X-O Manowar

In the late 1990s, Acclaim Comics revived the Valiant universe, and X-O Manowar was a flagship title of that era, running 21 issues. The series followed a new take on the armored hero, with the creative weight carried by writers like Brian Augustyn, Mark Waid, and Dwayne McDuffie, and artists including Scot Eaton, Sean Chen, and Bart Sears. This run is notable for blending cosmic sci-fi with a grounded lead, offering a fresh, character-driven spin on the iconic X-O armor.