1st Impressions: HARBINGER # 19

 HARBINGER # 19
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Barry Kitson, Riley Rossmo, Brian Level & Ian Hannin

Valiant Comics

FLIPPING THROUGH:

                Peter has woken up and Harada is having issues that comes with his great powers. And boy, things REALLY shake up. Little by the little, the Renegades start freeing themselves of their psiot manipulated dreams as things get even crazier.

ART:

                This issue is full of action that Kitson, Rossmo, Level and Hannin do a great job on. All sorts of locales.  All sorts of people, beings, vehicles and more. This was a grand finish for such a personal storyline and the art team did not disappoint. To the parts inside the minds of Peter and Animalia to Torquehalla to the real world, there was a great amount of detail and expression put in each panel.  From the various outfits, to the mermaids (yes, they do appear this issue), to the carnage that ensues because of Harada, this issue goes all out to give you some great visuals. Kitson is in the top of his game this issue. Rossmo adds a great extra layer to the dream world Peter was stuck in. Hannin’s colors are vivid and rich this issue. There is a great angles and panel composition. Overall, this was a top notch job for the art team this issue.

WRITING:

                Dysart wraps up Perfect Day with a HUGE bang as we get character development from everyone but Charlene. But considering that she got some great development earlier in the storyline, it was okay. We get some great character moments for Pete, Harada, Faith, Torque and more. Dysart really advances many of the characters with solid resolutions that make sense. Although, Dysart, always good for a clincher, gives us plenty of surprise; particularly with Harada and the ending of the storyline. Strong dialogue and excellent pacing makes this issue a must read. Dysart continues to prove himself one of the best writers in the business with this strong, packed finale to “Perfect Day.”

OVERALL IMPRESSION:

                This storyline was great from the word go and this issue’s finale was beyond satisfying. The art was fantastic and it makes me even more excited to see what is to come. Evolving characters, dynamic art and impressive storytelling makes Harbinger #19 a must read.

RATING:

                I give Harbinger # 19 a 10 … out of 10.

Preview: HARBINGER # 19 - "Perfect Day Finale"

PERFECT DAY No More in HARBINGER #19!

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Harbinger #19 – featuring the conclusion to the acclaimed story arc "Perfect Day" by all-star creators Joshua Dysart, Barry Kitson, and Riley Rossmo!

With Toyo Harada pushed to the limit and the very walls of Harbinger Foundation crumbling on all sides, the grim truth behind the most shocking arc of Harbinger yet is about to finally be revealed. Peter Stanchek is about to undertake the mental battle of his life...and the fate and freedom of his fellow Renegades hangs in the balance.

Perfect Day no more! With "Resistance" just over the horizon, don't miss the shocking finale that will turn the Valiant Universe upside down in Harbinger #19 on December 11th – in stores alongside Unity #2!

And don't miss the Harbinger #19 Friedman Variant, featuring artwork by celebrated cartoonist Andy Friedman (The New Yorker, Rolling Stone) – on shelves the same day!
 

For more information on Harbinger and the rest of the Valiant Universe, visit Valiant on Facebook, on Twitter, and at ValiantUniverse.com. 

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HARBINGER #19 ("PERFECT DAY" – FINALE)
Written by JOSHUA DYSART
Art by BARRY KITSON with RILEY ROSSMO
Cover by KHARI EVANS (OCT131356)
Variant Cover by ANDY FRIEDMAN (OCT131357)
$3.99/T+/32 pgs.
ON SALE 12/11/13

1st Impression: HARBINGER # 18

HARBINGER # 18

Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Barry Kitson, Riley Rossmo, Mark Pennington, Brian Level & Ian Hannin

Valiant Comics

FLIPPING THROUGH:

                This issue, we see what Peter’s Perfect Day is and that Harada is handling it himself. Unfortunately … Harada is getting overwhelmed. Meanwhile, back in Torquehalla, the girls decide that this realm might not be for them.  Faith wants out but not sure how that is gonna happen. And finally, Harada’s lack of sleep catches up to him.

