- Solar once caused a black hole that displaced us both through time, wreaking havoc throughout existence. I've been working ever since then to set things right. That's why I killed your mother, darling. Two Erica Pierces in the same reality was bound to make things worse. There's no hope of untangling the mess Solar made, but from here I can end it all and start again. I will bring order and unity to all existence... and this time, creation shall have a just god!
- -- Mothergod
Introduction[]
Written by Jim Shooter.
See the Weave[]
Since the beginning, the VALIANT Universe has been building towards UNITY. Magnus Robot Fighter provided the foundation. Developments in Harbinger, X-O Manowar and Shadowman form key elements. In Rai, the stage has been set for the critical role of the Spirit Guardian of Japan must play. Archer and Armstrong and Eternal Warrior start with UNITY. For Gilad, the Eternal Warrior, this is exactly what his entire 10,000-year life has been leading up to. For his brother, Armstrong, it is exactly what he's spent his entire 9,998-year life avoiding, and for Armstrong's partner, Archer, it's cosmic karma. The common thread that knits all of these histories into one is the story of Solar, Man of the Atom, which, in many ways, is the cornerstone of the VALIANT Universe.
The UNITY saga begins in this unique prologue, continues through all eight VALIANT titles published in May, all eight VALIANT titles published in June, and ends in a special epilogue published in July. Each chapter is an integral part of the whole, just as every VALIANT issue is an integral part of the VALIANT Universe, however, each chapter, each title, offers a point of view of UNITY that is complete in itself. Together, all of the chapters of UNITY intertwine into a tapestry of incredible scope and grandeur. I recommend that you experience all of UNITY... and see the weave.
Sincerely, Jim Shooter
Unity, Chapter 1: Ends of the Earth[]
Pre-Unity storyline + Unity Day 1
Appearances[]
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Archer & Armstrong
- Eternal Warrior
- Harbinger Renegades
- Magnus, Robot Fighter
- Rai / Tohru Nakadai
- X-O Manowar
Villains:
Other Characters:
- Albert Pierce (Erica's son)
- Bert Pierce (Erica's husband) (Mentioned only)
- Dinosaurs
- "Poppa" (Only appearance; dies)
- The Sect
- Shadowman (Only appears on cover)
Locations:
Items:
- Solar's hand
- Telephone booth
- Timearcs
- X-O Manowar Armor
Vehicles:
Credits[]
- Writers: Jim Shooter
- Pencilers: Barry Windsor-Smith
- Inkers: Bob Layton
- Colorists: Janet Jackson, Maurice Fontenot (additional), Jorge Gonzalez (additional)
- Letterers: Jade Moede
- Cover Artists: Barry Windsor-Smith
- Editors: Jim Shooter
- Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter
Synopsis[]
Cast from her timeline into our own, Erica Pierce proceeds to kill her counterpart in this new world! Arriving too late to stop her, Solar and Geoff the Geomancer follow her to the Lost Land, a place outside of normal time and space. But Pierce, known as Mothergod, leads forces too great to oppose alone. So Solar sends Geoff to gather Earth's heroes. Once assembled, the heroes from throughout time begin their assault on Mothergod![1]
For a more detailed summary, see the event page.
Notes[]
- As the cover indicates, Valiant gave this issue away for free thus heavily promoting the upcoming crossover event.
- The "red" variant was distributed in a ratio of 1 copy per reordering 100 copies of the May and June titles (the Unity tie-ins), in any combination. From a Valiant letter to the retailers: "UNITY Red: Our intention is that you share them with your loyal customers. Allotment is for every reorder of 100 copies mixed of May or June VALIANT titles ordered, you receive one copy of this limited, extremely rare edition."
