Damn--!! Another fatal reaction to my mutagen! I'll never find that perfect "patient zero" at this rate! And--he was a bleeder to boot! One thing I've come to despise living as a human is-- a mess! 
- -- Lydia Polk
Solicitation[]
(taken from the introduction and first page of the story)
The Rise of Lydia
In preparation for their invasion of Earth, the spider aliens are establishing bases around the globe that are hidden as legitimate enterprises with their agents strategically positioned within them. The leader of these covert agents is the mysterious Lydia.
Just as X-O Manowar #0 reveals Aric of Dacia's history in fifth century Rome, "The Rise of Lydia" story elaborates on Lydia's history with glimpses into the world of the spider aliens.
This all-new story written by Bob Layton and illustrated by Mike Leeke was commission especially for this collection.
The Rise of Lydia: Deceiver[]
Appearances[]
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Harold Polk (Only appearance; dies)
- Spider Aliens
- First Among Equals
- Aristedes (Cameo)
- Prather (Cameo)
Villains:
Other Characters:
- Blonde guy hitting on Lydia (Only appearance; dies)
- Jack Boniface (Cameo)
Locations:
- Earth
- Earth's Moon
- Earth's Orbit
- France
- Paris
- Eiffel Tower (On a TV or computer screen)
- Paris
- Louisiana
- New York
- New York City
- Manhattan
- Chrysler Building
- Orb Industries
- Wall Street (Mentioned only)
- Manhattan
- New York City
- South America
- Peru (Mentioned only)
- Washington, D.C.
- White House (On a TV or computer screen)
- Space (beyond the Milky Way)
Items:
- Jack's saxophone
- The Wall Street Journal
- X-O Commando Armor
- X-O Manowar Armor
- Shanhara
- X-O Manowar Database (Mentioned only)
- X-O Manowar Ring
- Shanhara
- X-O Wolf Armor
Vehicles:
Credits[]
- Writers: Bob Layton
- Pencilers: Mike Leeke
- Inkers: Bob Layton
- Colorists: Rob Ruffolo
- Letterers: Sorah Suhng
- Cover Artists: Anthony Castrillo, Rob Ruffolo
- Editors: Dinesh Shamdasani
Synopsis[]
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Notes[]
- This story consists of twelve pages – including an introduction and inside cover – was first released as part of the X-O Manowar: Birth hardcover in 2008 and later reprinted in X-O Manowar: Classic Omnibus Volume 1 in 2015.
- The story takes place in the Valiant Comics continuity.
- The story reveals that Lydia Polk had been a male Spider Alien before she was surgically given a female human body.
Quotes[]
- We are aware that you poisoned the warrior prior to the contest! Such treachery will prove to be an asset for the task to come! By the rules of trial-by-combat, you have won the right to lead the expedition to Earth!
- I am honored, excellency!
- -- Lydia Polk
- Honor...will have little place in what is to come, champion! Your mission will be one of infiltration and subjugation!
- Damn--!! Another fatal reaction to my mutagen! I'll never find that perfect "patient zero" at this rate! And--he was a bleeder to boot! One thing I've come to despise living as a human is-- a mess!
- -- Lydia Polk
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Cover Art[]
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