Hot D@#n! Another new Valiant Interview!

JonesyAZ · Post by **JonesyAZ** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:01 pm

This is with new Executive Editor, Warren Simons!

http://scifipulse.net/?p=50363

ian_house · Post by **ian_house** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:27 pm

In time, I would definitely like to see a crossover with X-O Manowar and Kevin from Up.

Do it now!

yardstick · Post by **yardstick** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:05 pm

Yanes: While the Valiant Universe has not been around as long as DC or Marvel, it still has a rich history. What are some of the difficulties of making Valiant characters feel fresh without ignoring some of the great stories that have come before?

WS: Well, the challenge is to tap into those great stories and the core concepts driving the characters and modernize them so they’re relevant to the current marketplace. We want to mine that rich history, not ignore it, but by the same token we’re not performing an exercise in continuity here.

yardstick · Post by **yardstick** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:14 pm

Yanes: I’m sure there are many things going on at Valiant that you can’t talk about yet, but what are some of the things being developed that you can talk about and that fans need to look out for?

WS: We have some terrific announcements coming up, so check back with me in a few months and you’ll get the update. We believe that we’re going to make some noise come 2012 by focusing on amazing creative. Hang tight — we’re on our way.

amazing creative what...?

check out the Pierce interview too:

http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewto ... 699#729699

Jason Sacks: The original Valiant line was much loved by fans. How will you be striving to revive that spirit of excitement?

Fred Pierce: By focusing on what made Valiant great to begin with – telling great stories with some of the best characters in comics! We are committed to great creative and every decision we make as a company is made with that goal in mind.

I guess the creative part is still a secret.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:13 pm

I like the bit about 2012...funny stuff.

StarBrand · Post by **StarBrand** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:58 am

yardstick wrote:
Yanes: I’m sure there are many things going on at Valiant that you can’t talk about yet, but what are some of the things being developed that you can talk about and that fans need to look out for?

WS: We have some terrific announcements coming up, so check back with me in a few months and you’ll get the update. We believe that we’re going to make some noise come 2012 by focusing on amazing creative. Hang tight — we’re on our way.
amazing creative what...?

check out the Pierce interview too:

http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewto ... 699#729699

Jason Sacks: The original Valiant line was much loved by fans. How will you be striving to revive that spirit of excitement?

Fred Pierce: By focusing on what made Valiant great to begin with – telling great stories with some of the best characters in comics! We are committed to great creative and every decision we make as a company is made with that goal in mind.
I guess the creative part is still a secret.

Very strange.

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:16 am

While we have ambitious plans for the work in other media, we’re a comic book company first and foremost. Our goal is to make the best comics every single month.

orbitalshift · Post by **orbitalshift** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:56 pm

Man oh man, I hope this reboot doesn't suck. I have been sulking after the demise of DK.

It sounds as if they are doing a full on reboot.

All I'm saying is, if they make X-O a chick, I'm out!

Unless of course she is really hot and doesnt wear jammies under the armor. Then I might give it a go.

StarBrand · Post by **StarBrand** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 1:04 pm

orbitalshift wrote:I have been sulking after the demise of DK.

Is there a more abused group of fans than comic book fans?

TheVisitor · Post by **TheVisitor** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 1:35 pm

StarBrand wrote:
orbitalshift wrote:I have been sulking after the demise of DK.

Is there a more abused group of fans than comic book fans?

I'm a fan of the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns.... you lose!

--Phil

dave · Post by **dave** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:03 pm

Daniel Jackson wrote:I like the bit about 2012...funny stuff.

you mean this?:

Da New Boss wrote:...Jason Kothari. He’s spent the last few months walking around the office in a bathrobe, mumbling about the challenges of “market share” in a “post-apocalyptic environment.” Freaked me out my first day – very disconcerting – but everyone told me to take it in stride. Heavy is the head, you know? Anyway, I take comfort in knowing that this is where the Universe wants us, and this is where we are.

That's a sharp wit right there.

dave · Post by **dave** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:10 pm

What is the deal with the phrase "amazing creative"? I've seen it several times coming from the New Valiant, but to me, unless it's industry speak, it seems incomplete. Amazing creative teams would make sense, amazing creative by itself doesn't. Am I missing something?

