Speculation on which titles are continuing and how

[kjjohanson]

There will be anthologies I believe not just limited series. Dino said in the Comic Vine interview that the second phase of Valiant First will have some new price points.

I'd love to see an 80-page monthly with the Anni-Paddas. Three separate stories, but every so often 2 or 3 could connect.

Do the same for Shadowman, Doctor Mirage (maybe 48 pages).

Not a horrible idea, but I just don't know how well anthologies do in the market. Most don't seem to last very long, even long established ones like MCP and DHP have come and gone (Though DHP has made a comeback recently).

I like the Immortal Brothers Anthology idea, though. Maybe a Darque Passages one with the Darque's, Shadowman and Dr. Mirage would work well...could introduce some others like Trinity Angels, etc., too.

Could also have a Project Rising Spirit, with separate BS and HC stories; and a Harbinger series that separately follows the Renegades, Gen Zero, and Harada. And X-O/Armorines.

[betterthanezra]

What was confirmed was simple VEI will continue to put out 9 titles a month each month, if that mean mini-series or maxi series so be it. Keep in mind that Valiant is the only company outside of Marvel and DC that is putting out books with a shared Universe. Somethings work as an ongoing something are better as a limited series. What I do know is this isn't like Acclaim when they canceled Ninjak and everything went down hill from there, it has a total different feel to it. No offence to any regular writer that has worked or is working for Valiant but as long as VEI has Dysart and Venditti working on there titles I'm all good. These are the two most important assets they have still.

-Brian

[betterthanezra]

I'm fairly certain that Mirage will be taking the place of SM during it's five issue run.

Since the book takes place in the same little spot of New Orleans that makes sense

-Brian

[grendeljd]

What was confirmed was simple VEI will continue to put out 9 titles a month each month, if that mean mini-series or maxi series so be it. Keep in mind that Valiant is the only company outside of Marvel and DC that is putting out books with a shared Universe. Somethings work as an ongoing something are better as a limited series. What I do know is this isn't like Acclaim when they canceled Ninjak and everything went down hill from there, it has a total different feel to it. No offence to any regular writer that has worked or is working for Valiant but as long as VEI has Dysart and Venditti working on there titles I'm all good. These are the two most important assets they have still.

-Brian

Personally I'd tack on Matt Kindt to that short list of vital writers (also no offence intended to the other talented writers either), I think between his work on Unity & the way RAI is looking, he will be a key universe builder.

And FVL has had some significant contributions to the VEIU with A&A as well.

[betterthanezra]

What was confirmed was simple VEI will continue to put out 9 titles a month each month, if that mean mini-series or maxi series so be it. Keep in mind that Valiant is the only company outside of Marvel and DC that is putting out books with a shared Universe. Somethings work as an ongoing something are better as a limited series. What I do know is this isn't like Acclaim when they canceled Ninjak and everything went down hill from there, it has a total different feel to it. No offence to any regular writer that has worked or is working for Valiant but as long as VEI has Dysart and Venditti working on there titles I'm all good. These are the two most important assets they have still.

-Brian

Personally I'd tack on Matt Kindt to that short list of vital writers (also no offence intended to the other talented writers either), I think between his work on Unity & the way RAI is looking, he will be a key universe builder.

And FVL has had some significant contributions to the VEIU with A&A as well.

I agree with you on Kindt and with his hand on Rai I think he is moving into that direction like Dysart and Venditti he isn't quite there yet but right on the cusp.

I'm on the fence with FVL I LOVED LOVED LOVED his A&A but think about it. He really doesn't stick very long on a title so for him being on A&A as long as he has is quite a BIG deal. But his effluence outside of that title keeps him just on the outside looking in...again this is my opinion.

-Brian

[lorddunlow]

What was confirmed was simple VEI will continue to put out 9 titles a month each month, if that mean mini-series or maxi series so be it. Keep in mind that Valiant is the only company outside of Marvel and DC that is putting out books with a shared Universe. Somethings work as an ongoing something are better as a limited series. What I do know is this isn't like Acclaim when they canceled Ninjak and everything went down hill from there, it has a total different feel to it. No offence to any regular writer that has worked or is working for Valiant but as long as VEI has Dysart and Venditti working on there titles I'm all good. These are the two most important assets they have still.

-Brian

Offence?!

That better be a British spelling. Hopefully you're not turning Canadian on us.

