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BC Mag #5: The Summer Of Valiant Returns

Published Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:55:39 -0500

by Mark Seifert

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Bleeding Cool Magazine article by Rich Handley

In 1989, Marvel Comics' Bob Layton and Jim Shooter unveiled a new comic book line, Valiant Comics, under parent company Voyager Communications. The company achieved fast success and, in 1994, was purchased by Acclaim Entertainment—but when Acclaim closed shop a decade later, the Valiant Universe was put on hold, until the firm reformed as Valiant Entertainment in 2005.

Last summer, Valiant relaunched its comic line with a marketing initiative dubbed the "Summer of Valiant." That lineup began with X-O Manowar #1, by Robert Venditti and Cary Nord, and was followed by Harbinger #1, by Joshua Dysart and Khari Evans; Bloodshot #1, by Duane Swierczynski, Manuel Garcia and Arturo Lozzi; and Archer & Armstrong #1, by Fred Van Lente and Clayton Henry. The publisher reported strong sales numbers for each title, and soon launched a fifth new series, Shadowman, by Justin Jordan and Patrick Zircher.

To celebrate the first anniversary of that rebirth, the company recently unveiled its "Summer of Valiant" lineup for 2013.

You can find the full article in Bleeding Cool Magazine #5 at a comics retailer near you. Here is the Bleeding Cool Directory of retailers who have shown special support to the magazine and this website. Are you a retailer who would like to be included? Contact us.

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