The Valiant Adventures Hero’s Handbook is a standalone RPG that brings together the Mutants & Masterminds rules and the Valiant Universe of Bloodshot, Shadowman, and X-O Manowar. Comic fans know the Valiant Universe is home to classic characters like Bloodshot, Shadowman, Faith, Dr. Mirage, and X-O Manowar. Gamers know Mutants & Masterminds is the World’s Greatest Superhero RPG. Now these titanic forces combine to bring you the Valiant Adventures Roleplaying Game. If you’ve ever wanted to be part of the Valiant Universe, now you can! Create your own character or play one from the comics. Adventure in Britannia, The Deadside, Earth, The Faraway, New Japan, Space, The Stalinverse, or The Unknown. The Mutants & Masterminds rules, renowned for their adaptability, have been customized to reflect Valliant’s signature gritty realism and give you an easy way to create your own character. Pick an archetype, make a few quick customization choices, choose a power set, and you’re ready to play! The Valiant Adventures Hero’s Handbook is your starting point, a core rulebook with all the rules you need to play. Pair it with the Worlds of Valiant sourcebook (available separately) to complete the experience.