- The UNITY Checklist at the end of the issue promotes the tie-ins as follows:
- UNITY Chapter 1
Unity #0 - UNITY Chapter 2
Eternal Warrior #1
The ORIGIN of the Eternal Warrior and Armstrong, of Archer & Armstrong, a story that spans 10,000 years leading up to UNITY! - UNITY Chapter 3
Archer & Armstrong #1
The oddest couple in UNITY fights, fudges, and finagles a shot at the Mothergod! - UNITY Chapter 4
Magnus, Robot Fighter #15
The story of Erica Pierce's last days on Earth! The secret behind the inception of UNITY! - UNITY Chapter 5
X-O Manowar #7
Aric's entry into UNITY, and his battle with the Lost Land Slavers! - UNITY Chapter 6
Shadowman #4
Shadowman enters UNITY and battles... SOLAR! - UNITY Chapter 7
Rai (Volume 2) #6
Rai, Magnus and the Eternal Warrior of 4001 enter UNITY as Japan falls! - UNITY Chapter 8
Harbinger #8
In UNITY, the kids learn that Kris is going to have a baby! - UNITY Chapter 9
Solar, Man of the Atom #12
The secret history of Erica Pierce, plus Solar's one-on-one fight to destroy her! - UNITY Chapter 10
Eternal Warrior #2
The Warrior battles for Solar's life! Guest-starring Rai and Magnus! - UNITY Chapter 11
Archer & Armstrong #2
Archer finds Spiritual Oneness with the Mothergod. Guest-starring Turok! - UNITY Chapter 12
Magnus, Robot Fighter #16
Finally! The true ORIGIN of Magnus! Guest-starring the Harbinger kids! - UNITY Chapter 13
X-O Manowar #8
Grievously wounded, Aric battles Pierce's Centurion! - UNITY Chapter 14
Shadowman #5
Shadowman fights Archer & Armstrong - UNITY Chapter 15
Rai (Volume 2) #7
The turning point of UNITY. The death of a Major character, featuring virtually everyone! - UNITY Chapter 16
Harbinger #9
The birth of Kris's baby! Guest-starring Magnus! - UNITY Chapter 17
Solar, Man of the Atom #13
The final battle! - UNITY Chapter 18
Unity #1
The incredible epilogue! A limited edition!
- UNITY Chapter 1
Quotes[]
- I'll give you a hand. Here.
- -- Solar
- All times coexist in the outer realities, Albert, but no matter when you enter this land, you arrive in our "present." -- Time is not absolute, Albert... except here, in this Lost Land.
- -- Mothergod
- Solar once caused a black hole that displaced us both through time, wreaking havoc throughout existence. I've been working ever since then to set things right. That's why I killed your mother, darling. Two Erica Pierces in the same reality was bound to make things worse. There's no hope of untangling the mess Solar made, but from here I can end it all and start again. I will bring order and unity to all existence... and this time, creation shall have a just god!
- -- Mothergod
- Oh, yes... this is for everything, Solar! I want you and all you've wrought out of my universe! I have come too far, prepared too well to be stopped--! Killing you is the first step... toward Unity!
- -- Mothergod
Gallery[]
Cover Art[]
Panels[]
Related[]
- UNITY - Time Is Not Absolute
- Chapter 1: Unity #0
- Chapter 2: Eternal Warrior #1
- Chapter 3: Archer & Armstrong #1
- Chapter 4: Magnus, Robot Fighter #15
- Chapter 5: X-O Manowar #7
- Chapter 6: Shadowman #4
- Chapter 7: Rai (Volume 2) #6
- Chapter 8: Harbinger #8
- Chapter 9: Solar, Man of the Atom #12
- Chapter 10: Eternal Warrior #2
- Chapter 11: Archer & Armstrong #2
- Chapter 12: Magnus, Robot Fighter #16
- Chapter 13: X-O Manowar #8
- Chapter 14: Shadowman #5
- Chapter 15: Rai (Volume 2) #7
- Chapter 16: Harbinger #9
- Chapter 17: Solar, Man of the Atom #13
- Chapter 18: Unity #1
- Unity Yearbook #1: The Lost Chapter
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