Eternal Warrior
Creation & Design
The Eternal Warrior was created by Jim Shooter and Bob Layton as part of the Valiant Universe, designed to be a timeless warrior who fights through the ages.Early Years
Gilad Anni-Padda was introduced as a character who has lived for thousands of years, fighting in various historical conflicts and serving as a protector of the Earth.Character Development
Over the years, the Eternal Warrior has evolved from a simple warrior archetype to a complex character grappling with the implications of immortality and the weight of history.Cultural Reception
The Eternal Warrior has been well-received for his depth and the philosophical questions surrounding immortality and duty.Character Details
Real Name:
Gilad Anni-Padda
Aliases:
The Eternal Warrior, The Immortal Warrior
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Unity, The Geomancer
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Immortality, Skilled warrior
Equipment:
Weapons of various eras, Armor
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
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1st appearance and origin of the Eternal Warrior
1st team appearance of the Geomancers, humans selected by the Earth to be it's protector
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1st appearance and origin of the Eternal Warrior
1st team appearance of the Geomancers, humans selected by the Earth to be it's protector
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Second printing with the Roman Numeral II in the upper left corner
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Second printing with the Roman Numeral II in the upper left corner
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2nd appearance of the Eternal Warrior
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Scarce, low print run
1st appearance of Eternal Warrior in 4000 AD
1st appearance of Rockland Tate
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Scarce, low print run
1st appearance of Eternal Warrior in 4000 AD
1st appearance of Rockland Tate
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First solo Eternal Warrior title
1st appearance of Neville Alcott, a powerful government Intelligence Agent
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First solo Eternal Warrior title
1st appearance of Neville Alcott, a powerful government Intelligence Agent
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Variant Gold logo edition
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1st cameo appearance of Bloodshot
1st appearance of the Immortal Enemy, the monstrous nemesis of the Eternal Warrior and the Geomancers
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1st cameo appearance of Bloodshot
1st appearance of the Immortal Enemy, the monstrous nemesis of the Eternal Warrior and the Geomancers
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1st appearance of Ivar Timewalker
Double-sized flipbook with Eternal Warrior #8
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1st appearance of Ivar Timewalker
Double-sized flipbook with Eternal Warrior #8
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1st appearance of Clay McHenry
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First title launched by the new Valiant Entertainment Inc.
Reintroduction of Aric of Dacia who harnesses the X-O Manowar armor
1st appearance of Gafti and Commander Trill
Reintroduction of the Eternal Warrior in the VEI Universe
1st team appearance of the spider aliens known as The Vine
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First title launched by the new Valiant Entertainment Inc.
Reintroduction of Aric of Dacia who harnesses the X-O Manowar armor
1st appearance of Gafti and Commander Trill
Reintroduction of the Eternal Warrior in the VEI Universe
1st team appearance of the spider aliens known as The Vine
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1st appearance of The Last Enemy
1st team appearance of The Null
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1st appearance of The Last Enemy
1st team appearance of The Null
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Origin of the Anni-Padda brothers, Ivar, Aram, Gilad, in the Faraway
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Origin of the Anni-Padda brothers, Ivar, Aram, Gilad, in the Faraway
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Variant cover art by Patrick Zircher
Cover art inspired by Eternal Warrior #4 (1992)
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Variant cover art by Patrick Zircher
Cover art inspired by Eternal Warrior #4 (1992)
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First look into Earth in the year 4001 A.D. where major Valiant Entertainment Inc. storylines unfold
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First look into Earth in the year 4001 A.D. where major Valiant Entertainment Inc. storylines unfold
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Variant cover art by David Mack
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Retailer incentive issue sent to comic shops who ordered 25 copies of Book of Death #1
1st appearance of Anni, the 1st Geomancer and mother of Aram, Gilad and Ivar
1st appearance of Padda, Anni's caretaker
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Retailer incentive issue sent to comic shops who ordered 25 copies of Book of Death #1
1st appearance of Anni, the 1st Geomancer and mother of Aram, Gilad and Ivar
1st appearance of Padda, Anni's caretaker
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1st appearance of the Eternal Warrior's wife, Leena and son, Kalam
1st appearance of demons Chatter and Slather
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1st appearance of the Eternal Warrior's wife, Leena and son, Kalam
1st appearance of demons Chatter and Slather
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The Eternal Warrior and a Geomancer must fend off an invasion of alien terrors who have entered their world through the Deadside
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The Eternal Warrior and a Geomancer must fend off an invasion of alien terrors who have entered their world through the Deadside
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