Comic fans know there’s more to the superhero world than Marvel and DC. Valiant Comics has built a rich universe with layered characters, grounded storytelling, and big themes. While it hasn’t yet become a household name, it’s packed with stories that would shine on the small screen.
Television gives room for depth. Long arcs. Slow burns. Character growth. All of these make Valiant’s lineup perfect for TV. The books already read like long-form dramas, with complex characters, moral tension, and world-building that doesn’t need CGI overload to work.
Why These Titles Deserve the Screen
This list highlights standout titles from the Valiant catalog that are ready for adaptation. Each one has the ingredients for strong television: emotional weight, plot twists, and the kind of character development that keeps people coming back every week.
Whether you’re a longtime Valiant fan or new to the universe, these picks offer drama, action, and fresh takes on familiar genres. They’re built for the kind of storytelling that TV handles best.
Bloodshot
While Bloodshot made it to film, his story still hasn’t been done justice. The movie skimmed the surface. A TV series could go deeper. Ray Garrison’s life as a nanotech-enhanced soldier opens the door for more than just explosions. His fractured memory and questions about identity give the show emotional stakes.
A well-paced series could unpack the trauma, the manipulation, and the ethical dilemmas that come with creating the perfect killing machine. Add in shadowy corporations and hidden agendas, and there’s enough fuel for multiple seasons.
Harbinger
Think teen drama meets psychic warfare. Harbinger follows a group of young psiots—basically mutants—who rebel against a powerful figure promising salvation but delivering control. It’s a story about trust, betrayal, and the price of power.
The series would work perfectly in a serialized format. You’d get time to know each member of the team, see how their powers evolve, and explore the moral tug-of-war they face. With a balance of action and emotion, Harbinger could become a standout in the sci-fi space.
X-O Manowar
A Visigoth warrior kidnapped by aliens, who later returns to Earth in a living suit of armor. Sounds wild, and it is—but it works. X-O Manowar brings epic scale with personal conflict. Aric of Dacia isn’t just battling enemies. He’s struggling with being a man out of time.
This is historical drama, sci-fi, and superhero action rolled into one. A TV show could dive into his backstory, his culture shock, and his uneasy role as a modern-day hero. The armor brings the wow factor, but it’s Aric’s journey that would keep audiences hooked.
Ninjak
Stylish, stealthy, and loaded with spy drama. Ninjak is Colin King, a British intelligence agent with high-tech gear and deadly skills. He’s part James Bond, part shinobi, with a backstory that balances class tension, loyalty, and the cost of secrecy.
What makes Ninjak TV-ready is its potential for sharp storytelling. Globetrotting missions, shadowy villains, and morally grey decisions—all backed by slick visuals and intense fight choreography. This one could easily find a home with fans of spy thrillers and action dramas alike.
Rai
Rai brings cyberpunk to the Valiant lineup. Set in the distant future, it tells the story of a guardian enforcing peace in a floating city governed by artificial intelligence. But the deeper Rai digs, the more he questions the system that created him.
There’s a Blade Runner energy to this story—gritty settings, digital rebellion, and emotional conflict. It offers a different tone from other Valiant titles, one that would appeal to fans of high-concept sci-fi that still cares about its characters.
Shadowman
If you like supernatural suspense, Shadowman is the one to watch. Jack Boniface becomes the vessel of a spirit tied to the Deadside, a realm of nightmares and restless souls. It’s dark, moody, and dripping with atmosphere.
A TV series could lean into horror, voodoo lore, and urban fantasy. There’s a constant tension between light and dark, with themes of legacy, guilt, and redemption woven in. Think of it as a blend between ghost stories and modern myth.
Faith
Faith Herbert brings a refreshing energy to the superhero genre. She’s optimistic, nerdy, and proud of who she is. But she’s also one of the most powerful psiots in the Valiant universe. Her story is heartfelt and grounded, full of charm without losing depth.
Faith’s series would bring balance. Not every show needs to be gritty and brooding. Her world includes fandom, friendship, and a real sense of hope. It’s the kind of feel-good show that still manages to tackle real problems.
Why Valiant Stands Out
Valiant’s strength is in its world-building. The universe is connected, but not in a way that overwhelms. Each character has their own tone and path, yet they can cross over when it makes sense. That flexibility is gold for TV writers.
These stories also avoid the tropes that weigh down other superhero properties. The stakes feel personal. The villains are more than mustache-twirlers. And the heroes—flawed, unsure, sometimes lost—are easy to root for.
Room to Grow, Room to Surprise
TV thrives on layered stories. Valiant comics have plenty of twists, hidden motives, and backstories waiting to be revealed. With the right team, these adaptations could bring something new to the screen—without needing to follow the same old formula.
Fans are ready for something fresh. Something bold. Valiant has the stories. All that’s missing is the green light.