The History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game

Users can share photos of their VALIANT collections, your own museum for everyone to tour. No comments allowed by visitors in the gallery threads, just your own space to show and describe your own collection. Free admission for everyone to "The VALIANT Gallery".

Moderators: Daniel Jackson, greg

Post Reply
User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
The History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game

Post by Blood of Heroes »

I've been asked to put together a list of all the poker books we've had over the years. As time allows, I'll try to add some brief notes from each year. Bear with me.
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Fri Dec 27, 2019 4:38:37 pm, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2008

The very first poker game, and the first time I met up with a bunch of strangers from the internet in a hotel room. :lol:
The game was attended by myself, BetterThanEzra, DrSolar, Elveen, ManOfTheAtom, RufusHarley, and ZephyrWasHot. BTE ended up winning the game with MOTA coming in second. It still blows my mind to back to this night and the traditions and friendships it started.
Poker thread:http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewto ... lit=zorlac

Books provided by Zephyrwashot!!

Image
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Fri Dec 27, 2019 8:41:52 pm, edited 3 times in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2009

To the best of my recollection, there was no poker book this year. We almost didn't have a place to play until Wrunow stepped up and let us play in his hotel room. The attendees were myself, DrSolar, Elveen, ManOfTheAtom, RufusHarley, Wrunow, and ZephyrWasHot!!. We played two games, MOTA won one and ZWH won the other.
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:16:48 pm, edited 2 times in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2009

First Annual West Coast BBQ
This was a poker game that a half dozen of us played at Elveen's house during the first Long Beach Comic Con. This was also the inception of Elveen's Valiant trivia game. Attendees were myself, BetterThanEzra, DrSolar, Elveen, and RufusHarley. We played two rounds of poker and the trivia game. I won all three 8-) . But to be fair, DrSolar should have won the trivia game.
Here's Elveen's thread on the night: http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewto ... er#p603521

Elveen had these books done and they are killer.

Image
Image
Image
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Fri Dec 27, 2019 5:35:44 pm, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2010

This is the poker night that came to be known as "VEI 0". Attendees were myself, Chiclo, Mrs. Chiclo, Dino, DrSolar, Elveen, UnknownTales*, Wrunow, ZephyrWasHot!!. We didn't actually play cards that night. Instead we sat and listened to Dinesh talk about what was going on with Valiant because up until that point there was no news. We knew he had bought the properties. And I think at that point everyone knew about Shooter's involvement, but no one really knew how far along he (Dinesh) was with getting books made. Anyway, we all had signed the books but they weren't handed out until the following year. The book pictured below is the only book that was signed strictly by the people there in 2010. The 2011 books have signatures from both years. It's even signed by my wife and Mrs. Chiclo! :lol:
Poker thread:http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewto ... ilit=poker

Books provided by Zephyrwashot!!

Image

*He RSVPd but his name isn't on the book. I can't remember if he was there that year.
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:03:09 pm, edited 2 times in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2011

This year marked the second appearance of Dinesh, as well as the first appearances of Warren Simons and Fred Pierce. This is also the year Fred brought t-shirts with the first VEI logo. I'll get a picture of those up at some point.
Poker thread: http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewto ... ilit=poker

Books provided by Zephyrwashot!!

Image

Here are the shirts Fred brought.

Image

Image
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:06:01 pm, edited 3 times in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2012

Poker thread: http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewto ... ilit=poker

Books provided by Dr. Solar

Image
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:09:39 pm, edited 2 times in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2013

Poker thread: http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewto ... ilit=poker

Books provided br DrMirage.

Image


I can't remember who did these sketches. They were tucked in the bag along with the book.


Image
Image


This year was when Jace joined the party. From this point on he has given out swag to commemorate the night to all the participants. 2013 was t-shirts.

