Only The Valiant » General Comics Discussion http://onlythevaliant.com The podcast about the past, present, and future of Valiant Comics Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:12:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Valiant Launches in 2012, and we discuss it to death! http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/64/ http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/64/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:01:45 +0000 sean http://onlythevaliant.com/?p=624 The news we’ve been waiting forever for is here, Valiant Comics is launching on Free Comic Book Day 2012. Even more exciting than that, this FCBD issue will be the launch of a new line of Valiant comics, with X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, and Harbinger leading the pack.

We are all pretty darn excited, so of course we discuss this news as much as possible. Listen now!

Also:

  • We argue over the efficacy of lightning swords
  • homonyms vs. heteronyms, though there’s nothing wrong with that!
  • Grandpa tells a story that will “peak” your interest
  • Stan Lee principles are applied! You new folks will not be lost!
  • Harbinger Hangups, and the lack thereof
  • Craigslist, new weapon of the Harbinger foundation
  • The fate of the local comic shops
  • Comparison of the New Valiant publishing schedule and the Dark Horse Gold Key publishing schedule
  • A new “Unity” type crossover? How likely is this?
  • Cops love Amarillo
  • Mullets – a pretty bad disability
  • Is bloodshot without lightning bolts still Bloodshot?
  • Aric on the moon! Or in cotton land…
  • Obligatory Star Trek reference, and a good alternative
  • We introduce a new way to get off track: James Bond
  • …then things go Youngblood, and we call it quits
]]> http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/64/feed/ 0 Odds. Ends. Valiant Comics. http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/55/ http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/55/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:04:19 +0000 sean http://onlythevaliant.com/?p=494 We’re back for another comic book and Valiant Comics discussion, packed with odds, ends, bits, pieces, snippets and other such vocal sundries. We share some of your emails, which prompts some discussion:

How can the new Valiant Comics launch a universe without Magnus, Robot Fighter, or Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom? They were cornerstones of the original Valiant, after all.

Can the recent lawsuits over Superman, Angela, and Medieval Spawn help us understand anything about derivitave work and copyrights?

What ever happened to CGC graded books anyway? We never seem to discuss them anymore.

  • We leave out pointless stories (sure we do…)
  • Bloodshot, New Valiant super star!
  • Could Solar ever get up and at them?
  • In case you don’t remember, Ultraverse sucks (down with OTU)
  • Solar may have more in common with Neil Gaiman’s and Todd McFarlane’s fued than you know
  • Superman vs. a cheap plot device! MHHHTRRRPLLLS!
  • A SECOND co-host admits they enjoy Psi-Lords
  • The MAN wants us to have BAD VISION. Consipiracy! Contrails! (We might get a little coocoo)
  • A sure fire way to make tens of dollars! TENS!
  • The cat is fat and gluttonous
  • Lowest on census – A book to be proud of
  • Tens of protesters! TENS!
  • Walking the (creepy) line
  • Tremble at the sight of Man Faye

If you haven’t already started to download and listen, you’re doing it wrong!

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]]> http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/55/feed/ 0 New Valiant News Discussion http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/54/ http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/54/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:31:13 +0000 sean http://onlythevaliant.com/?p=489 Valiant Entertainment released a slate of news, Peter Cuneo is the new Chairman, Fred Pierce is Publisher, and Warren Simons is Executive Editor, and they have a new capital infusion that will allow them to publish new Valiant Comics in 2012!

… rather exciting news.

We hash out our thoughts about this news, and what it may mean for the future of Valiant.

In addition to all that discussion:

  • Farewells
  • Green Lantern – the movie review
  • Venture capital: evil, or blessing?
  • Will the Marvel model work for Valiant?
  • In a world overrun by monsters, Charles Barkley is our only hope
  • Sandwich ads make great comics (a grab for free food)
  • A possible boon to the pouch industry
  • Valiant’s cross-media action may use this franchise as a model
  • Future Ottawans – how do they sound?
  • Hard Corpse or Hard Cores
  • Named “Palin”? Prepare to be known as SHAZAM!

In addition to all of this, listener emails and recent reads!

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A few links we discussed:

In this episode, we talk about cons, Wondercon and SDCC, some recent Dark Horse Gold Key character books, and Wizard’s demise.

Up next is our Ninjak discussion so send in your thoughts about that!

]]> http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/51/feed/ 1 Time To Catch Up On Comics! http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/44/ http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/44/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:12:01 +0000 sean http://onlythevaliant.com/?p=416 Is it really time for a new episode of Only The Valiant? Yes. The answer is yes. In this episode, we talk about upcoming Dark Horse comics, collecting habits, etc.

