#IDWPublishing is teaming up with cutting-edge comic book publisher Alien Books!

[ManofTheAtom]

Alien has big things planned for the rest of 2025, including the upcoming "Valiant Beyond’ relaunch with partners at Valiant as well as some new licensed properties that we’ll be announcing soon...

We are excited to be working with Alien, so stay tuned for more!

[RyanMcLelland]

This is interesting. Valiant Comics brought to you by Alien Books in conjunction with IDW brings you…. Harbinger! But not like old Harbinger. Now there’s like anime covers and big monsters!!!

Good for IDW. Boo for the new Harbinger.

[ManofTheAtom]

This is interesting. Valiant Comics brought to you by Alien Books in conjunction with IDW brings you…. Harbinger! But not like old Harbinger. Now there’s like anime covers and big monsters!!!

Good for IDW. Boo for the new Harbinger.

It's only 12 issues for now of each Beyond series, and they don't replace the existing VEI version Dinesh launched.

[RyanMcLelland]

This is interesting. Valiant Comics brought to you by Alien Books in conjunction with IDW brings you…. Harbinger! But not like old Harbinger. Now there’s like anime covers and big monsters!!!

Good for IDW. Boo for the new Harbinger.

It's only 12 issues for now of each Beyond series, and they don't replace the existing VEI version Dinesh launched.

I’m allowed to hate!!!

[ManofTheAtom]

Strategic Publishing Deal Reached Between IDW & Alien Books

“We are thrilled to be partnering with IDW Publishing to distribute our comics, graphic novels, and manga to the direct market and book stores,” said Matias Timarchi, Alien Books Director and Editor-in-Chief. “The team at IDW has been incredibly welcoming and this partnership allows us to continue to produce the best comics possible while enabling access to IDW’s terrific sales and operation teams to better position the work of our creators. Alien has big things planned for the rest of 2025, including our upcoming ‘Valiant Beyond’ relaunch with our partners at Valiant Entertainment, as well as some new licensed properties that we’ll be announcing soon. This deal is a huge win for Alien Books, IDW, Valiant, comic shops, and all of our readers and fans.”

“We are excited to be working with Alien,” stated Davidi Jonas, CEO of IDW Media Holdings. “Their team led by Matias have been supremely collaborative and smart — fun, friendly, and quick. Alien has great creative and dynamic publishing plans. The IDW team has demonstrated that we are an excellent partner, and through aligned interests, entrepreneurial sensibility, and shared services we expect to massively grow Alien’s reach, revenue, and profitability… and to get their awesome books to the many readers we know they will delight.”

[ManofTheAtom]

This is interesting. Valiant Comics brought to you by Alien Books in conjunction with IDW brings you…. Harbinger! But not like old Harbinger. Now there’s like anime covers and big monsters!!!

Good for IDW. Boo for the new Harbinger.

It's only 12 issues for now of each Beyond series, and they don't replace the existing VEI version Dinesh launched.

I’m allowed to hate!!!

So much to say to that, lol...

[Chiclo]

This is interesting. Valiant Comics brought to you by Alien Books in conjunction with IDW brings you…. Harbinger! But not like old Harbinger. Now there’s like anime covers and big monsters!!!

Good for IDW. Boo for the new Harbinger.

It's only 12 issues for now of each Beyond series, and they don't replace the existing VEI version Dinesh launched.

Neither point soothes my worry that these books are just going to be more of the same mediocrity.

[ManofTheAtom]

This is interesting. Valiant Comics brought to you by Alien Books in conjunction with IDW brings you…. Harbinger! But not like old Harbinger. Now there’s like anime covers and big monsters!!!

Good for IDW. Boo for the new Harbinger.

It's only 12 issues for now of each Beyond series, and they don't replace the existing VEI version Dinesh launched.

Neither point soothes my worry that these books are just going to be more of the same mediocrity.

They do seem to be aimed at the demo that likes superheroes done in the style of DC and Marvel, but at least it's not a reboot.

[Cyberstrike]

Honestly, I'm more surprised that IDW is still in business.

[ManofTheAtom]

Honestly, I'm more surprised that IDW is still in business.

Heh.

I'm good with IDW doing VALIANT via Alien. It could be good. IDW does make high quality comics, no? I mean in terms of production values and such.

And, who knows, maybe someone in Hollywood is looking and this could be a gateway to getting VALIANT into other media down the road.

[ManofTheAtom]

Is Antos still at IDW? Lol.

[The Harbinger]

Is Antos still at IDW? Lol.

My first thought seeing this. She's going to be doing the Vince McMahon revealed as the higher power clip...



and then finish off Valiant for good like the critics (myself among them) stated she would. Looks like it'll just be by technicality now

[Cyberstrike]

Honestly, I'm more surprised that IDW is still in business.

Heh.

I'm good with IDW doing VALIANT via Alien. It could be good. IDW does make high quality comics, no? I mean in terms of production values and such.

And, who knows, maybe someone in Hollywood is looking and this could be a gateway to getting VALIANT into other media down the road.

