A&A:FI INCREASES PAGE COUNT

dino · Post by **dino** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:47 pm

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT INCREASES PAGE COUNT AND ADDS EXTRA MATERIAL TO ARCHER & ARMSTRONG HARDCOVER WITHOUT INCREASING PRICE

Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions Now Contains 16 Pages of New Content Including a Revealing Jim Shooter Interview

July 31, 2008, New York, NY – Valiant Entertainment’s latest in a series of deluxe hardcover editions, Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions, will now contain 184 pages of content for the same solicited cover price of $24.95. The book was originally planned to contain 168 pages, but Valiant Entertainment has decided to add exclusive new material and increase the page count while keeping the cover price the same as an added incentive to fans and retailers.

Along with collecting for the first time issues #0-6 of the original blockbuster series co-created by legends Jim Shooter and Barry Windsor-Smith that sold over 4 million copies, Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions includes an all-new story, “Formation of The Sect,” by Jim Shooter and artists Sal Velluto and Bob Almond, and features a new Michael Golden cover which can be seen at http://valiantentertainment.com/anahc.jpg. Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions now also features:

* An exclusive in-depth interview with Jim Shooter
* An expanded all-new “Formation of The Sect” story
* Jim Shooter’s full script for the all-new “Formation of the Sect” story including an alternate ending
* A detailed look into the creation of the new cover by Michael Golden from sketch to printed cover

The highlight of the extra materials is the exclusive interview with series co-creator, Jim Shooter. In the interview, Shooter offers new insights into the origins of the series and characters, and background on the early days at Valiant.

“As we were putting the package together for the hardcover, we decided that we could make it even better by adding some additional material,” said Walter J. Black, Senior VP & Publisher of Valiant Entertainment. “As solicited, the book would have been a great treat for readers, but now, with all the additions, especially the interview with Jim Shooter, it’s a must have. And because our main responsibility is to make sure we please our fans, we decided not to raise the cover price.”

Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions is set for release on September 24 and is still available for order. Found in the July issue of Diamond Previews, out now, use Diamond order number: JUL084301 to get your copy.

For more information on the Valiant Universe and titles, please log on to their website at www.ValiantEntertainment.com. While you’re there, be sure to join the mailing list to receive future updates in your inbox. Or come visit them on ComicSpace at www.comicspace.com/ValiantEntertainment

About Valiant Entertainment:

Valiant Entertainment is a character-based entertainment company that owns and manages some of the most popular comic characters ever created across all media, including feature films, television, video games, new media, publishing, and consumer products. Since their creation in 1990, Valiant characters have sold over 80 million comic books, 8 million video games, and Valiant became one of the three leading comic character-based companies globally. In addition, the “Valiant characters are often called the most important characters created since the Marvel revolution of the 1960s” (Sequart). VALIANT™ characters include X-O MANOWAR®, BLOODSHOT®, HARBINGER™, ETERNAL WARRIOR™, DOCTOR MIRAGE™, NINJAK™, SHADOWMAN®, RAI™, and QUANTUM & WOODY™, among many others. Visit www.ValiantEntertainment.com for more information.

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:50 pm

dino wrote:VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT INCREASES PAGE COUNT AND ADDS EXTRA MATERIAL TO ARCHER & ARMSTRONG HARDCOVER WITHOUT INCREASING PRICE

Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions Now Contains 16 Pages of New Content Including a Revealing Jim Shooter Interview

July 31, 2008, New York, NY – Valiant Entertainment’s latest in a series of deluxe hardcover editions, Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions, will now contain 184 pages of content for the same solicited cover price of $24.95. The book was originally planned to contain 168 pages, but Valiant Entertainment has decided to add exclusive new material and increase the page count while keeping the cover price the same as an added incentive to fans and retailers.

Along with collecting for the first time issues #0-6 of the original blockbuster series co-created by legends Jim Shooter and Barry Windsor-Smith that sold over 4 million copies, Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions includes an all-new story, “Formation of The Sect,” by Jim Shooter and artists Sal Velluto and Bob Almond, and features a new Michael Golden cover which can be seen at http://valiantentertainment.com/anahc.jpg. Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions now also features:

* An exclusive in-depth interview with Jim Shooter
* An expanded all-new “Formation of The Sect” story
* Jim Shooter’s full script for the all-new “Formation of the Sect” story including an alternate ending
* A detailed look into the creation of the new cover by Michael Golden from sketch to printed cover

The highlight of the extra materials is the exclusive interview with series co-creator, Jim Shooter. In the interview, Shooter offers new insights into the origins of the series and characters, and background on the early days at Valiant.

“As we were putting the package together for the hardcover, we decided that we could make it even better by adding some additional material,” said Walter J. Black, Senior VP & Publisher of Valiant Entertainment. “As solicited, the book would have been a great treat for readers, but now, with all the additions, especially the interview with Jim Shooter, it’s a must have. And because our main responsibility is to make sure we please our fans, we decided not to raise the cover price.”

Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions is set for release on September 24 and is still available for order. Found in the July issue of Diamond Previews, out now, use Diamond order number: JUL084301 to get your copy.

