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This came from another thread and deserves it's own topic. He knows Valiant, he's passionate, he's a writer, he works hard (the VEI fan wiki) and they'd probably sell more because they would get the hardcore fans buy in. Anyone else feel this is a good idea?

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syzhang28 wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:41:46 pm This came from another thread and deserves it's own topic. He knows Valiant, he's passionate, he's a writer, he works hard (the VEI fan wiki) and they'd probably sell more because they would get the hardcore fans buy in. Anyone else feel this is a good idea?
Heh, thnaks.
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100%.

I told MOTA in pm that he should pitch his Book of the Geomancers idea to Alien. My thought was to do it like the Marvel Grand Design books. It would be a fun way to re-establish the old universe without making a huge commitment. I'd love to read it anyway :)

ManofTheAtom wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:17:42 pm I'd like to see a Book of The Geomancers series which focus is solely to catalog the story of the VALIANT Universe from the eyes and ears and first experiences of different Geomancers throughout time. From the first to the one in the 41st Century.

See the rise of immortals, Harbingers, and other beings that exist in the VALIANT Universe, and the effect they had on human history.

It could include new material as well as reprinted pages from existing comics that have entirely new narration boxes that put everything into a linear story.

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Ryan wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:44:28 pm 100%.

I told MOTA in pm that he should pitch his Book of the Geomancers idea to Alien. My thought was to do it like the Marvel Grand Design books. It would be a fun way to re-establish the old universe without making a huge commitment. I'd love to read it anyway :)

ManofTheAtom wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:17:42 pm I'd like to see a Book of The Geomancers series which focus is solely to catalog the story of the VALIANT Universe from the eyes and ears and first experiences of different Geomancers throughout time. From the first to the one in the 41st Century.

See the rise of immortals, Harbingers, and other beings that exist in the VALIANT Universe, and the effect they had on human history.

It could include new material as well as reprinted pages from existing comics that have entirely new narration boxes that put everything into a linear story.
That is definitely the kind of thing I'd pitch for sure.
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ManofTheAtom wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:46:29 pm
Ryan wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:44:28 pm 100%.

I told MOTA in pm that he should pitch his Book of the Geomancers idea to Alien. My thought was to do it like the Marvel Grand Design books. It would be a fun way to re-establish the old universe without making a huge commitment. I'd love to read it anyway :)

ManofTheAtom wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:17:42 pm I'd like to see a Book of The Geomancers series which focus is solely to catalog the story of the VALIANT Universe from the eyes and ears and first experiences of different Geomancers throughout time. From the first to the one in the 41st Century.

See the rise of immortals, Harbingers, and other beings that exist in the VALIANT Universe, and the effect they had on human history.

It could include new material as well as reprinted pages from existing comics that have entirely new narration boxes that put everything into a linear story.
That is definitely the kind of thing I'd pitch for sure.
I would be extremely hyped to see that :D

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Ryan wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:53:01 pm
ManofTheAtom wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:46:29 pm
Ryan wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:44:28 pm 100%.

I told MOTA in pm that he should pitch his Book of the Geomancers idea to Alien. My thought was to do it like the Marvel Grand Design books. It would be a fun way to re-establish the old universe without making a huge commitment. I'd love to read it anyway :)

ManofTheAtom wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:17:42 pm I'd like to see a Book of The Geomancers series which focus is solely to catalog the story of the VALIANT Universe from the eyes and ears and first experiences of different Geomancers throughout time. From the first to the one in the 41st Century.

See the rise of immortals, Harbingers, and other beings that exist in the VALIANT Universe, and the effect they had on human history.

It could include new material as well as reprinted pages from existing comics that have entirely new narration boxes that put everything into a linear story.
That is definitely the kind of thing I'd pitch for sure.
I would be extremely hyped to see that :D
Thanks. It's certainly an itch I'd like to scratch.
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ManofTheAtom wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:46:29 pm That is definitely the kind of thing I'd pitch for sure.
It'd bring me back.

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magnusr wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 2:22:27 pm
ManofTheAtom wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:46:29 pm That is definitely the kind of thing I'd pitch for sure.
It'd bring me back.