Depends on how you feel about Paramount/CBS/MTV/Nickelodeon/Viacom (or whatever you want to call them) they can make and release some damn good movies and shows but their marketing is mixed at best and downright awful at worst.

[ManofTheAtom]

Is Antos still at IDW? Lol.

My first thought seeing this. She's going to be doing the Vince McMahon revealed as the higher power clip...



and then finish off Valiant for good like the critics (myself among them) stated she would. Looks like it'll just be by technicality now

It would be interesting if she got to do some crossovers between VALIANT and IDW's licensed comics, like Star Trek and the TMNT.

[ManofTheAtom]

Honestly, I'm more surprised that IDW is still in business.

Heh.

I'm good with IDW doing VALIANT via Alien. It could be good. IDW does make high quality comics, no? I mean in terms of production values and such.

And, who knows, maybe someone in Hollywood is looking and this could be a gateway to getting VALIANT into other media down the road.

Depends on how you feel about Paramount/CBS/MTV/Nickelodeon/Viacom (or whatever you want to call them) they can make and release some damn good movies and shows but their marketing is mixed at best and downright awful at worst.

I like that studio. Paramount does have the Harbinger license, no?

[Juki]

Honestly, I'm more surprised that IDW is still in business.

Heh.

I'm good with IDW doing VALIANT via Alien. It could be good. IDW does make high quality comics, no? I mean in terms of production values and such.

And, who knows, maybe someone in Hollywood is looking and this could be a gateway to getting VALIANT into other media down the road.

Depends on how you feel about Paramount/CBS/MTV/Nickelodeon/Viacom (or whatever you want to call them) they can make and release some damn good movies and shows but their marketing is mixed at best and downright awful at worst.

I like that studio. Paramount does have the Harbinger license, no?

I am not understanding the above comments. Is IDW somehow associated with Paramount?

[ManofTheAtom]

Honestly, I'm more surprised that IDW is still in business.

Heh.

I'm good with IDW doing VALIANT via Alien. It could be good. IDW does make high quality comics, no? I mean in terms of production values and such.

And, who knows, maybe someone in Hollywood is looking and this could be a gateway to getting VALIANT into other media down the road.

Depends on how you feel about Paramount/CBS/MTV/Nickelodeon/Viacom (or whatever you want to call them) they can make and release some damn good movies and shows but their marketing is mixed at best and downright awful at worst.

I like that studio. Paramount does have the Harbinger license, no?

I am not understanding the above comments. Is IDW somehow associated with Paramount?

Far as I know, only in that IDW publishes some comics they license from them, such as Star Trek.

[Chiclo]

Is Antos still at IDW? Lol.

My first thought seeing this. She's going to be doing the Vince McMahon revealed as the higher power clip...



and then finish off Valiant for good like the critics (myself among them) stated she would. Looks like it'll just be by technicality now

It would be interesting if she got to do some crossovers between VALIANT and IDW's licensed comics, like Star Trek and the TMNT.

MotA? Have you been hacked? Did you take a marijuana?

[ManofTheAtom]

Is Antos still at IDW? Lol.

My first thought seeing this. She's going to be doing the Vince McMahon revealed as the higher power clip...



and then finish off Valiant for good like the critics (myself among them) stated she would. Looks like it'll just be by technicality now

It would be interesting if she got to do some crossovers between VALIANT and IDW's licensed comics, like Star Trek and the TMNT.

MotA? Have you been hacked? Did you take a marijuana?

Has it been established that either Trek or the TMNT are fictional in the VEI Universe?

[Ryan]

MotA? Have you been hacked? Did you take a marijuana?

Has it been established that either Trek or the TMNT are fictional in the VEI Universe?

[magnusr]

Has it been established that either Trek or the TMNT are fictional in the VEI Universe?

Yes. When Pete and Kris meet Faith for the first time there are several references to Star Trek.

/Magnus

[ManofTheAtom]

Has it been established that either Trek or the TMNT are fictional in the VEI Universe?

Yes. When Pete and Kris meet Faith for the first time there are several references to Star Trek.

/Magnus

That was in VH-1, but was it in VEI?

[ManofTheAtom]

MotA? Have you been hacked? Did you take a marijuana?

Has it been established that either Trek or the TMNT are fictional in the VEI Universe?

Yep. Absent any direct reference to the Turtles being fictional at VALIANT, nothing prevents a crossover between them and Ninjak.

[magnusr]

That was in VH-1, but was it in VEI?

Ah, my mistake.

/Magnus

[Ryan]

Yep. Absent any direct reference to the Turtles being fictional at VALIANT, nothing prevents a crossover between them and Ninjak.

Lol, sure. Nothing prevents a crossover between X-O and Sonic the Hedgehog either, are you in favor of that?

Valiant used to be something unique, the integrity of the universe used to actually matter to the fans. If its just an 'anything goes' universe like Marvel and DC then why bother? Marvel and DC already have it covered. That's probably one of the reasons all the fans left. This doesn't help bring them back.