Valiant Comics mentioned on innerSPACE (tv)!!!

[grendeljd]

So, I have been pretty excited about this here relaunch... I want to see it become very successful. I decided I wanted to do something to help get a little more exposure for Valiant.

I tend to watch innerSPACE a lot... any fellow Canadian nerds around here will know that show, its a 1/2hr news program dedicated to all new things geek related on the Space channel. I was thinking it would be cool to see Valiant books get some mention on their 'On The Shelf' segment, or even get a brief segment dedicated to the relaunch. So I wrote in an email to them and said as much. Here's what happened;

Hi Josh,

Thanks for the suggestion! (I don't believe we've covered that, and we do love our comics) I've passed it along to the InnerSPACE team


From: Josh
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 11:25 AM
To: InnerSPACE
Subject: On The Shelf feature

Hi there,

I am a regular viewer of innerspace, its great having a [Canadian!] info/news show around devoted to all things geek

I love that you discuss comics quite often on the show, and I have a suggestion I'd love to see mentioned on the On The Shelf segment at some point - this summer Valiant comics have returned to stores and they are really impressive so far.

The 'Valiant Universe', as well as the company itself, was as huge as Marvel & DC back in the mid-90's, before being bought up by Acclaim & eventually collapsing. They have 4 new titles coming out during their self proclaimed 'Summer Of Valiant', releasing a new one each month of the summer. I think it would be cool to see one of these new releases at least briefly mentioned, or even giving Valiant some attention on the story of their return [if you have already that's cool - I must have missed it].

Thats all, thanks & keep up the great work on the show!
Josh

So, the next phase of this plan is to get more people to write in and make the same request - and what better place than here?

Lets get Valiant mentioned on TV!! Chances are, most people who watch innerSPACE may already be buying the new Valiant stuff, but it can't hurt!!! Email them at Inner.SPACE@bellmedia.ca

If this were 20 years ago, I feel like maybe I'd get a gold logo variant for the promo idea, if it works

[MarkRoseHFX]

I'm a Canadian count me in sir

[Man Of The Atom]

Good work! That is cool.
I am not Canadian and I have never heard of that show, but I will email them anyway.

[grendeljd]

Good work! That is cool.
I am not Canadian and I have never heard of that show, but I will email them anyway.

Awesome - thanks MotA!!

[greg]

Cary Nord is Canadian... if that helps ramp up the value to the show.

[lobo]

I will get on this!

[grendeljd]

Cary Nord is Canadian... if that helps ramp up the value to the show.

I will get on this!

Great! Can you mention about Cary Nord to them when you send your email, lobo - I think Greg is right, it'll help sway them to do a Valiant bit, especially since he has an exclusive deal with them now...

[xodacia81]

If I were a Canadian fan of Valiant, I'd just be glad that the company didn't have a wait and see policy about the market, as in, wait and see til after The Cup returns to The Dominion.

Sorry, I just CAN NOT resist.

[Chiclo]

If I were a Canadian fan of Valiant, I'd just be glad that the company didn't have a wait and see policy about the market, as in, wait and see til after The Cup returns to The Dominion.

Sorry, I just CAN NOT resist.

You are interested in hockey and you live within driving distance of Canadia. I think you might count.

[xodacia81]

If I were a Canadian fan of Valiant, I'd just be glad that the company didn't have a wait and see policy about the market, as in, wait and see til after The Cup returns to The Dominion.

Sorry, I just CAN NOT resist.

You are interested in hockey and you live within driving distance of Canadia. I think you might count.

But I have a team that wins titles. That has to count for something, eh?

[greg]

If I were a Canadian fan of Valiant, I'd just be glad that the company didn't have a wait and see policy about the market, as in, wait and see til after The Cup returns to The Dominion.

Sorry, I just CAN NOT resist.

You are interested in hockey and you live within driving distance of Canadia. I think you might count.

But I have a team that wins titles. That has to count for something, eh?

Titles only matter if people watch the sport. As far as viewership, hockey's somewhere between women's water polo and Olympic curling, right?

[xodacia81]

If I were a Canadian fan of Valiant, I'd just be glad that the company didn't have a wait and see policy about the market, as in, wait and see til after The Cup returns to The Dominion.

Sorry, I just CAN NOT resist.

