5 Things We Love About The Valiant Universe!

It’s no secret that 2012 was a banner year for Valiant Comics fans, with the company’s return marking one of the biggest comebacks in comic book history! Needless to say 2013 is looking even brighter for the company and comic fans everywhere! To help spread the word we thought of a few reasons why we can’t get enough of Valiant (Okay there were definitely more than 5 but we’re watching our word count this year) so check out the list below… and Spoiler Alert! Pick up those FREE First issues while they last!

The Classic Characters Are Back And Better Than Ever! : If you remember the 90’s comic scene as foundly as the rest of us. You remember the sheer brilliance behind Valiant’s original line-up. X-O Manowar, Ninjak, Shadowman, Archer & Armstrong; these guy’s were a breath of fresh air in a world blinded by shiny holofoil covers and dystopian doom.

Top Talent Delivering Top Of The Line Stories:  Many of today’s industry leaders made their mark with the early incarnations and now as 2013 ramps up for the reborn company all-new talent has stepped up to the plate to deliver the goods once more, and so far the results have been outstanding.

Exclusive Digital Content: We’re all about the extras, and each new Valiant issue is packed with stunning original art and never-before scene bonus material only available on comiXology. All you have to do is look for that Digital Exclusives Edition and you’ve got a hook up to the valiant universe you can’t get anywhere else!

Non-Stop Action and Adventure…Without The Capes and Tights: As much as we love those high-flying good guys there comes a time in every comic fans life when the taste for sequential art goes beyond mere Hero and Villian. Check the cheezy costumes at the door and strap yourself in for the ride of your life. Whether it’s trotting the globe  for treasure with Archer & Armstrong or going behind enemy lines with Bloodshot, one thing is guaranteed when you’re reading a Valiant Comic: Adrenaline… with every swipe of the page.

 Right Now 11 First Issues From The New And Old Valiant Universe Are FREE On ComiXology: You read that right… but you better hurry because time is running out! Get the first issues of X-O Manowar, Archer and Armstrong, Bloodshot, Harbinger, Shadowman and the original Ninjak for FREE right now and see what all the fuss is about as Valiant kicks off 2013 in a big way! You’re out of excuses; Download the first issues of Valiant’s premier titles for FREE today!

Valiant Comics Delivers Archer & Armstrong #1 for FREE During comiXology’s 12 Days of Gifting

12 Days of Gifting continues with Archer & Armstrong #1 for FREE today!

Obadiah Archer was born and raised to cherish three things above all else: the faith of his parents, the love of his 22 brothers and sisters, and his lifelong mission to defeat the ultimate evildoer. Now, after years of training, Archer has been dispatched to the heart of America’s festering modern day Babylon, aka New York City, to root out and kill this infamous Great Satan. Unfortunately, dying has never been easy for Archer’s target — the hard-drinking, 10,000-year-old immortal known as Armstrong. Together, this unlikely pair of heroes is about to stumble headfirst into a centuries-old conspiracy that will bring the whole of ancient history crashing down on the modern day Valiant Universe. And that’s going to mean one Hell of a hangover.

Check out the first issues of the hit Valiant series for FREE Today!

Archer & Armstrong #1 makes a great gift for anyone looking to set out on what is sure to be the big event in comics. Gift this FREE first issue to a friend today and don’t forget to add one for yourself while you’re at it.

The ComiXology Guide to Black Friday!

It’s here! You’ve stuffed yourself with turkey, now stuff your collection with half-price Digital Comics! It’s a big day for deals on your favorite comic reading platform, and here is the rundown on what’s on sale!

Hulk Smash!

Mean, Green and busting a the seams The Incredible Hulk became indestructible this week with the lauch of his new Marvel! NOW series. Today Marvel is cutting the price on his most recent series from Jason Aaron along with Greg Pak’s run on Incredible Hulks! Spend time with all things green and red this Holiday season. Download half-price Hulk comics now!

Check out Valiant hits for only 0.99 cents!

2012 has been a big year for the revamped Valiant comics line, and today it’s getting even bigger! Pick the first four issues of the all-new Archer & Armstrong, Bloodshot, Harbinger, X-O Manowar and issue #1 of Shadowman for only $0.99! Plus stock up on classic Valiant back issues for half-price. Quantum & Woody. Ninjak, Rai and more!

DC Comics Blackest Night Sale!

It was the event that took the DCU by storm. If you’ve yet to the experience the epic of Blackest Night now is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Get all 105 issues and tie-ins of this monumental series for only $0.99 don’t wait a minute longer. Blackest Night/ Brightest Day, it’s all on sale now! Don’t miss out!

Shadowman is Back With a New Series and a $0.99 Sale!

Shadowman is back as the return of Valiant rolls on and this week not only can fans pick up the first issue of this all-new series from creators Justin Jordan and Patrick Zircher, they can pick up the original  90’s hit for half-price!

