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[Preview] Valiant’s 6/2 Release: THE VISITOR #5 (of 6)

by Jason Bennett June 1, 2021

written by Jason Bennett

On Wednesday, June 2nd, Valiant Entertainment has the penultimate issue of THE VISITOR!

Here’s a look at the #NCBD release from Valiant this Wednesday!

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THE VISITOR #5 (of 6)

Written by Paul Levitz
Art by Soo Lee
Colors by Ulises Arreola
Letters by Simon Bowland

Cover Artists:
Cover A by Amilcar Pinna
Cover B by Caspar Wijngaard
(Pre-Order Edition) Cover D by Shawn Martinbrough

32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+
On sale JUNE 2

With just two of The Visitor’s targets left standing, what extreme lengths will he go to in order to finish the job? Nothing is truly as it seems…

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Publisher – Valiant Entertainment

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[Preview] Valiant’s 10/24 Release: SHADOWMAN Vol. 2 TPB

by Jason Bennett October 19, 2018

written by Jason Bennett

This coming Wednesday, if you need to catch up on Shadowman, the entire arc of DEAD AND GONE can be found in the SHADOWMAN VOL. 2 TPB from Valiant, with a stunning cast of rotating artists!

Here’s a look at the #NCBD release from Valiant this Wednesday!

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SHADOWMAN (2018) Vol. 2: “Dead and Gone” TPB

Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Shawn Martinbrough, Doug Braithwaite, and Renato Guedes
Cover by Tonci Zonjic

$14.99 | 112 pgs. | T+ | On Sale OCTOBER 24th
TRADE PAPERBACK | ISBN: 978-1-68215-287-4

A legend-fueled odyssey into eons past!

For years, Jack Boniface believed that he knew the true story of the Shadowman loa – the true story of the curse inside him. He was wrong.

For the first time, Jack Boniface is about to discover the long-hidden history of the supernatural power that became his birthright… Unmoored in time and space, the loa is about to reveal its untold dimensions…and now, the last defender of the wall between our realm and the Deadside is falling backwards through the astral void, finding himself face to face with his forebears across the centuries – from the paranoia-addled alleyways of 1940s New York to the fire-scorched plantations of the Civil War…all the way back to the primeval height of the African savannah in 40,000 B.C.!

Collecting SHADOWMAN (2018) #4–7.

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October 19, 2018 0 comment

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[Preview] Valiant Offers First Look to Colors in SHADOWMAN #5 by Andy Diggle & Doug Braithwaite

by Jason Bennett June 24, 2018

written by Jason Bennett

First Look: Andy Diggle and Doug Braithwaite Lead the Charge in SHADOWMAN #5 –
On Sale July 18th!

As first revealed at Graphic Policy, Valiant is proud to present your first look at the colored pages of SHADOWMAN (2018) #5, the next chapter in the powerful ongoing series of 2018 and the second installment of “DEAD AND GONE!” On July 18th, renowned writer Andy Diggle (Green Arrow: Year One) and fan-favorite artist Doug Braithwaite (X-O MANOWAR, Justice) engage in a journey backward through the centuries, as the present-day Shadowman collides with his family’s past for a startling revelation that will shape the mythos of the Valiant Universe for years to come!

“Marius Boniface – the ‘first’ Shadowman – was the one I couldn’t wait to get ahold of,” writer Andy Diggle told Graphic Policy. “We learned that Sandria Darque first bound the shadow loa to him in 1865, but what happened next? I was curious about what that would do to their relationship moving forward. How did Marius feel about becoming Shadowman? Did he stay with Sandria? How did he die? It raises all sorts of questions, and we can’t answer all of them in one issue.”

Shadowman #5 – Cover A by Tonci Zonjic

SHADOWMAN (2018) #5

Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Doug Braithwaite with José Villarrubia and Simon Bowland

Cover A by Tonci Zonjic (MAY182080)
Cover B by David Mack (MAY182081)
Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente (MAY182082)
Shadowman Icon Variant by Doug Braithwaite (MAY182083)
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale JULY 18th (FOC – 6/25/18)

As roving gangs ravage the landscape of post-Civil War America, there’s little hope and even fewer chances of escape for those caught in their clutches…except in the shadows! Enter: Marius Boniface – first bearer of the Shadowman loa and Jack Boniface’s own great-great-great grandfather! But as the sun sets, the Shadowman’s coming will lead to more than just a rebellion… Unstuck in time, Jack is about to come face-to-face with the first to bear his curse, and will finally learn the truth about the Shadowman legacy’s connection to his family’s doomed bloodline!

