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Who Is Eternal Warrior? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Eternal Warrior (Valiant/Acclaim): "My name is Gilad Anni-Padda. Born of the Clan Anni-Padda. First of the protectors of Earth. I renounce my claim to paradise. Through blood and tormen

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Eternal Warrior is a Valiant/Acclaim comic book character, the alter ego of Gilad Anni-Padda, with over 346 comic issue appearances. "My name is Gilad Anni-Padda. Born of the Clan Anni-Padda. First of the protectors of Earth. I renounce my claim to paradise. Through blood and torment I accept the obligations of the living world. With fist and steel I become the Eternal Warrior."

Who is Eternal Warrior?

Origin The greatest fighter from an age when the sword was the law, Gilad was ancient before the rise of the Pharaohs, and shall survive the fall of nations yet to come. Gilad Anni-Padda is the youngest of three eternal brothers. His siblings are Ivar ( Timewalker ) and Aram ( Armstrong ). They all are immortal and were born before recorded history. Gilad is the Fist and Steel of those who guard the earth, the Geomancers , and his battle is never-ending. Creation The Eternal Warrior was created by Jim Shooter , Bob Layton and Barry Windsor-Smith . He first appeared in the story "The Man Who Killed The World / Alpha & Omega Part 10" in Solar, Man of Atom #10 (1992). Re-Creation For the Valiant relaunch, Eternal Warrior was re-introduced by writer Fred Van Lente and artist Clayton Henry .

Key facts

Eternal Warrior is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "The Man Who Killed The World / Alpha And Omega Part 10". The character is published by Valiant/Acclaim. With 346 recorded issue appearances, Eternal Warrior ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Eternal Warrior?

"My name is Gilad Anni-Padda. Born of the Clan Anni-Padda. First of the protectors of Earth. I renounce my claim to paradise. Through blood and torment I accept the obligations of the living world. With fist and steel I become the Eternal Warrior."

What is Eternal Warrior's real name?

Eternal Warrior's real identity is Gilad Anni-Padda.

When did Eternal Warrior first appear?

Eternal Warrior first appeared in "The Man Who Killed The World / Alpha And Omega Part 10".

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