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VCR May 4, 2016 | 4001 A.D. #1

04 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The summer of Valiant 2016 starts here! Join us as we discuss the event of the future in 4001 A.D. #1, as RAI & his allies finally find the means to t...

VCR April 27, 2016 | Faith #4, Imperium #15

27 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

VCR Discusses the new Valiant Comics every week. This week, Faith continues to take on Hollywood, and Livewire and the HARDCorps take on everyone. Whe...

VCR April 20, 2016 | Divinity II #1, Bloodshot Reborn #12, X-O Manowar #46

20 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Weeks like this make us get down on our knees and thank our lucky stars! Three great books from Valiant Comics are out today for us to discuss in the ...

VCR April 13, 2016 | Adventures of Archer & Armstrong #2, Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #6

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With titles that long, you know these Valiant Comics will give us a lot to discuss! Each week VCR discusses the new books from Valiant Comics, and we ...

VCR April 6, 2016 | Ninjak #14

06 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Siege Of King's Castle begins! Ninjak is on the run, and the VCR crew is on his tail to discuss today's new book from Valiant Comics.This book sta...

VCR March 30, 2016 | Faith #3

30 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Fly Like Faith! We discuss issue 3 of Valiant Comics breakout hit, Faith. The story takes shape as heroes and villains both are revealed, and we're he...

VCR March 23, 2016 | Bloodshot Reborn Annual, X-O Manowar #45, Death-Defying Doctor Mirage: Second Lives #4

23 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Bloodshot Reborn Annual, X-O Manowar #45, Death-Defying Doctor Mirage: Second Lives #4 in this episode. Valiant Comics Review always discus...

VCR March 16, 2016 | Adventures of Archer & Armstrong #1, Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #5, Imperium #14

16 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's a giant week of new books, and the VCR round table is here to discuss them all! Each week we discuss the new Valiant Comics out on shelves now. ...

VCR March 9, 2016 | Ninjak #13

09 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

VCR has a small round table discussion of Ninjak 13, out today from Valiant Comics. There's a lot to discuss in this final issue of this arc, from Pun...

VCR February 24, 2016 | Faith #2, Bloodshot Reborn #11

24 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The waters of discussion are warm this week, so join us as VCR plunges into reviews of Bloodshot Reborn #11 & Faith #2! The post-apocalyptic Valiant f...

VCR Feb 17, 2016 | Imperium #13, Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #4

17 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss this week's new Valiant Comics: Imperium #13 and Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #4. Livewire vs Harada! Gilad vs Humongous! There's a lot to ...

VCR Feb 10, 2016 | Doctor Mirage: Second Lives #3, Ninjak #12

10 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Two great mystic books this week from Valiant Comics, and VCR discusses them in style! Some great variety this week, from the slow, haunting story of ...

VCR Feb 3, 2016 | X-O Manowar #44

03 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

VCR discusses the latest X-O Manowar issue, part 2 of The Kill List. Aric and Ninjak continue their best friend team up adventure versus those nasty V...

VCR January 27, 2016 | Faith #1, Bloodshot Reborn #10

27 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Valiant Comics Review turns 50! We celebrate by doing what we always do, review this week's new Valiant Comics. This week Faith flies into comic shop...

VCR Jan 20, 2016 | Imperium #12, Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #3

20 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Eternal Warrior continues his war, in his great eternal way. Meanwhile, over in the world of Imperium, the not so eternal war between Harada and The V...

VCR January 13, 2016 | Ninjak #11, Death Defying Doctor Mirage: Second Lives #2

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

2 great new Valiant Comics are out today, and the VCR crew sits down to discuss them. There's a lot of ghosts and Magpies to be hunted by our heroes t...

VCR January 6, 2016 | X-O Manowar #43

06 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

VCR rings in the near year in the proper way, by discussing the latest issue of X-O Manowar. Aric takes on the world with the help of his old pal Ninj...

OTV 210: Fond Farewells

03 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

OTV exits stage left as we make our fond farewells. We reminisce over the history of the show, fun moments, crazy moments, proud moments, and the Joy ...