VARIANT COVERS

Shadowman #5 - Cover B by David Mack

Shadowman #5 - Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente

Shadowman #5 - Shadowman Icon Variant by Doug Braithwaite

While “DEAD AND GONE” takes Jack Boniface back through time to revisit the legacy of Shadowmen from ages past, jump on board the ongoing series that fans and critics hail as a return to form for Valiant’s paranormal protector:

“★★★★★… Do yourself a favor and get caught up with this series because
it is obvious that this story is going to continue to be exhilarating.”
– Comics: The Gathering

“★★★★★… This is another page-turning, rollicking action series from Valiant that you can’t miss.”
– Spartantown

“★★★★… Legacy is a powerful thing when used correctly, and [SHADOWMAN #4] knocks that out of the park.”
– Comicbook.com

“★★★★… Another great entry into this run of the character… This book deserves a spot on your pull-list.”
– Comic Bastards

“★★★★… So far, this series has been worth the wait.”
– Geeked Out Nation

On July 18th, superstar artist Doug Braithwaite joins writer extraordinaire Andy Diggle for SHADOWMAN (2018) #5, a must-read moment in the history of Valiant’s supernatural icon – featuring covers by Tonci Zonjic (Lobster Johnson), David Mack (Kabuki), David Lafuente (Ultimate Spider-Man), and Doug Braithwaite (Justice)!

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But first: Begin Jack Boniface’s journey back to where it all began with SHADOWMAN #4, as Andy Diggle and acclaimed artist Shawn Martinbrough (Thief of Thieves) launch the opening salvo of “DEAD AND GONE”straight into the beginnings of the Second World War!

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Cover A by Tonci Zonjic

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4

Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Shawn Martinbrough

Cover A by Tonci Zonjic
Cover B by David Mack
Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente
Shadowman Icon Variant by Dave Johnson

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale NOW

For years, Jack Boniface believed he knew the true story of the Shadowman loa – the true story of the curse inside him. He was wrong.

For the first time, Jack Boniface is about to discover the long-hidden history of the supernatural power that became his birthright. Unmoored in time and space, the loa is about to reveal its untold dimensions… and now, the last defender of the wall between our realm and the Deadside is falling backward through the astral void, finding himself face to face with his forebears across the centuries – from the paranoia-addled alleyways of 1940s New York to the fire-scorched plantations of the Civil War… all the way back to the primeval height of the African savannah in 40,000 B.C.!

VARIANT COVERS

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Cover B by David Mack

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Shadowman Icon Variant by Dave Johnson

Now on sale, Andy Diggle and Shawn Martinbrough uncover a hidden chapter in Shadowman’s history with SHADOWMAN (2018) #4, featuring covers by Tonci Zonjic (Who Is Jake Ellis?), David Mack (Jessica Jones), David Lafuente (A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER AND ARMSTRONG), and Dave Johnson (100 Bullets)!

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June 24, 2018 0 comment

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[Preview] Valiant’s 6/20 Release: SHADOWMAN #4

by Jason Bennett June 15, 2018

written by Jason Bennett

On June 20th, renowned writer Andy Diggle (Green Arrow: Year One) and distinguished artist Shawn Martinbrough (Thief of Thieves) launch the next thrilling story arc, “DEAD AND GONE,” as they investigate the seedy underbelly of a bygone age and uncover the secrets of Jack Boniface’s long-forgotten ancestor, Max Boniface – the Shadowman of 1940s New York!

Here’s a look at the #NCBD release from Valiant this Wednesday!

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SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Cover A by Tonci Zonjic

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4

Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Shawn Martinbrough

Cover A by Tonci Zonjic
Cover B by David Mack
Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente
Shadowman Icon Variant by Dave Johnson
Pre-Order Edition Variant by Hannah Templer

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale JUNE 20th

For years, Jack Boniface believed that he knew the true story of the Shadowman loa – the true story of the curse inside him. He was wrong.

For the first time, Jack Boniface is about to discover the long-hidden history of the supernatural power that became his birthright. Unmoored in time and space, the loa is about to reveal its untold dimensions…and now, the last defender of the wall between our realm and the Deadside is falling backwards through the astral void, finding himself face to face with his forebears across the centuries – from the paranoia-addled alleyways of 1940s New York to the fire-scorched plantations of the Civil War…all the way back to the primeval height of the African savannah in 40,000 B.C.!

