Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Review: The Valiant by Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, Paolo Rivera, Joe Rivera (L)

Synopsis: The Eternal Warrior has protected the Earth for more than 10,000 years. A master of countless weapons and long forgotten martial arts, he is guided by the Geomancers — those who speak for the Earth. During his long watch, the Eternal Warrior has failed three times. Each time, the Geomancer was killed...and a new dark age for humanity began. Each time, he was unable to stop The Immortal Enemy - a monstrous force of nature. A civilization killer. A horror that appears differently each time it arrives...and whose seemingly only purpose is to bring disorder and darkness to the world. Now, the time has come for The Immortal Enemy to return once more. But, this time, the Eternal Warrior will be ready. This time, he has a force greater than any single warrior. This time, he has...THE VALIANT. (from the online description)

Review: When an Eternal Enemy rises once again, Gilad Anni-Padda must call on all the heroes of the Valiant Universe to help protect the Geomancer and save the World.
The stories of many of these heroes intersect here, with several experiencing pivotal points in their lives. The action and plot are face-paced and edge-of-your-seat. It is a bit gory, so be aware for younger readers. The art is bold, dynamic, with extensive use of red and black. There wasn’t time to get into all the characters, so it mostly focused on Bloodshot, Gilad, and the Geomancer. I would argue this story is pivotal for all three of those characters.
An absolute must-read for any fan of the Valiant Universe.  
NOTE: I read this backwards – meaning, I read Bloodshot:Reborn first, then this one. Don’t. You need to read this BEFORE the Bloodshot:Reborn series. Also, you need to read Archer&Armstrong, at least the first 3 volumes, as well. 

Bookmarks: 4 of 5

Awards: None

ISBN: 978-1-9393-6605
Year Published: 2015
Date Finished: 4-27-18
Pages: 124

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