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

[Shadowras]

WOW! I'm really excited for Book of shadows (Bunn writing both Shadowman and Gilad), and Bloodshot unleashed (for mature readers interesting). X-O would be a wait and see for me.

[Deniz Camp]

Hope you guys like it!

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

I got caught up with Harbinger and I dig Peter's new look.

[Yohei72]

In my opinion it's the best comic they're putting out right now. I mean, I love Shadowman, but The Harbinger is something special.

Whoops, just saw your response, Dylan. Good to know, thanks - I'm more inclined to give it a shot now.

[Yohei72]

I've read the first 5 issues and added it to my pull list. It is quite good, and it has a distinct personality that sets it apart from the Dysart version (the "original" for purposes of the current Valiant universe), while still addressing and extending its themes and spirit. That combination is what previous continuations of the psiot franchise have all failed to do, in my opinion. The art style takes some getting used to, and I think it occasionally gets in the way of clear storytelling, but it fits the brain-addled metaphysical mystery of the current arc and there are some beautiful pages.

[Shadowras]

Read Shadowman#7, another solid read with a Unity cameo.
Saw this article on CBR: https://www.cbr.com/gold-key-comics-new-ownership/
Could this lead to new Turok, Magnus, and Solar comics?

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

Read Shadowman#7, another solid read with a Unity cameo.
Saw this article on CBR: https://www.cbr.com/gold-key-comics-new-ownership/
Could this lead to new Turok, Magnus, and Solar comics?

Probably but they'll be seperate from Valiant or Dynamite's takes. So it's another reboot/relaunch.

[Shadowras]

Valiant solicits for June 2022: https://previewsworld.com/Catalog?pu...TAINMENT%20LLC
Just Archer and Armstrong forever, Armorclads, and Harbinger tpb book 2.

[Captain Craig]

Saw this article on CBR: https://www.cbr.com/gold-key-comics-new-ownership/
Could this lead to new Turok, Magnus, and Solar comics?

Likely the biggest names in Gold Key so I can't imagine they sit fallow.
As noted it will not be tied to Valiant sadly and since it seems GK could be back up and running it might seal the deal for years to come about "if the GK 3 ever come back to Valiant". Answer =no

[shooshoomanjoe]

Gold Key had a nice shared universe going. I'd love to see those characters back.

[Captain Craig]

ArmorClads #1

My first blush conclusion after reading it is this: Starship Troopers

Anyone else read it?


Harbinger #6 - featuring FAITH
This series has been good and this issue was pretty great. I like that the writer isn't ignoring but using past events as a touchstone. Bravo.

[Joshua]

I think Harbinger has been a best-case scenario, personally. It's moving Pete ahead and not ignoring the past. I wish Harbinger: Renegade could have done that.

[Captain Craig]

Shadowman #8 - why is this ending? The story is going to continue with a new #1 by Cullen Bunn in a few months. The story ended alright and I enjoyed the peripheral nods to other Valiant heroes fighting the Deadside invasion from afar. My biggest complaint was giving the entire realm a human persona. My second was the brushing over of Sandria and Darque.

[Shadowras]

Shadowman #8 - why is this ending? The story is going to continue with a new #1 by Cullen Bunn in a few months. The story ended alright and I enjoyed the peripheral nods to other Valiant heroes fighting the Deadside invasion from afar. My biggest complaint was giving the entire realm a human persona. My second was the brushing over of Sandria and Darque.

Yeah I felt bad for Alyssa when Jack just left with the new girl like that.

[DABellWrites]

I have a few Valiant comics, from the 90s. I know Valiant revamped their continuity in 2011. So, what's a good place to start now?