So you may not know this, but the Valiant Universe is back … again! After the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the publisher’s release schedule to a crawl of about a comic a month, a licensing deal last year with international publisher Alien Books has breathed new life into the shared superhero universe, and it’s all building to the Alien era’s first big crossover: Resurgence, which launches Sept. 18.
But first! Before Resurgence, there is … THE ROAD TO RESURGENCE! A series of miniseries moving all the pieces into place and letting readers catch up with Ninjak, the Brothers Anni-Padda, Shadowman and the rest.
And that includes this book: The Darques: Soulside, a two-parter that pits perennial Valiant villain Master Darque against his sister, written by Valiant veteran Fred Van Lente.
Check out our exclusive preview of The Darques: Soulside #2, out Wednesday, and keep scrolling for the basic deets.
Darques: Soulside #2 (of 2)
Prepare for an intense showdown as Master Darque confronts his most formidable adversary yet – his sister! Locked within the chilling depths of Soulside, the Darque siblings are entwined in a struggle that threatens their very existence. Delve into the shadows as Fred Van Lente weaves a haunting tale that will challenge everything you thought you knew about fear in the Valiant Universe. Brace yourself for a confrontation that redefines sibling rivalry!
Script: Fred Van Lente
Art: Sergio Monjes, Lautaro Ftuli, Ludwig Olimba, Ezequiel Inverni, Salvador Sanz
Main Cover: Salvador Sanz
Swimsuit Variant Cover: Rocio Zucchi
On Sale Date: 09/11/24
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
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