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Creation & Design

Shadowman was created in the early 1990s as part of Valiant Comics' expansion into supernatural themes, drawing inspiration from voodoo mythology and horror elements.

Early Years

Jack Boniface, a musician, becomes the Shadowman after inheriting the mantle from his ancestor, who was a protector against dark forces. He battles various supernatural threats in New Orleans.

Character Development

Over the years, Shadowman has evolved from a simple horror hero into a complex character grappling with his heritage, the weight of his powers, and the moral implications of his actions.

Cultural Reception

Shadowman has been well-received for its unique blend of horror and superhero elements, appealing to fans of both genres.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jack Boniface
First Appearance:
X-O Manowar #4
Aliases:
Shadowman, The Shadowman
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Shadowman, The Valiant Universe
Abilities:
Voodoo magic, Superhuman strength, Enhanced agility
Equipment:
Shadow Loa, Voodoo artifacts
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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X-O Manowar #4
Valiant ⋅ 1992
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X-O Manowar #4
 
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1st cameo appearance of Jack Boniface, later becomes Shadowman

Jack Boniface is unnamed in this issue and is seen in one panel playing the sax

Shadowman #1
Valiant ⋅ 1992
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Shadowman #1
 
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1st full appearance and origin of Shadowman

Shadowman #0
Valiant ⋅ 1994
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Shadowman #0
 
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Origin of Shadowman

Chromium cover

Shadowman #43
Valiant ⋅ 1995
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Shadowman #43
 
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Death of Shadowman

Shadowman #2
Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 1997
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Shadowman #2
 
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Zero becomes Shadowman

Published by Acclaim/Valiant.

Shadowman #4
Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 1997
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Origin of Jack Boniface, original Shadowman

Published by Acclaim/Valiant.

Shadowman #16
Glow ⋅ Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 1998
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Shadowman #16
 
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First cover art by Clayton Crain

Glow-in-the-dark cover

Shadowman Special Edition #1
Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 1998
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Shadowman Special Edition #1
 
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Promotional giveaway with cover art similar to the 1998 video game

Reprint of Shadow Man #1 (1997)

Turok / Shadowman #1
Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 1999
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Turok / Shadowman #1
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 5,168

Shadowman #6
Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 1999
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Shadowman #6
 
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Final issue

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Shadowman
Preview ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2012
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Shadowman
 
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Preview issue distributed to retailers

Shadowman #1
Valiant ⋅ 2012
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Reintroduction of Shadowman, Jack Bonafice in the VEI Universe

Reintroduction of Master Darque

1st appearance of the first Shadowman Josiah Bonafice, Jack's father

1st appearance of Dox, ally to Shadowman

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1st appearance of Mr.Twist, a demon who hunts Shadowman in the Deadside

Shadowman #1
Gold ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2012
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Variant gold logo and title text

Shadowman #5
Variant ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2013
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Variant cover art by Rafael Grampa

Shadowman #4
1:25 ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2013
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Variant cover art by Dave Johnson

Shadowman #13
1:20 ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2013
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Variant cover art by Ben Templesmith

Shadowman #13
1:50 ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2013
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Variant cover art by Shane Davis

Ninjak #10
Valiant ⋅ 2015
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1st appearance of Shadowman as Magpie, servant of Master Darque

1st appearance of Ember, a creature that smashes open doorways to the Deadside with the Obsidian Hammer

Bloodshot Reborn #10
Valiant ⋅ 2016
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Bloodshot Reborn #10
 
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1st team appearance of the Shadowman Cult

Shadowman #1
Valiant ⋅ 2018
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Premiere issue of the fifth Shadowman series

Shadowman #1
1:250 ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2018
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Variant glow-in-the-dark cover art by Tonci Zonjic

Printed on a sheet of brushed aluminum

Shadowman #1
1:250 ⋅ Valiant ⋅ 2021
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Shadowman #1
 
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Variant cover art by Jeff Dekal

Black glass variant, comic book is printed on tempered glass

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