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Alien Books
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Alien Books is a cutting-edge comic book publisher that features works from a diverse array of authors from all around the world. Check out our graphic novels, manga, and more! Currently partnered with Valiant Comics & IDW Publishing!
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An Update from Alien Books.
Alien Books and writer Mauro Mantella sincerely apologize for the harm caused by the phrasing in Bloodshot #1. While the story takes place in a fictional world of vampires and cults, we understand that a specific line of dialogue has been read as alluding to real-world issues, specifically, the discrimination faced by trans people. That was never the intention. The original line was written by an Argentinian creator and was unfortunately a case of nuance being lost in translation. We fully recognize that intent does not erase impact, especially when dealing with subject matter that affects real lives and communities. We are taking the following steps immediately: The dialogue in question will be updated for all digital and collected editions to better reflect the intended fictional context. Going forward, all scripts will undergo a more intense review by our proof readers as part of our editorial process to ensure clearer, more responsible storytelling. We appreciate the feedback from readers, creators, and industry peers who brought this to our attention. We take this seriously and are committed to learning from it. Alien Books values inclusion, empathy, and creative responsibility. We will do better.
August 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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You can read a preview of the first issue and see all the covers on the Alien Books website!

Yes, people still update websites!

www.alienbooks.com/valiant-beyo...
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August 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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The wait is over!

New Valiant Comics are back in shops TODAY starting with VALIANT BEYOND: BLOODSHOT #1!

Jump on board with this new starting point as the nanite-enhanced super-soldier Bloodshot battles vampire Yakuza in Japan in the gnarliest comic you'll read all summer!

@idwpublishing.com
a comic book cover showing bloodshot covered in knife and sword wounds
August 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Aric battles warlords and scavengers as he travels across the wastelands of a post-apocalyptic Earth!

THE X-O MANOWAR #1 arrives 9/17 from Steve Orlando & Guillermo Fajardo.

Pre-order with your comic shop TODAY and don't miss an issue!

@idwpublishing.com @thesteveorlando.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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What happens when you strand a 2000-year old Visigoth, bonded to the universe's most powerful suit of living armor, in a barren wasteland overrun by mutant hordes?

One word: VIOLENCE!

Pre-order THE X-O MANOWAR #1 from @thesteveorlando.bsky.social & Guillermo Fajardo by Monday!@idwpublishing.com
x-o manowar stands tall on a cover by ariel olivetti
August 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Congratulations to our friends at @idwpublishing.com on their multiple Eisner Award wins!
A display of IDW comic books
July 26, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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We are here at #SDCC25 all week long!

Be sure to visit the @idwpublishing.com booth and grab your FREE copy of the Valiant Beyond Ashcan while supplies last.

There are tons of cool exclusives from our pals at IDW to pick up too!
Comic book displayed on the show floor of San Diego comic con
July 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Hey #SDCC25, it's @rawnzilla.bsky.social from Alien Books!

Make sure you stop by @idwpublishing.com's booth to pick up a FREE copy of the Valiant Beyond Ashcan!

I hope to see you all there!
Valiant Beyond preview edition ashcan comic
July 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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A new logo, a new manga series, and a new Valiant Comics anthology are on the way!

Read the latest Alien Books news ahead of #SDCC25:
www.alienbooks.com/news-new-pro...
badducks cover x-o manowar anthology cover valiant beyond promotional ashcan cover art
July 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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The coolest supernatural hero in comics is BACK!

Pre-orders for TALES OF THE SHADOWMAN #1 are due today with your LCS!

Read a preview!
damian connelly's cover for tales of the shadowman #1 bella rachlin's cover for tales of the shadowman #1
July 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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UPDATE: We're fully funded already AND we're featured as a "Project We Love" on @kickstarter.com!

Thank you to everyone who has shown up so far and backed the project.
Harbinger cover with text: Fully Funded in 25 Minutes and a badge from Kickstarter "Project We Love"
July 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Revisit the groundbreaking HARBINGER series from Valiant Comics in a new deluxe hardcover omnibus!

