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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
First Appearance:
Harbinger #1
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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$20
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$90

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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

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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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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
 
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$12
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$40

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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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$12

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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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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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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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$2
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$7

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Final climactic issue

Scarce, low distribution

Unity 2000 #3
Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 2000
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Unity 2000 #3
 
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$9
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$30

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

Harbinger #1
Variant ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2012
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Harbinger #1
 
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$115
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$275
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$650

Key Facts

Rare promotional giveaway for press event in China

Written in Mandarin

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