When Master Darque molds a being of unstoppable energy, it takes the full force of the Valiant Universe to rise up and oppose it: X-O Manowar, Eternal Warrior, Bloodshot, and Shadowman! As the very Earth itself screams in pain, Darque's deadly pact promises their deaths. With the whole world in the balance, the stakes have never been higher!
A secret order of ninja arms dealers attracts the attention of Ninjak. When word reaches Livewire and Stronghold that Harada's planning a skirmish in Eastern Europe, a team-up in Estonia leads our heroes to a sacred cage match, a ruined castle, and a final confrontation between old enemies.