Valiant Universe: Harbinger, Unity, Rai, A&A; current state & future prospects

[Inhuman X]

So am I took understand the the Dr.Mirage's will be getting an ongoing...or another mini?
I hope it's an ongoing!!

Right now it looks like a mini and quacks like a mini so I assume (perhaps wrongly) that it's a mini... Its good to see the characters get another swing at the audiences either way.

[Ultimates]

Valiant is pretty easy to jump into. RAI seems fairly self contained. If you pick it up let us know what you think of it here.

Had a few hiccups with the inventory but I have been able to read the first two trades of X-O. I am now a fan. I know Venditti took over Green Lantern but this was my first time reading his material. Its light and full of action. I plan to pick up a few more trades and also try out Harbinger and Bloodshot. I'd still like to try Rai but I think I am going to get there at my own pace.

[Captain Craig]

I love Bloodshot and Harbinger as well, though personally I felt it took till the second arc for the elements to really gel but once you hit issue #7/8 Harbinger is solid all the way!

RAI is midway in it's second arc, newest issue dropped Wednesday, #6. I'm very eager about what the OHC Deluxe will look like! Crain's art oversized is going to be a visual feast beyond the standard monthly layouts!! Although that isn't likely to drop till 2016 but I recommend RAI hands down!!

[harashkupo]

I love Bloodshot and Harbinger as well, though personally I felt it took till the second arc for the elements to really gel but once you hit issue #7/8 Harbinger is solid all the way!

RAI is midway in it's second arc, newest issue dropped Wednesday, #6. I'm very eager about what the OHC Deluxe will look like! Crain's art oversized is going to be a visual feast beyond the standard monthly layouts!! Although that isn't likely to drop till 2016 but I recommend RAI hands down!!

Speaking of RAI, the more I read the more I'm convinced a certain psiot is Father.
Also this last issue reminded me of Crain's Carnage issues especially in some of the designs. His art is always a special little treat.

[macattack80]

I plan on jumping into the Valiant Universe with Ninjak in March. I'll catch up with Rai too. I planned on adding Rai to the pull when it came out but I dropped the ball on that. From what I've seen, the art in Rai is worth the money alone.

[ksbord]

I plan on jumping into the Valiant Universe with Ninjak in March. I'll catch up with Rai too. I planned on adding Rai to the pull when it came out but I dropped the ball on that. From what I've seen, the art in Rai is worth the money alone.

If it's possible, maybe consider picking up The Valiant mini-series? Ninjak looks to be heavily involved, and ithe series promises to be a great intro into the Valiant Universe for those previously unfamiliar.

Issue #1 came out last month, and issue #2 is out this coming Wednesday.

[ksbord]

Had a few hiccups with the inventory but I have been able to read the first two trades of X-O. I am now a fan. I know Venditti took over Green Lantern but this was my first time reading his material. Its light and full of action. I plan to pick up a few more trades and also try out Harbinger and Bloodshot. I'd still like to try Rai but I think I am going to get there at my own pace.

Just a heads up... The first two trades for Harbinger and Bloodshot share some subtle links before culminating in the Harbinger Wars event, where things get all sorts of nutty. Picking up the HW trade is advised!!

[ksbord]

Right now it looks like a mini and quacks like a mini so I assume (perhaps wrongly) that it's a mini... Its good to see the characters get another swing at the audiences either way.

... and also good to see the supernatural side of the Valiant Universe continue to get fleshed out.

[harashkupo]

... and also good to see the supernatural side of the Valiant Universe continue to get fleshed out.

Yes so much this. I enjoyed that last issue of Mirage and it felt like the writer really opened up quite a few options for future writers to play around with on the mystical side of Valiant.

[Dylan Davison]

... and also good to see the supernatural side of the Valiant Universe continue to get fleshed out.

I am still hoping for a new Shadowman series haha. So hopefully these new Mirage minis will spark an interesting in the more supernatural side of Valiant. Its the side I love most haha.

[macattack80]

If it's possible, maybe consider picking up The Valiant mini-series? Ninjak looks to be heavily involved, and ithe series promises to be a great intro into the Valiant Universe for those previously unfamiliar.

Issue #1 came out last month, and issue #2 is out this coming Wednesday.

Thanks for the advice. I will take your advice. I appreciate the help.

[TheFerg714]

Thanks for the advice. I will take your advice. I appreciate the help.

Yea, seriously, if you're even a little interested in Valiant, read that damn book. Issue 1 blew my mind.

[Shinglepants]

My Harbinger and Bloodshot books landed last weekend and I blasted through them pretty quickly. It was one of those rare situations where I wasn't familiar with the characters, universe, writers or artists so I kind of went in with no preconceived notions. I was really impressed, moreso with Harbinger, but Bloodshot was great too. I like that it's so grey, the good guys are assholes, the bad guys have noble intentions etc. The frustrating thing is I've now read the HW tie ins before I read the actual event.

I see a couple more deluxe's in my near future. XO Manowar and.....?

[ksbord]

My Harbinger and Bloodshot books landed last weekend and I blasted through them pretty quickly. It was one of those rare situations where I wasn't familiar with the characters, universe, writers or artists so I kind of went in with no preconceived notions. I was really impressed, moreso with Harbinger, but Bloodshot was great too. I like that it's so grey, the good guys are assholes, the bad guys have noble intentions etc. The frustrating thing is I've now read the HW tie ins before I read the actual event.

I see a couple more deluxe's in my near future. XO Manowar and.....?

Archer & Armstrong!!

[harashkupo]

My Harbinger and Bloodshot books landed last weekend and I blasted through them pretty quickly. It was one of those rare situations where I wasn't familiar with the characters, universe, writers or artists so I kind of went in with no preconceived notions. I was really impressed, moreso with Harbinger, but Bloodshot was great too. I like that it's so grey, the good guys are assholes, the bad guys have noble intentions etc. The frustrating thing is I've now read the HW tie ins before I read the actual event.

I see a couple more deluxe's in my near future. XO Manowar and.....?

It's great that you enjoyed them and yeah I'll double down on what ksbord suggested and say Archer and Armstrong. The best action-adventure-comedy out there.