Only The Valiant

San Diego Comic-Con happened, and it happened in a big way. We recap our experiences from the show, and the good times we had.

We also caught up with the folks from Valiant Entertainment to talk about their plans for new comics, and the relaunch of all your favorite Valiant characters.

And of course, plenty more:

• Don’t tell ‘Veen what to do!
• Twilight fans are dedicated
• The coolest new SDCC bar, the Tr!ckster bar and symposium
• The ups and downs of collecting sketches for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, plus, a Watchmen coup
• Marvel’s monument to Marvel v. DC’s invitation to hang out
• Are video games the big new thing at SDCC?
• Crack, heroin, MMO’s, the most dangerous substances
• Venturing into the small press area
• Everybody loves Jennifer Connelly
• Insider info on the mess that was Acclaim comics
• Always remember, Walking Dead is like printing money
• Once again, we talk about Axe Cop
• The loudmouth gets the chip
• Three of us are all in on DC, the fourth is no-in
• “Great Deals” on Valiant Comics
• It’s not a tumor!

San Diego Comic-Con is coming up this week. Elveen and Sean are gonna be there, Chiclo and Jonesy will be with us in spirit. Or something like that.

We discuss all things Comic-Con in this episode, the artists we are excited to meet, the panels we want to see, the cool exclusive merchandise that we most want, and everything else about SDCC that we are most excited about. Of course, this leads in to tons of other related comic book discussion, news and happenings.

This episode is a long one, so crank it up on your drive down to San Diego!

In addition to this madness:

• How one co-host combines fun at the convention with charity work for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• Erik Larsen defies gravity
• Good things always happen at the Gumby booth
• A how-to session on walking through the small press section of Comic-Con (or any other con)
• …and Kang joins the avengers!
• In this modern day and age, gender is a flexible concept, even for the most sinister of villains
• Will First Comics be another First Comics, or are they doomed to be just another Atlas?
• How to ask the best question at a DC panel, and get that black Wayne Casino chip
• What to expect from Valiant at this year’s SDCC
• Learn which former Valiant creators will be attending. Bring your Armorines!
• No auto-correct on this podcast…
• Smut with demons, smut with Vampires, smut with werewolves – or – how to sell anything
• Gleekers are gonna get run over, it’s just the way it is
• Can Robert Kirkman tame the wild stallion?
• …and the rest!

Only The Valiant brings you the most exciting event at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, the OTV recording from the show floor from Friday afternoon.

We are joined by a number of friends of the show, and we all give our thoughts about the convention, talk about the cool things we have seen and done, and get into a few heated discussions (arguments).

• Football field sizes!
• Native American Comics!
• Controversy in Harbinger #0!
• There are no comics at ComicCon!
• Hugs are to be had!
• Nathan Fillion (almost) makes a guest appearance!
• An infestation of Petrophiles!
• Zangief scares us all!

Our big recording from the Convention floor is here. We are joined by a number of friends from the Valiant fans forum, the Comic Forums, and other listeners.

We discuss the convention, people watching, good introductory Valiant books, the Valiant Comics for sale at the convention, and a number of other great topics.

San Diego has been a lot of fun, and it is almost over. We hope it has been fun to hear from us straight from the convention.

Another day of San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone, and we sit down and chat about it for a few minutes with some of our friends that we know from Valiant fan forums.

This is a short episode, and it was recorded late, so the standards are low but the spirits are high.

Thursday has come and gone at San Diego. The weather is beautiful, and we are recording from the patio of our apartment. Scott joins Sean and Average Joe for to discuss the long lines, huge crowds, and frustrations of the convention.

Fear not, there is good as well, as we each found great stuff today, and had some cool experiences.

In addition, Scott is the co-founder of Resolution Comics, and we talk a little about what it has taken to start a new comic book label, the difficulties, and the very satisfying rewards. If you have ever thought about publishing your own book, check out what Scott has to say.

In case you missed it check out our show from the Preview Night after party. Check back later in the week for more episodes recorded at San Diego.