ART:

                This issue’s art was split with pencils by Rossmo and Kitson. Also, there was some style/inking changes that were also put between the real world and Torquehalla. And while normally, the styles here might not work well, Kitson and Rossmo’s work really work well in telling the story. Pete’s Perfect Day by Rossmo while Kitson switched his style a little between the real world and Torquehalla. The grimmer style works for Torquehalla parts while Kitson’s more polished style worked well in the real word. The Rossmo’s pages worked to give an innocence that Pete had lost since the beginning of the series.  Level and Pennington give some solid inks; giving Kitson a rougher style for Torquehalla. And Hannin does a great job with colors … even mimicking the classic dot style for Pete’s Perfect Day pages. It was solid art this issue.

WRITING:

                Dysart continues to develop our Renegades and Harada further this issue. Faith steps up which really is great to see. Torque’s paradise seems to not be so perfect. The characterizations this issue were really enjoyable as we definitely can relate to many of the characters feelings. Pete’s want of innocence. Torque’s realizing things are not so greener on the other side. I also love how Dysart is able to develop all the Renegades and Harada without any of the characters being neglected or overshadowing other characters. It is a testament to his writing.
                The overall plot lines go smoothly and don’t over power the other. And we get a strong cliffhanger there at the end. A great job by Dysart.

OVERALL IMPRESSION:

                The series just gets better and better as Perfect Day builds up to be a signature storyline for Dysart and Harbinger. The art was good and wasn’t afraid to take chances while the story was absolutely exsquisite. Another great issue.

RATING:
                Harbinger keeps getting better and this book proves it. I give Harbinger # 16 a 9.5 out 10.

Preview: HARBINGER # 18

DYSART, KITSON, and ROSSMO Shatter "Perfect Day" in HARBINGER #18!

 

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Harbinger #18 from New York Times best-selling writer Joshua Dysart (Harbinger Wars) and all-star artists Barry Kitson(Amazing Spider-Man) and Riley Rossmo (Bedlam, Cowboy Ninja Viking)! The Renegades are about to find out that imagination can be a killer as "Perfect Day" barrels toward a psyche-shattering conclusion!

 

Nothing is what it seems when hyper-psychics go to war. Held hostage by the Harbinger Foundation and scattered across their own mental landscapes, each one of the remaining Renegades must quest to unite with the others or be lost forever inside themselves. It will take courage, strength, imagination and an unwavering belief in one another if they’re going to discover the dark truth behind their Perfect Day.

 

Dream big or suffer the consequences when Harbinger #18 arrives on November 13th– in stores the same day as UNITY #1!

For more information on Harbinger and the rest of the Valiant Universe, visit Valiant on Facebook, on Twitter, and at ValiantUniverse.com.

 

HARBINGER #18

Written by JOSHUA DYSART

Art by BARRY KITSON with RILEY ROSSMO

Cover by MICHAEL WALSH (SEP131371)

Variant Cover by ANDREW ROBINSON (SEP131372)

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE 11/13/13

Preview: Harbinger # 17

The Untold Final Chapter of HARBINGER WARS – Declassified in HARBINGER #17!

 

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Harbinger #17 by New York Times best-selling writer Joshua Dysart and Valiant superstar Clayton Henry! Ten days ago, Peter Stanchek and the Renegades barely escaped the clutches of Toyo Harada in the epic final battle of the Harbinger Wars…or so they think. As reality unravels, Valiant's teenage superteam is about to discover the true extent of the collateral damage from the summer's blockbuster crossover event – and just what they sacrificed to make it out alive.

 

Meanwhile, an unforeseen threat to Toyo Harada's empire lies dormant deep within the walls of Harada's own fortified prison facility. Meet Monica Jim – aka Animalia – another survivor of the three-way conflagration that decimated the Vegas Strip and a fellow P.O.W. inside the Harbinger Foundation. Just how does she factor into the Renagades' "Perfect Day"? And could this savagely dangerous child be their only hope of escape from a perfectly designed prison of the mind?