[betterthanezra]

What was confirmed was simple VEI will continue to put out 9 titles a month each month, if that mean mini-series or maxi series so be it. Keep in mind that Valiant is the only company outside of Marvel and DC that is putting out books with a shared Universe. Somethings work as an ongoing something are better as a limited series. What I do know is this isn't like Acclaim when they canceled Ninjak and everything went down hill from there, it has a total different feel to it. No offence to any regular writer that has worked or is working for Valiant but as long as VEI has Dysart and Venditti working on there titles I'm all good. These are the two most important assets they have still.

-Brian

Offence?!

That better be a British spelling. Hopefully you're not turning Canadian on us.

I'm still recovering from my Wondercon hangover

-Brian

[grendeljd]

What was confirmed was simple VEI will continue to put out 9 titles a month each month, if that mean mini-series or maxi series so be it. Keep in mind that Valiant is the only company outside of Marvel and DC that is putting out books with a shared Universe. Somethings work as an ongoing something are better as a limited series. What I do know is this isn't like Acclaim when they canceled Ninjak and everything went down hill from there, it has a total different feel to it. No offence to any regular writer that has worked or is working for Valiant but as long as VEI has Dysart and Venditti working on there titles I'm all good. These are the two most important assets they have still.

-Brian

Personally I'd tack on Matt Kindt to that short list of vital writers (also no offence intended to the other talented writers either), I think between his work on Unity & the way RAI is looking, he will be a key universe builder.

And FVL has had some significant contributions to the VEIU with A&A as well.

I agree with you on Kindt and with his hand on Rai I think he is moving into that direction like Dysart and Venditti he isn't quite there yet but right on the cusp.

Agreed - as Unity progresses (especially with the Dr Silk story arc), it feels like he cares deeply about the setting & characters while also being very capable as a storyteller. I think RAI will be a defining contribution to VEI lore, I'm very excited for it. Ultimately, I think if he wants to stay at VEI long term, he will be as important as V-Ditty & Dysart.

I'm on the fence with FVL I LOVED LOVED LOVED his A&A but think about it. He really doesn't stick very long on a title so for him being on A&A as long as he has is quite a BIG deal. But his effluence outside of that title keeps him just on the outside looking in...again this is my opinion.

-Brian

Yeah, if we see more of a cross-pollination of his big ideas into the other titles, (the ones that build up the history & future of the universe), then his importance will be cemented. Amazing that he has couched all those brilliant bits into a buddy comedy book.

[hawkeyeps]

What was confirmed was simple VEI will continue to put out 9 titles a month each month, if that mean mini-series or maxi series so be it. Keep in mind that Valiant is the only company outside of Marvel and DC that is putting out books with a shared Universe. Somethings work as an ongoing something are better as a limited series. What I do know is this isn't like Acclaim when they canceled Ninjak and everything went down hill from there, it has a total different feel to it. No offence to any regular writer that has worked or is working for Valiant but as long as VEI has Dysart and Venditti working on there titles I'm all good. These are the two most important assets they have still.

-Brian

Personally I'd tack on Matt Kindt to that short list of vital writers (also no offence intended to the other talented writers either), I think between his work on Unity & the way RAI is looking, he will be a key universe builder.

And FVL has had some significant contributions to the VEIU with A&A as well.

I agree with you on Kindt and with his hand on Rai I think he is moving into that direction like Dysart and Venditti he isn't quite there yet but right on the cusp.

I'm on the fence with FVL I LOVED LOVED LOVED his A&A but think about it. He really doesn't stick very long on a title so for him being on A&A as long as he has is quite a BIG deal. But his effluence outside of that title keeps him just on the outside looking in...again this is my opinion.

-Brian

I like this one "his effluence", usually that makes me think of a drain pipe

[jmatt]

I like this one "his effluence", usually that makes me think of a drain pipe

I was thinking the same thing. Effluence is usually associated with sewage...

[hawkeyeps]

I like this one "his effluence", usually that makes me think of a drain pipe

I was thinking the same thing. Effluence is usually associated with sewage...

It just means "something that flows out of something" but yes it's usually associated with a pipe poisoning a river or something with some form of dookie or other hazardous waste.

There is such a thing as good effluence though, like the posts on this board

That said FVL has been over all good but he did drop a couple of deuces IMO.

