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BugsySig · Post by **BugsySig** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:57 pm

Zaphod wrote:
Valiant announced a long term, three-year goal of publishing around 15 monthly titles. "We don't want so many titles that there's not enough time to absorb it or for the retailers to know how many to buy. We can't have too few, because then you aren't taken seriously in the market place," Pierce said. "Before the end of the year, you'll see another launch, and in April 2013, another launch. We're planning on doing not more than four new books a year, but we're not sure what the limit is.
I like this, I think it's solid planning to add slowly...I can't even fathom 15 monthly titles at 3.99 though.

Maybe when they get up to that many titles they can afford to drop the cover prices...

Crow331 · Post by **Crow331** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:20 pm

Elveen wrote:
Crow331 wrote:
BugsySig wrote:
They will have 6 books within a year of the relaunch, and then 4 books a year after that.
Can you clarify this...Did they mean 4 more books a year after the initial 6 or 4 books each year after the initial 6?

I would assume the former, meaning 10 books by 2 years after the launch.
I could of swore that Fred said 18 books by year 3 was a good number or something to that effect.

He also said there would be another title by year's end, which I believe is Eternal Warrior and a 6th title by April. Rai I suppose.

Nope.

WTF!

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:24 pm

Crow331 wrote:
Elveen wrote:
Crow331 wrote:
BugsySig wrote:
They will have 6 books within a year of the relaunch, and then 4 books a year after that.
Can you clarify this...Did they mean 4 more books a year after the initial 6 or 4 books each year after the initial 6?

I would assume the former, meaning 10 books by 2 years after the launch.
I could of swore that Fred said 18 books by year 3 was a good number or something to that effect.

He also said there would be another title by year's end, which I believe is Eternal Warrior and a 6th title by April. Rai I suppose.

Nope.
WTF!

He's RIGHT

-Brian

Crow331 · Post by **Crow331** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:28 pm

betterthanezra wrote:
Crow331 wrote:
Elveen wrote:
Crow331 wrote:
BugsySig wrote:
They will have 6 books within a year of the relaunch, and then 4 books a year after that.
Can you clarify this...Did they mean 4 more books a year after the initial 6 or 4 books each year after the initial 6?

I would assume the former, meaning 10 books by 2 years after the launch.
I could of swore that Fred said 18 books by year 3 was a good number or something to that effect.

He also said there would be another title by year's end, which I believe is Eternal Warrior and a 6th title by April. Rai I suppose.

Nope.
WTF!
He's RIGHT

-Brian

I should of made it to the poker game!

FormerReader · Post by **FormerReader** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:55 pm

betterthanezra wrote:
Crow331 wrote:
Elveen wrote:
Crow331 wrote:
BugsySig wrote:
They will have 6 books within a year of the relaunch, and then 4 books a year after that.
Can you clarify this...Did they mean 4 more books a year after the initial 6 or 4 books each year after the initial 6?

I would assume the former, meaning 10 books by 2 years after the launch.
I could of swore that Fred said 18 books by year 3 was a good number or something to that effect.

He also said there would be another title by year's end, which I believe is Eternal Warrior and a 6th title by April. Rai I suppose.

Nope.
WTF!
He's RIGHT

-Brian

Come on through us some hints.

FormerReader · Post by **FormerReader** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:57 pm

BugsySig wrote:
Zaphod wrote:
Valiant announced a long term, three-year goal of publishing around 15 monthly titles. "We don't want so many titles that there's not enough time to absorb it or for the retailers to know how many to buy. We can't have too few, because then you aren't taken seriously in the market place," Pierce said. "Before the end of the year, you'll see another launch, and in April 2013, another launch. We're planning on doing not more than four new books a year, but we're not sure what the limit is.
I like this, I think it's solid planning to add slowly...I can't even fathom 15 monthly titles at 3.99 though.

Maybe when they get up to that many titles they can afford to drop the cover prices...

Probably not.

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:58 pm

FormerReader wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:
Crow331 wrote:
Elveen wrote:
Crow331 wrote:
BugsySig wrote: Can you clarify this...Did they mean 4 more books a year after the initial 6 or 4 books each year after the initial 6?

I would assume the former, meaning 10 books by 2 years after the launch.
I could of swore that Fred said 18 books by year 3 was a good number or something to that effect.

He also said there would be another title by year's end, which I believe is Eternal Warrior and a 6th title by April. Rai I suppose.

