Aric discovers the Vine he intends conquer aren't the only race on planet Loam, but will these surprise inhabitants offer him refuge or rivalry? Meanwhile, the Vine leaders plan their most devastating attack yet, one that will push the X-O Manowar armor to its limits and beyond. The stakes are raised and the table set for the epic battle from which no one - human or Vine - will emerge unchanged.
Characters: X-O Manowar [Aric of Dacia]; Saana; Vine High Priest; King Alaric; Son of Alaric; The Vine [Councilor Anther; General Axil; Dalgan Pith]; Bouldermen of Petros; Long-Clawed Diggers of Klunn; Winged Races of Grife
Script: Robert Venditti
Pencils: Cary Nord
Inks: Cary Nord
Colors: Moose Baumann
Letters: Dave Sharpe