 

Ready for the whole truth about what really happened in Vegas? You're about to find out as Joshua Dysart and Clayton Henry reunite to reveal the secret final chapter of theHarbinger Wars in Harbinger #17 – on sale October 23rd. And don’t miss theHarbinger #17 Valiant 8-Bit Level Two Variant by artist Matthew Waite, in stores the same day!
 

For more information on Harbinger and rest of the Valiant Universe, visit Valiant on Facebook, on Twitter, and at ValiantUniverse.com.

 

HARBINGER #17

Written by JOSHUA DYSART

Art by CLAYTON HENRY

Cover by BARRY KITSON (AUG131489)

Valiant 8-Bit Level Two Variant by MATTHEW WAITE (AUG131490)

Valiant Signature Series Variant by SEAN CHEN (AUG131491)

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE 10/23/13

1st Impressions: Harbinger #16

HARBINGER # 16
Written by Joshua Dysart

Art by Barry Kitson, Mark Pennington, Brian Level, Ian Hannin, Brian Reber & Moose Baumann

Valiant Comics

FLIPPING THROUGH:

                So, after the shocking end of last issue, we get more crazy in this issue. Honestly, I can’t say much without giving away spoilers but let’s just say that the Renegades are not where they think they are and who lives and who dies is a different story.

ART:

                Kitson does a great job with pencils as there is a ridiculous amount of things this issue. From a hotel room to the insanity that is Torquehalla. Yes. Torquehalla, which seems to be the dream world of Torque and anyone who is into heavy metal and fantasy; a great homage to Heavy Metal from some of the panel work and backgrounds.  The ink work though isn’t the most consistent this issue. That does work towards the books advantage. The smoother inks  for the “real” world while there are harsher inks for Torquehalla.
                The grittier work gave a great texture to Torquehall.  Yet, some of the inks were heavy handed this issue, which worked against some of Kitson’s panels.  Other than that, the colors for the issue were great throughout the entire issue.  Overall, a good job  by the art team.

WRITING:

                Dysart continues to write what could be one of the greatest runs in comics. We get a lot of development of the characters this issue, save for Peter as Dysart lets us get to know more about the Renegades and how they feel about each other. Kris keeps pushing the buttons of Torque. Faith figures out something about Peter. Flamingo is keeping an eye on Kris. And Torque … rather would stay in his fantasy world than in the real one. These set ups continue to mount as the revelations at the end of the issue just hit that much harder.  The pacing was excellent. The characters were relatable. And we got more in depth with Kris and Torque. Overall, Dysart continues to write great comics.

OVERALL IMPRESSION:

                Good art. GREAT writing. Character development that is natural and relateable. And some twists that really make you do a spit take in surprise. Besides the inks, a stellar issue.

RATING:

                I give Harbinger # 16 an 8.5 out of 10. Get it this Wednesday!

Preview: HARBINGER # 16

"PERFECT DAY" Darkens in HARBINGER #16!

 

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Harbinger #16 – the next mind-bending chapter of"Perfect Day" from all-star creators Joshua Dysart and Barry Kitson! Heading west, the Renegades have found themselves at the end of Route 66 in a little town called Los Angeles, California. And now, like the decades of wannabe starlets and rockers before them, Peter Stanchek and the Renegades are about to find out that having your dreams come true is severely overrated.

 

After the harrowing ordeals of the past several weeks, the Renegades found themselves enjoying a perfect beachside day and a much-deserved rest. Then it all went horribly wrong. Kris Hathaway, seemingly experiencing a psychotic break and claiming to be following instructions from troubling voices inside the ocean itself, managed to violently attack Torque, bludgeoning him beyond recognition. Has a member of the Renegades murdered one of their own? And if so…why?

 

The shocking saga of "Perfect Day" continues as a teammate falls – and reality sets in – only inHarbinger #16, on sale September 18th!

For more information on Harbinger and the rest of the Valiant Universe, visit Valiant on Facebook, on Twitter and at ValiantUniverse.com.

