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

[thewarning]

Funny thing is this was the book where I decided to jump back in after my break. This is the second Roberts book I've read and I'm already annoyed at how he simplifies the characters. I couldn't help thinking the pitch was along the lines of 'What if Harbinger were made into a teen drama from MTV or CW'.

Guess my break with Valiant is looking to go on a bit longer.

I highly recommend Britannia if you're into occult titles. It is weird as hell. #3 was really good. I think we're seeing a Geomancer story but not quite sure. Genuinely curious what happens next issue. This is some of Milligan's best in years.

[harashkupo]

I highly recommend Britannia if you're into occult titles. It is weird as hell. #3 was really good. I think we're seeing a Geomancer story but not quite sure. Genuinely curious what happens next issue. This is some of Milligan's best in years.

Thanks for the recommendation. Might as well try it out seeing as how I'm down to reading only 2 books one of which ends in december.

[TheFerg714]

Huh... I actually kind of liked it. It was missing the epic feeling that Dysart's #1's have had, but I thought it was a solid start; certainly significantly better than A&A has been.

I did feel like, at some times, it felt a little.. basic? It kind of felt like your typical superhero team meeting up again after a split.

Overall, I'm happy. We'll see what issue 2 brings.

Oh, and...

http://comicbook.com/2016/11/16/vali...ded-to-the-cw/

Dr. Mirage is pretty much the only Valiant character that I don't give a shit about, so I can't say I'm too excited, but I think this is pretty good news. I'll definitely be checking out the first couple of episodes at least. On a slightly more negative note, I'm worried about it becoming a basic supernatural police procedural.

[new_onslaught]

Renegade was ok. Not great, but not bad either. The writing was a bit weird, borderline bad, at some points but nothing too bad. Liked it. Has the potential to be good, but still not decided. Definitely liked it more than Gen Zero.

[ksbord]

Actually, Saw some tweets that Dinesh retweeted saying the news about Dr. Mirage on tv is premature. Just preliminary talks, nothing solid.

[thewarning]

Actually, Saw some tweets that Dinesh retweeted saying the news about Dr. Mirage on tv is premature. Just preliminary talks, nothing solid.

And if this guy says something is premature...

[TheFerg714]

Thanks for the recommendation. Might as well try it out seeing as how I'm down to reading only 2 books one of which ends in december.

Yea... I've been a little hesitant to admit whether Brittania's good or not, but after issue 3 it's undeniably good. Highly recommended as well, although I'd say you might as well just wait for the trade.

[harashkupo]

Yea... I've been a little hesitant to admit whether Brittania's good or not, but after issue 3 it's undeniably good. Highly recommended as well, although I'd say you might as well just wait for the trade.

Hmmm never played the whole trade waiting game. On average how long between the 4th issue drop and TPB?

[TheFerg714]

Hmmm never played the whole trade waiting game. On average how long between the 4th issue drop and TPB?

Looks like about 2 months.. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/16821...NdL&ref=plSrch
It is prestige format though, so it's pretty much up to you. I'm currently trade-waiting for the new Serenity mini, and I just found out that it comes out in August, and it's killing me, so I totally understand if you'd rather just pick up the issues by themselves.

EDIT: So I reread Renegade again and.. I kind of loved it. In no way does this alleviate my apprehension and cynicism of the series as a whole, but I think it's a damn good start. There's quite a wide breadth of opinions on this book on here, but I'm genuinely surprised at the amount of vitriol coming from some of you guys. I don't think it's perfect, but I don't really see anything particularly wrong with it either.
That epic feeling that I thought was missing came back in full force on my reread. I loved the introductions of every character and plotline (still a little iffy on Kris' girlfriend), and it all felt like it was the beginning of something big.

Maybe I'm trippin, but at this moment in time, I'd give it about an 8.5/10 (some messy art every once in a while).

[Captain Craig]

Yea... I've been a little hesitant to admit whether Brittania's good or not, but after issue 3 it's undeniably good. Highly recommended as well, although I'd say you might as well just wait for the trade.

I've been enjoying Brittania, but I like the historical side of fictional characters, recognizing they play fast and loose where necessary to serve their stories need.


Harbinger Renegades #1 - I was just very MEH about it. I'll keep reading it as it's obvious the set up is several issues in the making. Frankly, given the way they all last saw and worked with each other last it makes sense. Then once they are together I don't pretend it'll be all sunshines and rainbows. There is going to be lingering animosity and trust issues within the group.

[TheFerg714]

Quick thoughts:
Ninjak 21- Legitimately entertaining, but felt sort of pointless... nothing special.

Bloodshot USA 3- It's become pretty clear to me that this story isn't trying to be anything but a straight-up, epic, action-fest. I don't think that's a bad thing (I really enjoyed myself), but I do sort of miss the days of Harbinger Wars, when we could get the epic action along with character depth and intertwining plotlines. On a more positive note, the reveal at the end legitimately made me gasp, which very rarely happens in a comic book. I can't wait to see what happens next.
EDIT: Oh, and it's really channeling Marvel's movies with some of the humor. The part when all the Bloodshot's and Ninjak were crowded in one little van was hilarious.

[Shadowras]

Did anyone catch the "SECRET WEAPONS" Tweet from Dinesh yesterday, it could be a tease for a relaunched team book.

[Shadowras]

Mico Suayan's secret project.

[ian0delond]

Another futur Ninjak ?

[Shadowras]

Another futur Ninjak ?

It looks like the one from BOD FALL OF NINJAK, he had a missing arm.