Alien Books

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Alien Books is a cutting-edge comic book publisher that features works from a diverse array of authors from all around the world. Check out our graphic novels, manga, and more! Currently partnered with Valiant Comics & IDW Publishing!

Alien Books and writer Mauro Mantella sincerely apologize for the harm caused by the phrasing in Bloodshot #1. While the story takes place in a fictional world of vampires and cults, we understand that a specific line of dialogue has been read as alluding to real-world issues, specifically, the discrimination faced by trans people. That was never the intention. The original line was written by an Argentinian creator and was unfortunately a case of nuance being lost in translation. We fully recognize that intent does not erase impact, especially when dealing with subject matter that affects real lives and communities. We are taking the following steps immediately: The dialogue in question will be updated for all digital and collected editions to better reflect the intended fictional context. Going forward, all scripts will undergo a more intense review by our proof readers as part of our editorial process to ensure clearer, more responsible storytelling. We appreciate the feedback from readers, creators, and industry peers who brought this to our attention. We take this seriously and are committed to learning from it. Alien Books values inclusion, empathy, and creative responsibility. We will do better.
comic book preview artwork from bloodshot #1
a comic book cover showing bloodshot covered in knife and sword wounds
x-o manowar stands tall on a cover by ariel olivetti
A display of IDW comic books
Comic book displayed on the show floor of San Diego comic con
Valiant Beyond preview edition ashcan comic
badducks cover
damian connelly's cover for tales of the shadowman #1
Harbinger cover with text: Fully Funded in 25 Minutes and a badge from Kickstarter "Project We Love"
Bloodshot falls backwards shooting two guns at a group of vampire yakuza.
a mock-up image of a hardcover omnibus from alien books and valiant comics
Comic book creator Jim Shooter's signature displayed over cover art of the series he wrote for Valiant Comics. Jim Shooter 1951-2025.
a group of superhero characters posing for the camera in homage to a classic cover by kevin maguire.
a resin bust of Zorro designed by artist Nico Di Mattia on display at argentina comic con
artwork depicting covers from valiant beyond comic books by dennis calero
Valiant Handbook cover art by Jackson Guice depicting X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, and many other characters.
cover to valiant beyond bloodshot #1 by rodolfo migliari
Zorro remastered edition cover artwork by Alex Toth
A bearded Bloodshot crushes the skulls of two unsuspecting bad guys.
the IDW Entertainment and Alien Books logos over an image of X-O Manowar and Bloodshot
artwork from Black Star depicting a motorcycle chase on an alien planet.
Cover art for Kinryo Rock Moonage Daydream
the cover to the damaged people trade paperback collection by damian connelly featuring an illustration of a ghost, a vampire, and other spooky figures in front of an old house.
An update from Alien Books We are preparing a new release schedule for our single issues as we explore alternative distribution options to comic shops. Graphic novels and manga scheduled for February and March will be shipped to stores from Diamond with no expected delays and we encourage everyone to continue to support local shops and back our latest crowdfunding project, ‘I, DRAGON.’ We will soon be launching an online store to sell directly to readers and retailers so please keep an eye out for that announcement. We will get through this together and will share more info soon! Thank you for your support and understanding.
X-O Manowar goes to war on the cover to RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE FINALE by Nico Di Mattia
Valiant heroes including X-O Manowar and Ninjak confront Flamingo on the cover to Resurgence Finale by Guillermo Fajardo
Resurgence: Bloodshot comic book cover by Fernando Baldo on display in a comic book store.
Rai and Bloodshot battle on the cover to the Resurgence: Bloodshot comic book by Fernando Baldo.
A set of graphic novels displayed on a table.
Nexus Scourge #2, a comic book, displayed inside a comic book shop.
The cover to Shadowman: Soul Eaters #4, a comic book published by Alien Books & Valiant Comics, on display in a comic book shop.
Art process video of the cover to Valiant Beyond: Bloodshot #1 by Nahuel Grego
Cover art for KINRYO ROCK VOL. 0: MOONAGE DAYDREAM from Alien Books.
Comic books displayed inside a brightly lit comic book store.
Artwork depicting new versions of Bloodshot and Shadowman.
Comic book cover art for Rai #1 is displayed along with release date info and logos for Valiant Entertainment.
Valiant heroes are surrounded by dinosaurs.
Shadowman is joined for lunch by a particularly hungry demon.
Comic books are laid out on a table. The images all feature the character Bloodshot shooting guns.
Comic book artwork by Carmelo Zagaria depicting Bloodshot
Rai and Bloodshot battle each other on the cover to RESURGENCE: BLOODSHOT by Fernando Baldo.
A battle ensues on the cover to Resurgence Finale by Guillermo Fajardo
A sick looking dragon roars on the cover of I, Dragon Book 3 by Juan Gimenez.
A graphic novel is plucked from a book shelf and flipped through.
Graphic novels depicting dragons and an axe-throwing warrior.
Assorted valiant comic books are shown inside a box
A basement, a goth, and a gun. Cover art for Damaged People #4.
Process artwork by Guillermo Fajardo showing the sketches, inks, and final cover process for Resurgence of the Valiant Universe #3 from Alien Books & Valiant Comics.
Bloodshot comic books displayed on a table.
X-O Manowar and Divinity exchange blows on this cover by Fernando Baldo for RESURGENCE OF THE VALIANT UNIVERSE #3!
X-O Manowar #0 Artist's Edition cover by Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti & Paul Mounts.
Zombiefied versions of Valiant characters including Ninjak, Bloodshot, X-O Manowar, Punk Mambo, and Eternal Warrior shuffle towards the reader on an illustrated cover by Fernando Baldo for the VALIANT ZOMBIES: RESURRECTION Free Comic Book Day 2025 title.