4001 A.D.: Shadowman Vol 1 1

4001 A.D.: Shadowman #1 is one of four tie-ins to Valiant's crossover event 4001 A.D.. It is a self-contained story focusing on the role of the Deadside in the 41st Century of the Valiant Universe. It also features a future incarnation of Shadowman's loa.

Solicitation[]

A blood sacrifice is made, a war looms, and the Deadside…rises!

In the synapse-shattering world of the future, witness the dawn of the dead’s greatest hero and the fate of a young girl who may be humanity’s only hope! As Rai leads a revolutionary insurrection against the forces of New Japan, the legendary hero called Shadowman returns to fight another day in the year 4001 A.D.!

Valiant rising stars Jody Houser (FAITH), Rafer Roberts (A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH) reveal the dark side behind the 41st century’s coming conflict…and bring you the future of the Deadside today!

Death and the Future[]

Appearances[]

Featured Characters:

Shadow Loa 4001 (First appearance)

Supporting Characters:

Jardon (Single appearance)
Kaia (Single appearance)
Kym (Single appearance)

Villains:

Drub Tarley (Single appearance)
General Prax (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

Lifespark
Shadow Loa
Shadowman (Mentioned only)
Zombie guards

Locations:

41st Century
- Deadside
  - The Machine
- Earth
  - Gethsemane (City of the Living)
    - Magic Gate

Items:

Blastarms
Mask of Shadows (Only appears on cover)
Darque Skull
Shadow Scythe
Totem (Hand)

Vehicles:

Bear
Mammoths
Moose
Saber-toothed cats
Evil Horses

Credits[]

Writers: Jody Houser, Rafer Roberts
Pencilers: Robert Gill
Inkers: Robert Gill
Colorists: Michael Spicer
Letterers: Dave Sharpe
Cover Artists: Travel Foreman, Meghan Hetrick, Matt Kindt, Ryan Lee & Allen Passalaqua, Rafer Roberts
Editors: Tom Brennan
Editor-in-Chief: Warren Simons

Synopsis[]

Drub Tarley is giving a speech to a group of orphans, in an attempt to drum up support from the citizens of Gethsemane, the city of the living. After the speech, Kaia, Kym and Jardon enter Sanctuary, an abandoned Deadside outpost.

As the three arrive in Sanctuary, they are greeted by Heck, the Deadside ambassador. As the three humans are guided through Sanctuary, Kaia begins to doubt the honesty behind Tarleys words.

Upon arriving at The Machine for their sacrifice, Kaia, Kym and Jardon attack the Deadsiders and steal a totem in a bid for Human freedom. This awakens the Shadow Loa. The loa stops the humans in their tracks. Once Kaia realises the lies of Boss Tarley, she returns the totem to the loa.

A piece of New Japan falls from the sky, breaching the wall between Sanctuary and Gethsemane. Tarley uses the opportunity to invade Sanctuary. Kaia offers to help the loa defend sanctuary. Kym joins Kaia in her quest to stop the invasion.

After Jardon kills Heck, the loa injures him. Kaia convinces Jardon to join them.

Utilising the loa's ability to possess living creatures, the three humans helped repel the invasion of Sanctuary by the people of Gethsemane.

With the wall restored, Kaia, Kym and Jardon remain in Sanctuary. In Gethsemane, Tarley reveals that the attack was in order to steal the Darque skull.