We are going to focus on amazing creative.

Go for it.

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:17 pm

I share your confusion, dave. And I've noticed that phrase a couple times myself. The first time I assumed it was a typo - a word was missing or it should have been "amazing creativity."

dino · Post by **dino** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:49 pm

Answer from our Facebook page:

"Great creative = great stories told with three dimensional characters in comic books"

StarBrand · Post by **StarBrand** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:20 pm

TheVisitor wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
orbitalshift wrote:I have been sulking after the demise of DK.

Is there a more abused group of fans than comic book fans?
I'm a fan of the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns.... you lose!

--Phil

I guess Cubs fans, too. lol

Johnseye · Post by **Johnseye** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:42 pm

TheVisitor wrote:
StarBrand wrote:
orbitalshift wrote:I have been sulking after the demise of DK.

Is there a more abused group of fans than comic book fans?
I'm a fan of the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns.... you lose!

--Phil

Cubs fan here. Got you all beat.

greg · Post by **greg** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:20 pm

dino wrote:Answer from our Facebook page:

"Great creative = great stories told with three dimensional characters in comic books"

Wow, four posts in one week. It's almost like this guy is a Valiant fan!

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 4:07 pm

orbitalshift wrote:Man oh man, I hope this reboot doesn't suck. I have been sulking after the demise of DK.

It sounds as if they are doing a full on reboot.

All I'm saying is, if they make X-O a chick, I'm out!

Unless of course she is really hot and doesnt wear jammies under the armor. Then I might give it a go.

So you want... Witchblade lite?

dhudson1 · Post by **dhudson1** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:27 pm

Amazing creative,

Creative is used as a noun, not an adjective. Creative means the writing, the art, the production, the whole shebang

Michael Woods · Post by **Michael Woods** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:39 pm

yardstick wrote:
Yanes: I’m sure there are many things going on at Valiant that you can’t talk about yet, but what are some of the things being developed that you can talk about and that fans need to look out for?

WS: We have some terrific announcements coming up, so check back with me in a few months and you’ll get the update. We believe that we’re going to make some noise come 2012 by focusing on amazing creative. Hang tight — we’re on our way.
amazing creative what...?

check out the Pierce interview too:

http://www.valiantfans.com/forum/viewto ... 699#729699

Jason Sacks: The original Valiant line was much loved by fans. How will you be striving to revive that spirit of excitement?

Fred Pierce: By focusing on what made Valiant great to begin with – telling great stories with some of the best characters in comics! We are committed to great creative and every decision we make as a company is made with that goal in mind.
I guess the creative part is still a secret.

I'm pretty sure creative = artists and writers

dino · Post by **dino** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:10 pm

dhudson1 wrote:Amazing creative,

Creative is used as a noun, not an adjective. Creative means the writing, the art, the production, the whole shebang

Michael Woods wrote:
I'm pretty sure creative = artists and writers

Both.

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:30 pm

sweet

Heath · Post by **Heath** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:40 am

I've never seen the word "creative" used as a noun. The dictionaries (both print and online) that I've referred to just now also do not show it as a noun. The noun form of the word is "creativity."

Although I understand the meaning of the phrase now, I still find it a bit awkward. There just needs to be more words after "creative." "...great creative staff." "...amazing creative focus."

David_Cody · Post by **David_Cody** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:03 am

I'm just happy he mentioned A&A with BWS in the article.

greg · Post by **greg** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:32 am

Heath wrote:I've never seen the word "creative" used as a noun. The dictionaries (both print and online) that I've referred to just now also do not show it as a noun. The noun form of the word is "creativity."

Although I understand the meaning of the phrase now, I still find it a bit awkward. There just needs to be more words after "creative." "...great creative staff." "...amazing creative focus."

I'm excited that these guys are so embedded in this stuff that they don't
even notice when they use terms that people like us don't understand.

Insider jargon always makes perfect sense to actual insiders. Sounds like we've got a few at VEI.