Close Menu
  • Login
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • News
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Video Games
      • Previews
      • PC
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X/S
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Xbox One
      • PS4
      • Tabletop
    • Film
    • TV
    • Anime
    • Comics
      • BOOM! Studios
      • Dark Horse Comics
      • DC Comics
      • IDW Publishing
      • Image Comics
      • Indie Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • Oni-Lion Forge
      • Valiant Comics
      • Vault Comics
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Event Coverage
    • BWT Recommends
    • RSS Feeds
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Support Us
But Why Tho?
RSS Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Trending:
  • Features
    Battlefield 6 Classes - Support trailer image

    Battlefield 6 Really Wants You To Play Support (But Knows You Won’t)

    07/31/2025
    Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Reveal promotional image

    Battlefield 6 Classes, Maps, And More: Everything You Need To Know

    07/31/2025
    A glimpse at all the upcoming Star Wars stories coming to the galaxy

    Star Wars Stories: What We Learned At SDCC 2025

    07/25/2025
    Blindspot episode still

    It’s been 5 years since ‘Blindspot’ ended. Why haven’t you watched it yet?

    07/24/2025
    Strange Scaffold

    Strange Scaffold Summer Showcase Delivers Bizarre And Brilliant Games

    07/22/2025
  • Fantasia Festival
  • K-Dramas
  • Netflix
  • Switch 2 Games
But Why Tho?
Home » Valiant Comics » REVIEW: ‘The Harbinger,’ Issue #8

REVIEW: ‘The Harbinger,’ Issue #8

Collier "CJ" JenningsBy Collier "CJ" Jennings05/26/20223 Mins Read
The Harbinger #8
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

The Harbinger #8

The Harbinger #8 is written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, illustrated by Robbi Rodriguez, colored by Rico Renzi, and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. It’s published by Valiant Entertainment. Ever since he woke up in Psiot City, Peter Stanchek has worked to atone for the mistakes of his past, taking up the mantle of the Harbinger and protecting his fellow psiots. But he’s also had to face off against the twisted part of his psyche known as the Renegade, who’s activated the powers of multiple psiots with dangerous effects. Now, Peter is ready to take the fight to the Renegade with the help of his friends, Faith, Cici, and Ago.

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

I’m not exaggerating when I say that this comic has a little bit of everything. There’s plenty of action, but there are also some surprisingly emotional moments as well. Nowhere is this more evident than when it comes to the final showdown between the Harbinger and the Renegade. Rather than ending in a flashy, destructive, superpowered battle, their confrontation is more emotional – and essentially comes down to Peter coming to terms with his actions as well as letting go of his guilt. It’s a testament to Lanzing and Kelly’s work on the title that this moment hits as hard as it does, which bodes well for their upcoming Captain America title.

The series also manages to wrap up its ongoing plot points while leaving room for a potential sequel. This is a rarity in the comic book world, especially when it comes to established characters. I can’t count how many times creators have either had their series canceled in the middle of a run or departed due to the dreaded “creative differences.” But The Harbinger is different; it feels like a story that has a beginning, middle, and end. Maybe this will be the end of one story, but the ending of the issue hints at even more adventures for Peter and his friends.

Since this is the grand finale, Rodriguez and Renzi push their artwork to the limit – and that’s saying something, considering the quality of the issues that came before this one. The biggest moment comes in a pair of two-page spreads that feature Peter and the Renegade facing off against each other, similar to the fourth issue. One of these spreads has the Renegade shattering glass and forming it around his fist, creating a massive gauntlet that he uses to sock the Harbinger in the face. The second moment features twisting strands of yellow energy that form into the shape of Peter’s mask as he gathers psychic energy into his body. That same bright yellow is present in Otsmane-Elhaou’s narrative captions, which take the shape of scraps of paper. Combined with the third-person narrative, it feels like the entire series is a first-hand account of someone who saw this entire battle in-universe and wrote it down, which lends the entire series a mythic element.

The Harbinger #8 closes the book on Peter Stanchek’s latest adventure, with the creative team bringing plenty of action and emotion to the table. I hope that we see more of the Harbinger in the future, especially with a Harbinger film in the works at Paramount. Valiant’s flagship title deserves nothing but the best.

The Harbinger #8 is available wherever comics are sold.

The Harbinger #8
5

TL;DR

The Harbinger #8 closes the book on Peter Stanchek’s latest adventure, with the creative team bringing plenty of action and emotion to the table. I hope that we see more of the Harbinger in the future, especially with a Harbinger film in the works at Paramount.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Previous ArticleREVIEW: ‘Crazy Food Truck’ Volume 1
Next Article Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ Debuts on Steam Today
Collier "CJ" Jennings
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)

Born and raised in Texas, Collier “CJ” Jennings was introduced to geekdom at an early age by his father, who showed him Ultraman and Star Trek: The Next Generation. On his thirteenth birthday, he received a copy of Giant Size X-Men #1 and dove head first into the realm of pop culture, never looking back. His hobbies include: writing screenplays and essays, watching movies and television, card games/RPG’s, and cooking. He currently resides in Seattle.

Related Posts

Bloodshot Unleashed #1

REVIEW: ‘Bloodshot Unleashed’ Issue #1

08/23/2022
Archer and Armstrong Forever #1

REVIEW: ‘Archer and Armstrong Forever,’ Issue #1

05/23/2022
Armorclads #2 - But Why Tho

REVIEW: ‘Armorclads,’ Issue #2

04/21/2022
Armorclads #1

REVIEW: ‘Armorclads,’ Issue #1

03/22/2022
The Harbinger #5

REVIEW: ‘The Harbinger,’ Issue #5

02/23/2022
The Harbinger #4 - But Why Tho

ADVANCED REVIEW: ‘The Harbinger,’ Issue #4

01/25/2022

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here
TRENDING POSTS
Wildgate promotional key art
9.0
PC

REVIEW: ‘Wildgate’ Is Co-Op Space Mayhem Done Right

By Adrian Ruiz07/25/2025Updated:07/30/2025

Built for friends and tuned for competition, Wildgate is messy in the best way: smart, surprising, and bursting with room to grow.

Glass Heart
7.0
TV

REVIEW: ‘Glass Heart’ Offers Messy, Musical Catharsis

By Allyson Johnson07/22/2025

The musical drama series ‘Glass Heart’ soars when it focuses on the epic performances of it’s fictional band, TENBLANK.

Simon in An Honest Life But Why Tho
3.5
Film

REVIEW: ‘An Honest Life’ Is Terribly Dishonest About Its Own Politics

By Jason Flatt08/02/2025

An Honest Life is an overly severe misfire about a law student who falls in with anarchist burglars that can’t decide who it resents more.

Black Women Anime — But Why Tho (9) BWT Recommends

10 Black Women in Anime That Made Me Feel Seen

By LaNeysha Campbell11/11/2023Updated:12/03/2024

Black women are some of anime’s most iconic characters, and that has a big impact on Black anime fans. Here are some of our favorites.

But Why Tho?
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest RSS YouTube Twitch
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Review Score Guide
Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small contribution.
Written Content is Copyright © 2025 But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

But Why Tho Logo

Support Us!

We're able to keep making content thanks to readers like YOU!
Support independent media today with
Click Here