The Summer of Valiant

A single-issue initiative from Valiant Entertainment, The Summer of Valiant (2012) served as a free-entry sampler for the publisher's newly relaunched superhero universe, spotlighting its core titles and creative direction. More a promotional roadmap than a standalone story, it introduced readers to the revamped Valiant line—including characters like Bloodshot and X-O Manowar—through a series of concise previews and editorial overviews. While brief in scope, this issue was a pivotal gateway for fans discovering Valiant's modern era, signaling the publisher's ambitious return to monthly comics.