X-O Manowar: Unconquered

In 2023, Alien Books revived the Valiant icon with X-O Manowar: Unconquered, a three-issue miniseries that reimagines Aric of Dacia’s bond with the sentient Shanhara armor. Writer Becky Cloonan and artist Michael Wm. Kaluta helm this intimate, visually lush story, stripping back cosmic spectacle to focus on the warrior’s struggle with the armor’s will and his own humanity. It’s a focused, character-driven entry that honors the series’ sword-and-sci-fi roots while offering a fresh, atmospheric take for longtime fans and newcomers alike.