Valiant Universe Handbook 2016 Vol 1 1

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From ARCHER & ARMSTRONG to X-O MANOWAR, explore the classified origins and heartstopping histories of Valiant’s greatest heroes and villains right here with an all-new 40-page handbook – intro-priced at just $2.99!

Jump on board here to discover the staggering scope and epic scale of the largest independent universe in comics! Featuring complete dossiers on Valiant powerhouses like BLOODSHOT, THE ETERNAL WARRIOR, FAITH, NINJAK and RAI alongside newcomers like DIVINITY, IMPERIUM, PUNK MAMBO, and THE SHADOW SEVEN – plus never-before-seen explorations of far-flung locales like 4001 A.D. and THE DEADSIDE – this essential, oversized handbook is your one-stop introduction to the most acclaimed publishing line in comics! Featuring artwork from a blockbuster cast of superstar artists including Doug Braithwaite, Clayton Crain, David Lafuente, Lewis LaRosa, Trevor Hairsine, Mico Suayan, and many more!

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Appearances[]

Featured Characters (in order of appearance):

4001 A.D.
- Rai X
- Giant Knight of the Great X-O War (aka "Manowar One")
- Bloodshot 4001
- Eternal Warrior 4001
- Shadow Loa 4001
- Lula Lee
- Momo
- Izak
- Karana as "The Geomancer"
Neville Alcott
Ank
Archer & Armstrong
- Archer
- Armstrong
- Sisters of Perpetual Darkness
  - Mary-Maria
Armor Hunters
- Control (Deceased)
- Primary Reebo (Deceased)
- Malgam
- GIN-GR
- Quartz
- Helix
- Lilt (Deceased)
- Mopp (Deceased)
- Dead Hand
Bacchus
Bleeding Monk
Bloodshot
- Diane Festival
Bloodsquirt
Divinity
Doctor Mirage
- Li Hwen Mirage (Deceased)
Doctor Silk
The Dying One
Eternal Warrior
- Humongous
Faith
Father
- Rai XI / X-Eye
Generation Zero
- Cronus
- Ramsey
- Cloud
- Animalia
- The Zygos Twins
  - James Zygos
  - Katherine Zygos
- The Telic
- Titan
- Hive
- Lady Astral
- Traveler
- Little Castle
Geomancer, Tama
- Anni
H.A.R.D. Corps
- Charlie Palmer / Gunslinger
- Granite
- Disciple
- Flatline
- Vagabond
- Carol Jardine/Lifeline
- Genius (Deceased)
- Superstar (K.I.A.)
- Hammerhead (K.I.A.)
- Maniac (K.I.A.)
- Shakespeare (K.I.A.)
- Gravedog (Defected)
- Bones (K.I.A.)
- Soprano (K.I.A.)
- Pig Killer (K.I.A.)
- Santo (K.I.A.)
- Bad Planet (Sasha Solomon) (K.I.A.)
- Mad Hat (K.I.A.)
- Force Majeure (K.I.A.)
- Samuel (Deceased)
- Tucker (K.I.A.)
- Camarillo (Deceased)
- Garrett Dupree (Terminated)
- Rose (Terminated)
- Tracker (K.I.A.)
Toyo Harada
Harbinger Renegades
- Sting (Peter Stanchek)
- Kris Hathaway
- Zephyr (Faith)
- Torque
- Flamingo
Imperium
- Toyo Harada
- Mech Major
- Gravedog
- Lord Vine-99
- Broken Angel
Ivar, Timewalker
Keepers of the Timeless Word
Livewire
Master Darque
Ninjak
Project Rising Spirit
Punk Mambo
Quantum and Woody
- Quantum
- Woody
- Vincent Van Goat (Seen)
Rai X
- Rai's mother (Mentioned only)
Roku
The Sect
- The Dominion
- The Sisters of Perpetual Darkness
- Master Builders
- Hashish-Eaters
- Green Dragon Lamas (Mentioned only)
- Church of Retrology (Mentioned only)
- Gnomes of Zürich
- The Black Bloc
- The Null (Mentioned only)
- The One Percent
- Project Rising Spirit
Neela Sethi
The Shadow Seven
- The Undead Monk
- Kannon
- Roku
- La Barbe
- Sanguine
- Fitzy
- Fakir
Shadowman / The Magpie
Spylocke (Deceased)
The Torment
Unity
- Livewire
- Eternal Warrior
- Ninjak
- X-O Manowar
- Toyo Harada (Inactive) (see Notes)
- Faith (Inactive)
- Earlier Teams
  - The Captain
  - Mirror
  - Bomb
  - Ether
  - Anchor
  - Wind
  - Silencio
  - Veil
  - Double Blind
  - Zeppelin
  - Bloodshot (Vietnam-era killing machine) aka Viet Man
  - Dell
  - Alpha
  - Breaker
  - Doyle
  - Rapier
  - Blunderbuss
  - Sir Kwain
  - Blastr
  - Marinette
The Vine
- Commander Trill
X-O Manowar
- Saana

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Credits[]

Pencilers: Butch Guice, Cafu, Cary Nord, ChrisCross, Clay Mann, Clayton Crain, Clayton Henry, Dave Johnson, David Lafuente, Diego Bernard, Doug Braithwaite, Emanuela Lupacchino, Francis Portela, Jay Fabares, Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic, Joseph Cooper, Jorge Molina, Jose Luis, Juan Jose Ryp, Kano, Kevin Wada, Khari Evans, Lewis LaRosa, Mico Suayan, Miguel Sepulveda, Mike Hawthorne, Paolo Rivera, Patrick Zircher, Pere Perez, Rafa Sandoval, Raul Allen, Robert Gill, Russell Dauterman, Ryan Lee, Scot Eaton, Stephanie Hans, Stephen Segovia, Steve Lieber, Trevor Hairsine, Valentine De Landro
Cover Artists: Diego Bernard & Michael Spicer
Editors: Peter Stern, Lauren Hitzhusen (assistant), Danny Khazem (assistant), Andrew Steinbeiser (assistant), Hagar Tamir (assistant)
Editor-in-Chief: Warren Simons

Notes[]

Stephanie Hans' illustration of the Deadside and the many nether realms is exclusive to this handbook. All the other illustrations have been taken from previously released cover and interior artwork.
According to this handbook, Toyo Harada is labeled as an "inactive" member of Unity, however, having turned against Unity he is more of a "former" member as of now.

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Valiant Universe Handbooks
- FCBD 2014 Valiant Universe Handbook #1
- Valiant Universe Handbook 2015 #1
- Valiant Universe Handbook 2016 #1
- Valiant Universe Handbook 2019 #1

For basic information about the universe, see Valiant Universe.

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