VARIANT COVERS

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Cover B by David Mack

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Shadowman Icon Variant by Dave Johnson

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Pre-Order Edition by Hannah Templer

In the shock-inducing aftermath of “FEAR OF THE DARK,” master storyteller Andy Diggle (Daredevil) will lead a rotating cast of superstar artists – beginning with Shawn Martinbrough (Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive) and continuing with Doug Braithwaite (Justice) and Renato Guedes (Wolverine) – to reveal the full scope and power of the Shadowman mythos…and how three of its forgotten champions stoked its earliest embers…with a legend-fueled odyssey into eons past as “DEAD AND GONE” tells all!

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June 15, 2018 0 comment

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[Preview] Valiant Reveals First Look at SHADOWMAN #5 by Andy Diggle & Doug Braithwaite

by Jason Bennett June 7, 2018

written by Jason Bennett

First Look: SHADOWMAN #5 Sets the Past Ablaze with Andy Diggle & Doug Braithwaite –
In Stores This July!

As first revealed at Comic Crusaders, Valiant is proud to present your first look at SHADOWMAN (2018) #5, the next jaw-dropping installment of the powerful ongoing series of 2018 and the second chapter of “DEAD AND GONE!” On July 18th, renowned writer Andy Diggle (Green Arrow: Year One) teams up with sensational artist Doug Braithwaite (X-O MANOWAR, Justice) to expose Jack Boniface to the deeper truths behind the Shadowman legacy – and to the violent lives of his long-dead ancestors!

Shadowman #5 – Cover A by Tonci Zonjic

SHADOWMAN (2018) #5

Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Doug Braithwaite

Cover A by Tonci Zonjic
Cover B by David Mack
Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente
Shadowman Icon Variant by Doug Braithwaite

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale JULY 18th
Final Order Cutoff – 6/25/18

As slave catchers roam the scorched landscape in the closing days of the Civil War, there is little hope and even fewer chances of escape… except in the shadows! Enter: Marius Boniface, first bearer of the Shadowman loa and Jack Boniface’s own great-great-great grandfather! But as the sun sets, the Shadowman’s coming will lead to more than just a rebellion. Unstuck in time, Jack is about to come face-to-face with the first to bear his curse, and will finally learn the truth about the Shadowman legacy’s connection to his family’s doomed bloodline!

VARIANT COVERS

Shadowman #5 - Cover B by David Mack

Shadowman #5 - Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente

Shadowman #5 - Shadowman Icon Variant by Doug Braithwaite

On July 18th, superstar artist Doug Braithwaite joins writer extraordinaire Andy Diggle for SHADOWMAN #5, a must-read moment in the history of Valiant’s supernatural icon, featuring covers by Tonci Zonjic (Lobster Johnson), David Mack (Kabuki), David Lafuente (Ultimate Spider-Man), and Doug Braithwaite (Justice)!

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SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Cover A by Tonci Zonjic

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4

Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Shawn Martinbrough

Cover A by Tonci Zonjic (APR181846)
Cover B by David Mack (APR181847)
Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente (APR181848)
Shadowman Icon Variant by Dave Johnson (APR181849)

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale JUNE 20th (FOC – 5/28/18)

For years, Jack Boniface believed he knew the true story of the Shadowman loa – the true story of the curse inside him. He was wrong.

VARIANT COVERS

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Cover B by David Mack

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Shadowman Icon Variant by Dave Johnson

On June 20th, Andy Diggle and Shawn Martinbrough uncover a hidden chapter in Shadowman’s history with SHADOWMAN (2018) #4, featuring covers by Tonci Zonjic (Who Is Jake Ellis?), David Mack (Jessica Jones), David Lafuente (A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER AND ARMSTRONG), and Dave Johnson (100 Bullets)!

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June 7, 2018 0 comment

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[Comic Book Review] HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1955 TPB from Dark Horse Comics

by Joshua Winchester May 16, 2018

written by Joshua Winchester

PopCultHQ received an advance review copy of HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1955 TPB from Dark Horse Comics. Available on Wednesday, June 6th, the series features writing from Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson, art by Shawn Martinbrough, Brian Churilla, and Paolo Rivera, inks from Joe Rivera, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters from Clem Robins.