There are a million dreams in the Big Easy. But now its worst nightmare is about to come true. As the forces of darkness prepare to claim New Orleans as their own, Jack Boniface must embrace the legacy he was born to uphold. As Shadowman, Jack is about to become the only thing that stands between his city and an army of unspeakable monstrosities from beyond the night. But is the mantle of Shadowman a blessing or a curse? And what is the true cost of his otherworldly power?

When the sun sets and the night comes alive, New Orleans jazz musician Jack Boniface becomes the wild and unstoppable hero known as Shadowman! But he’ll learn he’s not the first to wear the mask or to face the power of the enigmatic Master Darque when the immortal Armstrong reveals the story of the first Shadowman, Maxim St. James, and the true origin of Shadowmen!

Don’t miss out on Shadowman‘s big time debut. Take advantage of these awesome savings from Valiant Comics and comiXology now!

Valiant And ComiXology Announce Exclusive Digital Distribution Agreement

For Immediate Release:

VALIANT AND COMIXOLOGY ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

All-New Upcoming Valiant Titles To Be Available Same Day As Print
 Get X-0 Manowar #1 Digitally Today At ComiXology.com
Classic Valiant Titles Also Available Today!

May 2nd, 2012 – New York, NY — Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce that it has reached an exclusive digital comics distribution agreement with comiXology, the world’s largest digital comics platform available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and the Web with over 60 million comic and graphic novel downloads to date.

Beginning today with the release of the all-new X-O Manowar #1 by New York Times best-selling author Robert Venditti (The Surrogates) and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (Conan), comiXology will offer same-day as print digital releases for all of Valiant’s upcoming titles.  Additionally, Valiant’s expansive back catalog of classic content will also be exclusively available via comiXology.

“There’s tremendous excitement around Valiant’s return, and they’re bringing with them one of the greatest libraries of characters and stories in comics,” said comiXology CEO and co-Founder David Steinberger. “We couldn’t be more proud to partner with Valiant in the digital marketplace. We’re sure to see the original Valiant fans energized by making these great comics available across the globe, while also bringing in a whole new generation of readers.”

Set for a much anticipated summer 2012 relaunch, Valiant will soon return with four new series, all of which will debut as same-day as print digital releases on comiXology — X-O Manowar #1 on sale today, Harbinger #1 on June 6th, Bloodshot #1 on July 11th, and Archer & Armstrong #1 on August 8th.

Moreover, in conjunction with the today’s release of X-O Manowar #1, comiXology is adding the first-ever digital editions of three classic storylines from Valiant’s vast archive of best-selling comics to comiXology’s library of more than 20,000 issues:

• X-O Manowar (1992) #0-6 by Jim Shooter, Bob Layton, Barry Windsor-Smith & Joe Quesada
• Harbinger (1992) #0-6 by Jim Shooter & David Lapham
• Bloodshot (1993) #0-4 by Kevin VanHook & Don Perlin

“For the first time, through comiXology’s platform, Valiant Comics will be available anywhere in the world,” said Valiant CEO Jason Kothari. “With Valiant’s return now in full effect with today’s release of X-O Manowar #1, the timing couldn’t be better to remind people once again of the incredible characters and stories that made Valiant a household name.”

As part of the exclusive agreement, Valiant Entertainment titles will also be available through comiXology’s Digital Retailer Storefront program. This enables retailers to sell Valiant’s digital comics through their own website while comic book fans can purchase digital comics from their local comic store’s digital storefront with a portion of each purchase going directly to the retailer.

Future digital releases on comiXology will delve deeper into the Valiant catalog, and feature classic series including Archer & Armstrong, Rai, Ninjak, Shadowman, Eternal Warrior, and Quantum & Woody.

In the meantime, today fans everywhere can now add all-new Valiant material to their digital comics libraries with X-O Manowar #1, from writer Robert Venditti and artist Cary Nord, available now on the Comics by comiXology platform — available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and the Web.

About Valiant Entertainment
Valiant Entertainment is a character-based publishing and licensing company that owns and controls some of the most cherished comic characters ever created across all media worldwide. Since their creation in 1989, Valiant characters have sold 80 million comic books and have been the basis of a number of successful video game franchises. Valiant’s extensive library includes over 1,500 characters, such as X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Harbinger, Shadowman, and Ninjak. Visit www.valiantentertainment.com.

About comiXology
Founded in 2007 with the mission of bringing comics to people everywhere, comiXology — in just five short years — has revolutionized the comic book and graphic novel world. From creating the industry leading platform for digital comics to tools and services for brick and mortar retailers, comiXology has lead the charge in exposing new audiences to the rich history and culture of comic books. With the development of the Comics by comiXology digital comics platform — available across iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and the Web — comiXology provides the easiest way worldwide for people to enjoy comics at just the click of a button! Regularly ranking as the top grossing iPad app in the entire iTunes App Store, Comics by comiXology was recently selected as a preloaded app on Amazon’s Kindle Fire. Providing digital comics across multiple platforms, comiXology will not stop until everyone on the face of the earth has been turned into a comic book fan.

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