Nope.
WTF!
He's RIGHT

-Brian
Come on through us some hints.

It's NOT Armorines...

-Brian

FormerReader · Post by **FormerReader** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:59 pm

betterthanezra wrote:
FormerReader wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:
Crow331 wrote:
Elveen wrote:
Crow331 wrote: I could of swore that Fred said 18 books by year 3 was a good number or something to that effect.

He also said there would be another title by year's end, which I believe is Eternal Warrior and a 6th title by April. Rai I suppose.

Nope.
WTF!
He's RIGHT

-Brian
Come on through us some hints.
It's NOT Armorines...

-Brian

That's just mean man.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:13 pm

A fresh, brand new title would be awesome. Reviving / updating the old stuff is cool, but I'm really eager to see what they can create from scratch and blend into the universe....... Besides, the way that comics are going nowadays, they need to get the good stuff out of these guys while they can because soon, the writers are going to want to keep their really good ideas to themselves and use them in a creator owned project.

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:24 pm

FormerReader wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:
FormerReader wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:
Crow331 wrote:
Elveen wrote: Nope.
WTF!
He's RIGHT

-Brian
Come on through us some hints.
It's NOT Armorines...

-Brian
That's just mean man.

Sorry I didn't want it to be mean...

I did help narrow it down

a tiny bit.

-Brian

FormerReader · Post by **FormerReader** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:31 pm

betterthanezra wrote:
FormerReader wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:
FormerReader wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:
Crow331 wrote: WTF!
He's RIGHT

-Brian
Come on through us some hints.
It's NOT Armorines...

-Brian
That's just mean man.
Sorry I didn't want it to be mean...

I did help narrow it down a tiny bit.

-Brian

BugsySig · Post by **BugsySig** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:43 pm

Well color me confused. Given the two teasers from the FCBD issue and everything we have heard from the VEI team we all assumed EW would be the series launched this winter. So that leaves me with 3 thoughts...feel free to tell me if I am right.

1) A series staring Gilad not titled Eternal Warrior such as Eternal Brothers, Book of the Geomancers, Secret Weapons or a totally new title.

2) Ninjak - His appearance in XO is being heavily pushed, and with those two issues wrapping up in October, it would be an easy lead in to a new series in the Winter.

3) Dare I say the Winter 2012 book may be the one character most asked for by fans? The character VEI has gone out of their way to not tease in any way, and has in fact avoided talking about at every turn? Shadowman?

2 and 3 don't explain the EW tease, so I will take door #1. What do I win?

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:48 pm

BugsySig wrote:Well color me confused. Given the two teasers from the FCBD issue and everything we have heard from the VEI team we all assumed EW would be the series launched this winter. So that leaves me with 3 thoughts...feel free to tell me if I am right.

1) A series staring Gilad not titled Eternal Warrior such as Eternal Brothers, Book of the Geomancers, Secret Weapons or a totally new title.

2) Ninjak - His appearance in XO is being heavily pushed, and with those two issues wrapping up in October, it would be an easy lead in to a new series in the Winter.

3) Dare I say the Winter 2012 book may be the one character most asked for by fans? The character VEI has gone out of their way to not tease in any way, and has in fact avoided talking about at every turn? Shadowman?

2 and 3 don't explain the EW tease, so I will take door #1. What do I win?

... Can't say ..... Anything....except.... not #2 that's all you get from me.

-Brian

jmatt · Post by **jmatt** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:50 pm

400yrs wrote: Reviving / updating the old stuff is cool, but I'm really eager to see what they can create from scratch and blend into the universe.......

Same here. Gimme new stuff!

BugsySig · Post by **BugsySig** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:00 pm

betterthanezra wrote:
BugsySig wrote:Well color me confused. Given the two teasers from the FCBD issue and everything we have heard from the VEI team we all assumed EW would be the series launched this winter. So that leaves me with 3 thoughts...feel free to tell me if I am right.

1) A series staring Gilad not titled Eternal Warrior such as Eternal Brothers, Book of the Geomancers, Secret Weapons or a totally new title.

2) Ninjak - His appearance in XO is being heavily pushed, and with those two issues wrapping up in October, it would be an easy lead in to a new series in the Winter.

3) Dare I say the Winter 2012 book may be the one character most asked for by fans? The character VEI has gone out of their way to not tease in any way, and has in fact avoided talking about at every turn? Shadowman?

2 and 3 don't explain the EW tease, so I will take door #1. What do I win?
... Can't say ..... Anything....except.... not #2 that's all you get from me.