Here’s PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of…

HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D. 1955 TPB cover

HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1955 TPB

Writers: Mike Mignola, Chris Roberson
Artists: Shawn Martinbrough, Brian Churilla, Paolo Rivera
Inker: Joe Rivera
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Clem Robins
Cover Artist: Paolo Rivera

Genre: Horror, Action/Adventure
Publication Date: June 06, 2018
Format: FC, 144 pages; TPB, 7” x 10”
Price: $19.99
Age range: 14
ISBN-10: 1-50670-531-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-50670-531-6

Hellboy encounters unseen predators, strange cases of spontaneous combustion, and a weapon at an Air Force base that is more than it seems.

This volume collects Hellboy And The B.P.R.D.: 1955 Secret Nature, Occult Intelligence #1-#3, Burning Season, the 1955 story from the Hellboy Winter Special, and bonus material!

”A story smoothly presenting characters and problems combined with visuals that create an authentic and fanciful past make this perfect reading.”–SciFiPulse

PopCultHQ’s Comic Book Review:
HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1955 TPB

Writing:

The dynamic duo is back! Mike and Chris are teaming up again. Their mission, getting Hellboy through one heck of an adventure. From magic and mad science to spies and monsters, it’s endless excitement for the B.P.R.D. and Hellboy. Thrill at what awaits the big guy around every corner and watch as he grows closer in friendship with certain recurring members of his B.P.R.D. team.

Art:

For this next volume, more artists are brought in. Each of them with amazing skill wedded to Mike and Chris’s storytelling. Alone they are masters of their craft, together they are titans, taking on the task of helping to bring to life another chapter in the great narrative of Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.

Joe’s ink work is superb. ‘Burning Season’ really shines out thanks to his work. He has a very special style that emerges throughout. Especially the use of heavy dark inks for things like shadows, be they in caves or from trees. And on one particular page where the plot thickens, the inking really adds to making the art pop.

Dave Stewart is a colorist of all trades. The man has colored for some of the very best in the business. Coloring another volume of Hellboy is no exception. Like with Joe’s inking in ‘Burning Season,’ Dave’s mark is all over the book. Some of the very stand-out examples of the colors are pages where there are either lots of characters or heavy magic or fights with spirits. Such sections really show off Dave’s ability.

Clem provides lettering for lots of different stories, characters and teams. With Hellboy, Clem’s lettering is more than just heroes and villains. It’s action words and explosions and moments of grand dramatic excitement. Like some sort of great opera of adventure and saving the world. All carefully and tastefully lettered courtesy of Clem Robins.

PopCultHQ’s overall assessment:

For every time another Hellboy trades comes out, each is more spectacular than the former. The year 1955, encapsulated in a book written by two geniuses, with artwork by a collection of bright fellows, with inks, colors and lettering done by great individuals. All in all, it’s a great read and worth it!

PopCultHQ’s Rating:

5 Out of 5 Stars

PopCultHQ Rating – 5 Stars

HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1955 TPB can be pre-ordered from the link below
and available at your local comic shop and online retailers Wednesday, June 6th!

Be sure to follow the creative team!

Writer – Mike Mignola

Writer – Chris Roberson

Artist – Shawn Martinbrough

Artist – Brian Churilla

Artist – Paolo Rivera

Artist – Joe Rivera

Colorist – Dave Stewart

Letterer – Clem Robins

Publisher – Dark Horse Comics

May 16, 2018 0 comment

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[Preview] Take a Trip to 1940’s New York in Valiant’s SHADOWMAN #4 by Andy Diggle & Shawn Martinbrough

by Jason Bennett May 15, 2018

written by Jason Bennett

First Look: Andy Diggle & Shawn Martinbrough Launch “DEAD AND GONE” in
SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – In Stores June 20th!

As first revealed at Comicon.com, Valiant is proud to reveal your first look at a selection of lettered pages from SHADOWMAN (2018) #4, the start of a BRAND-NEW ARC and NEW JUMPING-ON POINT in this POWERFUL ONGOING SERIES! On June 20th, renowned writer Andy Diggle (Green Arrow: Year One) and distinguished artist Shawn Martinbrough (Thief of Thieves) launch the next thrilling story arc, “DEAD AND GONE,” as they investigate the seedy underbelly of a bygone age and uncover the secrets of Jack Boniface’s long-forgotten ancestor, Max Boniface – the Shadowman of 1940s New York!

