A strange character named J.B. guides Jack through the Heartlands. What powers does he possess, and what is the mysterious creature lurking beneath the Great Plains?
"April Visions" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder.
Cover price $2.50.
Attempting to put New Orleans, and Shadowman, behind him for a while, Jack buys a motorcycle and begins a three month tour of jazz clubs across the country. His first stop is in Georgia, where he learns that hatred comes in many different guises.
"Crosses" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and John Dixon.
Cover price $2.50.
Part 2 of 3. Jack is finding it harder to distinguish between his everyday life as a musician and his role as Shadowman, purveyor of the night. Does he have superpowers or doesn't he? Well, he's sure going to need them as Master Darque's forces plot to take back the night from Shadowman.
"The Day of Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and Tom Mandrake. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder.
Cover price $2.50.
Part 1 of 3. The menace of Master Darque grows to staggering proportions as his powers increase. Follow this continuing saga of the newest and most insidious super villain that has ever entered the Valiant Universe.
"Darque" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover by Bob Hall.
Cover price $2.50.
Who is Master Darque? Shadowman's greatest enemy begins to reveal himself and his sinister plans...plunging Jack headlong into the nightmare confrontation of his life.
"On Death and the Undying" is written by Joe St. Pierre, with art by Joe St. Pierre and John Dixon. Cover by Joe St. Pierre and Bob Layton.
Cover price $2.50.
The conclusion of the Shadow War. Shadowman's battle against the Laugher in the Dark. One of the most haunting sequences of the year.
"Death and Resurrection" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Yvel Guichet and John Dixon. Cover pencils by Yvel Guichet. (Note: First appearance of Master Darque (mentioned only as the 'Man in Shadows' in this issue), considered the most powerful villain in the Valiant Universe, and a regular adversary of Shadowman; also appeared in The Second Life of Dr. Mirage.)
Cover price $2.50.
Shadowman discovers the other creature of the night...and begins the fight of his life. At stake: the power of the night.
"Run For Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Jose Delbo, Don Perlin and John Dixon. Cover by Don Perlin and Stan Drake.
Cover price $2.50.
Shadowman's beloved Lilora is torn from his arms en route back from UNITY. His search for her leads him to discover another tragedy as Nettie has fallen into the hands of the brothers and sisters of the serial killer from issue #1.
"The Family That Slays Together" is written by Bob Hall, Jim Shooter, Steve Ditko, Don Perlin and Mark Moretti, with art by Steve Ditko, Mark Moretti and Gonzalo Mayo. Cover by Steve Ditko and Bob Layton.
Cover price $2.50.
UNITY Chapter 14. Shadowman fights on the side of his beloved against the Eternal Warrior and Magnus!
"No Love Lost" is written by David Lapham, Jim Shooter and Bob Layton, with art by David Lapham, Paul Autio and Maria Beccari. Cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $2.50.
Learning of the massacre in Ladakh, Archer becomes an avenging angel and goes after the man responsible--Master Darque. But, even with the help of guest star Shadowman, can Archer survive this deadly encounter? Find out in "Ladakh Attack." Continued next issue.
Written by Mike Baron, with art by Mike Vosburg and Paul Hewlitt. Cover by Mike Vosburg (signed VOZ).
Cover price $2.50.
Cover art by Mike Vosburg. "Yule Be Sorry," script by Mike Baron, art by Mike Vosburg and Paul Hewitt (art assistant)
You better watch out when Armstrong suits up as the greatest hero in the Valiant Universe--Santa Clause!; When the immortal cynic dresses up as Saint Nick for a deadly undercover operation, will he accidentally embrace the Christmas spirit?; Elsewhere, Archer joins a ragtag vigilante group that leads him on a soulful journey of his own!
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
Cover art by Mike Vosburg (as Michel Vazelo). "Dead Again," script by Mike Baron, art by Mike Vosburg
It's the death of Archer?!; With his best friend lying lifeless, Armstrong must race against all odds to save him; But can he make it in time?; As Archer's soul straddles the line of death, what grave forces will reach out to him from the afterlife?; Meanwhile, the cold-hearted Duerst enacts his revenge against Armstrong!
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
Cover art by Mike Vosburg. "Alligator," script by Mike Baron, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Mike Vosburg and Paul Hewitt (art assist)
Archer & Armstrong head to the beaches of sunny Florida in a bid to locate Armstrong's lost art collection!; But as the duo head underwater in search of the missing possessions, they might find something a little more threatening than buried treasure; Armstrong wrestles an alligator.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
Two rival factions of the Sect have Archer and Armstrong gambling with their lives during a road trip to Las Vegas in "House Rules."
Written by James Perham, with art by Andrew Wendel and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Mike Vosburg (signed VOZ).
Cover price $2.50.