You are interested in hockey and you live within driving distance of Canadia. I think you might count.

But I have a team that wins titles. That has to count for something, eh?

Titles only matter if people watch the sport. As far as viewership, hockey's somewhere between women's water polo and Olympic curling, right?

Only down south, but nobody up here counts the land of Nascar. I mean, seriously, a "sport" where you make a bunch of left turns?

[jmatt]

Cary Nord is Canadian... if that helps ramp up the value to the show.

Really? Cary Nord ... carry north... oh, my god, they're moving the company to Canada! It was right there in front of us the whole time! That must be tomorrow's big news!

[Zaphod]

If I were a Canadian fan of Valiant, I'd just be glad that the company didn't have a wait and see policy about the market, as in, wait and see til after The Cup returns to The Dominion.

Sorry, I just CAN NOT resist.

You are interested in hockey and you live within driving distance of Canadia. I think you might count.

But I have a team that wins titles. That has to count for something, eh?

Titles only matter if people watch the sport. As far as viewership, hockey's somewhere between women's water polo and Olympic curling, right?

you just declared war, you realize.

[xodacia81]

If I were a Canadian fan of Valiant, I'd just be glad that the company didn't have a wait and see policy about the market, as in, wait and see til after The Cup returns to The Dominion.

Sorry, I just CAN NOT resist.

You are interested in hockey and you live within driving distance of Canadia. I think you might count.

But I have a team that wins titles. That has to count for something, eh?

Titles only matter if people watch the sport. As far as viewership, hockey's somewhere between women's water polo and Olympic curling, right?

you just declared war, you realize.

Now where is that popcorn icon...

[grendeljd]

If I were a Canadian fan of Valiant, I'd just be glad that the company didn't have a wait and see policy about the market, as in, wait and see til after The Cup returns to The Dominion.

Sorry, I just CAN NOT resist.

You are interested in hockey and you live within driving distance of Canadia. I think you might count.

But I have a team that wins titles. That has to count for something, eh?

Titles only matter if people watch the sport. As far as viewership, hockey's somewhere between women's water polo and Olympic curling, right?

you just declared war, you realize.

Wha-? Did he just-

did he- ???!

HE DID!!!

He. just. took. a. stab. at MY national sport, didn't he??

Why you little - THEMS FIGHT'N WORDS!!!!

Xodacia81, if your team is Chigaco... I suppose ya got braggin' rights lately [relatively]. I'll just point out that huuuuuuuge dry spell they had before 2010... and before you say anything, MY original six team only has a current dry spell of 19 years, not 45... not to mention a slightly longer list of cup titles!!

[Donovan]

We just got a team back here in Winnipeg. There was a lot of dust being blown into my eyes at the home opener, I'll tell you that much... Grew up being a Jets fan, and was heartbroken when the NHL left. The last year has been unbelievable. Expensive, but fantastic...

[Chiclo]

If I were a Canadian fan of Valiant, I'd just be glad that the company didn't have a wait and see policy about the market, as in, wait and see til after The Cup returns to The Dominion.

Sorry, I just CAN NOT resist.

You are interested in hockey and you live within driving distance of Canadia. I think you might count.

But I have a team that wins titles. That has to count for something, eh?

Titles only matter if people watch the sport. As far as viewership, hockey's somewhere between women's water polo and Olympic curling, right?

Only down south, but nobody up here counts the land of Nascar. I mean, seriously, a "sport" where you make a bunch of left turns?

You do make a good point. Hockey is an entertaining sport to watch and Nascar is not. I would argue that Nascar Nation is nothing short of a marketing ploy but I know more people who regularly watch Nascar than watch hockey on tv so I may have to concede your vicious and mean point.

[grendeljd]

We just got a team back here in Winnipeg. There was a lot of dust being blown into my eyes at the home opener, I'll tell you that much... Grew up being a Jets fan, and was heartbroken when the NHL left. The last year has been unbelievable. Expensive, but fantastic...

I'm so glad we've reclaimed some Canadian territory in the NHL - I was a big fan of the Finnish Flash back then... the unbelievable rookie season...

now hey you, fellow Canadian 'Beyonder'... what're you doin' - write in to innerSPACE already!!!

Cary Nord is Canadian... if that helps ramp up the value to the show.

