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I was 10-12 when I read my first Valiant, (Eternal Warrior #10, I think shortly followed by Bloodshot #6) and I was lost with both titles. So it took me unil I was 16-17 and was in Texas, pretty board and wanting some comics, to get hooked. The only comics I could find were at this local Bi-Lo type Store, and they were all Valiants, mostly from the DeathMate era, but they impressed me enough to check out all that Valiant had to offer. I think what did it was some of the art and coloring from the DeathMate comics, the series had me lost cause I had no idea how to put them in chronological order, and still makes little sence, but I loved the watercolor and color pencil work. The comic that got me story, art, and all, I think was X-O #17. I never liked Iron Man's character too much, but thought the armor was great, and here was this sort of anti-hero like Iron Man, minus the alchoholic arrogant prick attitude.

In addition, my Gf has started getting into comics, and Iron Man is one of her favorites, so once I came back to the boards, she became curious about this whole Valiant Comics thing, so I introduced her to X-O, and I think I'm getting her hooked. :hope:

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welcome--nice avatar.

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Xero wrote: In addition, my Gf has started getting into comics, and Iron Man is one of her favorites, so once I came back to the boards, she became curious about this whole Valiant Comics thing, so I introduced her to X-O, and I think I'm getting her hooked. :hope:

Sweet. But if she is just your girl friend, make sure you keep your comics yours, and her comics hers.

And.... Hola compadre!


(disclaimer------ If the "girlfirend" reads this..... disreguard the above post..... Xero trusts you all the way. :thumb: )

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Welcome . . . :thumb:

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Xero wrote:
In addition, my Gf has started getting into comics, and Iron Man is one of her favorites, so once I came back to the boards, she became curious about this whole Valiant Comics thing, so I introduced her to X-O, and I think I'm getting her hooked. :hope:
Cool! Welcome to the board :thumb:

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thanks for the welcome. been on the site for awhile, from time to time I get busy and take a leave from the forum, but I keep coming back. there's a ton of nice peeps on here, and lots that are willing to help me complete my Valiant collection too.

lol thanks for the tips Elveen

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Xero wrote:I think what did it was some of the art and coloring from the DeathMate comics, the series had me lost cause I had no idea how to put them in chronological order, and still makes little sense, but I loved the watercolor and color pencil work.
Don't worry, Deathmate made little sense to a lot of us around here.

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Daniel Jackson wrote:
Xero wrote:I think what did it was some of the art and coloring from the DeathMate comics, the series had me lost cause I had no idea how to put them in chronological order, and still makes little sense, but I loved the watercolor and color pencil work.
Don't worry, Deathmate made little sense to a lot of us around here.
<snort>...less than little... :wink: ...welcome... :thumb:

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Welcome! :thumb:

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Welcome to the bored!

I bet it would be nice to have a girlfriend who is into comics. Mine always just tolerate it.

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Xero wrote:I was 10-12 when I read my first Valiant, (Eternal Warrior #10, I think shortly followed by Bloodshot #6) and I was lost with both titles. So it took me unil I was 16-17 and was in Texas, pretty board and wanting some comics, to get hooked. The only comics I could find were at this local Bi-Lo type Store, and they were all Valiants, mostly from the DeathMate era, but they impressed me enough to check out all that Valiant had to offer. I think what did it was some of the art and coloring from the DeathMate comics, the series had me lost cause I had no idea how to put them in chronological order, and still makes little sence, but I loved the watercolor and color pencil work. The comic that got me story, art, and all, I think was X-O #17. I never liked Iron Man's character too much, but thought the armor was great, and here was this sort of anti-hero like Iron Man, minus the alchoholic arrogant prick attitude.

In addition, my Gf has started getting into comics, and Iron Man is one of her favorites, so once I came back to the boards, she became curious about this whole Valiant Comics thing, so I introduced her to X-O, and I think I'm getting her hooked. :hope:
Welcome to the boards :thumb:

If you have a girlfriend that likes Iron Man, here's a tip - keep her away from IMJ :lol:

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IMJ?

yeah, my girlfriend didn't even know that their was such a thing as comics until we met. :lol: Her mom thought that comics were no longer made... crazy talk

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Post by Rufusharley »

Welcome dude! :thumb: Nice story.

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Welcome to the boards and glad you've finally posted the story

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thanks again for the welcomes. I think I'd posted it before the site relaunch or whatever, but I'm not sure.

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Welcome! Again! :D


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