Back the campaign today on Kickstarter: bit.ly/harbingeromni
July 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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HEADS UP!

Today is the FINAL DAY for comic shops to place pre-orders for VALIANT BEYOND: BLOODSHOT #1!

Preview the first issue right here: www.alienbooks.com/valiant-beyo...
Bloodshot falls backwards shooting two guns at a group of vampire yakuza.
July 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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The classic Valiant Comics series HARBINGER by Jim Shooter & David Lapham will soon be collected in one massive omnibus edition, available first on Kickstarter.

Click here to sign up and notified when the campaign goes live: bit.ly/harbingeromni
a mock-up image of a hardcover omnibus from alien books and valiant comics
July 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Remembering Jim Shooter

Legendary writer, editor, and Valiant Comics founding father: bit.ly/ripjimshooter
Comic book creator Jim Shooter's signature displayed over cover art of the series he wrote for Valiant Comics. Jim Shooter 1951-2025.
July 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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HARBINGER is back!

Archer leads a new team of young psiot heroes to rescue a building full of hostages.

Will they succeed or is this team doomed to fall apart from the start?

A new era begins this September in VALIANT BEYOND: ALL-NEW HARBINGER #1 from @fredvanlente.bsky.social & Erik Tamayo!
a group of superhero characters posing for the camera in homage to a classic cover by kevin maguire. a supervillain named black sheep takes a building hostage
June 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Straight from the Argentina Comic Con show floor, here's an up close and personal look at the Kickstarter-exclusive Zorro bust designed by artist Nico Di Mattia! 🤩
a resin bust of Zorro designed by artist Nico Di Mattia on display at argentina comic con
June 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Each of these connecting covers will also be available with full trade dress!

Pre-order the August releases with your local comic shop using the links below:
BLOODSHOT
SHADOWMAN
June 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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VALIANT BEYOND BEGINS THIS AUGUST!

Check out Dennis Calero's connecting variant covers for the first issues of TALES OF THE SHADOWMAN, BLOODSHOT, ALL-NEW HARBINGER and THE X-O MANOWAR!
artwork depicting covers from valiant beyond comic books by dennis calero
June 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Alien Books and Valiant Comics join the comics community in mourning the loss of artist Jackson “Butch” Guice.

Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and fans.
Valiant Handbook cover art by Jackson Guice depicting X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, and many other characters.
May 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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CONFIRMED: Valiant Beyond begins in August! 🔥

Take a look at the updated covers to BLOODSHOT #1 and TALES OF THE SHADOWMAN #1 and keep an eye out for @idwpublishing.com's June solicitations for more info! 👀
cover to valiant beyond bloodshot #1 by rodolfo migliari cover to tales of the shadowman #1 by damian connelly
May 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Sure, we probably could have phrased that a little better. We are doing new colors and lettering, using modern techniques, but done in a way that matches the art style of the time. Here are some example pages.
April 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Zorro has arrived at Alien Books!

The legendary swordsman’s adventures begin again with new crowdfunding projects and direct market series planned for 2025.

READ MORE: ⚔️ www.alienbooks.com/news-alien-b...
Zorro remastered edition cover artwork by Alex Toth
April 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Artist Fernando Heinz Furukawa is CRUSHING it on VALIANT BEYOND: BLOODSHOT!

Check out these preview pages from the first issue arriving this summer from Alien Books, Valiant Comics, and @idwpublishing.bsky.social!
A bearded Bloodshot crushes the skulls of two unsuspecting bad guys. Bloodied flashback sequence of Bloodshot's mysterious past.
April 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Alien Books is teaming up with @idwpublishing.bsky.social!

New Alien Books & Valiant Comics will be available to order through the IDW Catalog!

We're very excited to be working together and will share more details about this partnership soon!
the IDW Entertainment and Alien Books logos over an image of X-O Manowar and Bloodshot
March 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM