Jeff Lemire Signs Marvel Exclusive Contract...

[Keith]

... but can still work for Valiant?

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/04/11/ ... arvel-but/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Has something like this ever happened before?

[ilzuccone]

[jeremycoe]

It sounds like his contract just restricts him from working for DC.

[rkjock1]

... but can still work for Valiant?

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/04/11/ ... arvel-but/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Has something like this ever happened before?

Not for Valiant, but allowance for work at other companies is pretty standard with so-called exclusive contracts. In mout cases, the creators can finish works in progress and creator owned properties, but usually cannot start on New projects outside thier contract.

[TheFerg714]

... but can still work for Valiant?

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/04/11/ ... arvel-but/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Has something like this ever happened before?

Hmm... Well as long as he can continue Bloodshot: Reborn I guess I'm okay with this.

I was kinda hoping he would just jump around to every company.

[krylox]

hope dysart's not the next one.

[Tim]

hope dysart's not the next one.

I hope Kindt is.

[ilzuccone]

Kind-T has become very divisive amongst the vei readers. didn't see that coming.

[BugsySig]

hope dysart's not the next one.

I think Dysart is happy writing his one book per month and having plenty of time for other projects.

Besides, I can't see Marvel or DC editorial allowing him to be as freely creative as VEI has.

[krylox]

hope dysart's not the next one.

I think Dysart is happy writing his one book per month and having plenty of time for other projects.

Besides, I can't see Marvel or DC editorial allowing him to be as freely creative as VEI has.

could be. still, marvel has a very good track record of recruiting the best of talent. dysart's harbinger run and his imperium stint can't have been left unseen by marvel editorial. and since their x-books lack direction for quite some time...
there are not many who have resisted the call to write a big franchise book. i would much rather prefer dysart to add some creator-owned series to his output, but i guess an x-book pays a lot better.

[Shadowman99]

Doesn't sound like much of an 'exclusive' contract to me. "Works for Marvel - Also Valiant, Dark Horse, Image, and other creator-owned properties". Seems a bit Mickey Mouse to me. If I were to take a guess it's probably some kind of arrangement like putting dibs on him so that when all his other contracts expire, he'll *then* be exclusive. Just a guess, whatever...

[Magnus9178]

Doesn't sound like much of an 'exclusive' contract to me. "Works for Marvel - Also Valiant, Dark Horse, Image, and other creator-owned properties". Seems a bit Mickey Mouse to me. If I were to take a guess it's probably some kind of arrangement like putting dibs on him so that when all his other contracts expire, he'll *then* be exclusive. Just a guess, whatever...

These articles about contracts should instead say "...signs deal to not work with DC" saying exclusive is misleading. Of course, misleading is what bleedingcool is good for!

[p-s manowar]

hope dysart's not the next one.

I hope Kindt is.

What's with all the dislike of Matt Kindt, I think he's an outstanding write and has given us = Rai (amazing), Divinity (brilliant), The Valiant (great), NINJAK (nuff said) and Unity is awesome as well. His work has been excellent and valiant is lucky to have him.

[bygranddesign]

hope dysart's not the next one.

I hope Kindt is.

What's with all the dislike of Matt Kindt, I think he's an outstanding write and has given us = Rai (amazing), Divinity (brilliant), The Valiant (great), NINJAK (nuff said) and Unity is awesome as well. His work has been excellent and valiant is lucky to have him.

+1

I think the negativity is from a very small minority

There was some negative posts about The Valiant ... but when a poll was created about it - it showed that only 3 hated it and around 90% liked it or loved it.

I think the overwhelming majority here - love what Kindt has brought to the VEI universe.

I do have my issues with Kindt. I think he has many brilliant ideas - but the execution at times isn't great.

I think the lack of execution at times could just be the result of doing 10 books a month

[ilzuccone]

hope dysart's not the next one.

I hope Kindt is.

What's with all the dislike of Matt Kindt, I think he's an outstanding write and has given us = Rai (amazing), Divinity (brilliant), The Valiant (great), NINJAK (nuff said) and Unity is awesome as well. His work has been excellent and valiant is lucky to have him.

+1

I think the negativity is from a very small minority

There was some negative posts about The Valiant ... but when a poll was created about it - it showed that only 3 hated it and around 90% liked it or loved it.

I think the overwhelming majority here - love what Kindt has brought to the VEI universe.

I do have my issues with Kindt. I think he has many brilliant ideas - but the execution at times isn't great.

I think the lack of execution at times could just be the result of doing 10 books a month

so some people make excuses and exceptions for him others (three others) don't

[blujay]

That's a shame. Marvel Comics are awful

[Elveen]

Limiere and Kindt are stars in the industry.
I'm stoked Valiant has them.
Marvel is smart to get JL "exclusive", even if it just means he can not do any DC books.

[jeremycoe]

hope dysart's not the next one.

I hope Kindt is.

What's with all the dislike of Matt Kindt, I think he's an outstanding write and has given us = Rai (amazing), Divinity (brilliant), The Valiant (great), NINJAK (nuff said) and Unity is awesome as well. His work has been excellent and valiant is lucky to have him.

