Armorines #1 — “Fathoms Below Part 1: White Death” (1994) The U.S. military’s elite armored strike unit begins its first high-stakes mission—beneath the ocean’s surface. 📘 STORY SUMMARY The Armorines, a government-engineered power-armor squad designed to counter extraterrestrial threats (including X-O Manowar), begin their inaugural deep-sea deployment. When a string of brutal underwater attacks occurs, the team encounters a disturbing new predator—massive mutated sharks of unknown origin. What begins as a reconnaissance mission quickly becomes a life-or-death battle in the crushing depths. This issue launches the “Fathoms Below” arc, setting the tone for the Armorines' gritty, militaristic corner of the Valiant Universe. 🎨 CREATIVE TEAM Writer Jorge González Artist Jim Calafiore Cover Artist Jim Calafiore Publisher Valiant Comics Cover Date June 1994 Era Modern Age A military sci-fi debut featuring underwater warfare and monstrous threats.
