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Creation & Design

Harbinger was created by writer Jim Shooter and artist David Lapham, first appearing in the early 1990s as part of the Valiant Universe.

Early Years

Peter Stanchek was a troubled teenager with powerful psychic abilities, struggling to control them while being pursued by the Harbinger Foundation.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Peter evolves from a confused teenager into a leader of a group of powerful individuals, grappling with the moral implications of his abilities.

Cultural Reception

Harbinger has been well-received for its complex characters and engaging storytelling, often praised for its depth and emotional resonance.

Character Details

Real Name:
Peter Stanchek
Aliases:
The Harbinger, Psiot
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Harbinger Foundation, Unity, The Renegades
Abilities:
Telepathy, Telekinesis, Mind Control
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Harbinger #1

Valiant ⋅ 1992

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Harbinger #1
 
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$5
Mid
$20
High
$90

Key Facts

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]

Harbinger #2

Valiant ⋅ 1992

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Harbinger #2
 
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$2
Mid
$5
High
$12

Key Facts

1st appearance of Rock

1st appearance of Swallow

1st appearance of Sparrow

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

Harbinger #3

Valiant ⋅ 1992

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Harbinger #3
 
Low
$4
Mid
$12
High
$40

Key Facts

1st appearance of Ax

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

Harbinger #4

Valiant ⋅ 1992

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Harbinger #4
 
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$2
Mid
$5
High
$12

Key Facts

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

Harbinger #5

Valiant ⋅ 1992

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Harbinger #5
 
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$2
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$5
High
$12

Key Facts

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

Harbinger #6

Valiant ⋅ 1992

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Harbinger #6
 
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$2
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$5
High
$12

Key Facts

Death of Torque

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

Harbinger #41

Valiant ⋅ 1995

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Harbinger #41
 
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$1
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$2
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$7

Key Facts

Final climactic issue

Scarce, low distribution

Unity 2000 #3

Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 2000

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Unity 2000 #3
 
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$3
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$9
High
$30

Key Facts

Unfinished series that ended with #3 but was solicited to be six issues

Harbinger #1

Variant ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2012

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Harbinger #1
 
Low
$115
Mid
$275
High
$650

Key Facts

Rare promotional giveaway for press event in China

Written in Mandarin

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