Valor # 1, released in November 1992, launched an ongoing series focused on Lar Gand (formerly known as Mon-El) following the events of the "Eclipso: The Darkness Within" crossover event. Set in the 20th century before Lar Gand travels to the 30th century to inspire the Legion of Super-Heroes, the series explores his journey discovering the extent of his massive powers.
"Endgame"
The story serves as an aftermath tie-in to the Eclipso event.
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Psychological Struggle: Lar Gand is haunted by his recent possession and manipulation by Eclipso. He visits a psychiatrist to process these emotions, unaware that she is a monitored employee of Lex Luthor II.
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The Conflict: Still feeling the threat is not over, Valor travels to the hidden "Lunar City" in South America. He battles hordes of "evoked" Eclipsos and foils a plan to destroy the moon using a solar bomb, which would have blanketed Earth in eternal darkness.
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The Cliffhanger: Having developed a keen interest in Valor's immense potential, Lex Luthor assigns Supergirl (Matrix) to find him and bring him back to Metropolis.
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Valor (Lar Gand): The Daxamite protagonist with powers comparable to Superman, attempting to establish his own heroic identity.
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Lex Luthor II: A major manipulator in the background who views Valor as a potential asset.
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Supergirl (Matrix): Dispatched by Luthor to track Valor down.
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Creative Team: Written by Robert Loren Fleming with pencils by M.D. Bright and inks by Al Gordon.