Talking Valiant

Boom!  A new episode dropping for all of you. The big X-O Manowar wedding happened, and as always we talk about the newest Valiant releases and news. At the end of the show, Brett and Adam rant a little about SDCC and the perpetual hype machine. You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd   You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff 

We have a short show this time around. This week we talk about a few books (Ninjak, Ivar, X-O Manowar, and Bloodshot Reborn). We aren’t so negative this week! We also read the haiku entries on air and announce our choice for winner!! You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

In this week show we talk the end of Divinity as well as other Valiant new releases. We don’t have  a lot of high praise in this week’s show,  save for one book. This is probably our most negative episode to date, but we feel it important to stay objective. Give the episode a listen and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget about our haiku contest. Listen for details on how to enter and win the rare Japanese version of the first volume of Quantum & Woody. The contest is open until June 19, 2015. You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

This is our post anniversary episode. We’re back to a light a show with some news and some discussion on recent releases. We discuss Ninjak #3, Ivar, Timwalker #4, and Bloodshot Reborn #2. Don’t forget about our haiku contest. Listen for details on how to enter and win the rare Japanese version of the first volume of Quantum & Woody. The contest is open until June 19, 2015. You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

This episode is our one-year anniversary. We start off and get the reviews out of the way, and then move on to some discussion about the best and worst of the past year. You should also listen to find out how you can come on the show and tell us your Valiant experience.  This is something new we want to try out in our second year. We also have a cool contest going on, so be sure to listen for details on how to enter. Due to Adam having a baby, Brett moving, and scheduling conflicts, our interviews will be delayed to a future episode. Our apologies! You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

We are back with a new episode! This episode is straight up news and talk about new releases. We talk about the recent announcement of the incentive mini-series and other news before delving into the reviews: Ivar, Timewalker #4, Ninjak #2, Quantum & Woody Must Die #4, and Divinity #3. You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd   You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

We are joined by our good buddy over at ValiantCentral.com, Martin Ferretti (@Valiant_Central), on this week’s show. Our Character talk is brought back this week after a hiatus. We discuss the current releases:  **Rai #8, Imperium #3, X-O Manowar #35, Unity #17, ** and  Bloodshot Reborn #1. Brett and Martin also talk about some Archie books at the end of the show and Adam rambles on about the new Dragon Ball movie. You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

We put our character analysis on hold AGAIN, and focus just on the reviews. We are just so busy, but it will come soon, and we’ll bring on a guest! This week we look at Divinity #2, Quantum and Woody Must Die #3, Ivar, Timewalker #3, and The Valiant #4. You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

We put our character analysis on hold for this week, and focus just on the reviews. This week we look at Imperium #2, Quantum and Woody Must Die #2, Unity #16, X-O Manowar #34, and Ninjak #1. Adam also gives his impressions of the Valiant’s first Japanese release, which is the first Quantum and Woody trade. You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd   You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

In the last episode we start up a new segment. For the next few episodes we will be looking at the characters of the Valiant universe, who they were, who they are, and who they might become. Part 2 focuses on the Renegades from Harbinger. We also discuss Divinity #1, Rai #7, Unity #15,  Ivar #2, and The Valiant #3. As we are often ought to do, the last 20 minutes is dedicated to other  non-Valiant books were are reading and looking forward to. You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd   You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

This week we start up a new segment. For the next few episodes we will be looking at the characters of the Valiant universe, who they were, who they are, and who they might become. We also discuss  _Quantum & Woody Must Die #1, X-O Manowar #32 & #33, Unity #14 _ and  Imperium #1. Paul Tesseneer from  Valiant Central joins us in the character discussion, and our usual discussion of the most recent releases. Talking Comics’ own Gary Chapin is a new Valiant reader and joins is in the  Imperium  discussion, so be sure to tune in to hear a “newbies” thoughts on the book. You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

We are back with another episode. This week we review The Valiant #2 , Ivar, Timewalker #1, and The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage #5. We mention a database for tracking your Valiant comics and variants. It can be found at http://valiantdatabase.com/ The long-neck  monsters that are Ninjak’s fear are called rokurokubi. You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd   You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

2015 is here. Brett and Adam talk about  _Eternal Warrior: Days of Steel, X-O Manowar #31, _ and  Unity #13  before talking about their new year resolutions for comics You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

2014 is coming to an end. The Renegades discuss the releases from the past few weeks, and then Brett and Adam talk about their top five lists of both Valiant and Non-Valiant comics. This is a huge episode and one of our longest yet. Strap in and enjoy. You can send an email to talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd   You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

This week we talk with Valiant artist Robert Gill and talk about his most recent work, Punk Mambo. After the interview, Brett and Adam share their thoughts on Punk Mambo #1, X-O Manowar #30, and _Delinquents #4.  _ You can send us an email at talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

There was not any news to cover this week, but there were a bunch of books to talk about. Bloodshot #25, Eternal Warrior: Days of Steel #1, Death-Defying Doctor Mirage #3, Archer & Armstrong: The One Percent #1, Unity #12, and _ Q2: The Return of Quantum & Woody #2. _ You can send us an email at talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd   You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

This week Joey Esposito (Footprints, Captain Ultimate) stops by to chat with us about Archer & Armstrong #25 and his short story that was included in this oversized anniversary issue. After that we talk Delinquents and Harbinger Omegas. You can send us an email at talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd   You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

We discuss the announcement of the Valiant Next titles that will be launching in 2015. As always we review the newest releases and talking about The Death Defying Doctor Mirage, X-O Manowar #0, Unity #0, and Q2: Return of Quantum and Woody. You can send us an email at talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd   You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

On this episode we talk about the end of the Armor Hunters event in Armor Hunters #4, X-O Manowar #29, and Armor Hunters: Aftermath. Since we recorded before the big Monday announcement we make speculations about what will be announced at NYCC. See if we were right or wrong! You can send us an email at talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff

This is our 10th episode, so we thought we would do a guide for new readers looking to get into Valiant. With Valiant putting up a ton books up on Humble Bundle, you can get a lot of comics for cheap. It also benefits Doctors Without Borders! Martin from Valiant Central joins us again for this episode! We also have a contest going on to win the first two trades of Archer & Armstrong from Brett’s collection. At the end of the episode we talk news and new releases. You can send us an email at talkingvaliant@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @TalkingValiant You can contact Adam via twitter @KnowNothingNerd You can contact Brett via twitter @Simonsezstuff    Martin can be reached at ValiantCentral.com and on twitter @Valiant_Central