The OTV crew tackles Mission: Improbable, the crossover that throws Archer against Bloodshot, with Armstrong and H.A.R.D. Corps covering mop up duty. We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of this crossover.
Sean and CHiclo spend a few moments with Robert Venditti to discuss the characters from the upcoming Armor Hunters mega event coming from Valiant Comics this summer.
Death Omens! This episode is a double feature discussion of books leading to a very exciting Summer: First, Harbinger #22 makes us worried, anxious, and excited about what is coming up in the next few issues. Second, X-O Manowar #23 and #24 lead us in to the Armor Hunters mega event. Plus, Ask Chiclo and OTV Rewards!
The OTV crew reviews Shadowman 13 to 16, the first arc in a new, reimagined and expanded mythos for Shadowman, and for Jack. Also, a brand new segment, Chiclo discusses how he would publish comics, if he were to get his hands on one of the Valiant characters. All this plus the usual hijinks, rewards, and more.
One episode wasn't enough! We are starting a brand new feature, OTV Small Talks, with our further commentary on Rai #1 from Valiant Comics. Is Rai human? What are his abilities? What does Chiclo think of Rai #1? All this squeezed into a nice little package.
Rai #1 has charged into this world, and we are compelled to discuss it! Matt Kindt and Clayton Crain created an amazing comic book, and we take a good long look at this one. Rai, Lula, PTs, Psylocke, Father, and the Future of Japan. There is so much to discuss, so let's get to it!
It's time to settle this once and for all. Who is the most powerful in the Valiant Universe? We discuss all of your favorite characters, and finally cast our votes to determine who has the most power.
From Wondercon, The OTV crew and the Valiant crew sit down together after hours to discuss everything that Valiant has in the works, Rai, Armor Hunters, Harbinger, Doctor Mirage, and more. Robert Venditti, David Baron, Atom! Freeman, Hunter Gorinson, and Dinesh Shamdasani hang out and drop the Valiant knowledge. Contains some adult language. And sound effects.
The OTV crew discusses Harbinger: Bleeding Monk #0. This issue is a perplexing journey through time, and we decipher the truths of the Bleeding Monk that spans thousands of years.
It's a feedback episode! Your emails, voicemails, messages, notes, smoke signals, telegrams, cave paintings, etc are featured in this episode. Then we are featured as we respond to your questions and comments! Thank you everyone who wrote or called in!
The NEW Only The Valiant crew takes on Dr. Silk and Unity #5. Drunk Iron Man! Brainwashed Livewire! Finger gouges of death! The end of one era ushers in the beginning of an all new era for OTV. This is the best Valiant Comics discussion, coming to you from the Great White North.
The OTV crew dare to be stupid and take on FOUR recent Valiant Comics story arcs. We each pick a series we have been enjoying, discuss the recent issues, and talk about what we have been liking about that series. Harbinger, Eternal Warrior, Bloodshot and the HARDCorps, and Quantum and Woody are all represented.
We take a look at the final issue of the first arc of Unity, and discuss this issue, and take a look at the overall first arc of Unity. Also, some more discussion of main vs supporting characters, and a little power ranking in the Valiant Universe.
Archer & Armstrong: Archer Zero is out, and we take a look at the origin of Archer, and a few of the surprises about who he is and what he is capable of. Also, recent reads, and a Chiclorious announcement.
Sure, sure, sure. We've all heard the news. The exciting news about Valiant First. Rai and Doctor Mirage ongoing series, Armor Hunters, and The Delinquents. What comes next? Tune in and find out!
2013 was a great year of Valiant Comics, and it's time to hear what we chose as the very best. Also, a whole lot of you chimed in, to give your thoughts about the very best of 2013.
Eternal Warrior is up to bat! We review the first four issues of Eternal Warrior, which brings the Eternal Warrior out of retirment to do... something. We discuss the ups and downs of this story arc, the good, the bad, what we liked, and what didn't work for us. Our opinions are all over the place with this one, so tune in now!
We kick off 2014 by taking a look at our resolutions for 2014, particulalry with respect to our reading, collecting, and enjoyment of comics. We discuss how we want to grow our collection, or shrink our collection, what we are looking forward to, what we want to read, and what we want to re-read. This episode is a step back from our usual focus on Valiant, and is a look at our relationship with our comic hobby overall.
We take a look at the year that was, and the Valiant Comic stories published last year. We discuss the books month by month, reminiscing on our memories of the books published last year.
Unity #2 is in the spotlight today, we take an in-depth look at the second issue of this series. We also take a look at X-O Manowar #19, the extraordinary Unity tie-in issue. Two great issues, one great episode!
We pick 'em, and you listen! We each pick a recent Valiant Comic to talk about, and share what we liked about it. Quantum & Woody, Harbinger, and Unity 8-Bit Adventure all get some love in this episode. Plus, we catch up on some of our recent reads.
The Sect Civil War is in full swing, and the OTV crew takes a look at issues 14 and 15, the first two issues of the current arc in Archer & Armstrong. These issues kick off the Sect Civil War, introduce us to several new branches of the Sect, and also give us the Timewalker Pub Crawl. Tune in for our expert commentary!
Shadowman gets a facelift with lucky issue number 13, by Peter Milligan, Roberto de la Torre, and David Baron. We discuss this issue, with a new tone, a new direction, a new Mambo, and a new Jack.
We take a step back from the reviews of individual books for a mega review of Valiant overall as a publisher and company. Which books do we love? Which books need a little love? What about all the other stuff the company is doing to make great stuff and interact with fans? We take a look at it all.
Unity #1 came out, and we give the book our Commentary Track treatment! We go through the book and talk about the story, the art, the references, the questions, the kills, and everything else we want to discuss. Don't miss Unity, and don't miss this commentary track!
The groundwork for Unity has been told in X-O Manowar, and we take a look at the Road To Unity atory arc that leads in to the Unity mega series. Aric is back on earth, taking over Romania, and acting the hero. Or not. Plus, the Eternal Warrior shows up to show him how it's done. Or not. We discuss it all in this episode.
The H.A.R.D.Corps are back, and they've joined together with Bloodshot to wreck havoc on the Harbinger Foundation, and on our comic book boxes! This episode focuses on issues 14 and 15 of Bloodshot and the H.A.R.D.Corps. We examine the new, relatable side of Bloodshot, and the various new members of the Corps.
Shadowman takes center stage as we discuss Shadowman #10, the follow-up to the incredibly good zero issue. We also discuss Dr. Mirage's magic and the fun adventure in Shadowman #11. Plus, a look back at the previous arc of Shadowman and Darque's grand plan. Happy Shadoween, everbody!
We look at a bunch of recent news about Valiant Comics, New York Comic Con, Quantum & Woody with Christopher Priest and MD Bright, Eternal Warrior and 4001 AD, Unity and Variant Covers, Dynamite and Magnus, Doctor Solar and Turok, plus many more keywords!
We've read Harbinger 15 and 16, and we've got no idea what to think. We've been Super Duped by a bunch of Super Dupers. In addition, some recent reads, vice presidents, and those darn Yankees.
