Clayton Crain

Shadowman Returns In 'Divinity III: Shadowman' [Preview]
Shadowman Returns In 'Divinity III: Shadowman' [Preview]
Shadowman Returns In 'Divinity III: Shadowman' [Preview]
Shadowman had his own ongoing series with a new take on magic and mysticism early in Valiant's relaunch back in 2012, but after that title ended, he's been conspicuous by his absence. Now, with Divinity III rewriting the Valiant universe with a new history where the Soviet Union took over the world, the stage is set for Shadowman's return and a supernatural battle for the fate of New Stalingrad --- or as we might know it in this timeline, New York City. Check out a first look below!
Bloodshot Takes On Bloodshot (Sort Of) In 'Komandar Bloodshot'
Bloodshot Takes On Bloodshot (Sort Of) In 'Komandar Bloodshot'
Bloodshot Takes On Bloodshot (Sort Of) In 'Komandar Bloodshot'
At this point, you already know the deal with Valiant's big Stalinverse event, but on the off chance that you've forgotten, here's the short version: A shift in history is causing the Valiant universe to be overwritten by an alternate timeline where the Soviet Union has taken over the world, complete with their own versions of Valiant's greatest heroes to keep any would-be revolutionaries in line. And that, of course, includes the nanite-enhanced Komandar Bloodshot, who's being sent in to quell an insurgency in America, forcing the resistance to ask the question of how exactly do you fight Bloodshot? And the answer, of course, is that you make a Bloodshot of your own. Check out the preview --- including the first piece of the origin for new Valiant character Red Legend.
Bloodshot Takes On A Rabbit In 'Komandar Bloodshot' #1
Bloodshot Takes On A Rabbit In 'Komandar Bloodshot' #1
Bloodshot Takes On A Rabbit In 'Komandar Bloodshot' #1
Ninjak finds himself lost in a world where the Soviet government maintains its control of the world by using super-soldiers that might seem pretty familiar in Divinity III. Now, one of those soldiers, Komandar Bloodshot, is stepping into the spotlight to reveal a world where Project Rising Spirit might actually be even more evil than they are in the regular Valiant universe, and we've got an exclusive preview to show you just how bad things can be. Especially if you're a rabbit.
A Beginner's Guide to 'Eternal Warrior' and 'Ivar, Timewalker'
A Beginner's Guide to 'Eternal Warrior' and 'Ivar, Timewalker'
A Beginner's Guide to 'Eternal Warrior' and 'Ivar, Timewalker'
Valiant Comics‘ shared superhero universe is smaller and less familiar than those of its major rivals, but even a small shared universe can offer a lot to learn about. To help those readers looking to take the plunge into the Valiant Universe, we’ve assembled our own team of delinquents to break things down. Steve Morris knows Valiant inside out; J.A. Micheline is new to the universe. Micheline has the questions, and Morris has the answers. Last month, JAM and Steve raced round the world with the buddy-comedy duo of Archer & Armstrong, but this month the two have decided to keep it in the family as they discuss JAM’s latest assignment: Armstrong’s brothers Gilad, AKA The Eternal Warrior, and Ivar, Timewalker.
Earth is a Mess, New Japan is Worse in Kindt & Crain's 'Rai' #12
Earth is a Mess, New Japan is Worse in Kindt & Crain's 'Rai' #12
Earth is a Mess, New Japan is Worse in Kindt & Crain's 'Rai' #12
Rai #12, by Matt Kindt and Clayton Crain, brings an end to current storyline "The Orphan," and promises to send the cyborg Rai off into the next chapter of his adventures. While robots rampage on the giant space station that is New Japan, Rai is hanging out on Earth with Gilad the Eternal Warrior, who in Rai's time has come to look a lot like Gandalf.
Valiant Announces '4001 A.D.' Crossover by Kindt and Crain
Valiant Announces '4001 A.D.' Crossover by Kindt and Crain
Valiant Announces '4001 A.D.' Crossover by Kindt and Crain
Futuristic Japanese hero Rai is at the center of Valiant Comics' big 2016 crossover, 4001 A.D. The story launches with a Free Comic Book Day special, and continues into a four-issue event series by Ninjak writer Matt Kindt and Rai artist Clayton Crain. The story is set to involve other Valiant heroes as well, but whether time travel is involved or it's just that a bunch of them are immortal is unclear at this time.
Image Expo 2015: New Titles From McFarlane, Liu, Canete & More
Image Expo 2015: New Titles From McFarlane, Liu, Canete & More
Image Expo 2015: New Titles From McFarlane, Liu, Canete & More
Image held the latest in its series of one-day Image Expo events in San Francisco on Thursday, putting a spotlight on a slate of new titles for 2015, and introducing some new creators to the Image family. In concert with the expo, Image also released a new Humble Indie Bundle that includes an Image Expo Preview book containing art from the newly announced titles, plus some forthcoming books that were previously announced. Titles featured in the preview include Savior by Brian Holguin, Todd McFarlane, and Clayton Crain; Injection, by Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey, and Jordie Bellaire; No Mercy, by Alex De Campi, Carla Speed McNeil, and Jenn Manley Lee; Island, by Brandon Graham and a whole host of artists; RunLoveKill, by Eric Canete, Jonathan Tsuei, Leonardo Olea, and Manu Fernandez; and Starve, by Brian Wood and Danijel Zezelj; the book also includes a one-page ad for Marjorie Liu's new book with Sana Takeda, Monstress, and an ad for the second season of Pretty Deadly, by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Emma Rios.
Valiant First Launching Seven New #1 Issues Starting In May
Valiant First Launching Seven New #1 Issues Starting In May
Valiant First Launching Seven New #1 Issues Starting In May
Two classic Valiant Comics characters, Rai and Doctor Mirage, are set to make a splash in the new Valiant universe later this year, with the publisher introducing a slew of new titles in its Valiant First initiative all the while. There's a new team-up, a major crossover event, and a few spinoffs in the mix. Valiant is planning to release seven new #1 issues between May and September. Creators inc