OTV 209: Top Five

27 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's our Top Five of All Time. Classic Valiant. Modern Valiant. Maybe even Acclaim? We discuss the stories that we've enjoyed, that captured our atten...

VCR December 23, 2015 | Dr Mirage: Second Lives #1, Bloodshot Reborn #9, Rai #12

23 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's week with more Valiant Books than you can shake a stick at. Luckily, we are hear to shake rattle, and roll with you and discuss this week's new V...

VCR Dec 16, 2015 | Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #2, Ivar, Timewalker #12, Imperium #11

16 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's a jam-packed week full of great Valiant stories, and the VCR crew is here to discuss them. There is way too much to discuss, but somehow we pack ...

VCR Dec 9, 2015 | Unity #25, Ninjak #10

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Quantum and Woody share the true stories of Team Unity with Hollywood -and the world- and hilarity ensues. Meanwhile, Ninjak teams up with Punk Mambo ...

OTV 208: Comic Blitz and Recent Everything

07 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Comic Blitz! The Master Chief of the Digital Comics on demand app, Jordan Plosky, joins us to talk to us about the all you can read service. Also, com...

VCR December 2, 2015 | Commander Trill #0

02 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's VCR vs Commander Trill in this smack down episode to the finish! Who is Trill? How has his life led him to where he is now? How does this relate ...

OTV 207: Book Of Death, Month 4

29 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Book Of Death is complete, and the OTV crew gets together to discuss the final chapters of the books in this event. Aric's future, the Brother's past,...

VCR November 25, 2015 | X-O Manowar #42, Timewalker #11

25 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today's new Valiant Comic, reviewed! Tune in as we take a trip through time with Ivar and Neela in Timewalker, and go to war with us as the battle bet...

OTV 206: Q2 - A Valiant Effort

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

OTV takes a detour and spins into the world of Valiant Effort as podcasts collide to bring you an in depth look into Q2: The Return of Quantum and Woo...

VCR November 18, 2015 | Wrath of the Eternal Warrior 1, Bloodshot Reborn #8

18 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Eternal Warrior has his own, brand new title, and the VCR crew is here to discuss this first issue. Also, Bloodshot continues his mission to track dow...

VCR November 11, 2015 | Unity #24, Imperium #10

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we plunge deep into the world of our heroes. The Unity team goes round two against the Armor Hunters, and Harada goes round one and two aga...

VCR Nov 4, 2015 | Ninjak #9

04 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Ninjak #9 in this week's Valiant Comics Review. Since there is only one book, this one gets a very thorough treatment. Kick back and listen...

VCR October 28, 2015|Book of Death #4, Legends of the Geomancer #4

28 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  It’s new comic book day and that means a fresh VCR! This week we cap off the major Valiant summer event Book of Death and it’s companion serie...

OTV 205: Book Of Death, Month 3

26 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Corrupted One shall inherit the earth. Unless Gilad has anything to say about it. Things are moving on to the Ultimate Conclusion of Book Of Death...

VCR Oct 21, 2015 | Fall Of X-O Manowar, Rai #11, Ivar, Timewalker #10

21 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We review the new Valiant Comics out on stands today. We see the last moments of X-O, a whole lot of dinosaurs in Ivar, and a whole lot of moving arou...

OTV 204: Unpacking Ninjak

19 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss how Ninjak is taking the character to new heights, and fleshing out his character and his surrounding mythos in ways we have never seen bef...

VCR Oct 14, 2015 | X-O Manowar #41, Unity #23, Ninjak #8

14 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

X-O Manowar kicks everything into high gear, Unity throws the team against some old villains (or are they?), and Ninjak sits around and listens to som...

VCR Oct 7, 2015 | Imperium #9, Bloodshot Reborn #7

07 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Two interesting books came out this week, and we dive into the deep end of what we liked, and what we didn't like, about each of them. Harada continue...

OTV 203: Dead Drop

04 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dead Drop is a strange story, and we aren't exactly sure what to make of it. We take a deep look into what makes this story tick, and what doesn't mak...