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Agree 100%. Perfect person to keep the continuity tight
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jakgrimm wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:09:46 pm Agree 100%. Perfect person to keep the continuity tight
Thanks!
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You miss every shot you don't take, so I took mine.

I've sent my resume to Alien Books, and now we wait to see what happens...
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ManofTheAtom wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:45:34 am You miss every shot you don't take, so I took mine.

I've sent my resume to Alien Books, and now we wait to see what happens...
:hope:

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magnusr wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:52:51 am
ManofTheAtom wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:45:34 am You miss every shot you don't take, so I took mine.

I've sent my resume to Alien Books, and now we wait to see what happens...
:hope:

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ManofTheAtom wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:45:34 am You miss every shot you don't take, so I took mine.

I've sent my resume to Alien Books, and now we wait to see what happens...
That’s great, man - I hope they reach out to you!
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grendeljd wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:40:06 pm
ManofTheAtom wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:45:34 am You miss every shot you don't take, so I took mine.

I've sent my resume to Alien Books, and now we wait to see what happens...
That’s great, man - I hope they reach out to you!
Martin Casanova (MartinAlien here) did answer back.

Essentially, he thanked me for reaching out and told me that their senior editor would contact me if interested.

So, we'll see what, if anything, ever happens.
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ManofTheAtom wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:14:51 am Martin Casanova (MartinAlien here) did answer back.

Essentially, he thanked me for reaching out and told me that their senior editor would contact me if interested.

So, we'll see what, if anything, ever happens.
:hope:

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magnusr wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:41:44 am
ManofTheAtom wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:14:51 am Martin Casanova (MartinAlien here) did answer back.

Essentially, he thanked me for reaching out and told me that their senior editor would contact me if interested.

So, we'll see what, if anything, ever happens.
:hope:

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Disagree.

It seems most of the ideas are aimed at himself, and a small subsection of Valiant fans. mainly male, and over 45.

I personally don't think there's a large enough market for his ideas to be profitable.
Keep in mind, the people that post here, reddit, and Facebook are basically the same 25-40 people. So these are largely echo chamber market research.

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slack wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:53:41 am Disagree.

It seems most of the ideas are aimed at himself, and a small subsection of Valiant fans. mainly male, and over 45.

I personally don't think there's a large enough market for his ideas to be profitable.
Keep in mind, the people that post here, reddit, and Facebook are basically the same 25-40 people. So these are largely echo chamber market research.
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ManofTheAtom wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:15:51 am

:o
Sorry sir, no offense intended.
I'm just trying to be honest and think about business before wish fulfillment.

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slack wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:28:04 am
ManofTheAtom wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:15:51 am

:o
Sorry sir, no offense intended.
I'm just trying to be honest and think about business before wish fulfillment.
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slack wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:53:41 am Disagree.

It seems most of the ideas are aimed at himself, and a small subsection of Valiant fans. mainly male, and over 45.

I personally don't think there's a large enough market for his ideas to be profitable.
Keep in mind, the people that post here, reddit, and Facebook are basically the same 25-40 people. So these are largely echo chamber market research.
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Any chance of re-running your Knight's Legacy Kickstarter? It couldn't hurt to have successful comics of yours out in the wild for people to read.

Personally, I'd love to read it. It seems like a lot of effort, care, and skill was being put into that world. I'm sure many on the board would contribute to the funding and help out in any way they can :thumb:

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Chiclo wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:29:40 pm Shows what you know! I am 42!
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44 here, so wrong again :lol:

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Ryan wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:56:28 pm Any chance of re-running your Knight's Legacy Kickstarter? It couldn't hurt to have successful comics of yours out in the wild for people to read.

Personally, I'd love to read it. It seems like a lot of effort, care, and skill was being put into that world. I'm sure many on the board would contribute to the funding and help out in any way they can :thumb:
Thanks!

Yeah, that's going to happen, just not sure when. The pandemic delayed things a lot for Golden Liberty, but the hope is to get them back up and running hopefully this year. And it wouldn't just be Knights' Legacy but more comics, both part of Majestic Universe and not, i.e. acquired pitches and such projects.

When I know more, I'll definitely post about it here.
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