X-O Manowar (2017) #1 Pre-Order Edition
In "Soldier Part One," Aric, a farmer on the distant planet Gorin, is abruptly conscripted into the brutal Azure Army, forced to serve as a disposable pawn in a war he doesn’t understand. As he navigates deadly trials and the ever-watchful gaze of the General, Aric’s past on Urth begins to surface—until the moment he calls upon his legendary armor once more, setting a perilous course toward the Cadmium Emperor’s Palace. Written by Matt Kindt and brought to life with striking visuals by Tomás Giorello (pencils and inks) and Diego Rodriguez (colors), this pre-order edition of X-O Manowar (2017) #1 features a cover by Giorello and marks the return of one of Valiant’s most iconic warriors.
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Aric is on Planet Gorin, farming. Soldiers of Azure Nation march past. Aric and Schon discuss his time on "Urth". Aric is "drafted" into the Azure Army, to be used as an unarmed, disposable tool for the real soldiers. In spite of his position, he makes it through many obstacles to reach the target: the Cadmium Emperor's Palace. His achievement gets the attention of the General, who gives him a task: to infiltrate the Palace. The General tells him: if he can succeed this suicide mission, he will send Aric back to his farm. Aric summons his armor from its hiding place... "one last time"!
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