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"Valiant Entertainment has confirmed that it is to release a Free Comic Book Day special. The Valiant Comics FCBD 2012 Edition will feature the publisher&amp;#039;s most popular heroes, including X-O Manowar, Bloodshot and Harbinger. &amp;quot;This has been an event a decade in the making, and we&amp;#039;re approaching this with dedication, passion and a commitment to excellence,&amp;quot; said executive editor Warren Simons.  &amp;quot;We&amp;#039;ve lined up some colossally talented colleagues - both new and old friends alike - and if you have a love for great comics and innovative stories, we&amp;#039;ve got some great stuff in store for you.&amp;quot; Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic has provided a cover illustration for the special, which includes never-before-seen stories, character redesigns, and interviews with Valiant&amp;#039;s creative team. The publisher will also launch an array of new #1 titles to coincide with the free volume. &amp;quot;Free Comic Book Day is just the beginning,&amp;quot; said Valiant chief creative officer Dinesh Shamdasani. &amp;quot;For anyone who loves comics and top-notch storytelling, the return of the Valiant Universe will be an event not to be missed.&amp;quot;  Valiant Comics FCBD 2012 Edition is released on May 5, 2012. &amp;gt; More comics news "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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