 

HARBINGER #16

Written by JOSHUA DYSART

Art & Cover by BARRY KITSON (JUL131319)

Variant Cover by ZACHARY MONTOYA (JUL131320)

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE 9/18/13

Comics News: Celebrated Cartoonist ANDY FRIEDMAN Covers HARBINGER # 19

Celebrated Cartoonist ANDY FRIEDMAN Covers HARBINGER #19

 

Valiant is proud to announce that celebrated cartoonist and musician Andy Friedman has contributed a stunning variant cover for December's Harbinger #19 – the final installment of the acclaimed "Perfect Day" story arc from New York Times best-selling writer Joshua Dysart and legendary artist Barry Kitson!

 

As a noted contributor to The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic and many more, Friedman's gag cartoons and portraits of cultural icons have appeared in hundreds of newspapers and magazines across the world. Friedman is also a prolific singer-songwriter with three acclaimed albums to his credit – 2007's Taken Man, 2009's Weary Things and 2011's Laserbeams and Dreams – and for over a decade has enjoyed performing in the nation's premier music venues.

 

Harbinger #19 will mark his first foray into monthly comics.

 

"The opportunity to present the human side of Peter Stanchek was interesting to me. The [Harbinger Renegades] are a group of outcasts, which makes them instantly relatable, because I would venture to guess that feeling like an outcast is something that we all feel at times, some perhaps more than others," said Friedman. "When we come to terms with the positive aspects of what might set us apart from the rest of the people, we begin to celebrate our unique existence in the world, and only then do we tend to discover and put to good use our true powers and purpose. Harbinger reinforces this truth and it's a healthy metaphor, the way I see it."  

 

"Andy is a singular artistic talent. He's delivered an incredible new vision of the world that Joshua Dysart and Barry Kitson have been building with this series. His inimitable depiction of Peter Stanchek – who he's captured here not as a superhero, or a Renegade, or an omega-level Harbinger, but as an everyday teenager – is the perfect way to cap off the end of our tensest, most mind-bending story arc yet," added Valiant Executive Editor Warren Simons.

 

Join the series that Comic Book Resources calls "one of the best superhero comics currently available" here as Peter Stanchek prepares for the mental battle of his life, with the fate and freedom of his fellow Renegades hanging in the balance. It all happens when "Perfect Day" reaches its unforgettable conclusion in Harbinger #19 – in stores December 11th! And look for the Harbinger #19 Order All Friedman Variant on shelves at your local comics retailer.

 

For more information, including a complete interview with Andy Friedman, visit Valiant online atValiantUniverse.com.

 

HARBINGER #19

Written by JOSHUA DYSART

Art by BARRY KITSON

Cover by KHARI EVANS

Variant Cover by ANDY FRIEDMAN

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE DECEMBER 11th!

Comics News: VALIANT Brings UNITY to Baltimore Comic-Con With Kitson, Venditti,Jones & More

VALIANT Brings UNITY to BALTIMORE COMIC-CON with ROBERT VENDITTI, BARRY KITSON and More!

 

This September, Valiant is headed to Baltimore Comic-Con for a weekend packed with special guests, exclusive programming, and convention-only giveaways!

 

On Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th, join the publisher behind 2013's most anticipated comics event, UNITY, at Booth #1505/1506 for signings and appearances by some of Valiant's greatest talents, including New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (X-O Manowar,Green Lantern) and legendary artist Barry Kitson (Harbinger, Bloodshot)! 

 

Be sure to stop by and pick up your copy of the UNITY #1 Preview Edition – an all-new convention-only comic book featuring the very first look inside UNITY #1 by Matt Kindt and Doug Braithwaite! The first issue of all-new ongoing series debuting this November, UNITY #1 is the perfect place to find out why Valiant is the most-talked about publisher in comics!

 

And, as always, Valiant will also have a one-stop selection of comics, trade paperbacks, hardcovers, and official Cinder Block merchandise – including t-shirts, limited edition prints, mugs and more – available for readers new and old!

