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X-O Manowar Greatest Hits

sean — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:32:10 +0000

In anticipation of the upcoming X-O Manowar series from Valiant Comics, we discuss the “greatest hits” from the previous X-O Manowar books from the first incarnation of Valiant.

Before we get to the meat and potatoes of the episode, we also discuss some recent Valiant news (minus yesterday’s exciting announcement), including recent images from Valiant’s Tumblr, the Valiant christmas card, and The Vine.

Some of the greatest hits we cover:

Lotsa love for Pre-Unity X-O
X-O #0
X-O’s Unity arc
Aric returns to 400 A.D.
Seed Of Destruction
Teaming up with Turok
Destruction of the armor, and the new armor
Wolfbridge Affair
The Grand Finale (last three issues)

Also:

No good guy buttons
We recap Secret Weapons
Socrates talks to us about time
Wyld Stallyns Rule!
Nobody likes Turok
Yellow stain of fear
Buried in Rome, unearthed in the Northeast
Feel my power!
Master Darque’s terrible return
suffering from aBendisitis
We balance Plato with them not so smarts
Somehow, more Shadowman controversy
Some love for Operation Stormbringer
They all fight nazis, even in the future
If you like Youngblood, you’ll love the last 20 issues of X-O

NINJAK

sean — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:10:04 +0000

And it came to pass that Only The Valiant discussed Ninjak.

What the hell is a Ninjak?

It’s in-depth character time with Ninjak. We talk about the comics, the stories, his nemesis, and how he fits into the overall Valiant Universe. What if James Bond was a ninja? With a bad wardrobe? Listen and find out.

And of course, in addition:

A preponderance of Seans
The model of the new Pierre Cardin line, and Hugh Heffner’s alter ego, with a secret
Purple and yellow fashion disasters
One of us has read Harry Potter fan fic – Mary Sue tells this hosts horrible secret
Awesome panther covers
Internet rage has been misdirected
Only The Valiant does not allow double negatives
Obligatory Star Trek references
Jacks!
Battle of ventriloquism
Torque bends his wookie
Also, obligatory Buffy the Vampire Slayer reference
Plus, some recent reads

Spotlight On Archer & Armstrong

sean — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:56:59 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of Only The Valiant in 2009! We start the year off with a discussion of Archer & Armstrong, quite possibly the best series that Valiant put out. Find out what it was that made this series so great! Also, a review of the Archer & Armstrong hardcover edition.

Eternal Warrior and Friends

sean — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:05:03 +0000

In this episode we welcome our friend, valiantfans.com forum member Jedimarley to discuss Gilad, Ivar, and Aram, or, as they are more commonly known, the Eternal Warrior, Timewalker and Armstrong. We get off track towards the end of this episode, so you are warned now!

The Blood of Heroes – Bloodshot and Rai

sean — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:07:13 +0000

This episode is all about the Blood Of Heroes! We talk about Bloodshot, Rai, and Rai, and Rai.

The Future of Magnus and Doctor Solar

sean — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:09:13 +0000

In this episode, Sean, Chiclo and Zeph talk about the news that Dark Horse comics got the licensing rights to the Gold Key Comics properties, including Magnus, Robot Fighter and Doctor Solar. What does this mean for Valiant? Listen in.

Spotlight on Shadowman

sean — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:15:27 +0000

Sean, Chiclo, Zeph, and special guest Elveen from the ValiantFans board discuss Shadowman. Also, we will be recording at San Diego Comic-Con, and Playing God is continuing on the Valiantfans board. Listen for details about our first ever contest.

Spotlight on Harbingers

sean — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:17:15 +0000

Harbingers! This episode is all about them. We talk about the characters, the stories, and the villains. Also, some exciting Valiant news, VEI has announced the next hardcover edition, and there is a very well done Valiant story being released for free on the web at valiantfans.com. Also, we roll out a new segment, Valiant Market Watch! Thanks to listener Jared for the suggestion for this segment.

Spotlight on Turok, Solar and Magnus

sean — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:21:47 +0000

In this episode, Sean, Chiclo and Zeph discuss the Gold Key 3 – Turok, Doctor Solar, and Magnus, Robot Fighter. We discuss their origins in the 50′s and 60′s, and talk about how Valiant handled the characters, changed them to make them better (in our opinions), and used them to build the Valiant Universe. In the news, Valiant comic back issues are being put up for sale in more and more places.