--- product_id: 4925037 title: "Shadowman Volume 1: Birth Rites" brand: "justin jordan" price: "NZ$46" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4925037-shadowman-volume-1-birth-rites store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Shadowman Volume 1: Birth Rites **Brand:** justin jordan **Price:** NZ$46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shadowman Volume 1: Birth Rites by justin jordan - **How much does it cost?** NZ$46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4925037-shadowman-volume-1-birth-rites) ## Best For - justin jordan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted justin jordan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Shadowman Volume 1: Birth Rites - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61tRCQ+Kd-L.jpg) ![Shadowman Volume 1: Birth Rites - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41lm43j2KCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Return of Jack Boniface *by K***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2014* The new Shadowman is the fifth title to be reintroduced by the new Valiant. The third incarnation of the character, Shadowman is arguably the most famous of the Valiant properties based on the successful videogame based on the concept back in the late ‘90s. This new version seeks to meld what was successfully about the prior two versions - both the costumed vigilante of the original series, and the mystic defender against the realms of the dead from the second. I appreciate the attempts to be inclusive of the prior visions, as I thought they were both strong points, and this title starts to fill in a long vacant supernatural corner of the Valiant Universe.Jack Boniface was orphaned as a young boy, and spends most of his life in and out of foster-care till eventually getting out on his own. He knows little about his original parents; aside from an amulet his mother gave him with the instructions to always wear it. What is unknown to Jack is that his family line is cursed/blessed with the birthright of the Shadowman, mystical voodoo protector of the realm of the living against incursions from other realms, most notably – The Deadside, a horrible realm where dead souls can be trapped and all the nasty things that go bump in the night dwell. A horrible sorcerer named Master Darque, long thought banished by jack’s father, is making a play to return to reality, and part of that play is making sure there will be no Shadowman to oppose him.This is the first Valiant title that I had mixed feelings towards. I’ll start off with what is truly awesome… the art. Patrick Zircher draws this entire first arc, and does an amazing job. Unfortunately, the story itself is the weaker aspect, which is what is so surprising for a Valiant title. Alas, too much of this was predictable, super-hero cheesy, or just downright bad scripting. While the story itself is compelling, the scripting surely suffers. But, as many have said before… the worst Valiant script is still leagues above some of the other junk that is available in the comic-book marketplace.I do consider this volume of Shadowman to be an important purchase if you are a fan of the Valiant Universe. The VU is an interconnected place of many different flavors and genres, and Shadowman begins to flesh out an important one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm Shadowman!! *by B***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2013* Shadowman: Birth Rites written by Justin Jordan with Art by Patrick Zircher and Color by Brian Reber has all the flair, action, gorgeous visuals and drama of a superhero cinematic experience. Justin Jordan does a masterful job carving out an interesting and layered Magical corner of the Valiant Universe. Patrick Zircher, one of the best superhero artists in comics today, brings this dark corner to life with some truly beautiful artwork. Brian Reber's colors compliments Zircher's art perfectly. This introductory trade paperback of the re-launched Shadowman introduces an updated version of Jack Boniface (aka Shadowman) from the classic early 90's version. Jack is a 20 year old kid who grew up in foster homes looking for answers about the parents he hardly knew and ended up getting much more than he bargained for - when the Loa, the Voodoo spirit that is part of the Boniface legacy, bonds with him and he becomes the new Shadowman. At times this comic feels like a made for Hollywood Superhero movie and that is both the good and the bad with this Trade. It is at times beautiful to look at with exciting action and imaginative plot but at the same time lacks some depth and insight with the main characters with dialogue that comes off as more cheesy than compelling. Overall, its still an excellent and fun read and a great start to a comic that gets better and better. . ### ⭐⭐⭐ Shadowman: Birth Rights *by K***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2013* Shadowman: Birth Rights collects the first four issues of the Valiant series that re-introduced Shadowman to the comic book world.Jack Boniface is the latest in a line of Shadowmen, the protector of our world from the Deadside, a dimension somewhere between the real world and the afterlife. But he doesn't know this, having never met his father (the previous Shadowman) and having lost his mother when he was a child. The first arc largely follows Jack as he inherits the mantle of the Shadowman and faces his first enemy.Unless one is a fan of comics that focus heavily on magic, voodoo, and the supernatural, this is probably not the best introduction to the Valiant Universe (any of the first four titles - Harbinger, Bloodshot, Arhcer & Armstrong, or X-O Manowar - is a better bet). I was left with more questions than answers as to what the Shadowman's abilities and weaknesses are, as well as the rules of how the Deadside works. The art, however, is beautiful, so if you're more drawn to comics for the art, it's visually engaging. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4925037-shadowman-volume-1-birth-rites](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4925037-shadowman-volume-1-birth-rites) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*