With its narrative fully snapping into place and the stakes becoming clear, Conrad, Cloonan, Sharp, and Peteri prove thatX-O Manowar: Unconquered's first issue was no fluke. Comics like this are what the medium was born for. Don't miss out. Read Full Review

Steeped in the history and culture of ancient Rome, X-O Manowar Unconquered #2 returns Aric of Dacia to his 5th Century roots. Like Soothsayer Nimanes visions, one glimpses his adventures through a glass darkly. While characters and situations coalesce, other mysteriessuch as the identity of Emperor Ursus Noxremain. As with Ridley Scotts movie Alien, the story and art leave us much to ponder. Read Full Review

X-O MANOWAR: UNCONQUERED #2 is a jaw-droppingly gorgeous comic about Aric facing off against an old enemy who turned into a new enemy. However, gorgeous art is weighed down by abysmal pacing and ponderous dialog that drags the reading experience to a crawl. Read Full Review

I was so excited for a new X-O series (anything new from valiant actually) but heartbroken when I heard who the writing team was. I think this dialogue is worse than their normal fare because they are maybe trying too hard to channel Conan??? IDK. To me it feels like they are trying to be too grandiose and coming off as amateur sounding. I don't want to sound insulting but this just falls flat. Also I really dislike how for the sake of moving the plot along the "Romans" just take Aric in and just show him around their main ship and give him all their secrets. We're going to take your armor and probably kill you but here, have some food and rest and sneak around our ship at your convenience. Shanhara continues to tell Aric they are near death but they still try and succeed at amazing feats over and over. I'll give this a higher rating because I'm still reading the series.... but that's only cause I love me some Valiant, so take it as you will. more