Both the X-O #0 and # 1 stories dealt with the Spider Aliens motives and origin in very broad strokes.  In my deliberations to come up with a new story, I decided to tell the tale from the eyes of Lydia—the head, female Spider-Alien whose task it was to infiltrate Earth society and established a cover for their operations by acquiring of Orb Industries. 

In telling the story of Lydia from her point of view, it opens up a new perspective for the reader to the Spider Aliens and what their ultimate goal on Earth was.

In the course of the new story, I elaborate on the history of Orb Industries and how it was usurped by Lydia and the Spider-brethren.
 

X-O MANOWAR: BIRTH will be a hardcover edition that collects X-O Manowar #0-6, as well as the new story, “DECEIVER”.

The book is tentatively scheduled for release in April 2008.

Cover By

Sean Chen

Pencilled By

Mike Leeke

Story and Inks By

Bob Layton

Page 9 pencils by Mike Leeke

Page 9 inks