Fred Van Lente joins us to continue our discussion of his entire run on Archer & Armstrong. We start out discussing the "lost arc" of Archer & Armstrong that was going to come after "Far, Faraway", and was replaced with "Sect Civil War". We also discuss "Mission: Improbable", and "American Wasteland", and round out the conversation by digging a bit into Fred's current run on Ivar, Timewalker.
Apr 26, 2015•49 min
We're back for another weekly dose of Valiant Comics discussion! We review and discuss this week's new Valiant Comics. Timecodes: 2:02 - Ninjak #2 19:48 - Ivar, Timewalker #4 38:47 - Divinity #3 We discuss these books with full spoilers, so read the books first if you don't want to be spoiled!
Apr 22, 2015•1 hr 5 min
Fred Van Lente joins us to talk about his entire run on Archer & Armstrong. We kick this off strong with discussion of The Michaelangelo Code, Wrath of the Eternal Warrior, and Far, Faraway. Together, we dig into the origins of the characters, ideas, conspiracies, settings, and humor of this tentpole Valiant Comics title.
Apr 20, 2015•49 min
This week we've got two great books to discuss! Bloodshot Reborn is next-level storytelling, we can't say enough about this book. Also, Unity gives us a look into the life of Livewire. Timecodes: 1:42 - Bloodshot Reborn 29:15 - Unity 1:04:45 - Wrap Up We had a ton to say about these books, and as a result, this episode went a little longer than usual for VCR. Enjoy! #BloodshotReborn
Apr 15, 2015•1 hr 10 min
An annual tradition! We got together with the good folks from Valiant Comics for an after hours discussion of all sorts of great topics: Valiant Movies! Villains! Imperium! Divinity! Marriage! Plus, a whole lot more. Note: This episode was given an explicit tag, there is small amount of grown up langauge that came out while the drinks were flowing around the table. Recorded at Wondercon, April 3rd, 2015.
Apr 12, 2015•1 hr 14 min
We discuss the new books out from Valiant Comics today, April 8, 2015. We've got two books that are traditionally favorites of the show, Rai #8 and Imperium #3. Timecodes: 2:10 - Rai #8 25:44 - Imperium #3 52:55 - Wrap Up and Next Week Preview As always, thank you for listening.
Apr 08, 2015•56 min
[Note: this episode has an important announcement about Chiclo's departure from VCR on April 1, 2015] It's time for the OTV crew to tackle The Valiant. We discuss the whole mini-series, what we thought of it, and what we thought of where it leaves the Valiant Universe. Two of our favorite characters had big changes in this mini-series, so we talk about where this leaves Bloodshot and Eternal Warrior, and what we anticipate, and what we don't. Overall, what did this story mean for the Valiant Uni...
Apr 05, 2015•48 min
We review and discuss X-O Manowar #35, out today from Valiant Comics. This book is part 2 of Dead Hand, and continues the story in the grand way we would expect from this great book. Also, Calgary Chris was at Emerald City Comic Con last weekend, and he gives us a quick recap of the convention, which was Valiant's biggest, baddest convention so far! In this episode, things get a little raw, moreso than the typical VCR episode, so it is with some hesitancy that we release this one....
Apr 01, 2015•33 min
We discuss a smattering of recent news and events, including the teaser for Book Of Death, the new Valiant Origins animated videos, the recent jump in price of Classic Valiant back issues due to movie speculation, and a whole lot more.
Mar 30, 2015•52 min
The Valiant #4 is here, and we discuss it in all of it's glory! Or is that muddied waters? There's a lot to digest in this one. Plus, we discuss the bane of Pandas everywhere in Quantum & Woody Must Die #3. Our discussion is full-spoilers, so make sure you read the books before listening if you don't want to be spoiled. 01:12 - Quantum & Woody Must Die #3 14:09 - The Valiant #4 VCR is the Valiant Comics Review, we discuss the week's new Valiant Comics. Read the books, then tune in every ...
Mar 25, 2015•44 min
Imperium is rocking the Valiant Universe, and also rocking our comic reading experience. We take a look at Imperium, and how the events of this books are effecting our favorite characters, both old and new. PLUS, a bonus short interview with Joshua Dysart!
Mar 22, 2015•1 hr 1 min
It's a double dose of Valiant Comics to Review, we get more to Abram's story in Divinity #2, and secrets revealed, and concealed, in Ivar, Timewalker #3. These discussions are full-spoiler, so read your books, then tune in! Timecodes: 1:38 Divinty #2 24:20: Ivar, Timewalker #3
Mar 18, 2015•49 min
For this 7th Anniversary show, we get to the bottom of one question: What has our experience been as a fan of Valiant, both new and old, and how has it inspired us to keep talking about these books and characters year after year?
Mar 16, 2015•1 hr 3 min
This is the week of Chichis and Shishis. Valiant Comics released Ninjak #1 today, the latest in their Valiant Next line of releases. Also, the Eternal Warrior story we've been waiting for has arrived in Unity #16. Beware, our discussion contains spoilers!