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Cover A by Tonci Zonjic

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4

Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Shawn Martinbrough

Cover A by Tonci Zonjic (APR181846)
Cover B by David Mack (APR181847)
Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente (APR181848)
Shadowman Icon Variant by Dave Johnson (APR181849)

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale JUNE 20th (FOC – 5/28/18)

For years, Jack Boniface believed that he knew the true story of the Shadowman loa – the true story of the curse inside him. He was wrong.

For the first time, Jack Boniface is about to discover the long-hidden history of the supernatural power that became his birthright. Unmoored in time and space, the loa is about to reveal its untold dimensions…and now, the last defender of the wall between our realm and the Deadside is falling backwards through the astral void, finding himself face to face with his forebears across the centuries – from the paranoia-addled alleyways of 1940s New York to the fire-scorched plantations of the Civil War…all the way back to the primeval height of the African savannah in 40,000 B.C.!

VARIANT COVERS

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Cover B by David Mack

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Shadowman Icon Variant by Dave Johnson

In the shock-inducing aftermath of “FEAR OF THE DARK,” master storyteller Andy Diggle (Daredevil) will lead a rotating cast of superstar artists – beginning with Shawn Martinbrough (Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive) and continuing with Doug Braithwaite (Justice) and Renato Guedes (Wolverine) – to reveal the full scope and power of the Shadowman mythos…and how three of its forgotten champions stoked its earliest embers…with a legend-fueled odyssey into eons past as “DEAD AND GONE” tells all!

“It’s great being able to tailor each script to the gifts of each individual artist, and I lobbied hard to get Shawn on [this], our noir issue,” writer Andy Diggle told Comicon.com. ”His use of deep shadow and his innate gift for visual storytelling really brings old Manhattan to life. The term noir refers to the use of shadow, so what better artist to render the noir Shadowman?”

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Additionally, fans can also pre-order the SHADOWMAN (2018) #4-11 PRE-ORDER EDITION BUNDLE – eight 40-page, massively expanded editions of the next two exciting SHADOWMAN story arcs (“DEAD AND GONE” and “RAG AND BONE”), which must be reserved with your local comic shop by the final order cut-off date of May 28th, 2018! Released monthly from June 2018 through January 2019, each PRE-ORDER EDITION comes packed with trade paperback-style extras and bonus content, including creator commentary, behind-the-scenes looks at the creation of the comics, process character designs and artwork, and first looks at upcoming issues – plus exclusive covers by Hannah Templer (Tomb Raider) that can’t be found anywhere else!

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Pre-Order Edition by Hannah Templer

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4-11 PRE-ORDER EDITION BUNDLE
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Shawn Martinbrough, Doug Braithwaite,
Renato Guedes, and Stephen Segovia
Covers by Hannah Templer (APR181850)
$3.99 each [8 issues] | 40 pgs. each | T+ | Issue #4 On Sale JUNE 20th (FOC – 5/28/18)

But first! On May 23rd, “FEAR OF THE DARK” – the pulse-pounding introductory story arc that reclaims Shadowman’s place at the forefront of the Valiant Universe – reaches its climactic conclusion in SHADOWMAN #3, as Andy Diggle and powerhouse artists Stephen Segovia (Action Comics) and Adam Pollina (X-Force) send New Orlean’s paranormal protector back to the Deadside!

SHADOWMAN (2018) #3 – Cover A by Tonci Zonjic

SHADOWMAN (2018) #3

Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Stephen Segovia

Cover A by Tonci Zonjic (MAR181998)
Cover B by Renato Guedes (MAR181999)
Interlocking Variant by Juan José Ryp (MAR182000)
Shadowman Icon Variant by Greg Smallwood (MAR182001)

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MAY 23rd
Final Order Cutoff – 4/30/18

After years of purgatorial exile, Jack Boniface – the newly returned Shadowman – is back in the one place he thought he’d left behind for good: the damned dimension known as Deadside! His mission? To recover a lost relic of the Shadowman legacy that could redefine the eternal balance of power between the living and the dead. If he fails, the vengeful voodoo god called Baron Samedi will exact a terrible toll on the souls of humanity… But – back among the monsters, back among the cursed – can Jack stand resolutely against evil incarnate…without succumbing to the call of the literal demons within himself?