If you have any questions about the show, send them to us ASAP at our email address: onlythevaliant at gmail dot com.

After preview night of San Diego Comic-Con 2009, a group of us went out to the Tilted Kilt, a place with tiny skirts and beautiful waitresses.

Sean makes the rounds and talks to folks about preview night, their favorite part of the night, and what they are looking forward to at the con.

We all had a ton of fun at the Tilted Kilt, and we talk about all sorts of stuff, from beer to blackest night, original art, sketches, lines, and Glenn Danzig.

This is a rough, on the fly episode, recorded with the handy dandy super portable OTV recorder. Sound quality may be low, but spirits are high!

Convention season is in full swing, and whether you are a comic convention veteran or have never been to a show, you will get somethign from our discussion of conventions. In addition to a thorough rundown of the what, why, and wherefor of conventions…

• It’s a trap!
• Find out the one thing that makes a panel excellent. Hint: It’s the same thing that makes our episode rock.
• The secret ingredient in a panel that makes it a rich, fulfilling experience (never end up at a boring panel again!)
• Most people wonder how Sith Lords respond to bad panels. Darth (and Chad) Vader give us some hints.
• Learn how to respond when artists actually don’t have a name. A number of artists have this problem, and you will skillfully and tactfully interact with these individuals with this tip.
• How to pick a character when you ask an artist for a sketch to make sure you will love the final product (and don’t end up with something that sucks)
• Where to find comics that are fueled by the creators fire and passion!
• 8 things to do before the convention to make sure you get the most out of the experience.
• Electronic. Supersonic! Yes, it is real.

Part two of our guide will be available in a week, so check back soon!

Mr. and Mrs. Chiclo recently traveled to Denver to check out Starfest, a southwest Sci-fi, horror, and most importantly of all, comic convention. In addition to the recap, and the Valianty goodness at the convention…

• What Valiant comics to give to women to get them hooked!
• How Star Trek: Deep Space Nine can help you find the man or woman of your dreams.
• Greatest American Hero? Yeah, we got that. Get the real deal here.
• The Klingon Empire has a favorite dance, and you can learn it too.
• Have you been abducted by aliens, and don’t even know? Find out what group will convince you that your alien experience was real, whether it actually was or not.
• Inquiring minds want to know, when should I start giving my child Klingon battle lessons?
• The surgeon general warnings about energy drinks are a lie, and we supply proof.
• Find out what the newest medium for comics is. If you say “the internet”, you will be surprised to learn what the latest print medium is. (Hint: it’s wood)
• Tired of hearing about these mythic “quarter bins”, but never finding them? We let you in on a secret location to find these treasure troves. (Warning: You may also get a free henna tattoo also!)
• Why does Chiclo gives a shout out to thecomicbookbroker.com?
• How and when to have “the conversation” with your loved one. You know, the one where you have to discuss PGX vs. CGC.
• Learn the REAL value of comic books from the 1990′s. Hint: It’s not as much as you think!
• Who is Honest Krokus? Learn the history of this fascinating Nexus character in a quick Nexus primer. Heard of Nexus, but never read it? Find out if it is for you.
• The final verdict: Mile High Comics retail stores. Which one is the best? Which is the worst?

Two of us saw Watchmen, and we’ve got a spoiler free review of the movie, Two of us were at Wondercon, and we talk about the convention, and we discuss the world of 4001 and 4020 as it is portrayed in Magnus, Rai, and a couple other titles.  Onward to the future!

Sean and Average Joe made it out to the New York Comic Con.  We are joined by a slew of guests to join us as we talk about the show and Valiant books.  In addition to friends of the show that show up, we catch up with JayJay Jackson, Bernard Chang, and Jim Shooter!

Only The Valiant records at the San Diego comic con! We talk about the con, and Valiant comics at the con, cool artwork, shady dealers, and we stop one of the ladies working at the con from throwing my bag of artwork away. It is all very exciting.

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!