Only The Valiant

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.

So you have decided you want to get some Valiant comics. How should you go about acquiring them? What kind of collector are you? Where are the best places to find the Valiant comics you want? What are the tips that will help you find the diamonds in the rough? In this episode, Sean, Chiclo, and Zeph discuss the fine art of buying Valiant comics. Sit back and enjoy this episode, brought to you by collecting, compulsion, and capitalism!

This episode welcomes new co-host Zeph, as we discuss what would be required for a successful relaunch of Valiant Comics. Opinions abound as we talk about the importance of old continuity for new stories, as well as the different options of how Valiant could start creating new stories about our favorite characters. Joining us for the discussion is guest Michael Sacal, who has populated the informative Valiant Wiki for Valiant Entertainment. The wiki can be found at http://valiantentertainment.com/wiki.

Valiant history, again! Chiclo and Sean continue there journey of recollection, Starting with the last of the Acclaim comics like Armorines, Shadowman Vol. 3, and Unity 2000. After this, bankruptcy, big sales, shady trademark registration by a secretive company, and the legal battle to end all legal battles (for Valiant characters).

Valiant history! The comic company has changed hands, been run by different people, and had many different directions over years. It's complicated, but Chiclo and Sean will help to clear it up. This is part 1 of 2, and covers the origins of Valiant up to Acclaims first run of Acclaim Comics/Valiant Heroes line. Also, a brief mention of ValiantCollectorsSociety.com, who create projects for charity, and a few words about the upcoming X-O Manowar hardcover and Harbinger movie option.

In this episode, "What was so unique about Valiant?" Sean and Chiclo discuss what was so great about Valiant comics, and what made them distinct from other comics that were being put out at the time. Also, Sean and Chiclo discuss how they became fans of Valiant comics, recent Valiant news including the announcement of a possible Harbinger movie and the solicitation of the X-O Manowar hardcover collection.