #4 (of 4)! New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (X-O MANOWAR, Mind MGMT) and explosive artists CAFU (RAI) and Roberto de la Torre (Daredevil) unleash the penultimate chapter to Valiant’s first fantasy-fueled event here as Colin King and Jack Boniface embark on a fantastical quest to stop the ancient menace called Babel from piercing Heaven itself…and unleashing armageddon upon Earth!
Written by Matt Kindt
Art by CAFU with Roberto de la Torre
Cover by Mico Suayan (JUN178541)
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale AUGUST 30th (FOC – 8/7/17)
Discover why RAPTURE is the runaway hit
that is enchanting readers everywhere!
“✮✮✮✮½… Superb… Yet another high-quality Valiant title…” – Comic Crusaders
“Wonderful… Kindt is truly a master of his craft.” – Graphic Policy
“✮✮✮✮½… Brilliant as ever… [A] stunning treat.” – All-Comic
“Phenomenal… Great writing and a fantastic art…” – Comics: The Gathering
“RAPTURE is pure, unbridled fun.” – Nerdist
PREVIEW PAGES
RAPTURE #3 SECOND PRINTING –
Interior Artwork by CAFU with Andrew Dalhouse
On August 30th, don’t miss your chance to experience Valiant’s fan-favorite and critically adored titles as they charge back to shelves everywhere with the FAITH AND THE FUTURE FORCE #1 SECOND PRINTING, SECRET WEAPONS #2 SECOND PRINTING, and RAPTURE #3 SECOND PRINTING!
Also releasing in August…
[Preview] Valiant’s FAITH AND THE FUTURE FORCE #2 (of 4) by Jody Houser & Barry Kitson
Written by ERIC HEISSERER
Art by RAÚL ALLÉN with PATRICIA MARTIN
Cover A by RAÚL ALLÉN (JUN172080)
Cover B by AFUA RICHARDSON (JUN172081)
Variant Cover by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE (JUN172082)
Variant Cover by DAVID MACK (JUN172083)
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | VALIANT PRESTIGE | T+ | On Sale AUGUST 16th (FOC – 7/24/17)
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Written by MATT KINDT
Art by CAFU
Cover A by MICO SUAYAN (JUN172084)
Cover B by J.G. JONES (JUN172085)
Character Design Variant by RYAN LEE (JUN172087)
Variant Cover by CAFU (JUN172088)
B&W Sketch Variant by MICO SUAYAN (JUN172089)
Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe Variant Also Available (JUN172086)
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale AUGUST 30th (FOC – 8/7/17)
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*** info courtesy of Valiant Entertainment