The Valiant comics relaunch has been brewing for a while, with some hires and much consultation, but they’ve just let the cat out of the bag — their new line is expected to launch next May, with a Free Comic Book Day preview leading the way. The preview will feature X-O MANOWAR, BLOODSHOT, HARBINGER, and probably some other Valiant favorites. The creative teams haven’t been announced but the preview cover is by Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic.
Valiant has also hired Hunter Gorinson as Marketing & Communications Manager and Atom Freeman as Senior Sales Representative in addition to Warren Simons as Executive Editor, so they’re putting together a pretty good team.
Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce its first ever Free Comic Book Day release – the Valiant Comics FCBD 2012 Edition!
On May 5th, get the inside track on the year’s most groundbreaking comic book event with this exclusive look at the all-new Valiant Comics! X-O Manowar! Bloodshot! Harbinger! Some of the best-selling heroes of all time return this Free Comic Book Day, just as all-new #1 issues of Valiant Comics begin arriving in stores!
“This has been an event a decade in the making, and we’re approaching this with dedication, passion and a commitment to excellence,” said Executive Editor Warren Simons. “We’ve lined up some colossally talented colleagues – both new and old friends alike – and if you have a love for great comics and innovative stories, we’ve got some great stuff in store for you.”
Featuring a cover of the brand new X-O Manowar by superstar artist Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic, this sneak peek into Valiant’s extraordinary first year comes packed with never-before-seen stories, character redesigns, and interviews with Valiant’s team of visionary creators.
“We couldn’t be happier to be partnering with comics retailers, Diamond and ComicsPro for Free Comic Book Day 2012, the most exciting day in comics,” said Publisher Fred Pierce. “In 2012, fans and retailers can expect some of the best books in all of comics to be shipping monthly from Valiant.”
Valiant’s Free Comic Book Day special edition is just the first title that the publisher has lined up for the month of May. Look for announcements regarding the full array of new titles, creative teams, and shipping dates to be released in the New Year.
“Free Comic Book Day is just the beginning,” said Valiant Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani. “For anyone who loves comics and top-notch storytelling, the return of the Valiant Universe will be an event not to be missed.”
What no Archer & Armstrong and The Eternal Warrior. Still it’s good to see some charecters that I read while I should have been studying in college making a return.
Who is this line…
Oh, forget it.
I’ve always thought the Shooter-era Valiants were not just some of the best comics of their era, they were in many ways an alternative take on “super-hero comics for grown ups” that stood in stark contrast to the Image vibe that took over the industry. I’ll give this 2nd reboot (3rd if you count the uncompleted Unity 2000 series) a look.
Mike
It ain’t Valiant without “Evil” Jon Hartz.
I understand that Jon is now a “gentleman farmer.” Good for him!
Priest and Bright on Quantum and Woody please!
Loved the original Valiant and this new cover is simply stunning. Will give the new a line a try. Hope they are bringing back Shadowman and Eternal Warrior too.
I’m definitely going to check out the X-O Manowar comic, that was the only Valiant title I collected “back in the day”…
This is GREAT NEWS can’t wait to see this pretty book in my hands!!!!