Valiant fan; now and forever!
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- Valiant fan since: 2012
- Favorite character: X-O Manowar
- Favorite title: X-O Manowar
- Favorite artist: Lewis LaRosa
Valiant fan; now and forever!
I started reading comics when I was in school. At that time, around the late 80's and early 90's I could just read "The Phantom" published by an Indian publishing company, Indrajal Comics. That was my entry in to comics. It was borrowed reading and I got hooked. Over the next couple of years I read what I could get, through friend's and libraries and was able to get some Flash Gordon and Mandrake comics to read as well. Bahadur, another exclusive Indian title was being published by Indrajal at that time and it reflected the life and times of Indian people effectively. I was never able to purchase any because of financial reasons. I then lost track of comics and started reading again sometime in 2012 and that's when I came to know about Valiant. It also made me proud of the fact that the Valiant front-runners were Indians. I could not buy any singles then as I wasn't willing to pay hefty shipping charges. But, I loved Valiant and waited for their TPB's and soon enough I was able to buy as and when they released through online stores in India. I also started purchasing the hardcovers; the "Valiant Masters" from the old Valiant era. Then, I realized that at some point Valiant had started releasing Deluxe Editions of their titles and I love hardcovers. I just sold all my Valiant TPB's to at least three people at less than whatever I paid for... and they too fell in love with the amazing stories and artwork. I now wait for however long it takes and buy the Deluxe Editions; but, some titles, I still buy TPB's so that I do not miss anything!!! Yes, I buy comics from other publishers as well, but I always and excited to see Valiant titles landing at my doorstep.
Valiant Entertainment stories, they are the most wonderful stories I have come across in the comics medium. They are so relatable and so grounded that I can feel the characters. Also, I can understand the stories without having to lookup for extra information (unlike the two bigwigs.) The artwork is phenomenal too; especially, Lewis LaRosa, Cary Nord and Clayton Crain. I have falling in love with Rai and the artwork is stunningly awesome!
X-O Manowar started it all for me This title is phenomenal and all titles that I have read till date are equally phenomenal and have read most of them, but, am not up-to-date because of the waiting period for deluxe editions.
Sometime back, Valiant announced Book of Death and Legends of the Geomancer (LotG). When I read an article that LotG will not be collected, I was dejected; not because I couldn't afford it, but because I live on the other side of this world. And I didn't know whom to contact to purchase the series. So, I left it hanging in the air... until I saw them listed in Midtown Comics and some other online portals. Again, I was disappointed as the issues were exorbitantly priced. So, I almost gave up hope. Then, it struck me that Dinesh is one of the most accessible CCO's/CEO's in the comics industry and I requested him for a set of the LotG series. I told him that I will bear the costs of the comics as well as shipping as I wanted them, no matter what. He immediately asked me address and said that he will send them across, on Valiant!!! Plus, he said that all the issues will be signed by many from Team Valiant. Wow!!! Whoa!!! I was dumbstruck. I returned the favor, albeit in a different way and that's when I told him that I had ordered the Bloodshot Statue.
[I made sure that somehow I wanted to buy the Bloodshot Statue, whatever it costs and finally found one business here in India who imports such collectible statues and action figures. They said that it will cost me double because of the shipping as well as customs duties. I said, place the order!!! So, the order has been placed and I am so excited that I will be one among you all to own an exclusive, limited edition statue of Bloodshot!]
And there you go, that's my Valiant love! And some pics follow:
LotG Issues:
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2 :
3 :
4 :
My Valiant Collection :
PS: I need help in recognizing the signatures on those LotG issues. I was able to identify around two, Dinesh and Atom Freeman!
Valiant Entertainment stories, they are the most wonderful stories I have come across in the comics medium. They are so relatable and so grounded that I can feel the characters. Also, I can understand the stories without having to lookup for extra information (unlike the two bigwigs.) The artwork is phenomenal too; especially, Lewis LaRosa, Cary Nord and Clayton Crain. I have falling in love with Rai and the artwork is stunningly awesome!
X-O Manowar started it all for me This title is phenomenal and all titles that I have read till date are equally phenomenal and have read most of them, but, am not up-to-date because of the waiting period for deluxe editions.
Sometime back, Valiant announced Book of Death and Legends of the Geomancer (LotG). When I read an article that LotG will not be collected, I was dejected; not because I couldn't afford it, but because I live on the other side of this world. And I didn't know whom to contact to purchase the series. So, I left it hanging in the air... until I saw them listed in Midtown Comics and some other online portals. Again, I was disappointed as the issues were exorbitantly priced. So, I almost gave up hope. Then, it struck me that Dinesh is one of the most accessible CCO's/CEO's in the comics industry and I requested him for a set of the LotG series. I told him that I will bear the costs of the comics as well as shipping as I wanted them, no matter what. He immediately asked me address and said that he will send them across, on Valiant!!! Plus, he said that all the issues will be signed by many from Team Valiant. Wow!!! Whoa!!! I was dumbstruck. I returned the favor, albeit in a different way and that's when I told him that I had ordered the Bloodshot Statue.
[I made sure that somehow I wanted to buy the Bloodshot Statue, whatever it costs and finally found one business here in India who imports such collectible statues and action figures. They said that it will cost me double because of the shipping as well as customs duties. I said, place the order!!! So, the order has been placed and I am so excited that I will be one among you all to own an exclusive, limited edition statue of Bloodshot!]
And there you go, that's my Valiant love! And some pics follow:
LotG Issues:
1 :
2 :
3 :
4 :
My Valiant Collection :
PS: I need help in recognizing the signatures on those LotG issues. I was able to identify around two, Dinesh and Atom Freeman!
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- Working on the first full appearance of me
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- Valiant fan since: 2012
- Favorite character: X-O Manowar
- Favorite title: X-O Manowar
- Favorite artist: Lewis LaRosa
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A BIG Thank You! to Greg for resolving an issue about a blocked IP which is now allowing me to post to this forum.
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Welcome!
DBS
MY COLLECTION: http://tinyurl.com/DBSValiantCollection
MY CAF PAGE: http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerydeta ... cat=100809
MY COLLECTION: http://tinyurl.com/DBSValiantCollection
MY CAF PAGE: http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerydeta ... cat=100809
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Welcome to the board.
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Great story. Welcome
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Hola compadre
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Welcome!
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First, welcome to the boards! And does Dinesh take care of us, or what?!
Now, signatures. JJ is probably Josh Johns.... Is that RV? Then probably Venditti
We need a Valiant signatures reference guide.
Now, signatures. JJ is probably Josh Johns.... Is that RV? Then probably Venditti
We need a Valiant signatures reference guide.
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Those hardcover deluxe editions are great. Really high quality. Was able to catch up a lot through some of those.
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Welcome!
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- Working on the first full appearance of me
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- Valiant fan since: 2012
- Favorite character: X-O Manowar
- Favorite title: X-O Manowar
- Favorite artist: Lewis LaRosa
Re: Valiant fan; now and forever!
Thank you all
Yes! Dinesh does take care of everyone!
Yes! Dinesh does take care of everyone!
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Dinesh is the man!! Did you know he started as a board member here before bringing back the modern Valiant?
Welcome to the board!
Welcome to the board!
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Welcome!
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What Slym said!slym2none wrote:Welcome!
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