Book of Death: The Fall of X-O Manowar

In this single-issue Valiant Entertainment one-shot from 2015, writer Robert Venditti and artist Clayton Henry explore a possible future where the immortal warrior Aric of Dacia, known as X-O Manowar, has fallen. A somber epilogue to the larger Book of Death event, it examines the legacy of his sentient armor and the consequences of his long, violent reign. A poignant character study that deepens the mythos of one of Valiant's flagship heroes.