X-O Manowar #14

   After a long stint in a self-imposed exile, X-O Manowar decides it's time to return home.

   Of course, he faces a major obstacle - he's in deep space in a distant galaxy.

   So most of the issue is dedicated to the journey home - depicted in striking images by artist Ariel Olivetti, who crafts amazing cosmic spectacles.

   The story is by Matt Kindt, who does a great job of walking us through the pain that drove Aric away - and the strange new world that awaits his return.

  It's a promising new start that may give a new direction - and an unexpected one - for the armored hero.

Grade: A-

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