For more information on the Valiant Universe and titles, please log on to their website at www.ValiantEntertainment.com. While you’re there, be sure to join the mailing list to receive future updates in your inbox. Or come visit them on ComicSpace at www.comicspace.com/ValiantEntertainment

About Valiant Entertainment:

Valiant Entertainment is a character-based entertainment company that owns and manages some of the most popular comic characters ever created across all media, including feature films, television, video games, new media, publishing, and consumer products. Since their creation in 1990, Valiant characters have sold over 80 million comic books, 8 million video games, and Valiant became one of the three leading comic character-based companies globally. In addition, the “Valiant characters are often called the most important characters created since the Marvel revolution of the 1960s” (Sequart). VALIANT™ characters include X-O MANOWAR®, BLOODSHOT®, HARBINGER™, ETERNAL WARRIOR™, DOCTOR MIRAGE™, NINJAK™, SHADOWMAN®, RAI™, and QUANTUM & WOODY™, among many others. Visit www.ValiantEntertainment.com for more information.

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:16 pm

BloodOfHeroes · Post by **BloodOfHeroes** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:14 pm

Woo-hoo! I'm especially excited about the "alternative ending." I believe bob Layton originally proposed a different story and was "denied." The fact that Shooter's ending was changed makes me very comfortable that VEI is taking care of business in a very good way.

Shooter AND someone guarding the properties. PLUS Sal & Bob?

JustCallMeAric · Post by **JustCallMeAric** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:20 pm

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:22 pm

JustCallMeAric wrote:cool

whovianone · Post by **whovianone** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:31 pm

Squirrel will be thrilled.

I dig it too.

Draco · Post by **Draco** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:38 pm

Job done.

iggy101us · Post by **iggy101us** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:39 pm

Since the script is being printed in the HC, does that mean the signed Shooter scripts are no more?

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Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:18 pm

Very nice.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:35 pm

sweet

greg · Post by **greg** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:21 pm

NEW "Formation of the Sect" story?

You mean what we've been told isn't true?

An alternate ending?

You mean something other than what's on the page might be the real story?

I think ManofTheAtom's head just exploded.

iggy101us · Post by **iggy101us** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:39 pm

greg wrote:NEW "Formation of the Sect" story?

You mean what we've been told isn't true?

An alternate ending?

You mean something other than what's on the page might be the real story?

I think ManofTheAtom's head just exploded.

This and losing Dr. Solar and Magnus to Dark Horse . . . he must be in shock.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:02 pm

iggy101us wrote:
greg wrote:NEW "Formation of the Sect" story?

You mean what we've been told isn't true?

An alternate ending?

You mean something other than what's on the page might be the real story?

I think ManofTheAtom's head just exploded.
This and losing Dr. Solar and Magnus to Dark Horse . . . he must be in shock.

I haven't gone anywhere...

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:08 pm

Dr. Solar wrote:
iggy101us wrote:
greg wrote:NEW "Formation of the Sect" story?

You mean what we've been told isn't true?

An alternate ending?

You mean something other than what's on the page might be the real story?

I think ManofTheAtom's head just exploded.
This and losing Dr. Solar and Magnus to Dark Horse . . . he must be in shock.
I haven't gone anywhere...

oh you...

-Brian

*SQUEE* · Post by ***SQUEE*** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:45 am

Free pages is good pages.

sonicdan · Post by **sonicdan** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:50 am

Awesome! Can't wait!
DAN

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:22 am

whovianone wrote:Squirrel will be thrilled.

I dig it too.

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:26 am

When is this due for release?

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:47 am

Jay Tomio wrote:
First Impressions is set for release on September 24 and is still available for order

Thats what happens when I only skim the press release...

oh, the shame, the shame.

myron · Post by **myron** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:48 am

iggy101us · Post by **iggy101us** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:19 am

Dr. Solar wrote:
iggy101us wrote:
greg wrote:NEW "Formation of the Sect" story?

You mean what we've been told isn't true?

An alternate ending?

You mean something other than what's on the page might be the real story?

I think ManofTheAtom's head just exploded.
This and losing Dr. Solar and Magnus to Dark Horse . . . he must be in shock.
I haven't gone anywhere...

No discussion of your move at DH either. So maybe it's just a rumor

http://www.darkhorse.com/Help/Boards/

dbostejano · Post by **dbostejano** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:36 am

iggy101us wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:
iggy101us wrote:
greg wrote:NEW "Formation of the Sect" story?

You mean what we've been told isn't true?

An alternate ending?

You mean something other than what's on the page might be the real story?

I think ManofTheAtom's head just exploded.
This and losing Dr. Solar and Magnus to Dark Horse . . . he must be in shock.
I haven't gone anywhere...
No discussion of your move at DH either. So maybe it's just a rumor

http://www.darkhorse.com/Help/Boards/

So start one, and let's see what sticks.

caxiotis · Post by **caxiotis** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:14 pm

I can't wait to see this.

etos45 · Post by **etos45** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:31 pm

I'm a little confused on one part here... is the new story now longer? I can't tell if that's part of the "new pages" or if you're just repeating that, as part of the bonus material, there will be a new story. Just curious.

Either way, I'm very excited to hear about this and I'm finding it interesting (and speculatively hopeful) that we're seeing so much Jim Shooter involvement in these HCs...

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