 

Plus, no fan will want to miss Valiant Comics: The Road to Unity – Valiant's Baltimore-exclusive panel presentation on Saturday, September 7th at 2 pm! Join an all-star panel of Valiant insiders for a must-see round of news and announcements about the most talked-about publisher in comics! Featuring creators J.G. Jones (Eternal Warrior), Barry Kitson (Harbinger, Bloodshot), Robert Venditti(X-O Manowar), and Jim Zub (Shadowman), alongside Publisher Fred Pierce and Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani, find out everything you need to know about the massive repercussions of UNITY and what's next for Valiant's greatest heroes – only at Baltimore Comic-Con!

 

For more information, visit BaltimoreComicCon.com and ValiantUniverse.com.

 

We'll see you in Baltimore!

1st Impressions: HARBINGER # 15 Review

HARBINGER # 15
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Barry Kitson, Stefano Gaudiano, Mark Pennington & Ian Hannin with Sotocolor
Valiant Comics


FLIPPING THROUGH:

                The Renegades take some time to relax after recent events as they hit the beach in Los Angeles.  The group enjoy themselves through multiple activities, including Torque and Peter crashing a bodybuilding contest. Kris is nervous around the sea. Later, the group decides to split up to different activities. Torque goes to his first concert. Peter goes with Faith flying around Hollywood Hills. And Kris and Flamingo go out to a party in the middle of the desert they got a flyer for by a guy they found cute. Torque’s response to the guy was that he’s gay, which annoys Kris.
                Yet, you must wonder how do the Renegades accomplish this. Simple. They stop at a car dealership and, using Peter’s telepathy, coax the sales man to give them two cars. So, Torque travels on a large hummer to a metal concert while Kris and Flamingo hit the desert. The two seem to be having a great time … so great that Kris and Flamingo kiss. Flamingo says she was caught up then goes on stage to dance. In the meantime, Kris gets a weird vision.  The two girls go back, finding Torque there. Kris ends up talking to Torque alone …

ART:
                Kitson’s art was different here again from his Bloodshot work and his other work. It was a bit more sketchy in look but with smoother inks than he had during his stint on Bloodshot. And while it may seem unfinished in some panels, it seems to work. Kitson is about to convey emotion, give great porportions. Gaudiano’s and Pennington’s ink really help bring Kitson’s style together throughout the whole book.  There inks are fairly solid and smooth, yet liven up Kitson’s sketch-like style this issue. It works.
                Hannin and Sotocolor do a good job this issue with the colors. The colors are vibrant at the beach but more subdued during the night time panels. They energize the panels while also catching the mood for what Dysart and Kitson are conveying through their work.
                While I wasn’t blown away, still a solid issue.

WRITING:
                Dysart is coming off a major event and how is this for a follow up. Pretty DAMN AWESOME. Dysart’s writing continues to become pinnacle work in comics. Years from now, Dysart’s run on this book will be compared to that of Claremont’s X-Men or John’s Green Lantern or Flash.  Dysart writes very relatable characters and this issue is the best proof of it.
                Dysart brings readers along for a break after all the insanity of the Harbinger Wars. Dysart captures how some real life teens deal with their powers. Dysart does this with Peter abusing his powers to get cars for Torque, Kris and Flamingo. Yet, I was pleasantly surprised at the focus on development with the characters … particularly Kris and Torque. Torque’s usage of gay definitely stems from his upbringing and him dealing with his condition till he was activated.  Kris, on the other hand, seemed to be much more multi-facetted after this issue; especially now that there seems to be hints of bisexuality or lesbian tendencies in both her and Flamingo. It would also explain to her reaction of the word ‘gay.’ Kudos to Dysart for actual dealing with the use of the word ‘gay’, how it is used and, although covertly, expressing feelings on said usage of ‘gay’ in modern day culture. 

                And I can honestly express me saying “HOLY S#!T!” at the ending of the comic. That ALONE is worth the price tag.  Dysart gives us some wonderful sets up with interpersonal relationships …. Along with possibly shipping of Faith & Peter. But that ENDING …. GEEZZ!!!