[lorddunlow]

I like this one "his effluence", usually that makes me think of a drain pipe

I was thinking the same thing. Effluence is usually associated with sewage...

It just means "something that flows out of something" but yes it's usually associated with a pipe poisoning a river or something with some form of dookie or other hazardous waste.

There is such a thing as good effluence though, like the posts on this board

That said FVL has been over all good but he did drop a couple of deuces IMO.

I like to think I have the best effluence.

[kjjohanson]

Keep in mind that Valiant is the only company outside of Marvel and DC that is putting out books with a shared Universe.

Dark Horse is as well. They seem to be taking the slow build approach to the upcoming crossover, similar to Valiant.

[lorddunlow]

Keep in mind that Valiant is the only company outside of Marvel and DC that is putting out books with a shared Universe.

Dark Horse is as well. They seem to be taking the slow build approach to the upcoming crossover, similar to Valiant.

Dark Horse can suck my... oh, wait... That's Dynamite. Never mind. Carry on. Nothing to see here.

[Bl00dsh0t]

What was confirmed was simple VEI will continue to put out 9 titles a month each month, if that mean mini-series or maxi series so be it. Keep in mind that Valiant is the only company outside of Marvel and DC that is putting out books with a shared Universe. Somethings work as an ongoing something are better as a limited series. What I do know is this isn't like Acclaim when they canceled Ninjak and everything went down hill from there, it has a total different feel to it. No offence to any regular writer that has worked or is working for Valiant but as long as VEI has Dysart and Venditti working on there titles I'm all good. These are the two most important assets they have still.

-Brian

Personally I'd tack on Matt Kindt to that short list of vital writers (also no offence intended to the other talented writers either), I think between his work on Unity & the way RAI is looking, he will be a key universe builder.

And FVL has had some significant contributions to the VEIU with A&A as well.

Absolutely tack on Matt Kindt - his UNITY and RAI (come next week!) added to his BLOODSHOT #0 make him very important to the make-up of this shared universe. I can actually see him writing a Bloodshot ongoing too post Unity...that would be cool.

[dornwolf]

Keep in mind that Valiant is the only company outside of Marvel and DC that is putting out books with a shared Universe.

Dark Horse is as well. They seem to be taking the slow build approach to the upcoming crossover, similar to Valiant.

Dark Horse can suck my... oh, wait... That's Dynamite. Never mind. Carry on. Nothing to see here.

Dude you need to get that looked at, starting to become a bizarre nervous twitch.

[grendeljd]

I like this one "his effluence", usually that makes me think of a drain pipe

I was thinking the same thing. Effluence is usually associated with sewage...

It just means "something that flows out of something" but yes it's usually associated with a pipe poisoning a river or something with some form of dookie or other hazardous waste.

There is such a thing as good effluence though, like the posts on this board

That said FVL has been over all good but he did drop a couple of deuces IMO.

I like to think I have the best effluence.

Dude.

It doesn't smell like roses.

[jmatt]

Dude.

It doesn't smell like roses.

There was a page in Dr Mirage where a coupla baddies break in on Rico while he's in the can. They recoil in horror, holding their noses. Rico: "Hey, it's not supposed to smell like roses!"

I like to think I have the best effluence.

You must. You've treated us all to like 6400 posts full of it.

[hawkeyeps]

Dude.

It doesn't smell like roses.

There was a page in Dr Mirage where a coupla baddies break in on Rico while he's in the can. They recoil in horror, holding their noses. Rico: "Hey, it's not supposed to smell like roses!"

I like to think I have the best effluence.

You must. You've treated us all to like 6400 posts full of it.

From downtown....IT'S GOOD

That was a 3 pointer Jmatt

[jmatt]

From downtown....IT'S GOOD

That was a 3 pointer Jmatt

It's like hitting the broad side of a barn. How can ya miss?

[lorddunlow]

From downtown....IT'S GOOD

That was a 3 pointer Jmatt

It's like hitting the broad side of a barn. How can ya miss?

Just like with your mom last night.

[kjjohanson]

So, who's the most effluencial comic creator ever?

[jmatt]

Just like with your mom last night.

Really? A mother joke? Now you're just phoning it in.

[lorddunlow]

Just like with your mom last night.

Really? A mother joke? Now you're just phoning it in.

That's what she said?

[jmatt]

Just like with your mom last night.

Really? A mother joke? Now you're just phoning it in.

That's what she said?

Okay.