Valiant Beyond: The X-O Manowar #3

IT’S GETTING HOT IN THE RED STEPPE AS THE PUNX TAKE A STAND AGAINST THE EARTHBORN!

For two thousand years, Aric has been a warrior. From righteous Visigoth to cosmic knight-errant, the ethereal being residing within Aric’s stellar armor inspired his quest for honor. It’s this woman who’s traveled with Aric for millennia that inspires his journey.
The Earth Aric found upon returning to his homeworld, is an untamed, mutated wasteland. It’s a strange land, but it’s home, and the PunX are ready to defend it. Is Aric ready to be part of something greater than himself?
When Aric of Dacia helped a traveling family reach the safety of the PunX community at the Dive, Typhon, leader of the violent Earthborn, took offense. After attacking Aric and leaving him to die on the Steppe, he was rescued by Demolition and Aztlan. Now, together, they prepare for WAR!
Steel yourself for another chapter in this explosive apocalyptic barbarian epic from writer Steve Orlando (Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man 2099, Batman/The Shadow) and artist Guillermo Fajardo (RESURGENCE)! Follow monthly—don’t miss the badassery and blood!

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