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VALIANT COMICS ECCC Preview

A&A ECCC variant courtesy Valiant
A&A ECCC variant courtesy Valiant

Valiant is taking their comics and creators on the road to meet more than a million fans in the US and Canada throughout 2016. The publisher announced new dates for the Valiant 2016 Convention Tour – a months-long, coast-to-coast celebration. The Valiant tour hits Seattle’s Emerald City Comicon 2016 (ECCC) next week. From Thursday, April 7th through Sunday, April 10th, fans engage with Valiant at the Washington State Convention Center for a weekend packed with programming, special guests, and ECCC exclusives. Valiant will be at Booth #1702 all weekend long.

Fans can get the highest-proofed exclusive of the weekend with the A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #1 ECCC EXCLUSIVE VARIANT – featuring the artwork of fan-favorite artist Ian McGinty and writer Rafer Roberts and artist David Lafuente kick off the first issue of Valiant’s next series here with “IN THE BAG” – an insane rescue mission sending Archer into the depths of Armstrong’s bottomless satchel to free his roguish partner from an ages-old enemy…but only if he can fight his way through a mind-bending maze of history’s greatest lost treasures first!” (Click on the image to see it full size.)

Then, meet the teams behind superhero sagas with signings from an all-star cast of special guests, including artist Clayton Crain (4001 A.D.), artist Adam Gorham, breakout writer Jody Houser (FAITH), and writer Robert Venditti (X-O MANOWAR).

Here are the ECCC Valiant panels: Continue reading VALIANT COMICS ECCC Preview

4001 A.D. And More VALIANT MAY COMICS

4001 A.D. #1 courtesy Valiant
4001 A.D. #1 courtesy Valiant

Valiant Entertainment revealed the new books coming this May including a crossover into the future.

4001 A.D. #1 (of 4)
Written by MATT KINDT
Art by CLAYTON CRAIN
In the tradition of BOOK OF DEATH, ARMOR HUNTERS, and HARBINGER WARS, Valiant’s most ambitious crossover event yet starts here! At the dawn of the 41st century, the future of Earth will be decided in the stars. This May…the rebellion begins in 4001 A.D.!

One hundred years from today, Father – the benevolent artificial intelligence that governs the island nation of Japan – will gain sentience. To defend its borders, Father will take drastic action by launching Japan into space…where its people will thrive in isolation, away from the overpopulated and resource-deprived planet below. Over the centuries, as New Japan orbits our increasingly unstable world, it will become a model society – one built on peace, prosperity… and Father’s control. Continue reading 4001 A.D. And More VALIANT MAY COMICS

Heroes Crossover in New VALIANT Comics FEBRUARY 2016

Bloodshot Reborn #11 courtesy Valiant
Bloodshot Reborn #11 courtesy Valiant

Valiant Entertainment revealed a first look at new books coming in February 2016. The big headline is the character crossovers as Bloodshot takes on Ninjak, Ninjak investigates Shadowman plus a brand new Imperium arc.

Here are the official descriptions from the big new books coming early next year:

BLOODSHOT REBORN #11 (“THE ANALOG MAN” – PART 2)
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by LEWIS LAROSA

Thirty years from today…”THE ANALOG MAN” goes to war with Ninjak!
Far into a post-apocalyptic future, Los Angeles has descended into chaos. Even the remaining heroes of the Valiant Universe can’t stand against the G.A.T.E. super-tech that dominates the wastelands. As Bloodshot and Magic emerge with a small group of survivors in tow, an unexpected ally from the past shows up, seeking help, forcing Bloodshot to either turn his back on his friend…or his family! Continue reading Heroes Crossover in New VALIANT Comics FEBRUARY 2016

FAITH Soars Into Solo Comic Book

Faith #1 courtesy Valiant Universe
Faith #1 courtesy Valiant Universe

When you think superheroes you think super fit physiques, long legs, high heel boots and bare midriffs but a plus size heroine with heart is breaking stereotypes and getting her own solo comic book after generating a devoted fan base.

Valiant Entertainment announced Faith will soar out of the pages of HARBINGER…and into an all-new series via  Comic Book Resources.

Faith “Zephyr” Herbert is a member of the team known as the Harbinger Renegades. This teen will star her first-ever solo adventure from rising star Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and explosive artists Francis Portela (Green Lantern) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells). Continue reading FAITH Soars Into Solo Comic Book

X-O MANOWAR In EXODUS

X-O MANOWAR #39 courtesy Valiant
X-O MANOWAR #39 courtesy Valiant

Huge changes continue for X-O Manowar this summer. After a wedding, can Aric keep the peace between Earth and a legion of aliens?

Valiant announced EXODUS – a new story arc beginning this August in X-O MANOWAR #39. Writer Robert Venditti (BOOK OF DEATH) and artist Rafa Sandoval put trap the hero between two peoples he has sworn to protect – humanity…and a mass migration of alien refugees, orphaned and cast adrift by the unassailable attack of DEAD HAND. Continue reading X-O MANOWAR In EXODUS

VALIANT Previews: HARBINGER, X-O MANOWAR, UNITY

Imperium #4 courtesy Valiant
Imperium #4 courtesy Valiant

An earlier look at three big books from Valiant coming next week:

IMPERIUM #4
“The greatest villain in the Valiant Universe wages war…to create Utopia!”

Joshua Dysart (HARBINGER) and superstar artist Doug Braithwaite (ARMOR HUNTERS) continue the unprecedented comics story of a madman determined to save the world…at any cost!

“Toyo Harada is assembling a legion of living weapons. And the last, greatest gambit he needs is deep within the clutches of his most powerful opponents. To secure the human asset critical to his plan, Harada gambles everything he has in an all-out battle to win everything he desires!” Continue reading VALIANT Previews: HARBINGER, X-O MANOWAR, UNITY

BOOK OF DEATH, WEDDING OF X-O MANOWAR in VALIANT JULY Books

Book of Death Fall of Bloodshot courtesy Valiant
Book of Death Fall of Bloodshot courtesy Valiant

The Book of Death, The Wedding of X-O Manowar and The Fall of Bloodshot are among the headlines from Valiant‘s July books.

The publisher revealed official descriptions and covers for the summer books following the big announcement that Bloodshot and Harbinger are becoming movies in a new partnership with Sony.

BOOK OF DEATH #1 (of 4)
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI, Art by ROBERT GILL & DOUG BRAITHWAITE
“A coward dies a thousand times before his death, but the valiant taste of death but once.” Continue reading BOOK OF DEATH, WEDDING OF X-O MANOWAR in VALIANT JULY Books

Top Comics Picks for April 15, 2015

Archie Meets Predator courtesy Archie Comics
Archie Meets Predator courtesy Archie Comics

Archie vs. Predator #1

It’s a Spring Break horror when the Riverdale Gang becomes prey of the universe’s most ruthless hunter. Alex De Campi writes an unexpected crossover that’s give a comic twist to AvP.

Bloodshot Reborn #1

Nanites gave him enhanced abilities. Project Rising Spirit made him the ultimate killer. Bloodshot is drawn out of exile in this brand new Valiant series by Jeff Lemire and Mico Suayan. Who are the Bloodshot dead ringers and can he stop them? Continue reading Top Comics Picks for April 15, 2015