This is another step forward for Valiant as they bring back the Eternal Warrior to their ever growing reassurance in comics. This story was far more intense and heart-breaking than I had anticipated but thoroughly enjoyed. This issue focused more on Gilad's human qualities more so than his immortality and it sets the right tone for this character. Eternal Warrior is off to a great start. It's complex, action packed and most importantly entertaining. Another great Valiant title with a ton of potential. My highest recommendation. Read Full Review

I can't lie: this comic is gorgeous. Although I've never heard of Trevor Hairsine before reading this issue, he's on my radar now. Read Full Review

The VerdirctDespite being 23 pages long, this issue felt like a super quick read and that just goes to show how thoroughly entertaining and gripping it is. When I was hit with the last page, I immediately wanted more. ETERNAL WARRIOR #1 is action-packed, well-written, and overflowing with potential. Yeah, you can bet I'm sticking around for the next issue and I strongly recommend you give this a shot, too. Consider this another victory for Valiant. Read Full Review

Trevor Hairsine has done some incredible stuff for Valiant already, but this is his best work to date. He renders all the bloody violence with such fluid detail, it really is a sight to see. The gore barely takes a break as the issue barrels along. The action steals the show, but it's the smaller moments that he really nails. The subtle smile on the Eternal Warrior's face as the war rages around him. The look of pain on his face as loved ones die around him. It's beautiful stuff and the kind of thing that'll keep you coming back month after month. Read Full Review

The thing I found most notable in this issue was the introduction of Gilad's daughter Xaran. I love this character. In my opinion she stole the show from her father. I'm not sure if it's that good a thing for her to be overshadowing the title character like that, but I am definitely excited to see what's going to happen next. You can't ask much more from a #1 issue than having me love the issue itself and also pre-selling me on #2. Read Full Review

Eternal Warrior #1 is one of the best debut issues of the year, so be sure to add this one to your list this week. Read Full Review

Valiant's done a great job with this title. If you're interested in some no-cape superhero action (though Gilad sports some fancy hoodie-cloak), or ruthless beefcake action, or even surprising conflicts and twists, then this one's for you. Pak handling the immortal warrior's story is a sure killer already. And while the art kind of failed panels where there should be more emotional beat, I've seen Hairsine do better before in his previous works and I sure do hope he'd get into his rhythm for this title. Overall, it's a big debut for Gilad this title's already taken a spot in my comic list. Read Full Review

For me, it really proved how much I care about the characters, as for the first time a real, genuine rift developed between Archer and Armstrong. It was heartbreaking to read, and it had beautiful art and hilarious story beats. Not much for me to not love here. Read Full Review

While the first issue doesn't blow the doors off, it does introduce us to a different kind of superhero series in a different kind of superhero line. I keep being surprised by the quality of Valiant's output, which really is a lesson in everything the New 52 should have been, but I suppose it's about time to start taking it for granted. Like much else of the company's output as of late, Eternal Warrior is worth your time. Read Full Review

Eternal Warrior #1 is another feather in Valiant's cap. Valiant Comics has spent the last 16 months building a universe that is fully fleshed out. They didn't do that by rushing stories, and Eternal Warrior # 1 is no different. This first issue is paced to draw the reader into Gilad's world, and keep them engaged, while not overloading them on extraneous information or visuals. Valiant has perfectly paced the expansion of their shared universe, not overwhelming comic fans, but building a world that feels real, and consistent, but with a wide range of stories and genres to appeal to any reader. Read Full Review

Other than the last few pages of the book, Eternal Warrior #1 could almost stand completely on its own as a short story about the perils and tragedies of immortality. Anyone who remembers his time as writer on The Incredible Hercules should remember that Mr. Pak has a firm grasp of mythology, so telling a mythic, self-contained tale like this is probably as easy as breathing. You don't need to know a darn thing about the rest of the Valiant Universe to jump into Eternal Warrior #1, and this is as new reader friendly as it gets. Give it a shot and show your friends that there's more to superhero comics than just capes! Read Full Review

This issue is put together in a fascinating manner by Hairsine and Pak that makes readers hungry for more content. As mentioned before in the review, this is not going to be an easy purchase for most people. Those seeking something different, in the form of a savage who actually thinks about his actions should examine this title. Read Full Review

I have to say, that while I was never a fan of the original Valiant title back in the 90s, I really enjoyed Eternal Warrior #1, and for the first time ever, am quite happy to cross swords with a barbarian book on the regular. Read Full Review

Over all this is a solid book with the potential to epic. Let's just hope that Pak take some risks and give us a story we haven't seen before. Read Full Review

The publisher's dedication will be the ultimate test for "Eternal Warrior." It has a bit of a rocky start, but it shows a lot of promise. I'm a big fan of Greg Pak, and like everybody else I really want to see him teaming up with Fred Van Lente again now that they're both playing in the Valiant Universe. This book could be awesome, depending on whether it can get over its first-issue awkwardness and give itself the room it needs to really explore the inner life of its title character. And more Trevor Hairsine art of him chopping off people's arms. Read Full Review

Eternal Warrior #1 is proof that Valiant is doing many things right and making strong choices. Pak's rock solid script sets up some interesting situations to build on going forward. The artwork is not the best we've seen from Hairsine, but shows promise for the action heavy aspects of this book going forward. This is a solid debut for a series I will be following to see where Pak takes us next. Read Full Review

Valiant has done it again by reviving a classic character in “Eternal Warrior” and giving it a modern twist to make it relevant to today readers. “Eternal Warrior” is packed with enough fast paced action, plot twists, and sword-swinging to keep readers hungry for the next issue. Read Full Review

I just cant see this being a series that I will continue to pick up. This may seem harsh but after one issue I will be shelving this one. Read Full Review

The dynamic within the Eternal Warrior family holds some interesting possibilities for the future. Given Pak and Harsine are doing a bit of world building their conflict will be exciting to see unfold. This first issue was definitely a good start, but its lasting impact was lacking. A well defined world and characters may have been established, and a core conflict alluded to, beyond those details the read was hollow. Read Full Review

This is a fine start to a new series. I like Pak a lot and picked up based on him and a lingering fondness for the old Valiant series. The art is not great and the story a little decompressed, but I am curious as to where this leads so may pick up at least the first arc.