Who is Kommander Bloodshot? He’s the Bloodshot you know, but a part of the Stalinverse. That’s the big Valiant Comics event on the way for December.

Valiant is closing out the year in style, Stalin-style

You might know that there’s a USSR-flavored event coming to the pages of Divinity for the third chapter of the godlike character’s tale. And this Soviet-dominated universe will be passing through all of the publisher’s books in December. Case in point – Kommander Bloodshot.

He’s put down protests, led the purge of political undesirables, and executed dozens of traitors to the Soviet super-state. His name is KOMANDAR BLOODSHOT…and his existence is a hushed whisper among the terrified populace of the 21st century’s global Soviet Union. But just who is this unrelenting enforcer of state superiority… and what is the shocking truth about his power, his allegiances, and his true identity?

And lest you think that the Stalinverse is an alternate universe along the lines of things like DC Comics’ Red Son, well, think again. Valiant says that this all takes place in the Valiant U proper, which is a bit of a shock. Then again, with the reality-altering powers of Divinity, anything’s possible.

A mystery, for now

For their part, Valiant isn’t saying much. They promise a “gut-wrenching tale of power, sacrifice, and authority”. Brought to you by Jeff Lemire and artist Clayton Crain, this is most definitely one to watch. While there isn’t much, there is some info to go off of; here’s how EiC Warren Simons breaks it down.

“This isn’t an Elseworlds story. This happens in the Valiant Universe. This is the Valiant Universe. How do we wake up one day and see Stalin portrayed as a hero instead of a mass murderer?,” Valiant Editor-in-Chief Warren Simons told Newsarama. “Bloodshot is an unstoppable force. He’s imbued with millions of nanites that allow him to heal from any wound, change shapes, interact with technology — and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. A weapon like this — who’s built and controlled by a communist regime that’s killed tens of millions of civilians — is a frightening prospect.”

Watch for Divinity III: Kommander Bloodshot #1 this coming December.