Overall, this is a great installment of the possibly the best new series of the summer. Valiant is making a big comeback in a big way, and they couldn't have picked a better comic to lead with. X-O Manowar is a must read, even if you've never read the original series. Pick it up and support a great relaunch. Read Full Review

The new Valiant Universe hasnt taken a false step yet, and I think this is my favorite issue theyve produced so far. Read Full Review

At this point we can move past saying that Valiant is back! and start making the case that Valiant is now here to stay. Every single issue of a new Valiant comic that Ive read has been great and left me wanting more. With titles like Archer and Armstrong, Eternal Warrior, and Rai on the horizon, the fun is far from over. Read Full Review

I think we all know that Aric is a great warrior, but I wonder as the issues go on and Aric loses more and more links to his previous life, how will he adjust to this new life? Will he be able to learn how to live on Earth in modern-day? Will he even stay on Earth? What will become of Aric and the armor. Honestly, there are a lot of questions that you can ask going into issue #4, but the best part is, the character development of Aric will leave the readers of this book truly wanting more. Read Full Review

With issue #1, #2 & now #3, the story revolves around Aric & the Visigoths alien abduction and the discovery of the armour of Shanhara. So itll be interesting to see where the story will go from here. Great stuff. From Valiant Comics. Read Full Review

Through three issues, Venditti and crew have delivered what was expected and more. The X-O origin has been retold with more depth and much stronger art, and now the Valiant Universe has its first superhuman sighting on Earth. Read Full Review

Cary Nord's art looks great, if not quite as polished, in this issue. His character work is fantastic. The action looks awesome, but not as big as it did in the first issue. It's not bad, but the backgrounds drop away more often and the line detail is missing at times. Still, Aric versus an alien in a giant mechsuit is crazy cool, and we finally get some brief laser sword action. The best panels though are the ones that show the anger and intensity in Aric's face. The very last page is one of those moments where you go, "This is not going to end well." I'm ready for the next issue, Valiant. Read Full Review

X-O Manowar #3 is a fun and fresh reimagining of the original, which is sure to please fans new and old alike. Read Full Review

The script so far has more than done the title justice and the pencils are not my favourite, but the combination of the inks and colours really save the day, creating a nice look and feel for everything.If the other Valiant books are all this good in both story and art, you'll love them. Read Full Review

"X-O Manowar" #3 finally pitches the larger concept of the series. Readers spent the first two issues getting Aric into the armor and this issue shows both the advantages and possible consequences. By the final pages, the larger narrative is gets a visible, promising direction -- dramatic action, a character you completely feel for and a high concept that offers many amazing options. "X-O Manowar" is the jewel in the Valiant relaunch and is in no danger of slowing its momentum. Read Full Review