-Brian

That's more than I ever would have expected from you tight lipped sons of *SQUEE*

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:00 pm

betterthanezra wrote:
BugsySig wrote:Well color me confused. Given the two teasers from the FCBD issue and everything we have heard from the VEI team we all assumed EW would be the series launched this winter. So that leaves me with 3 thoughts...feel free to tell me if I am right.

1) A series staring Gilad not titled Eternal Warrior such as Eternal Brothers, Book of the Geomancers, Secret Weapons or a totally new title.

2) Ninjak - His appearance in XO is being heavily pushed, and with those two issues wrapping up in October, it would be an easy lead in to a new series in the Winter.

3) Dare I say the Winter 2012 book may be the one character most asked for by fans? The character VEI has gone out of their way to not tease in any way, and has in fact avoided talking about at every turn? Shadowman?

2 and 3 don't explain the EW tease, so I will take door #1. What do I win?
... Can't say ..... Anything....except.... not #2 that's all you get from me.

-Brian

I'm guessing it starts with an 'R' or an 'S'.... without any inside info my money would be on 'S' ...

Zaphod · Post by **Zaphod** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:12 pm

betterthanezra wrote:
BugsySig wrote:Well color me confused. Given the two teasers from the FCBD issue and everything we have heard from the VEI team we all assumed EW would be the series launched this winter. So that leaves me with 3 thoughts...feel free to tell me if I am right.

1) A series staring Gilad not titled Eternal Warrior such as Eternal Brothers, Book of the Geomancers, Secret Weapons or a totally new title.

2) Ninjak - His appearance in XO is being heavily pushed, and with those two issues wrapping up in October, it would be an easy lead in to a new series in the Winter.

3) Dare I say the Winter 2012 book may be the one character most asked for by fans? The character VEI has gone out of their way to not tease in any way, and has in fact avoided talking about at every turn? Shadowman?

2 and 3 don't explain the EW tease, so I will take door #1. What do I win?
... Can't say ..... Anything....except.... not #2 that's all you get from me.

-Brian

hey look, I talk with people in the now and they tell me things and I get off on laying out how special I am to have this information to string you along.

I'd prefer people who play these games to just keep it to themselves than play the "Lets play a guessing games because I have inside information, but I'm not going to tell you a single *SQUEE* thing, just toot my own horn.

yawn.

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:31 pm

Zaphod wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:
BugsySig wrote:Well color me confused. Given the two teasers from the FCBD issue and everything we have heard from the VEI team we all assumed EW would be the series launched this winter. So that leaves me with 3 thoughts...feel free to tell me if I am right.

1) A series staring Gilad not titled Eternal Warrior such as Eternal Brothers, Book of the Geomancers, Secret Weapons or a totally new title.

2) Ninjak - His appearance in XO is being heavily pushed, and with those two issues wrapping up in October, it would be an easy lead in to a new series in the Winter.

3) Dare I say the Winter 2012 book may be the one character most asked for by fans? The character VEI has gone out of their way to not tease in any way, and has in fact avoided talking about at every turn? Shadowman?

2 and 3 don't explain the EW tease, so I will take door #1. What do I win?
... Can't say ..... Anything....except.... not #2 that's all you get from me.

-Brian

hey look, I talk with people in the now and they tell me things and I get off on laying out how special I am to have this information to string you along.

I'd prefer people who play these games to just keep it to themselves than play the "Lets play a guessing games because I have inside information, but I'm not going to tell you a single *SQUEE* thing, just toot my own horn.

yawn.

Trust me I would love to scream it from the rooftops but at poker night we all signed a piece of paper that if we say anything Dinesh will send the Valiant Mafia to each of us.

I'm not tooting my horn if you came to SDCC you would also have found out.

-Brian

Rubiks-Q-Bert · Post by **Rubiks-Q-Bert** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:42 pm

betterthanezra wrote:
Zaphod wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:
BugsySig wrote:Well color me confused. Given the two teasers from the FCBD issue and everything we have heard from the VEI team we all assumed EW would be the series launched this winter. So that leaves me with 3 thoughts...feel free to tell me if I am right.

1) A series staring Gilad not titled Eternal Warrior such as Eternal Brothers, Book of the Geomancers, Secret Weapons or a totally new title.

2) Ninjak - His appearance in XO is being heavily pushed, and with those two issues wrapping up in October, it would be an easy lead in to a new series in the Winter.