The boys' adventure in 'LA-LA' Land winds down to a close as Bobby Ripp's murderer is revealed in "Vandals." Written by Mike Baron, with art by Dougie Braithwaite and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Mike Vosburg (signed VOZ).
Cover price $2.50.
Cover art by Mike Vosburg. "Housewreckers," script by Mike Baron, pencils by Andrew Wendel, inks by Carlos Garzón
Death has arrived at Archer & Armstrong's doorstep!; When a mysterious group of assassins puts Armstrong in their crosshairs, he and Archer must defend their mansion from an all-out assault! But as the duo repel their attackers, an even more dire threat emerges from the unlikeliest of places!; Plus, has Archer met the girl of his dreams?
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
Armstrong sets out to teach Archer about the facts of life, whether he wants to know them or not, in "Neighbors." Written by Mike Baron, with art by Rags Morales and John Dixon. Characters: Amy Seton Longwood Smith IV; Archer; Armstrong; Bobby Ripp; Emily Ballard; Fritz; Reggie. Cover by Rags Morales.
Cover price $2.50.
The duo battles the forces of darkness to retrieve Armstrong's pouch in "...It's revenge, Silvio, that's all that counts." Story and pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, with inks by John Floyd. Characters: Archer; Armstrong; Constantino; Mahmud; Mrs. Archer (in a vision); Reverend Joe Earl Archer (in a vision); Silvio; Solar. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith.
Cover price $2.50.
Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. "A Snatch in Time," script and pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Floyd
Archer & Armstrong wind down their tour of England with brother Ivar by making a stop at one of Armstrong's old hangouts, Stonehenge; The true origin of the ancient site is revealed, but only serves to force A&A to make a less than dignified exit from town; With Timewalker on trial for his crimes against the time stream, Armstrong must race to save his waylaid brother; But is he willing to make the ultimate sacrifice; Marooned at the edges of time, Archer & Armstrong are going to need help from someone who knows a thing or two about time travel.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
Cover pencils by Bernard Chang, inks by Rodney Ramos. "Darque Daze," script by Bob Layton, pencils by Bernard Chang, inks by Rodney Ramos
It's Archer VS. Armstrong! Under the influence of a mystical spell, Armstrong embarks on a mission to kill the Eternal Warrior; Desperate to stop Gilad's assassination, Archer must put his friendship with Armstrong aside and stop his partner by any means necessary; But just how do know you stop an un-killable immortal--and what happens when two of them come to blows?;
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
Wraparound cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. "The Musketeers!", script by Barry Windsor-Smith, Jon Hartz (idea), and Alexandre Dumas (based on his work), pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Wiacek
This double-sized epic actually combines Eternal Warrior #8 and Archer and Armstrong #8 into one unforgettable tale; It is the story of how immortal brothers, Gilad, Aram, and Ivar, were the original Three Musketeers; In fulfilling his duty as the Fist and Steel of the Geomancers, Gilad dupes his brothers into helping the cause; But, when they realize the truth, Aram and Ivar part ways with Gilad, who places duty over brotherhood
Plus: pin-ups by Tom Mandrake, Paul Gulacy, Rags Morales & Bob Layton, Alan Weiss, Andrew Wendel & Bob Layton, and Jan Duursema.
52 pgs., full color. Cover price $4.50.
Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Art Nichols. "About twenty miles north of Angouleme," script by Barry Windsor-Smith, pencils by Art Nichols, inks by Bob Wiacek;
Continuing their romp across Europe, Archer and Armstrong run out of gas near a French chateau; Knocking for help, they discover that the mansion houses a Sect smuggling ring!; Mayhem ensues as the mighty Armstrong enjoys a brawl with the criminals; But when the bad guys whip out a rocket-launcher, Archer's kung fu puts a quick end to the smugglers--and to Armstrong's play time.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Layton. "More...Trouble in Paradise," script and pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Wiacek
Armstrong finds his Mediterranean island villa is under attack by helicopter; The attack covers an attempt to kidnap Armstrong's pet dinosaur, Flo; While Andromeda and Archer go to rescue the creature, Armstrong sits in his embattled villa and polishes off bottle after bottle of vino de casa; Across the island, Andromeda manifests seemingly magical powers, thwarting the dino-nappers. Characters: Adolf; Andromeda; Archer; Armstrong; Devlin; Flo; Medoc the Red; Rocky; Viva.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. "Trouble in Paradise," script and pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Wiacek
Making their way across Europe, the pair stop to visit Armstrong's wife, Andromeda, at her Mediterranian island home; Archer is thunderstruck by her timeless beauty He is equally dumbfounded when he bumps into Flo, Andromeda's pet dinosaur; But there are strangers on the island trying to steal the beast; And, with evil being plotted against his friends, Archer's main worry is that Flo wants him for a midnight snack. Characters: Adolf; Andromeda; Archer; Armstrong; Devlin; Flo; Rocky; Viva.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
