Valiant recently announced the return of their first full-on superhero team, Quantum and Woody, to the Valiant Universe with an all-new ongoing series coming in July!
But first, a bit of backstory for you about the duo:
Once upon a time, Eric and Woody Henderson were inseparable. Adopted brothers. Best friends. Bros. Buddies. Pals. You get the picture. On top of that, they were also pretty damned smart. Brains of brilliance, to say the least. Now years later, they are estranged siblings, petty rivals, and washed-up failures. But when their father’s murder leads them right into a life-altering scientific accident, Eric and Woody will find themselves with a whole new purpose – and a perfectly legitimate reason to wear costumes, fight crime, and chill with a talking goat.
“Quantum and Woody are one of the most beloved superhero duos in comics. There’s a rich history to draw on here and we have some very exciting things on deck for Quantum and Woody in 2013 and beyond,” said Valiant Executive Editor Warren Simons.
“Since the day X-O Manowar #1 hit shelves, everywhere we’ve turned, fans have been demanding that Quantum and Woody step back into the spotlight,” said Quantum and Woody Editor Jody LeHeup. “James, Tom and Jordie are delivering a smart, heart-filled take on the team that will be central to the new Valiant Universe, and one that honors the spirit and bravado of what came before.”
You want a sneak peek of what you’re in for? Check these images out:
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Originally launched in 1997 by Christopher Priest and M.D. Bright, Quantum and Woody quickly became one of the most beloved independent superhero titles of the decade, spawning a rabid and loyal following that endures to this day. Most recently, Valiant Entertainment re-issued the entire original series via comiXology.
“In all of comics, there’s no other book that mixed style and substance quite like Quantum and Woody. I was willing to literally kill someone for the chance to write the re-launch for the new Valiant Universe. I might have. Those first days after I got the call are a blur. But Quantum and Woody isn’t (just) a superhero book – it’s action-comedy, it’s family drama, it’s a boys-meet-goat tale that tugs at the heartstrings,” said writer James Asmus.
Quantum and Woody #1 hits stores on July 10th, 2013. The book is helmed by writer James Asmus, artist Tom Fowler and colorist Jordie Bellaire. Featuring a standard cover by Ryan Sook, a variant cover by Marcos Martin for pre-order customers , an incentive variant by Andrew Robinson, and an interactive QR Voice Variant by Tom Fowler (with real talking goat action), it seems like Quantum and Woody’s infamous antics are definitely back for a brand new generation of fans.
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