I came across Valiant as a kid and it never let me go. Addictive stories and characters and even though I’ve stopped collecting and reading every other publisher I can’t get Valiant out of my system. Some of my favorite stories and characters I’ve ever read. Loved your passion in the video, it was great thanks
Mike - I can’t say it enough. Your videos are very intriguing. Two things you do good 1) showcasing variety of comics/characters/publishers in a selective way without losing authenticity 2) explaining the history of characters and giving the readers a clear path to start enjoying them. Keep it going! Look forward to seeing more videos like these. Also, where do you get your books from? Any recommendations?
Thank you for the kind words! I love comics and I’m glad it translates in the videos 🙂 I buy my books from Amazon typically, with an occasional instocktrades haul if I’m travelling by car to the US!
I appreciate this overview so much. I have heard so many great reviews of this Universe but was always intimidated by its size and didn't know where to start. Thank you!
Mike just what I needed, great overview. Reading X-O Manowar right now because of you and will dive into some of the other series you mentioned next. Cheers.
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I just got into this publisher about 6 months ago and I have been loving these characters. Great video, it’s good to see Valiant get some well deserved love.
Mike - this is the third time me rewatching your Valiant Universe video! It made me go ahead and buy multiple Valiant books. You are that good. Can you do more reading orders of Valiant Universe? especially the cross overs. Harbinger story maybe. Would love to see more videos about other comics publishers please. Thanks again!
This is awesome, thanks Mike! Looks fantastic. Definitely gonna pick up the $60 USB drive of all the rebooted comics and jump into the Valiant Universe soon.
Really cool shizz Mike! Thanks for this great content dude.. perfect timing for me after just picking up my first Valiant comic last week.. 15 issues into Venditti's X-O and read Divinity I so far
Thanks Nice overview Heard about valiant and Wanted to try and read some of them but i was lost as it is not so easy to find and hear about that some other comics
Man, Mike! U make a very compelling case for the VALIANT Universe! I've liked ur previous vids on BLOODSHOT(the title I think I'd maybe like most); but these others sound intriguing too. And the *talent*! Writers like: Christos Gage(AREA 10 > a masterful suspense/horror OGN from the short-lived "Vertigo Crime" label), Duane Swierczynski(X > the awesomely brutal "Dark Horse" 6-volume reboot!), & Jeff Lemire(wonderfully weird& creepy GIDEON FALLS!)... & artists like: Lewis LaRosa(the viscious, spectacular story that kicked off THE PUNISHER[MAX] series: IN THE BEGINNING), Clayton Crain(the dark-but-humorous, beautifully digitally painted GHOST RIDER: ROAD TO DAMNATION & TRAIL OF TEARS), Cary Nord(my favorite-- & the original-- artist from the "Dark Horse" CONAN series, in which he only penciled[no inks] w/the impeccable Dave Stewart coloring it w/a painted style that sort of made me think of the legendary Frank Frazetta), & Paulo Riveira(incredible artist w/gorgeous & fun artwork on some of the HELLBOY & THE B.P.R.D. stories), just to name a very small few! If I had the $$ & weren't already swamped w/a ton of fun ogns/trades/HCs/etc to still read, I would for sure try to get into this world! Maybe someday🙄! Great video, man! U went in-depth in an informative & enthusiastic way! I LUV that about u! Ur passion for comics! Thanx! 😊👍🏻👍🏻
I used to have all the 90s series. If only I hadn't lost them in one of the past 15 years of chronic homelessness caused by how amazing an economic model aiming for infinite growth with finite resources is for the betterment of society!
Valiant is an underrated Comic Book Company with such unique set of characters and universe I truelly loved the 90s originals, I haven't jumped in on the 2012 reboots but hopefully I'll track it down later on in the future... Also when are we gonna see Turok back in Comic Book Action come on Valiant 😉
So is all the stuff pre-2012 not really part of the story then? Just getting in to Valiant and wondering what the significance is of the older stuff pre-revival of the V-universe.
Well done coverage of the entire Valiant Universe. DC has my long-time favorite characters but I consider Valiant as having the best, most well-rounded universe in comics. Not all are fantastic, but all of the major genres are covered... great stuff.
@@TheHardcoverComic I just found out about this! www.valiantstore.com/valiant-complete-digital-comic-book-collection.html Would you say it's worth it, and maybe get hardcovers later?
You really know your stuff. Your reviews make it so easy to follow. Which series is your favorite? It is pretty awesome how the whole universe is nicely connected within each character.