Really? Cary Nord ... carry north... oh, my god, they're moving the company to Canada! It was right there in front of us the whole time! That must be tomorrow's big news!

[lobo]

If I were a Canadian fan of Valiant, I'd just be glad that the company didn't have a wait and see policy about the market, as in, wait and see til after The Cup returns to The Dominion.

Sorry, I just CAN NOT resist.

You are interested in hockey and you live within driving distance of Canadia. I think you might count.

But I have a team that wins titles. That has to count for something, eh?

Titles only matter if people watch the sport. As far as viewership, hockey's somewhere between women's water polo and Olympic curling, right?

Greg.... you are treading on very thin ice....pun intended.

[lobo]

Cary Nord is Canadian... if that helps ramp up the value to the show.

I will get on this!

Great! Can you mention about Cary Nord to them when you send your email, lobo - I think Greg is right, it'll help sway them to do a Valiant bit, especially since he has an exclusive deal with them now...

Done, I sent in a huge plug about Cary Nord and Valiant. Some day I have to meet Cary myself as he is only a few hours down the highway in Calgary. Loved his work in DH Conan and having him on X-O is simply icing on the cake!

[xodacia81]

If I were a Canadian fan of Valiant, I'd just be glad that the company didn't have a wait and see policy about the market, as in, wait and see til after The Cup returns to The Dominion.

Sorry, I just CAN NOT resist.

You are interested in hockey and you live within driving distance of Canadia. I think you might count.

But I have a team that wins titles. That has to count for something, eh?

Titles only matter if people watch the sport. As far as viewership, hockey's somewhere between women's water polo and Olympic curling, right?

you just declared war, you realize.

Wha-? Did he just-

did he- ???!

HE DID!!!

He. just. took. a. stab. at MY national sport, didn't he??

Why you little - THEMS FIGHT'N WORDS!!!!

Xodacia81, if your team is Chigaco... I suppose ya got braggin' rights lately [relatively]. I'll just point out that huuuuuuuge dry spell they had before 2010... and before you say anything, MY original six team only has a current dry spell of 19 years, not 45... not to mention a slightly longer list of cup titles!!

My team broke a 42 year drought, won back to back titles and have been involved in 6 of the last 16 SCF's, winning 4 silver mugs. Even so, I have the good taste to appreciate even Chicago for being a damn fine team in 2010. I just hope my guys can reload after our captain retired. Best D-man since Orr.

[xodacia81]

If I were a Canadian fan of Valiant, I'd just be glad that the company didn't have a wait and see policy about the market, as in, wait and see til after The Cup returns to The Dominion.

Sorry, I just CAN NOT resist.

You are interested in hockey and you live within driving distance of Canadia. I think you might count.

But I have a team that wins titles. That has to count for something, eh?

Titles only matter if people watch the sport. As far as viewership, hockey's somewhere between women's water polo and Olympic curling, right?

Only down south, but nobody up here counts the land of Nascar. I mean, seriously, a "sport" where you make a bunch of left turns?

You do make a good point. Hockey is an entertaining sport to watch and Nascar is not. I would argue that Nascar Nation is nothing short of a marketing ploy but I know more people who regularly watch Nascar than watch hockey on tv so I may have to concede your vicious and mean point.

I consider it a brutally frank point. (continues splitting hairs)

[xodacia81]

Oh, and to grendeljd...a Habs fan? You aren't the only one 'round these here parts. I do think you guys are a ways from being Cup ready, but you've assembled a nice staff. Would be nicer if you had snagged Hartley instead of The Flames, but alas, I suppose Quebecer Bob wasn't French enough for Montreal.

[grendeljd]

Oh, and to grendeljd...a Habs fan? You aren't the only one 'round these here parts. I do think you guys are a ways from being Cup ready, but you've assembled a nice staff. Would be nicer if you had snagged Hartley instead of The Flames, but alas, I suppose Quebecer Bob wasn't French enough for Montreal.

Yeah, its not easy being green...

Actually, I myself am not a frenchman, which makes it difficult to like the Montreal organization & core local fan base sometimes... I don't like how they generally reacted to having Cunneyworth in there last year. I had french relatives around growing up, so I kind of inherited the team as my favourite. They have fallen far since '93...

Detroit is a class act organization, top to bottom. I hated it when they beat up on my other favourite team in '08, but revenge was served rather quickly in '09!!