Only The Valiant

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 ont eh web at valiantfans.com.  Also, we roll out a new segment, Valiant Market Watch!  Thanks to listener Jared for the suggestion for this segment.


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Total time: 60 minutes.

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Sean and Zeph went to Super-Con in San Jose, and met up with amigo Brian. We talk about the con, the cool finds we got, a look at Valiant books at the con, and some other cool stuff. Also, we talk about the Frank Frazetta signature series, and look forward to San Diego Comic Con. A good time was had by everyone at the con, give it a listen!

Total time: 31 minutes.
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Valiant Entertainment’s Chief Creative Officer announced today that the next release in the series of Hardcovers will be Archer & Armstrong. The hardcover will include issues 0-6, and will have a new 8 page story by creators Jim Shooter, Sal Velluto, and Bob Almond.

This collection contains some of my personal favorite Valiant stories. This will have the story of how Obidiah (Archer) met Aram (Armstrong), their adventures in the lost land during Unity, Their fight and escape from the murderous sect, and ends with Archer meeting Armstrong’s wife, Andromeda.

The hardcover is scheduled to be released in September.

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!

Total time: 73 minutes.
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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.

Total time: 55 minutes.
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Welcome back to another fun filled episode of THE podcast that gives you your Valiant fix. In this episode we review the X-O Manowar hardcover collection that hit the streets just a couple weeks ago. We also talk about Free Comic Book Day, Gumby, PLUS Zeph goes on a rant against fraud in the comic hobby. Can’t be beat!

Total time: 66 minutes.
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Special Edition! This episode is a result of an impromptu discussion between Sean, Chiclo, and Zeph on the comics industry. This episode goes a little off topic as we discuss what happened to the comics industry for the last 20 years, from boom to bust to scrapping by, plus our visions for the future of the comic book industry.

Total time: 60 minutes.
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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. Michael knows Valiant continuity and stories through and through.

Total time: 59 minutes.
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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).

Total time: 34 minutes.
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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.

Total time: 49 minutes.
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