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tbenson
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New to Valiant - Sorry! - But X-O is great!

Post by tbenson »

So, I am new to Valiant, so I apologize in advance. But I just re-read the first 3 issues of X-O and bought the next couple. Who knew Cary Nord was drawing Valiant! Who knew! I assume all of you knew.
But, I am happy to be discovering all of this. X-O is going well, and I have my next title picked out.

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Post by Ramses818 »

First welcome to the boards! Now as far as Valiant goes? Well let's say you have a lot of very pleasant surprises in store for you! Just a little personal opinion here, check out Rai. It's on issue four and it is awesome!

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Post by Ramses818 »

Oh yeah X-O is great,but issue three? Just wait to you see what's coming! Lol

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Welcome :thumb:

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Love seeing new fans post!!! :clap:

Keep reading ... And keep posting !!

X-O is great :thumb:

My personal favorite's are Harbinger and Archer&Armstrong

But there is a little something for everyone or for whatever mood you are in - from sci-fi to adventure to humor to horror/black magic
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welcome to the boards! try checking out the first couple issues of harbinger. the first issue of Dr. Mirage just came out. very strong issue.

also if you like nord you have this to look forward to!
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/09/04/ ... -and-nord/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

BAM!

Have fun

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Post by Bone-A-Fach-ee »

Welcome! Keep reading XO! And yes, do try Harbinger and Archer & Armstrong as well. This is a great place for recommendations, to give your opinions, reviews, and more!

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Welcome to the boards! You can't go wrong starting with XO - I love that first arc especially. I'm biased about Cary Nords work in particular as he is a fellow Canadian. In fact I just had a chance to meet him last week! Super cool, mightily talented dude :thumb:

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bygranddesign wrote: But there is a little something for everyone or for whatever mood you are in - from sci-fi to adventure to humor to horror/black magic
that's part of why I'm enjoying valiant.

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Welcome to the board!

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tbenson wrote:So, I am new to Valiant, so I apologize in advance. But I just re-read the first 3 issues of X-O and bought the next couple. Who knew Cary Nord was drawing Valiant! Who knew! I assume all of you knew.
But, I am happy to be discovering all of this. X-O is going well, and I have my next title picked out.
Sup? I'm pretty new as well. Everything Valiant has put out for the last 3 years has ranged from good-to-amazing.

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ilzuccone wrote:welcome to the boards! try checking out the first couple issues of harbinger. the first issue of Dr. Mirage just came out. very strong issue.

also if you like nord you have this to look forward to!
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/09/04/ ... -and-nord/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

BAM!

Have fun
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Well that looks great, I think you just altered my reading plans! I can't wait to actually catch up to the current runs so I can read other posts without spoiling the story.

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Welcome to the boards! :clap:

The first arc of XO is pretty awesome. If you've got some time check out my podcast where we discuss it:
http://vepodcast.wordpress.com/2014/03/24/15/

Enjoy your reading! :thumb:
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Welcome!!!!!

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Welcome! Valiant is the best! :thumb:

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Love reading threads like this :thumb:

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betterthanezra wrote:Love reading threads like this :thumb:

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Post by Dallow Spicer1 »

Welcome to the boards :thumb: .

XO is superb! Not sure if you know but the first 12 or so (?) issues of XO are collected in a great hard cover, definitely recommend it.

I'd suggest reading Harbinger As your next VEI (again it's collected in HC).

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tbenson wrote:So, I am new to Valiant, so I apologize in advance. But I just re-read the first 3 issues of X-O and bought the next couple. Who knew Cary Nord was drawing Valiant! Who knew! I assume all of you knew.
But, I am happy to be discovering all of this. X-O is going well, and I have my next title picked out.
1) Welcome here! :thumb:
2) Prepare yourself to be amazed by this company's output. Harbinger 1-25 (and both of it's zero issues) is one of the best things ever written in comics, you should check it out.
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Welcome to the Boards! XO is one of my favorites!

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Post by p-s manowar »

:thumb: Welcome your in for an AWESOME ride, Valiant is hands down the best company out there. :high-five:


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