                For all that is right with the book, I have one gripe … while sometimes … the Renegades are wearing their uniforms to go out to having fun. They didn’t on the beach. And I can understand why Peter & Faith do when they fly (possible insulation & all that) but why did Torque , Flamingo and Kris not wear different clothes when they went out? Is that just a bit too obvious? They know that Harada will still be after them, right?

      Dysart, though, does an incredible job this issue. 

OVERALL IMPRESSION:

                “Perfect Day” part one definitely was a great start for a new arc and good jump on point. The art was good and I applaud Kiston changing things up with his art. It works and fits this crew. As for the writing, Dysart continues to deliver some of the best written comics today and this issue is one of his best to date. My only problem being the costume thing is a minor gripe in the larger scheme of things. Excellent pacing. Great character development. Interesting plot. Gripping characters. Vibrant art. And one hell of an ending makes Harbinger # 15 a GREAT comic.

RATING:
                Besides the one issue I had with it, this book is AMAZING. Harbinger # 15 gets an 8.5 out of 10. BUY IT!!!!

1st Impression: Bloodshot # 13

BLOODSHOT # 13
Written by Duane Swierczynski
Art by Barry Kitson, Clayton Crain, Stefano Gaudiano, Mark Pennington & Brian Reber
Valiant Comics


FLIPPING THROUGH:

                This issue opens with a man in a hospital …without one arm, all bandaged. Then we get a little bit of Bloodshot being lost in his head again thanks to the many false memories and lives that he has … telling him to stay in his head. Bloodshot says no and we get to Bloodshot and Kara having a heart to heart before the battle. Bloodshot reveals that he left a hard reboot in the desert after Kara tells him that Melissa wouldn’t want him to die, defending those children. We are hinted that the man in the hospital with one arm is, indeed, Kara’s brother.

                After that, we continue the narrative … this team handled by Kara as we see them entire the fray in Las Vegas.  We go through the motions of Bloodshot taking on the Renegades rather quickly as Bloodshot has them out class and it is similar to what happened in Harbinger Wars #4. But what we didn’t get in that book is something we are treated to in this one … a rematch between Harada and Bloodshot. And this time … Bloodshot does NOT fair as well as he did the first time around.  The issue ends with Kara finding out exactly what the hard reboot is … while abandoning the psiot children she and Bloodshot were protecting.

ART:

                Kitson and Crain deliver great, gritty art that fit the tone of the story so well. The grittier pencils were matched by Gaudiano’s, Kitson’s & Pennington’s  harder inks which definitely fit the book during this whole arc and they both excel at it this issue. There are some truly horrific panels throughout the issue that really stuck to me done by both pencilers.  The inkers this issue do an excellent job in some light shading and really bringing out the gritty-ness of the book.

                Reber does an excellent job with the colors … from giving Crain’s style more of a painted look to Kitson’s style being more classic comic. Still, the two style don’t clash to the point where it effects the flow of the story at all.  There are some truly awesome shadow and shade work thanks to the inkers and Reber.

                And panel work was really strong this issue. Overall, really good art.

WRITING:

                For those of you who do not know, this is Duane Swierczynski’s FINAL issue of Bloodshot.  After this issue, we get a guest writer than new writing team of Joshua Dysart & Christos Gage.  So, how does Swierczynski wrapped up his run?

                Swierczynski ties up nearly every end he had from the first issue of the book last year.  The kids … the false memories … and Bloodshot’s struggle. We have seen so much happen to the main character this last year. And now, we see Bloodshot going all in with the kids in Las Vegas, to reunite them with Generation Zero.  From Kara’s perspective … Bloodshot has grown a lot. Doing the right thing for these children.

                There is a lot of heart and emotion this final issue as well as Kara and Bloodshot have their “final” heart to heart talk which really shows how far Bloodshot has come and also how far Kara has developed. Yet, she was done and Bloodshot knew it and (SPOILERS) gave her a way out.