+1

I think the negativity is from a very small minority

There was some negative posts about The Valiant ... but when a poll was created about it - it showed that only 3 hated it and around 90% liked it or loved it.

I think the overwhelming majority here - love what Kindt has brought to the VEI universe.

I do have my issues with Kindt. I think he has many brilliant ideas - but the execution at times isn't great.

I think the lack of execution at times could just be the result of doing 10 books a month

so some people make excuses and exceptions for him others (three others) don't

I'm not making excuses or exceptions for him. I don't think most others are either. We're just enjoying his writing.

[ilzuccone]

hope dysart's not the next one.

I hope Kindt is.

What's with all the dislike of Matt Kindt, I think he's an outstanding write and has given us = Rai (amazing), Divinity (brilliant), The Valiant (great), NINJAK (nuff said) and Unity is awesome as well. His work has been excellent and valiant is lucky to have him.

+1

I think the negativity is from a very small minority

There was some negative posts about The Valiant ... but when a poll was created about it - it showed that only 3 hated it and around 90% liked it or loved it.

I think the overwhelming majority here - love what Kindt has brought to the VEI universe.

I do have my issues with Kindt. I think he has many brilliant ideas - but the execution at times isn't great.

I think the lack of execution at times could just be the result of doing 10 books a month

so some people make excuses and exceptions for him others (three others) don't

I'm not making excuses or exceptions for him. I don't think most others are either. We're just enjoying his writing.

[bygranddesign]

hope dysart's not the next one.

I hope Kindt is.

What's with all the dislike of Matt Kindt, I think he's an outstanding write and has given us = Rai (amazing), Divinity (brilliant), The Valiant (great), NINJAK (nuff said) and Unity is awesome as well. His work has been excellent and valiant is lucky to have him.

+1

I think the negativity is from a very small minority

There was some negative posts about The Valiant ... but when a poll was created about it - it showed that only 3 hated it and around 90% liked it or loved it.

I think the overwhelming majority here - love what Kindt has brought to the VEI universe.

I do have my issues with Kindt. I think he has many brilliant ideas - but the execution at times isn't great.

I think the lack of execution at times could just be the result of doing 10 books a month

so some people make excuses and exceptions for him others (three others) don't

Making excuses?

Its possible to recognize faults in someones writing ... and still enjoy their work

Dysart isn't perfect either ... (blasphemy i know)

[leonmallett]

Just as long as we accept Milligan is not best suited to VEI....

[Elveen]

hope dysart's not the next one.

I hope Kindt is.

What's with all the dislike of Matt Kindt, I think he's an outstanding write and has given us = Rai (amazing), Divinity (brilliant), The Valiant (great), NINJAK (nuff said) and Unity is awesome as well. His work has been excellent and valiant is lucky to have him.

+1

I think the negativity is from a very small minority

There was some negative posts about The Valiant ... but when a poll was created about it - it showed that only 3 hated it and around 90% liked it or loved it.

I think the overwhelming majority here - love what Kindt has brought to the VEI universe.

I do have my issues with Kindt. I think he has many brilliant ideas - but the execution at times isn't great.

I think the lack of execution at times could just be the result of doing 10 books a month

so some people make excuses and exceptions for him others (three others) don't

Making excuses?

Its possible to recognize faults in someones writing ... and still enjoy their work

Dysart isn't perfect either ... (blasphemy i know)

What!!!!!!
Quick gather your pitchforks and torches!

[bygranddesign]

Dysart isn't perfect either ... (blasphemy i know)

What!!!!!!
Quick gather your pitchforks and torches!

[Elveen]

Dysart isn't perfect either ... (blasphemy i know)

What!!!!!!
Quick gather your pitchforks and torches!

Ok. We can leave the torches behind.

[lorddunlow]

I hope Kindt is.

What's with all the dislike of Matt Kindt, I think he's an outstanding write and has given us = Rai (amazing), Divinity (brilliant), The Valiant (great), NINJAK (nuff said) and Unity is awesome as well. His work has been excellent and valiant is lucky to have him.

+1

I think the negativity is from a very small minority

There was some negative posts about The Valiant ... but when a poll was created about it - it showed that only 3 hated it and around 90% liked it or loved it.

I think the overwhelming majority here - love what Kindt has brought to the VEI universe.

I do have my issues with Kindt. I think he has many brilliant ideas - but the execution at times isn't great.

I think the lack of execution at times could just be the result of doing 10 books a month

so some people make excuses and exceptions for him others (three others) don't

Making excuses?

Its possible to recognize faults in someones writing ... and still enjoy their work

Dysart isn't perfect either ... (blasphemy i know)

What!!!!!!
Quick gather your pitchforks and torches!

While agree with the masses that Dysart is pretty good at what he does, recent Harbinger stuff (I have yet to read Imperium, which I hear is pretty awesome) is not as good as the first year of Harbinger. I'm getting a little tired of Harada.