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SHADOWMAN (2018) #3 – Cover B by Renato Guedes

SHADOWMAN (2018) #3 – Interlocking Variant by Juan Jose Ryp

SHADOWMAN (2018) #3 – Shadowman Icon Variant by Greg Smallwood

On May 23rd, renowned writer Andy Diggle and high-octane artist Stephen Segovia – as well as superstar artist Adam Pollina (X-Force) – present a long-awaited moment in the epic saga of a comics icon and bring Shadowman raging back to the forefront of the Valiant Universe in SHADOWMAN #3, as “FEAR OF THE DARK” unleashes a finale of unthinkable cosmic proportions – featuring covers by Tonci Zonjic (Lobster Johnson), Renato Guedes (Wolverine), Juan José Ryp (BRITANNIA), and Greg Smallwood (Moon Knight)!

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May 15, 2018 0 comment

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[Preview] Journey Back to the Fightin’ Forties in Valiant’s SHADOWMAN #4 by Andy Diggle & Shawn Martinbrough

by Jason Bennett May 2, 2018

written by Jason Bennett

First Look: Andy Diggle & Shawn Martinbrough Travel
to 1940 in SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – In Stores June!

As revealed at The Beat, Valiant is proud to announce your first look at SHADOWMAN (2018) #4, the beginning of an ALL-NEW ARC and NEW JUMPING-ON POINT in the POWERFUL ONGOING SERIES of 2018! On June 20th, incredible artist Shawn Martinbrough (Thief of Thieves) joins acclaimed writer Andy Diggle (Green Arrow: Year One) to kick off “DEAD AND GONE,” as today’s Shadowman meets one of the many loa-ridden ancestors who came before him!

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Cover A by Tonci Zonjic

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4

Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Shawn Martinbrough

Cover A by Tonci Zonjic (APR181846)
Cover B by David Mack (APR181847)
Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente (APR181848)
Shadowman Icon Variant by Dave Johnson (APR181849)

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale JUNE 20th (FOC – 5/28/18)

For years, Jack Boniface believed that he knew the true story of the Shadowman loa – the true story of the curse inside him. He was wrong.

For the first time, Jack Boniface is about to discover the long-hidden history of the supernatural power that became his birthright. Unmoored in time and space, the loa is about to reveal its untold dimensions…and now, the last defender of the wall between our realm and the Deadside is falling backwards through the astral void, finding himself face to face with his forebears across the centuries – from the paranoia-addled alleyways of 1940s New York to the fire-scorched plantations of the Civil War…all the way back to the primeval height of the African savannah in 40,000 B.C.!

VARIANT COVERS

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Cover B by David Mack

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Interlocking Variant by David Lafuente

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Shadowman Icon Variant by Dave Johnson

In the shock-inducing aftermath of “FEAR OF THE DARK,” master storyteller Andy Diggle (Daredevil) will lead a rotating cast of superstar artists – beginning with Shawn Martinbrough (Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive) and continuing with Doug Braithwaite (Justice) and Renato Guedes (Wolverine) – to reveal the full scope and power of the Shadowman mythos…and how three of its forgotten champions stoked its earliest embers…with a legend-fueled odyssey into eons past as “DEAD AND GONE” tells all!

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On June 20th, Andy Diggle and Shawn Martinbrough journey back to the Fightin’ Forties in SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – featuring covers by Tonci Zonjic (Lobster Johnson), David Mack (Kabuki), David Lafuente (Ultimate Spider-Man), and Dave Johnson (100 Bullets)!

PLUS! Fans and retailers, take note: The deadline to order the SHADOWMAN #4-11 PRE-ORDER EDITION BUNDLE has been extended to the final order cut-off date of May 28th, 2018! Released monthly from June 2018 through January 2019, each PRE-ORDER EDITION comes packed with trade paperback-style extras and bonus content, including creator commentary, behind-the-scenes looks at the creation of the comics, process character designs and artwork, and first looks at upcoming issues – plus exclusive covers by rising star Hannah Templer (Tomb Raider) that can’t be found anywhere else!

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4 – Pre-Order Edition by Hannah Templer

SHADOWMAN (2018) #4-11 PRE-ORDER EDITION BUNDLE

Written by Andy Diggle

Art by Shawn Martinbrough, Doug Braithwaite,
Renato Guedes, and Stephen Segovia

Covers by Hannah Templer (APR181850)

$3.99 each [8 issues] | 40 pgs. each | T+
Issue #4 On Sale JUNE 20th (FOC – 5/28/18)

Available only as a pre-order set to fans who reserve the next eight issues from master storyteller Andy Diggle and superstar artists Shawn Martinbrough, Doug Braithwaite, Renato Guedes, and Stephen Segovia, the SHADOWMAN #4-11 PRE-ORDER EDITION BUNDLE – eight 40-page, massively expanded editions of Valiant’s next essential ongoing series – can only be ordered as a set and must be ordered with your local comic shop, now by the final order cut-off date of May 28th, 2018!