                The hard reboot being for Kara was a brilliant move for Swierczynski and that final panel with Bloodshot was chillin. Swierczynski definitely set up this issue to be his last issue … tying up loose ends and seemingly (SPOILERS): this Bloodshot. The scary thing is that I suspect that the Bloodshot we knew won’t be back in issue #0 or in Bloodshot & the HARD Corps # 14. Swierczynski blends powerful emotion, great story and leaves us guessing at the end of his run.


OVERALL IMPRESSION:

                This is one of those issues that you have to read … digest a little than look back at it cause there is a lot that gets covered in this issue. Yet, it was paced well and Swierczynski goes out with a bang … giving a sense of finality as this is the exit of multiple characters while also leaving enough mysteries for the new writing team to pick up. Also, Kitson’s experimentation with his art to be grittier worked extremely well and kudos to the art team for giving us a great issue.

RATING:
                Swierczynski’s Bloodshot ends with a BANG … and an awe-inspiring one. I give Bloodshot # 13 a 9 … out of 10.

Preview: Harbinger Wars Finale Arrives in HARBINGER # 14 & BLOODSHOT # 13

HARBINGER WARS FINALE Arrives in HARBINGER #14 and BLOODSHOT #13

 

In less than two weeks, it's all over for Valiant's first landmark crossover event… Who will survive the Harbinger Wars?

 

Before Harbinger Wars #4 (of 4) slams into stores this Wednesday, Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of the explosive final chapters of the summer's critically acclaimed, must-read comic book event – arriving in Harbinger #14 and Bloodshot #13 on July 24th! 

 

Choosing sides is never easy – especially when the decision could get you killed. As the lines between friend and foe blur and the casualties pile high, Peter and his team must decide where they stand in the war of escalation between Toyo Harada, H.A.R.D. Corps and Generation Zero. A reckoning is coming and one of the Renegades will put themselves on the line… What will be the fate of Faith? New York Times best-selling writer Joshua Dysart and acclaimed artists Khari Evans and Trevor Hairsine deliver the answer, only in Harbinger #14!

 

Then, fan favorite writer Duane Swierczynski and superstar artists Barry Kitson and Clayton Crainjoin the Harbinger Wars' final firefight in Bloodshot #13! Even if Bloodshot manages to win the day, will the tortured, traumatized, and über-powerful kids he’s fought for choose to remain under the protection of the Harbinger hunter that once haunted their nightmares? Something’s in the air – and a new era is unfolding for the weapon – no, the soldier – no, the man known as Bloodshot.

 

Two can't-miss series. One explosive conclusion. Don't miss the final shots fired in the Harbinger Wars when Harbinger #14 and Bloodshot #13 strafe into stores on July 24th! And witness the main event firsthand in Harbinger Wars #4 (of 4) – on sale this Wednesday!

For more information on Bloodshot, Harbinger, and the rest of the Valiant Universe, visit Valiant on Facebook, on Twitter and at ValiantUniverse.com.

 

HARBINGER WARS #4 (of 4)

Written by JOSHUA DYSART & DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art by CLAYTON HENRY, PERE PEREZ, & MICO SUAYAN

Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER (MAY131294)

Wraparound Pullbox Variant by TREVOR HAIRSINE (MAY131295)

Variant Cover by JUAN DOE (MAY131296)

Variant Cover by STEPHANE PERGER (MAY131297)

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE 7/17/13 (FOC – 6/24/13)

 

HARBINGER #14

Written by JOSHUA DYSART

Art by KHARI EVANS & TREVOR HAIRSINE

Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN (MAY131298)
Variant Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER (MAY131299)

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE 7/24/13 (FOC – 7/1/13)

 

BLOODSHOT #13

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art by BARRY KITSON & CLAYTON CRAIN

Cover by DAVE BULLOCK (MAY131300)

Variant Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER (MAY131301)

$3.99/T+/32 pgs.

ON SALE 7/24/13 (FOC – 7/1/13)