3) Dare I say the Winter 2012 book may be the one character most asked for by fans? The character VEI has gone out of their way to not tease in any way, and has in fact avoided talking about at every turn? Shadowman?

2 and 3 don't explain the EW tease, so I will take door #1. What do I win?
... Can't say ..... Anything....except.... not #2 that's all you get from me.

-Brian

hey look, I talk with people in the now and they tell me things and I get off on laying out how special I am to have this information to string you along.

I'd prefer people who play these games to just keep it to themselves than play the "Lets play a guessing games because I have inside information, but I'm not going to tell you a single *SQUEE* thing, just toot my own horn.

yawn.
Trust me I would love to scream it from the rooftops but at poker night we all signed a piece of paper that if we say anything Dinesh will send the Valiant Mafia to each of us.

I'm not tooting my horn if you came to SDCC you would also have found out.

-Brian

Sounds like a pretty big *SQUEE* horn to me.... Not everyone can warrant spending that type of money to get to SDCC, or have the luxury of living close enough to drive.

Aram · Post by **Aram** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:06 am

B. Guido wants me to tell you somethin'. The Valiant Mafia does not exist. Ain't Nothin' but a Urban Legend. He also says; That's not a funny joke. You got that? good. move along now. nothing to see here.

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:24 am

Rubiks-Q-Bert wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:
Zaphod wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:
BugsySig wrote:Well color me confused. Given the two teasers from the FCBD issue and everything we have heard from the VEI team we all assumed EW would be the series launched this winter. So that leaves me with 3 thoughts...feel free to tell me if I am right.

1) A series staring Gilad not titled Eternal Warrior such as Eternal Brothers, Book of the Geomancers, Secret Weapons or a totally new title.

2) Ninjak - His appearance in XO is being heavily pushed, and with those two issues wrapping up in October, it would be an easy lead in to a new series in the Winter.

3) Dare I say the Winter 2012 book may be the one character most asked for by fans? The character VEI has gone out of their way to not tease in any way, and has in fact avoided talking about at every turn? Shadowman?

2 and 3 don't explain the EW tease, so I will take door #1. What do I win?
... Can't say ..... Anything....except.... not #2 that's all you get from me.

-Brian

hey look, I talk with people in the now and they tell me things and I get off on laying out how special I am to have this information to string you along.

I'd prefer people who play these games to just keep it to themselves than play the "Lets play a guessing games because I have inside information, but I'm not going to tell you a single *SQUEE* thing, just toot my own horn.

yawn.
Trust me I would love to scream it from the rooftops but at poker night we all signed a piece of paper that if we say anything Dinesh will send the Valiant Mafia to each of us.

I'm not tooting my horn if you came to SDCC you would also have found out.

-Brian
Sounds like a pretty big *SQUEE* horn to me.... Not everyone can warrant spending that type of money to get to SDCC, or have the luxury of living close enough to drive.

What am I supposed to do

Tell everyone what I heard and NEVER be told anything EVER again? Seriously????? Fraking please

If you think I'm pumping my ego because I know something you don't...then you don't know me very well. If that's how you feel then I really don't want to know you either. I learned my lesson a LONG time ago when I found out Ninjak was going to be canceled from Jeff Gomez months before they wanted to announce it. I went out and told everyone. It's TOOK many years after that before he ever talked to me about ANYTHING again.

So if you think that's what I'm doing sitting at my computer yelling nah nah nah nah because I know something that you'll find out as soon as a few weeks away then you need to get a fraking life and grow the *SQUEE* up.

OVER

-Brian

drmirage · Post by **drmirage** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:28 am

etos45 · Post by **etos45** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:34 am

betterthanezra wrote:I learned my lesson a LONG time ago when I found out Ninjak was going to be canceled from Jeff Gomez months before they wanted to announce it.

THEY'RE CANCELLING NINJAK?!?!

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:36 am

etos45 wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:I learned my lesson a LONG time ago when I found out Ninjak was going to be canceled from Jeff Gomez months before they wanted to announce it.
THEY'RE CANCELLING NINJAK?!?!

Thank goodness. Purple uni-d Brits are pansies.

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:37 am

etos45 wrote:
betterthanezra wrote:I learned my lesson a LONG time ago when I found out Ninjak was going to be canceled from Jeff Gomez months before they wanted to announce it.
THEY'RE CANCELLING NINJAK?!?!

Yep and you can read more about that in my Valiant story

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-Brian

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