Only The Valiant

After the INCREDIBLE Episode 100, which was filled with a ton of AMAZING information, we decided to go a little mellow for this episode and talk about collecting Valiant Comics. We discuss the different types of collectors, what there is to collect, and most of all, Collector's Satisfaction.

Bloodshot has wrapped up its current arc, which thrusts it straight in to Harbinger Wars. We discuss the latest issue, and look forward to Harbinger Wars, and a lot of the cool announcements that have been made, from 8-biit covers to video games to previews in the Harbinger Wars sketchbook. We also talk about the most recent issues of Shadowman and Archer & Armstrong to round things out.

Robert Venditti, writer of X-O Manowar, joins us to talk about Planet Death, and everything in the series that has been leading up to this Epic story. We discuss how Aric has developed over the last 10 months, and tease what is coming ahead in Planet Death, starting in March from Valiant. In addition we touch on Rob';s plans for Green Lantern, which he will be writing for DC comics. Tons of great conversation, information, and fun in this episode!

We dig into Harbinger #9, in which Faith super heroes up and truly becomes Zephyr. In addition, we discuss into the nearly perfect comic, Harbinger #0.

Geomancer's got attitude and Gilad's got style. In this episode, we catch up on Archer & Armstrong issues 6 and 7. Spoiler: We really liked these issues!

The crew talks about Bloodshot issues 7 and 8, this series is getting better and better with each issue! First off, Harbinger Hunter in issue 7, then things get gruesome in issue 8!

Torque is introducerd in Harbinger #8, we discuss what we think of the new incarnation of the bruiser. We also discuss Shadowman 1 through 4, the first complete story arc of this book. We also talk about other comics we are reading, and how they compare to the material that Valiant is releasing. Lastly, listeners respond with their best of 2012.

This episode is all about covers! We talk about the best, the most exciting, variants, collecting, and enjoying the covers of comics. We discuss our favorites, and what we think are the most iconic, both Valiant and non-Valiant.

We catch up on Harbinger #6 and #7, the great Kris and Flamingo issues. We also catch up on the second half of Ninjak's introductory arc in X-O Manowar #7 and #8. Also, we sing our praise for Shadowman #3, and catch up on some recent reads.

The OTV crew wraps up the year with a bang, discussing our favorites from this year in Valiant comics, a look back at some of the best moments, and a look forward to what we are most looking forward to in 2013.

Sean Chiclo, and Secret Agent Kissy Face discuss Shadowman #2 and Archer & Armstrong #3, featuring the Eternal Warrior! Also, Elveen indeed earns his nickname of Secret Agent Kissy Face with the stories and strategies he shares in this episode.

This is it, the one we've been waiting for! Warren Simons, the Executive Editor at Valiant Comics, joins us for a conversation about launching, building, and creating the Valiant Universe. This episode is all about the story *behind* our favorite stories. Warren shares the story of the hard work, keen thought, and dedication that has been put in to every Valiant comic.

The OTV crew discuss Shadowman #1, Archer & Armstrong #4, and Bloodshot #5. We go through the usual, things we loved, things we hated, and the stound out moments and mysteries from each of the books. 0:00 Episode Begins 2:55 Shadowman #1 Discussion 35:29 Archer & Armstrong #4 Discussion 53:21 Bloodshot #5 Discussion 1:18:02 Sneak Harbinger #6 Discussion! 1:19:12 Episode Wrap Up 1:21:45 Episode Ends Get all the past episodes at http://onlythevaliant.com!

We've got three segments, reporting straight from various comic conventions. Up first is a crossover with the Wildstorm Addiction Podcast, Chiclo joins Joe David Soliz for a joint OTV/Wildstorm Addiction segement recorded at Wizard World Texas. Next up is a recording of the Valiant Comics Panel from Long Beach Comic Con. Last of all is an interview from Long Beach Comic Con with Dinesh Shamdasani, Josh Dysart, and Atom! Freeman. 00:25 - Show intro 00:58 - Chiclo and Joe report from Wizard World 19:44 - Long Beach Comic Con Intro 20:37 - Valiant Panel at Long Beach Comic Con 1:07:34 - Interview with Dinesh, Josh, and Atom! at Long Beach Comic Con

We discuss X-O Manowar #6, Harbinger #5, and variant covers. In X-O Manowar, Alexander is given the spotlight as Aric strikes back against the hand that Ninjak used to smack him down last issue. Pete cuts loose on the Harada and the Harbinger Foundation, and the Omega Rises. Last of all, Uncle Elveen shares some knowledge about variant covers, collectibility, and print runs as we discuss the collecting the variant covers to Valiant comics. 01:00 - A Message From Jonesy 03:05 - Overall Thoughts on X-O and Harbinger 11:46 - X-O Manowar 6 Discussion 34:40 - Harbinger 5 Discussion 58:28 - There Can Be Only One! 59:29 - Variant Discussion 1:00:09 - Wait! Long Beach Comic Con 1:01:24 - Back To The Variant Discussion 1:32:22 - Wrap Up

Bloodshot #4! Archer & Armstrong #3! Another great batch of Valiant books to discuss. Also, news from New York ComicCon, and Shadowman movie announcements! Whoa, and what's this? Timecodes! 0:40 Opening Shenanigans 8:14 Introductions 8:59 Bloodshot Discussion 25:55 Bloodshot Rating 27:05 Archer 'n Armstrong Discussion 28:05 Psyche! A 'n A Discussion For Real This Time 36:20 Jonesy Bails! 44:00 A 'n A Rating 44:39 APE and Wizard World Austen 46:47 NYCC News and Discussion 55:43 Shadowman Movie News 1:01:43 Wrap Up

Harbinger #4 lovefest and super review! Bloodchef! Alexander Darque! Voicemails! Emails! Feedback, questions, Mothergods and more in this jam packed episode.

X-O Manowar #5 blew our collective socks off. We give this book the OTV commentary track treatment. Grab your copy of the book, and flip through it as we discuss this book from cover to cover. Paf! Paf! Paf!

We hope that the title of this episode is not too spoilery. Also in this episode, in our usual OTV fashion, we discuss X-O Manowar #4, Bloodshot #3, and Archer & Armstrong #2. Tune in to the greatest Valiant Comics discussion on the internet, right here!

As we jones for the Jones, we discuss the powerful drama and storytelling in Harbinger #3, and try to hold on to the runaway freight train of Bloodshot #2. Let's dance! On the Web at Only The Valiant 81: Jonesin' For Jonesy.