Shadowman

In the late 1990s, Acclaim Comics revived the Valiant universe, and Shadowman became its dark, supernatural cornerstone. This 20-issue series follows the legacy of a voodoo-powered hero battling the dead and the demonic in the swamps and streets of Louisiana. The run is defined by the gritty, literate horror of writers Jamie Delano and Garth Ennis, whose scripts are brought to life with stark, moody art by Charlie Adlard and the expressionistic style of Ashley Wood. It stands as a bold, mature reimagining of the character, pushing the boundaries of superhero horror in the era's direct market.