ETERNAL WARRIOR - Costume question!

JonesyAZ · Post by **JonesyAZ** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:36 pm

I was looking around trying to find an explanation for this, but I was wondering what the significance of some of Eternal Warrior's varied costume accessories means? Namely his left arm with some sort of design on it, and the right hand having a spiked glove? I understand that in his original tribe that he had a tiger's claw, so the modern glove is kind of a throw-back to that. But what about the modern arm of bullets? Is it like how the 80's thrash bands had a "bullet belt?" Lol...

My apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere, but I did my darndest to try to find some info.

Thanks!

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:39 pm

Even in the far-flung past and on into the future, most of Gilad's costumes involve some sort of pattern like that on the arm. Bullets just happen to look the part in the modern era and fit with the whole eternal warrior thing.

I don't remember at any time it being addressed as to why he had such an arm armour.

JonesyAZ · Post by **JonesyAZ** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:46 pm

Yeah, i've noticed that he's always had that. Maybe it has been just to serve as a shield of sorts. Pretty cool, anyway. Definitely one of the most unique characters in comics in so many ways.

I'm just about to read Eternal Warrior/A&A #8 for the first time this weekend; can't wait to see the introduction of Ivar!

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:31 pm

JonesyAZ wrote:Yeah, i've noticed that he's always had that. Maybe it has been just to serve as a shield of sorts. Pretty cool, anyway. Definitely one of the most unique characters in comics in so many ways.

I'm just about to read Eternal Warrior/A&A #8 for the first time this weekend; can't wait to see the introduction of Ivar!

A great story. The best is the end when Aram shows Gilly what is what.

sanman · Post by **sanman** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:41 pm

JonesyAZ wrote: I'm just about to read Eternal Warrior/A&A #8 for the first time this weekend; can't wait to see the introduction of Ivar!

For the first time

As much as I enjoy my Valiant collection today I wish that I could read these books for the first time again.

Yes, Eternal Warrior is a great title (or at least it started off as great) and I think you’re in for a treat with #8. Also if you like Gilad’s extended family I recommend reading Archer & Armstrong (the early issues are a lot of fun and they were just collected last year in a HC).

Oh, I’ve always wondered why Gilad always had the extra ornamentation on the left sleeve too, but I’ve assumed that the glove went back to the tribal tiger paw. I don’t believe either have been officially explained.

Welcome to the boards by the way.

magnusr · Post by **magnusr** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:03 am

The covers of Secrets of the Valiant Universe 1 and Eternal Warrior 16 seem to indicate a practical use for the space on his left arm, at least for the jumpsuit.

/Magnus

JustCallMeAric · Post by **JustCallMeAric** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:11 am

You might find an answer in A&A. At the very least you'll have fun reading them.

JonesyAZ · Post by **JonesyAZ** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:14 am

I just purchased about half of the A&A run; definitely excited to read 'em!

Thanks guys!

IanAlexavier · Post by **IanAlexavier** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:16 am

magnusr wrote:The covers of Secrets of the Valiant Universe 1 and Eternal Warrior 16 seem to indicate a practical use for the space on his left arm, at least for the jumpsuit.

/Magnus

Nice catch on those covers. I notice that there are times that Gilly uses the leather jacket with the shot gun shells (or maybe they are his Utility Sleeve?? LOL..) and there are other times he has the silvery type of sleeve with the high tech metal allow whip thingy?

Ive always wanted to make a leather jacket with the shot gun shells on it.. it looks pretty neat!

dave · Post by **dave** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:40 am

I simply assumed that as a "warrior" he was ever vigilant. He is always so ready for battle that he carries weapons and ammo on him in order to facilitate the destruction of his enemies. He's the original Boy Scout, in that he was "always prepared".

Great post, welcome!

sanman · Post by **sanman** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:59 am

IanAlexavier wrote: Ive always wanted to make a leather jacket with the shot gun shells on it.. it looks pretty neat!

That’s what I actually thought this thread was going to be about when I saw the title.

JonesyAZ · Post by **JonesyAZ** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:16 am

sanman wrote:
IanAlexavier wrote: Ive always wanted to make a leather jacket with the shot gun shells on it.. it looks pretty neat!
That’s what I actually thought this thread was going to be about when I saw the title.

THAT would be cool!!!!! Hmmm....

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:26 am

Using gunpowder as a shield, while maybe being the coolest, big-balled idea to ever occur to man, is not a good plan.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:37 am

X-O HoboJoe wrote:Using gunpowder as a shield, while maybe being the coolest, big-balled idea to ever occur to man, is not a good plan.

Eh, Gil will just grow a new arm....

IanAlexavier · Post by **IanAlexavier** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:46 pm

Daniel Jackson wrote:
X-O HoboJoe wrote:Using gunpowder as a shield, while maybe being the coolest, big-balled idea to ever occur to man, is not a good plan.

Eh, Gil will just grow a new arm....

Didnt he do that once or twice?? LOL.. what is he, part reptile? Maybe hes part spider alien or a Harbinger power?

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:50 pm

X-O HoboJoe wrote:Using gunpowder as a shield, while maybe being the coolest, big-balled idea to ever occur to man, is not a good plan.

Eh, it's like in Rocky, when he blocks every single punch with his face.

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm

I wish VEI does Eternal Warrior flashback books.

I loved the prologues in the books.

Blood of Heroes · Post by **Blood of Heroes** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:02 pm

JonesyAZ wrote: But what about the modern arm of bullets? Is it like how the 80's thrash bands had a "bullet belt?" Lol...

I'm pretty sure the shotgun shells go back to WWII.

Of course the Uzi was introduced in 1954 so....

Blood of Heroes · Post by **Blood of Heroes** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:08 pm

these could be two different jackets...

what the *SQUEE* do i know?

dave · Post by **dave** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:09 pm

Blood of Heroes wrote:
Of course the Uzi was introduced in 1954 so....

That was a prototype-DUH!

sanman · Post by **sanman** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm

I always preferred the white Elvis jumpsuit era—Gilad, Eternal Rocker.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:23 am

Wow, Gilad was really Elvis?

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:41 am

Daniel Jackson wrote:Wow, Gilad was really Elvis?

"Uuhh HUH!"

Thank yuh, thankyuhvurrymuuuuch.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:09 pm

X-O HoboJoe wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:Wow, Gilad was really Elvis?
"Uuhh HUH!"

Thank yuh, thankyuhvurrymuuuuch.

Hahaha....now I love my old Elvis records just that much more.

Orangeribbon · Post by **Orangeribbon** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:40 pm

Historically with most people being right handed (screw you 10% of population, get it right next time.) The left arm was the shield arm. Mainly because it had to stay still, and was't moved as much. Now there are attacks with a shield, but its primary purpose is staying still in front of you. in a lot of cultures they would not cover the right arm in as much armor because you had to move it to swing your sword. The glove does come from the tiger fist, but it is also a modern Kester (SP, Roman boxing glove used by gladiators.)

Now the onesi with the steel whip....Ummm want to make him fruity?

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