Rating: 5/5
During the first issue, I was skeptical of this book. The writing is decent and the art didn't wow me. Things took off quickly with the second issue. By the end of the arc, I understood why this book got so much praise.
It begins in the 4th century with the Visigoths fighting the Romans. Aric of Dacia, who will become X-O Manowar, leads the charge. His people encounter aliens that they believe to be Roman soldiers and are captured. This shift changes the tone of the story.
A lot of time passes and the creators use that to establish the character and create some tension, including some dark moments. The Manowar armor that gives Aric his powers is important during this time, even before he gets it. And then there is his return to Earth, which was fantastic.
I didn't care for the art at first. It grew on me as the story progressed, but I I think it also developed during that time. The characters become a little more defined. Plus the portrayal of the aliens and their ship is great.
This was a great place for Valiant to kick off their new comics. It takes a classic character from the 90s, gives a good introduction to readers, and sets up their universe.
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