X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) #42

Part 1 of 2.

X-O Manowar is exhausted. Having barely survived 'The Wolfbridge Affair,' and still at a standstill in his relationship with Randy, he heads down to the Big Easy for a well-deserved vacation. Things don't remain quiet for long, however, as X-O and his assistant Ken become entangled with New Orleans' champion of the night, Shadowman! Continues in Shadowman (1992 1st Series) #37.

"First Impressions" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Luke Ross and Randy Elliott.

Plus: a special 16-page X-O Manowar Birthquake prequel tale by Ron Marz, Bart Sears, Andy Smith and Ray Kryssing. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Tom Ryder.

Cover price $2.25.