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Valiant, a classic 1950s cartoon character, successfully revived Tulloch in the 90s. Launching the series with a chrome and foil cover (similar to Bloodshot #1, the chrome treatment is applied to the area attached to the cover, rather than the entire cover), bringing the Native American dinosaur hunters into their own shared world.
This issue provides new readers with an in-depth look at who, where, and why Turok is. We follow Turok as he seeks revenge against Monark, a cybernetically enhanced dinosaur with advanced intelligence and a ruthless nature, while providing the necessary explanations.
This is a fast-paced story packed with tons of detail while setting the stage for Turok’s arrival in the Valiant Universe. The cover may hint at the worst excesses of Valiant’s signature chrome-era comics, but Turok #1 is far from an example of style over content, with thoughtful writing and wonderfully detailed artwork.
Although the character would eventually be somewhat mismanaged by Valiant’s new owners, Acclaim, it’s good to see a strong origin story in Valiant for this long-dormant character, even though they brought the character to its widest audience to date through the medium of video games.
It’s also worth noting that in the past, such gimmicky covers almost certainly guaranteed a high price. However, due to major reprints and a lack of interest from collectors over the years, this and many other Valiant comics are now incredibly affordable. Personally, I’m very happy to add the gold leaf Turok #1 to my collection.
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