In addition, we have our amazing brand of banter, and…

  • Will there be a mailed address call for auditions?
  • Klingons fighting Star Wars fanboys.. in our dreams
  • Will we get to rock, er, I mean, Turok, in September?
  • How many comics makes a print run of comics “limited” in today’s comic world
  • What should we do when we get down on comics?
  • Do you have Comic Addiction? there is a (manga) patch for that
  • When was the first appearance of Aliens?
  • The best Star Wars movie, and the two best words about Jedi
  • Chub Nub… sing it, Ewoks
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Some news from Wondercon was released about the launch dates of the Magnus and Doctor Solar books coming from Dark Horse. Is this exclusive information to Only The Valiant?

Some CGC comics discussion, and other stuff from Wondercon fill out this episode. Also:

  • The 1 person that likes the Punisher movies
  • How do you find a wife? Should you start with a fuzzy hat>
  • What is the most timeless movie of all time?
  • Do ‘splodey movies make great movies?
  • Turok: Babysitter
  • Arguments! Who’s an apologist? Who’s a realist?
  • Doctor Solar is on a cover of Wizard, and nobody cared
  • Yawns are inexcuseable

Get your audio action and excitement now!

]]> http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/42/feed/ 1 Good ol’ Comic Book Talk http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/40/ http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/40/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:32:27 +0000 sean http://onlythevaliant.com/?p=380 We hope everyone’s year has started out right! After taking some time off around the holidays, we’re back to talk about some Valiant news, and some good ol’ comic book talk in general. It’s been a while since we’ve all chatted, so we take some time for you to catch up with us.

Here’s some of the things you can expect to find:

  • Nerd levels that approach 11
  • Check out the Playing God trade Paperback!
  • Who would you want to write the next set of Sandman stories?
  • We take a moment to remember Puccini
  • Political aspirations are announced!
  • Chiclo and Quarter have incorrect opinions about the latest Star Trek movie
  • Checking in on the Blackest Siege Nightly Reign Whatever blah blah from Marvel and DC

Also, we’ll be talking about the Malev War storyline in the next episode, so pull out those issues and read along!

]]> http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/40/feed/ 0 Giving Thanks (for Comics) http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/39/ http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/39/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:04:40 +0000 sean http://onlythevaliant.com/?p=375 On a day for giving thanks, we talk about why we like comics, and what appealed to us about comics in the first place. As usual, we all have a different point of view. We also manage, in our discussion, to talk about comic book movies. We discuss our favorites.

In addition, thrills and chills:

  • Interesting parlays with the telecomm industry
  • Who is the winner of the Great Texas Nerd Off? Hint: He may be a host on this podcast
  • An interesting “alternate use” for those Final Crisis comics you have laying around – and never want to read again
  • Horror stories about comics butchery
  • Ebay horror stories! Bad sellers! Expensive shipping!
  • A young Entrepreneurs dream of making millions by collecting comics is shattered…
  • If comics exist just to make movies out of, what’s the point?
  • We discuss the manliest movie of ALL TIME
]]> http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/39/feed/ 0 Horror Comics and Valiant http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/38/ http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/38/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:42:50 +0000 sean http://onlythevaliant.com/?p=373 Comics Podcast Theme Week is in full effect! Podcasters around the world are discussing horror in comics, and we’re there with them.

We discuss horror comics in general, touching on the 50′s and the 80′s, some of the best times for horror comics.

Valiant had some horror in their title too, and we discuss the ins and outs of horror in the Valiant universe. In other words, we talk about Master Darque and Shadowman for a bit. There really isn’t much horror in the Valiant Universe actually…

In addition, Voicemails! Listener feedback! Plus, your questions about collecting comics answered 1 by 1.

Tune in, tune out, whatever! This podcast is for you, so enjoy!

]]> http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/38/feed/ 0 Valiant Entertainment vs. Jim Shooter, Round 1 Discussion http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/37/ http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/37/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:36:33 +0000 sean http://onlythevaliant.com/?p=358 Interesting stuff is afoot in the Valiant World.

Valiant Entertainment has filed suit against Jim Shooter for allegedly monkeywrenching their plans to acquire the license to the Gold Key characters and for stealing intellectual property from Valiant.

It turns out that Jim has been the Editor in Chief of Valiant since late 2008, and has been developing stories for new comics in that time. Valiant has also been making moves to acquire the license for Magnus and Solar from Gold Key as a part of that launch.

On information and belief, we share our thoughts on this interesting development.

If you would like to read the complaint VE filed against Jim Shooter, we have a copy of it right here.

Also, exciting news! We now have a voicemail line, so you can call us up and leave us a comment. Share your thoughts on the air with us!

The number is: 270-8-NINJAK

Leave us a message!

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