Front
Image
Back
Image
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:18:55 pm, edited 5 times in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2014

Poker thread: http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewto ... ilit=poker

Books provided by VEI

Image


Jace swag:


Image

Image
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:25:46 pm, edited 3 times in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2015

Poker thread: http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewto ... ilit=poker

Books provided by VEI. Cover by the lovely Miss Jay

Image


Jace swag:

Image
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:27:35 pm, edited 3 times in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2016
Look at that! I came in 2nd place!! :high-five:

Books provided by VEI

Image


Jace swag:


Image

Image
Image
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:12:01 pm, edited 6 times in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2017

This was the first year the books were embossed. The XO Manowar Soldier (Comicspro variant) was handed out that night and also embossed.

Books provided by VEI

Image

Image


As if the swag Jace made in the previous years wasn't cool enough, this year he had lanyard badges personalized for each person. If anyone reading this has one of these badges, PM me a picture and I'll add it to this post.

Image
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:27:02 pm, edited 2 times in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2018

My book looks to be missing five signatures. We run a tight ship around here. :lol: :?

Books provided by VEI

Image


Jace swag:

Image
Last edited by Blood of Heroes on Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:28:31 pm, edited 2 times in total.

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2019

Books provided by VEI

Image


Jace swag: Bottle openers!!

Image

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: The History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game

Post by Blood of Heroes »

2020 has ruined a lot of things but it couldn’t stop the annual Valiant Validated Poker Tournament. Such as it was. I am sorry that more people weren’t included in this but it almost didn’t happen at all. No poker book or Jace swag, but seeing and hearing familiar faces and voices was good enough for me.
There was an attempt at online poker and I believe Aram won. So congratulations, Aram!! :high-five:


Image

User avatar
Man-of-The-Atom
Ninjak and Ninjil went up a hill
Ninjak and Ninjil went up a hill
Posts: 126
Joined: Tue May 10, 2022 2:51:00 pm
Valiant fan since: 1992
Favorite character: Solar
Favorite title: Solar Man of The Atom
Favorite writer: Kevin Vanhook
Favorite artist: Sean Chen
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Man-of-The-Atom »

Blood of Heroes wrote: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:44:47 pm 2008

The very first poker game, and the first time I met up with a bunch of strangers from the internet in a hotel room. :lol:
The game was attended by myself, BetterThanEzra, DrSolar, Elveen, ManOfTheAtom, RufusHarley, and ZephyrWasHot. BTE ended up winning the game with MOTA coming in second. It still blows my mind to back to this night and the traditions and friendships it started.
Poker thread:viewtopic.php?f=10&t=23231&hilit=zorlac

Books provided by Zephyrwashot!!

Image
Those were fun games. I've missed so much :(
Attachments
profile.jpg
profile.jpg (81.06 KiB) Viewed 1783 times
Comics are like a Rorschach test, everyone has a different opinion on what they are and can be...

User avatar
Blood of Heroes
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
I only beat my wife when I'm sober.
Posts: 5074
Joined: Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:23:45 pm
Location: 619
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Blood of Heroes »

Man-of-The-Atom wrote: Thu May 12, 2022 4:28:31 pm
Those were fun games. I've missed so much :(
Hey there, stranger!!

User avatar
Man-of-The-Atom
Ninjak and Ninjil went up a hill
Ninjak and Ninjil went up a hill
Posts: 126
Joined: Tue May 10, 2022 2:51:00 pm
Valiant fan since: 1992
Favorite character: Solar
Favorite title: Solar Man of The Atom
Favorite writer: Kevin Vanhook
Favorite artist: Sean Chen
Re: A History of the Valiant Validated Poker Game Books

Post by Man-of-The-Atom »

Blood of Heroes wrote: Thu May 12, 2022 8:42:25 pm
Man-of-The-Atom wrote: Thu May 12, 2022 4:28:31 pm
Those were fun games. I've missed so much :(
Hey there, stranger!!
:hi:
Comics are like a Rorschach test, everyone has a different opinion on what they are and can be...


Post Reply