Compared tothe superheroes of the Valiant universe, we have it easy.
When that failed, he agreed to stop employing his powers so wildly.
Unfortunately, third times not the charm.
Credit: Valiant
They also offered an exclusive preview of issue 2, out in January.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: At the end ofDivinity II, it seemed like the Stalinverse had been averted.
What can you tell us about how we got from there to here?
Valiant
MATT KINDT: As a series,Divinityalways had a larger structure a bigger plan.
In the 60s, the Russians sent three cosmonauts into deep space.
Everyone seems to have forgotten about the third cosmonaut… and hes not too happy about that.
Valiant
The first issue has a rundown of what all the main Valiant characters are up to in the Stalinverse.
How did you go about reinterpreting them for this parallel universe, both in writing and design?
Whats fun about applying the Soviet Union ideology/aesthetic to these recognizable characters?
Trevor Hairsine/Valiant
KINDT: Its the ultimate what-if scenario.
Whats at their core?
What is their purpose?
Trevor Hairsine/Valiant
But throwing a character like X-O Manowar and Shadowman into the Stalinverse allows us to see something more.
What are they feeling?
Is there a way to find some peace or justification for what you do under Soviet occupation?
Trevor Hairsine/Valiant
Do you fight an opponent when there is no chance of success?
Do you still fight on principle?
Overall, I thought our ex-heroes should all look a little more utilitarian for their new roles.
Trevor Hairsine/Valiant
Each issue so far comes with an official Stalinverse timeline, and its really fun to look over.
How did you go about wargaming the history of this alternate universe?
With the original Divinity sidelined and most heroes brainwashed, it will obviously be difficult to return to normal.
Trevor Hairsine/Valiant
KINDT: That was really important to me.
As a reader of comics for over 30 years now, Ive seen it all.
They wont be the same.
A lot of what happens is getting reset.
What do you think about those unexpected parallels?
Were talkingRed Dawnand Ivan Drago 1980s.
Its an interesting time to be alive, to say the least.
But in a way its not surprising.
Check out an exclusive preview of Divinity III: Stalinverse below.
