Alien Books will bring the fury of Aric of Dacia to New York Comic Con with an exclusive foil cover variant of VALIANT BEYOND: THE X-O MANOWAR #1 by writer Steve Orlando and artist Guillermo Fajardo featuring cover art from Ariel Olivetti. This limited edition variant of the first chapter of X-O MANOWAR’s new series is limited to 500 copies and will be available exclusively at IDW Publishing’s booth (#4551) for $20 US, while supplies last.

“We’re excited to be partnering with IDW Publishing to debut this amazing foil edition of THE X-O MANOWAR #1 at New York Comic Con this year,” explains Alien Books Director Matias Timarchi. “We can’t wait to connect with fans and retailers at the show and talk about Valiant Comics, Zorro, and everything else we have planned for 2026!”

The first issue of VALIANT BEYOND: THE X-O MANOWAR is available in stores now and pre-orders for THE X-O MANOWAR #2 are due today with comic book stores.

Alien Books NYCC 2025 Exclusive

(Booth #4551)

VALIANT BEYOND: THE X-O MANOWAR #1 NYCC EXCLUSIVE FOIL COVER
The mighty Aric of Dacia, aka X-O Manowar, traverses a deadly wasteland filled with mutated horrors in a search for honor in this CAN’T-MISS debut issue from GLAAD award nominated writer Steve Orlando (Avengers Assemble) and superstar artist Guillermo Fajardo (RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE)!

Aric’s strength and resilience are put to the test when he comes to the defense of a family under siege from a mysterious gang known as the Earthborn. Aric finds himself aligned with a rebel group which puts him firmly in the crosshairs of the Earthborn’s leader Typhon. Can Aric survive his journey across the Red Steppe?
It’s X-O Manowar like you’ve never seen him before in the debut chapter of this all-new four-part story arc!
Script: Steve Orlando

Art: Guillermo Fajardo, Lautaro Ftuli, Ludwig Olimba, Ezequiel Inverni

Main Cover: Ariel Olivetti (A – Reg)

Variant Covers: Nahuel Grego (B – Wraparound), Dennis Calero (C – Connecting), Andres Ponce (D – Design), Ariel Olivetti (E – Full Art), Nahuel Grego (F – Wraparound Full Art), Dennis Calero (G – Connecting Full Art)

Rated Mature

32-page, full color comic

$20 U.S.

Limited to 500 copies