Faith (Valiant)

Creation & Design

Faith Herbert was created by writer Jim Shooter and artist David Lapham, first appearing in the Harbinger series. She was designed to be a relatable character, embodying the struggles of a young woman with superpowers.

Early Years

Faith grew up in Los Angeles, discovering her psychic abilities during her teenage years. She faced challenges with her weight and self-image, which shaped her character and motivations.

Character Development

Throughout her history, Faith has evolved from a shy, insecure girl into a confident hero who embraces her identity. Her character development reflects themes of empowerment, acceptance, and the importance of friendship.

Cultural Reception

Faith has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for her relatability and positive representation of plus-size superheroes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Faith Herbert
Aliases:
Zephyr
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Harbinger Renegades, Unity
Abilities:
Telekinesis, Flight, Enhanced Strength
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Valiant ⋅ 1992

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1st team appearance of the Renegades, Harbinger Resistance Group

1st appearance of Sting, Peter Stanchek

1st appearance of Zephyr, Faith Herbert

1st appearance of Torque, Flamingo and Kris

1st team appearance of the Eggbreakers

Included in issues #1 - #6 was a Mail Away Coupon that, collectively, were redeemable for a variant of Harbinger #0 with a pink cover

[February 2022 - Deadline reports reports Wes Ball to direct for Paramount]

Valiant ⋅ 1993

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Cover homage of the Dark Knight Returns

First solo story featuring Zephyr, Faith Herbert

Valiant ⋅ 2012

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1st appearance of Livewire, a super-powered Psiot trained by Toyo Harada

1st appearance of Ion, an instructor at the Harbinger Foundation

Reintroduction of Faith Herbert

Valiant ⋅ 2015

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Marriage of Aric of Dacia and Saana of Loam

First wedding to take place in the Valiant Universe

First meeting of Archer and Faith Herbert

Valiant ⋅ 2016

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First solo series featuring Faith, member of the Harbinger team

Valiant ⋅ 2018

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Three-issue mini-series that follows Faith through her earliest adventures as a hero

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