The history of X-O Manowar’s armor revealed in 25th anniversary issue

X-O Manowar: Valiant 25Th Anniversary Special #1 is no mere look back at what was though, it’s an all new story detailing something never before seen- the history of the sentient armor that Aric of Dacia wields.

The sentient X-O Manowar armor is the most powerful weapon in the universe. But long before the armor fell into the hands of Aric of Dacia, it had a history of its own. Now, for the first time, join us as we uncover the secrets behind one of the most unique artifacts in the history of comics…and dive deeper into the X-O Manowar mythology in an all-new special standalone story!

This one kind of came out of left field for me, but as a big fan of X-O, it’s bringing a smile to my face. The history of the character is well-known of course, but the armor that he wears, well, that’s another story. Actually, it’s ‘no story’ since it’s nerve really been revealed, only hinted at.

All that changes with this special 25th anniversary issue, as Valiant goes into the distant past and explodes the untold tale of the most powerful weapon in the Valiant U. If you’re a fan, don’t miss it. And if you’re not, what better place to hop on board with one of the coolest characters in the comics world today than with his distant past?

From writer Robert Venditti and artist Cafu, the X-O Manowar: Valiant 25Th Anniversary Special #1 issue hits the stands on June 10th.