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[Preview] The Final Story Arc for Image Comics/Skybound Entertainment’s THIEF OF THIEVES Drops July 4th

by Jason Bennett April 17, 2018

written by Jason Bennett

THIEF OF THIEVES LAUNCHES FINAL STORY ARC
WITH A HIGH-STAKES PRISON BREAK

THIEF OF THIEVES #38 cover

Image Comics/Skybound Entertainment is pleased to announce one last job for THIEF OF THIEVES, the ongoing heist series created by Robert Kirkman in 2012. Series artists Shawn Martinbrough and Adriano Lucas are joined by new writer Brett Lewis (The Winter Men).

“It’s been an absolute pleasure working alongside Robert Kirkman, Nick Spencer, James Asmus, Andy Diggle over the various arcs of this series. Having the freedom to visually create the world of Thief of Thieves and fill it with such an eclectic cast of characters has truly been a blast,” said Martinbrough. “For the final chapter, I welcome my School of Visual Arts college buddy and amazingly talented writer Brett Lewis to our crime family here at Skybound Entertainment. Together, with our superb colorist Adriano Lucas, letterer Rus Wooten, assistant editor Arielle Basich and our ever vigilant and very understanding editor Jon Mosian, we’ve been working hard to take our fans on one hell of a ride on this last job!”

Previously in THIEF OF THIEVES, readers saw master thief, Conrad Paulson, racing across Europe to be crown the greatest thief in the world… only to be taken out by his enemies. Now, Conrad Paulson is dead—or is he? And what does a notorious Russian prison have to do with it?

Find out in THIEF OF THIEVES #38, when the entire crew returns to kick off its final heist!

PREVIEW PAGES

THIEF OF THIEVES #38 (Diamond Code MAY180273) hits stores on Wednesday, July 4.

The final order cutoff for retailers is Monday, June 11.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

ABOUT SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT

Founded in 2010, Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform entertainment company specializing in television, comics, film, digital content, interactive, gaming, and merchandise. The company is led by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and his longtime producing and business partner David Alpert.

April 17, 2018 0 comment

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[Preview] Valiant Reveals First Look at SHADOWMAN #2 by Andy Diggle & Stephen Segovia

by Jason Bennett February 26, 2018

written by Jason Bennett

First Look: SHADOWMAN #2 – Andy Diggle & Stephen Segovia
Fuel “FEAR OF THE DARK” on April 25th!

Valiant is proud to present your first look inside SHADOWMAN (2018) #2 – the second adrenaline-fueled installment of A POWERFUL NEW ONGOING SERIES from superstar writer Andy Diggle (Green Arrow: Year One, Daredevil) and high-octane artist Stephen Segovia (NINJAK, Action Comics)! A brand-new beginning for New Orleans’ supernatural icon continues here with the next awe-inducing, 30-page chapter of “FEAR OF THE DARK” – Diggle and Segovia’s introductory storyline – as Jack Boniface retakes his rightful place in the vanguard of Valiant’s most powerful heroes…even as an otherworldly force prepares to drag him to the damned darkness he thought he’d left behind…

SHADOWMAN (2018) #2

Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Stephen Segovia

Cover A by Tonci Zonjic (FEB181885)
Cover B by Renato Guedes (FEB181886)
Interlocking Variant by Juan José Ryp (FEB181888)
Shadowman Icon Variant by Ben Templesmith (FEB181889)
Blank Cover Also Available (FEB181887)

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+
On Sale APRIL 25th ~ Final Order Cutoff – 4/2/18

Jack Boniface has only just returned home to New Orleans…but the Deadside won’t let him stay gone! From across the veil of life and death, the malignant presence of Baron Samedi – a ravenous voodoo deity bent on consolidating power at all costs – now seeks to infiltrate the mortal plane and claim the legacy of Shadowman for himself! But even as Jack and Alyssa marshal a defense to Samedi’s inhuman agenda, a monstrous new force – driven by killer instinct and a rabid hatred of the Shadowman – is about to turn the Big Easy’s back alleys into a hunting ground…

VARIANT COVERS

SHADOWMAN (2018) #2 – Cover B by Renato Guedes

SHADOWMAN (2018) #2 – Interlocking Variant by Juan José Ryp

SHADOWMAN (2018) #2 – Shadowman Icon Variant by Ben Templesmith

In the tradition of X-O MANOWAR and BLOODSHOT REBORN, the must-read ongoing series of 2018 hits the rooftops running on April 25th as Andy Diggle and Stephen Segovia cry “FEAR OF THE DARK” in SHADOWMAN #2 – featuring covers by Tonci Zonjic (Who is Jake Ellis?), Renato Guedes (BLOODSHOT SALVATION), Juan José Ryp (BRITANNIA), and Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night)!