Mar 11, 2015•42 min
We bring you conversations with Christos Gage, Ed Greenberg, David Baron, and Ryan Winn from Long Beach Comic Expo. We talk about Bloodshot, Ninjak, Divinity, H.A.R.D.Corps, and a whole lot more.
Mar 08, 2015•1 hr 10 min
It's that time of week! New Valiant Comics are out, and The Valiant Comics Review is here to talk about them. This week: Imperium 2 and X-O Manowar 34. These are spoiler-filled discussions, so make sure you read the books listening to the show if you don't want to be spoiled. 1:17 - Imperium #2 26:34 - X-O Manowar #34 Stay Valiant!
Mar 04, 2015•53 min
We talk about the costumes and design of our favorite Valiant characters, including Eternal Warrior, Ninjak, Bloodshot, and Shadowman. We compare the classic Valiant versions of these characters with their current look, and give our verdict about which is better. Also, we talk about Cosplay, which characters we would like to cosplay as, and most importantly, present an interview with Superstar Valiant Cosplayer Jesse Fresco, starting at minute 50.
Mar 01, 2015•1 hr 5 min
Valiant Comics Review discusses Quantum and Woody Must Die #2! This is a spoiler-filled discussion, so make sure you read this comic before you listen.
Feb 25, 2015•27 min
This OTV is full of discussion about the Armorines, what's coming up in Dead Hand, plus a short conversation with Robert Venditti. Books discussed in this episode: X-O Manowar 30 through 33.
Feb 22, 2015•1 hr 1 min
The Valiant Comics Review is at it again, reviewing this week's new Valiant Comics. This week: The Valiant 3, Timewalker 2, and Unity 15. These are spoiler-filled discussions, so make sure you read the books listening to the show if you don't want to be spoiled. 1:54 - The Valiant #2 22:40 - Timewalker #2 39:32 - Unity #15
Feb 18, 2015•54 min
Movies and television are now a vital and integral part of the comic book industry. Of course, this means we should discuss and speculate about seeing Valiant characters on the big and small screen.
Feb 15, 2015•46 min
Divinity #1, reviewed! Q2: The Return of Quantum & Woody #5, reviewed! Rai #7, reviewed! OTV presents the very first episode of Valiant Comics Review, the weekly Valiant review show. We will be discussing the books released February 10, 2015. Timestamps, for easy navigation: 02:11 - Divinity #1 20:09 - Q2 #5 31:41 - Rai #7 VCR is a new weekly show in the OTV Network, giving you a blast of discussion in this week's new Valiant Comics.
Feb 11, 2015•47 min
The OTV crew puts the comma in Ivar, Timewalker , as we discuss time travel, grammar, Ice Pirates, olde english, extremely large numbers, Promethea, Doctor Who, H.A.R.D. Corps and other recent reads.
Feb 08, 2015•1 hr 4 min
We discuss The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage from Valiant Comics. We discuss all the great concepts introduced, what we enjoy about Shan's story, and work through our understanding of the sometimes confusing events in this story.
Feb 01, 2015•44 min
OTV takes on the latest Eternal Warrior story: Days of Steel by Peter Milligan, Cary Nord, and Brian Reber. Is this a fantastic Eternal Warrior story (as some of us think), or is there something missing (as some others of us think)? We discuss Gilad's eternal fight.
Jan 26, 2015•31 min
OTV gives the rundown on Harbinger: Faith #0, a comic that is delightful as the character. Also, we talk about the recent phenomenon of television shows based on comics, and how that might apply to Valiant.
Jan 18, 2015•46 min
It's time to look back and celebrate the year that was as we discuss the very best stories, events, characters, art, writing and more from Valiant Comics in 2014.
Jan 11, 2015•1 hr 4 min
The New Year is a time to reflect on the year that was, and to take a look forward to the coming year, and reflect on what we want to accomplish in this new year. We do this, with a comic book angle. We take a look at how we did on last year's resolutions, and make new resolutions for 2015.
Jan 04, 2015•50 min
We finish up 2014 with two topics for your enjoyment! First up: Bloodshot #25. Is this issue a great cap to a great series, and a celebration of everything we love about Bloodshot? Or is it just confusing? Next up, we revisit our ongoing discussion about the tentpoles of the Valiant Universe, but this time, featuring your comments and feedback about who and what the tentpoles are, and what makes something a tentpole anyway?
Dec 28, 2014•1 hr 12 min
Archer, Armstrong, Quantum, and Woody have finished their hobo adventure, now it is our turn to get in on the action as we discuss The Delinquents mini-series from Valiant Comics. Two of us loved it, one of us hated it. We talk about the moments we liked, the moments we hated, the unique visual storytelling, and lot more. Plus, a conversation about team-ups in general, with what we love, what we don't like, and the team-ups we most want to see from Valiant.
Dec 22, 2014•1 hr 12 min
