Only The Valiant

Episode 40: Good ol' Comic Book Talk

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 06:22:00 GMT

We catch up after some time off, and talk about comics, some minor Valiant related news, Star Trek, Marvel, DC, etc. Good times are ahead for you in this show.

Episode 39: Giving Thanks (for Comics)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Thanksgiving Edition of Only The Valiant! We talk about why we like comics, and what drew us to them in the first place. We end up talkign about comic movies, and which are our favorites.

Episode 38: Horror and Voodoo in Valiant Comics

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:34:00 GMT

Horror in comics is our topic in celebration of Comic Podcasting Theme Week on Horror (and Halloween). We talk about horror comics, horror in the Valiant Universe, which pretty much means a discussion of Master Darque, and we answer comic questions from a listener.

Episode 37: Valiant vs. Shooter

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:04:00 GMT

Valiant Entertainment recently filed suit against Jim Shooter. This lawsuit, in addition to the complaints against Shooter, the suit reveals a lot about what Valiant has been working on, what they have in the works, and who they have working on it.

Episode 36: Comic Book Universes, Part II

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:10:00 GMT

Our discussion of shared comic book universes continues. What do we like, what don't we like about shared comic universes? When did they start? How does a shared universe work in other media? Hear our views, and more.

Episode 35: Comic Book Universes, the Good, Bad, and Ugly

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:15:00 GMT

Comic Book Universes! What is it about a shared universe as the setting for different stories appeals to us so much? Why do we love the Valiant Universe, Marvel Universe, and DC Universe? (plus all the others too!) We discuss the good side, and the bad side of this phenomenon that occurs mostly in super hero comics. In addition to that topic at large, our usual banter and verbal sidesteps.

Episode 34: Gold Key 3, Jim Shooter, and Dark Horse

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:59:00 GMT

We're back after a bit of a break with a discussion of the news from San Diego Comic-Con about Jim Shooter returning to the Gold Key characters, Magnus, Doctor Solar and Turok, at Dark Horse comics.

Episode 33: Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con 2009

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:23:00 GMT

Only The Valiant records from the San Diego Comic-Con convention floor, and are joined by a number of friends. We talk about the convention, what we liked, and how little representation of Valiant Comics there were at the dealer booths.

Episode 32: San Diego Comic-Con 2009 Friday Post-Game show

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:25:00 GMT

We record an episode after some poker games with some fellow Valiant fans. It's late, we're tired, enjoy!

Episode 31: Thursday wrap up from San Diego Comic-Con 2009

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:03:00 GMT

Sean and Sugar Sweet Lovin' are joined by Scott to talk about Thursday at San Diego Comic-Con and Scott's new indy comics publishing label, Resolution Comics.

Episode 30: San Diego Comic-Con 2009 Preview Night

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:43:00 GMT

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.

Episode 29: Three In One Comic Discussion

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:09:00 GMT

We broke from the Valiant talk for an episode to talk about comic books in general. We each chose a subject we wanted to discuss, and this prompted our conversation. You get Three topics for the low regular price of One podcast! Sean brings up Longbox digital comics, which leads into a discussion of digital comics in general. Sides are chosen. Lines are drawn. Average Joe talks about the distribution of comics, and we discuss ways that this art form that we all love could grow and flourish in the future, and get into the hands (and hearts) of the general public. Chiclo brings back the fun and guides us through some good old geeky discussion of comic book villains. We choose our favorites, and talk about this whole "anti-hero" thing that seems to be all the rage with super villains these days.

Episode 28: Deathmate. Say No More.

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 21:13:00 GMT

The Full Review of Deathmate, the Image-Valiant crossover.

We sit down to discuss the result of the greatest idea in comics. In the early 90s, and the height of both company's popularity, Image Comics and Valiant Comics created a crossover called Deathmate. The result speaks for itself.

Episode 27: A Valiant Guide to Comic Conventions, Part 2

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:46:00 GMT

Comic Conventions! How to excel at attending your favorite comic book convention. How to find Valiants! How to find fun! Part 2 of our series.

Episode 26: A Valiant Guide to Comic Conventions, Part 1

Sat, 6 Jun 2009 23:40:00 GMT

We discuss Comic Book conventions. Not any one show in particular, but our thoughts, tips, and stories from past conventions. In this episode we discuss artists alley, small press books, and how we plan and strategize for a convention.

Episode 25: Mr. and Mrs. Chiclo's Starfest Adventure

Mon, 11 May 2009 18:47:00 GMT

Mr. and Mrs. Chiclo recently traveled to Denver to check out Starfest, a southwest Sci-fi, horror, and most importantly of all, comic convention. The lovely couple sit down to tell Average Joe and Sean all about it.

Episode 24: In Depth on Rai #0

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:09:00 GMT

In this episode, Chiclo, Average Joe and Sean take an in-depth look into one of the last key Valiant books, Rai #0. Opinions vary! Rants are made! A good time is had! Listen now! Also, we debut a new segment on the show, Recent Reads, where we discuss comics, new and old, that we have recently read.