PREVIEW PAGES

But first: The saga begins on March 28th in SHADOWMAN #1 – the FIRST ISSUE of “FEAR OF THE DARK,” a tense and gripping three-issue introduction pushing Jack Boniface to the farthest edge of fear itself…and into a startling fight for survival as Shadowman takes command of the birthright he was born to uphold!

Then: Shadowman’s inaugural year will soon spiral into “DEAD AND GONE” – an epic exploration into the true power and impact of the Shadowman legacy across the ages, spanning SHADOWMAN #4-7 and featuring a rotating cast of all-star artists, including Shawn Martinbrough (Thief of Thieves, Black Panther), Doug Braithwaite (X-O MANOWAR, Journey into Mystery), and Renato Guedes (BLOODSHOT SALVATION), on each issue!

For years, Jack Boniface believed that he knew the true story of the Shadowman loa – the true story of the curse inside him. He was wrong.

For the first time, Jack Boniface is about to discover the long-hidden history of the supernatural power that became his birthright… Unmoored in time and space, the loa is about to reveal its untold dimensions…and now, the last defender of the wall between our realm and the Deadside is falling backwards through the astral void, finding himself face to face with his forebears across the centuries – from the paranoia-addled alleyways of 1940s New York to the fire-scorched plantations of the Civil War…all the way back to the primeval height of the African savannah in 40,000 B.C.!

And finally: Just in time for Halloween, the battle for the legacy of Master Darque erupts into civil war for “RAG AND BONE,” an all-new jumping-on point encompassing SHADOWMAN #8-11 and featuring the return of high-octane artist Stephen Segovia!

For some men – like the sadistic necromancer Nicodemo Darque, whose eternal conflict with the Boniface family’s lineage of Shadowmen was bound in blood nearly two centuries ago – the true path to power lies beyond death… And even the last relics of their earthly remains can become a doorway themselves…

As Shadowman returns to New Orleans with a revelatory new understanding of the immense abilities within himself, he won’t have long to adjust…because a war for control of the ultimate magical artifact – the bones of Master Darque, his old arch-nemesis – is about to erupt out of the underground and into the harsh view of day!

On one side: The Brethren, a society of wealthy and powerful occultists obsessed with Darque’s resurrection and ushering in a millennia-long reign of darkness. On the other: Shadowman’s old allies from The Abettors…and Darque’s own sister, Sandria, who would like nothing more than to grind her brother’s bones to dust…

It all starts here on March 28th as “FEAR OF THE DARK” draws first blood with Andy Diggle and Stephen Segovia in SHADOWMAN (2018) #1 – featuring covers by Tonci Zonjic (Who is Jake Ellis?), Renato Guedes (BLOODSHOT SALVATION, Wolverine), Juan José Ryp (BRITANNIA), and Travel Foreman (Animal Man, The Ultimates)!

SHADOWMAN (2018) #1

Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Stephen Segovia

Cover A by Tonci Zonjic (JAN182001)
Cover B by Renato Guedes (JAN182002)
Interlocking Variant by Juan José Ryp (JAN182003)
Shadowman Icon Variant by Travel Foreman (JAN182004)
Glow-in-the-Dark Variant by Tonci Zonjic (JAN182005)

$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On Sale MARCH 28th
Final Order Cutoff – 3/5/18

Don’t fear your demons… Fight them! Orphaned as a child and raised on the margins of society, Jack Boniface never knew his place in the world. Until he discovered it waiting for him…in a darkness far older than the reign of men…

Unbeknownst to him, Jack was fated to become the next in a long lineage of Shadowmen – mortals bound to violent voodoo spirits of immense power – that could safeguard our world against incursions from realms beyond. For years, he struggled to control the loa’s murderous urges – a battle he eventually lost.

But now, after years of self-imposed exile, the man once known as Shadowman is returning home to sharpen the weapon within…and unleash a reckoning on the evils of our world that will soon send shockwaves through heaven and hell alike…