Episode 23: Watchmen, Wondercon, and Valiant Year 4001

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 06:40:00 GMT

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!

Episode 22: From NYCC, With Guests!

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:31:00 GMT

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 Cheng, and Jim Shooter!

Episode 21: Spotlight On Archer & Armstrong

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:42:00 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of Only The Valiant in 2009! We start the year off with a discussion of Archer & Armstrong, quite possibly the best series that Valiant put out. Find out what it was that made this series so great! Also, a review of the Archer & Armstrong hardcover edition.

Episode 20: A Very Merry Valiant Holiday Special

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:37:00 GMT

We take you back to December, 1993, a month when the Valiant Universe celebrated Christmas. We explore the Valiant holiday season. This is the perfect episode to go along with your favorite comics, staying warm by the fire, and enjoying a cup of cocoa (or something stronger!). The weather outside is frightful, but this episode is so delightful. This episode has all the Valiant goodness you could hope for.

Episode 19: A Conversation With JayJay Jackson, Part 2

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:23:00 GMT

We continue our conversation with JayJay Jackson. More Valiant! What she is doing now! Lots of good stuff! Check out JayJay's design company at http://deathsheaddesigns.com.

Episode 18: A Conversation With JayJay Jackson, Part 1

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:51:00 GMT

JayJay Jackson joins us in this episode for a fantastic discussion! JayJay is most known to fans for her coloring work, but she has done many different jobs in her 15 years of working in the comic book industry. She was part of the Valiant team in the early days, and shares a number of thoughts, recollections, and feelings about the work she has done over the years.

Episode 17: Dead Universes

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:39:00 GMT

In this episode, we let Chiclo take the reigns and guide us through a discussion of dead universes. We take a step beyond Valiant to discuss Ultraverse, Crossgen, Comic's Greatest World, Milestone, Comico, etc, etc, etc. If you have ever had an interest in all of the comic universes beyond the big two, sit back and listen in.

Episode 16: Unity

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:10:00 GMT

In this episode, we discuss the epic storyline, Unity. We talk about the story, the history behind it, and compare it to other crossovers. This story still holds up as one of the greatest comic cross overs ever.

Episode 15: Eternal Warrior and Friends

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:56:00 GMT

In this episode we welcome our friend, valiantfans.com forum member Jedimarley to discuss Gilad, Ivar, and Aram, or, as they are more commonly known, the Eternal Warrior, Timewalker and Armstrong. We get off track towards the end of this episode, so you are warned now!

Episode 14: Blood of Heroes

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:17:00 GMT

This episode is all about the Blood Of Heroes! We talk about Bloodshot, Rai, and Rai, and Rai.

Episode 13: The Future of Magnus and Doctor Solar

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:49:00 GMT

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.

Episode 12: Live From San Diego Comic Con

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 06:55:00 GMT

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.

Episode 11: Character Spotlight on Shadowman

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:41:00 GMT

Sean, Chiclo, Zeph, and special guest Elveen from the ValiantFans board discuss Shadowman. Also, we will be recording at San Diego Comic-Con, and Playing God is continuing on the Valiantfans board. Listen for details about our first ever contest.

Episode 10: Character Spotlight on Harbingers

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 20:05:00 GMT

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.

Links:
Playing God (sticky at the top of the forum)
Discuss this episode on the comic forums

Episode 9: Live From Super-Con in San Jose

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:54:00 GMT

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!

Episode 8: Buying Valiant Comics

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:30:00 GMT

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!

Episode 7: Spotlight on Turok, Solar and Magnus

Sat, 24 May 2008 21:52:00 GMT

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.

Episode 6: Review of X-O Manowar: Birth

Sun, 11 May 2008 03:51:00 GMT

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!

Episode 5: The Last 20 Years Of Comics

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:26:00 GMT

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.

Episode 4: Discussion Of A Valiant Relaunch

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:11:00 GMT

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.

Episode 3: Valiant History, Part 2

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 04:36:00 GMT

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).

Only The Valiant Episode 2

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:34:00 GMT

In episode 2, Chiclo and Sean discuss the history of Valiant comics from Jim Shooter's early days at Marvel up to Acclaim's final publishing push, Unity 2000. The history of Valiant comics will be continued in episode 3. Also, a mention of valiantcollectorssociety.com, and some clarification and neat stuff about the X-O Manowar hardcover and the Harbinger movie.

Only The Valiant Episode 1

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:06:00 GMT

Episode 1 now available! In the first episode, Chiclo and Sean talk about how they both became fans of Valiant comics, discuss recent Valiant news including the possibility of a Harbinger movie and the announcement of the X-O Manowar hardcover collection, and discuss what was different about Valiant comics from all other comics, and what made them stand out at the time.