VCR Sept 30, 2015 | Fall Of Harbinger

30 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Fall Of Harbinger is here. It's the only book this week. So we discuss it. A lot. It's a good thing there is a whole lot to discuss in this book.

OTV 202: Time Traveling

27 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We take a queue from Ivar and travel through time. This episode is all about time travel, how it works, and what we know, or can guess, about the vari...

VCR September 23, 2015 | Book Of Death #3, Legends of the Geomancer #3

23 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We open the Book Of Death and peer back into Legends in this week, two great comics came out from Valiant that propel the Book Of Death forward. Sp...

VCR September 16, 2015 | Rai #10, Bloodshot Reborn #6, Timewalker #9

16 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Three new books are out today from Valiant Comics for us to discuss and review. Each of these books was very different from the others, but each gave ...

OTV 201: Book Of Death, Month 2

13 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the second Month of Book of Death titles from Valiant Comics, where everyone has a big fight, then goes somewhere. We all have different id...

Ninjak #7, Unity #22

09 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Unity presents the final chapter of the Warmonger story, while Ninjak continues to rampage through the Shadow War. Two interesting books for us to dis...

VCR September 2, 2015 | X-O Manowar #40, Imperium #8

02 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Another week of great Valiant Comics, and that means another episode of VCR! This week, things heat up in X-O Manowar, and Harada has an after-school ...

OTV 200: Book Of Death Month 1

31 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Book Of Death has been opened to the first chapter, the OTV crew discusses the first month of books in this event. Book Of Death, Fall Of Bloodsho...

VCR August 26, 2015 | Ninjak #6, Dead Drop #4, Fall of Ninjak #1

26 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's a mixed bag today as we get a big dose of Cujedo, and a double dose of Ninjak, taking us through the past, present and future. We have a whole lo...

VCR August 19, 2015 | Ivar #8, Rai #9, Book Of Death #2, Legends of the Geomancer #2

19 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big week with four new Valiant Comics. We manage to get through them all, this is a jam packed hour of Valiant Comics discussion! 2:31 - Ivar,...

VCR August 12, 2015 | Unity #21, X-O Manowar #39

12 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We review Unity #21 and X-O Manowar #39 in this week's VCR. The Warmonger continues her plans, and Aric gets in the middle of an explosive situation. ...

VCR August 5, 2015 | Imperium #7, Bloodshot Reborn #5

05 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at the mental and temporal conflict in Imperium, and take a journey through the Squirtverse in Bloodshot Reborn. It's another great rou...

VCR: July 29, 2015 | Ninjak #5

29 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

One book this week from Valiant Comics, but it's a good one! We spend a lot of time talking about the main and backup feature in Ninjak #5. Plus, plen...

OTV 199: Divinity

27 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the phenomemon of Divinty. The mini-series, the character, his role in the Universe, what he is capable of, and the market for his books. T...

VCR: July 22, 2015 | Ivar, Timewalker #7, Book Of Death: Fall Of Bloodshot

22 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's another great week of Valiant Comics, and we're here to discuss them all in our usual VCR way. In Timewalker #7, the bros fight of Von New Man, a...

OTV 198: Book Of Death Commentary with Robert Venditti

19 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Venditti joins us to talk about Book Of Death #1. We have a copy of the book in front of us, and we flip through the book together and discuss ...

VCR: July 15, 2015 | Book Of Death #1, Dead Drop #3, Legends of the Geomancer #1

15 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big week as we kick off the Book Of Death event in style! Calgary Chris and Hollywood Sean record this episode from beautiful San Diego, and di...

OTV 197: San Diego Comic-Con 2015

14 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

San Diego Comic-Con! The Superbowl of conventions! Sean and Calgary Chris were at the show, to indulge in the show and all things Valiant. We discuss ...

VCR: July 8, 2015 | Unity #20, Bloodshot Reborn #4

08 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Valiant Comics Review is the weekly show that discusses the new Valiant Comics of the day. Up this week, Unity and Bloodshot Reborn. Our opinions are ...

OTV 196: Past Ideas Made Present

06 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at the various characters and concepts from the Classic Valiant era that we have not yet seen in the current Valiant Universe, and disc...

VCR: July 1, 2015 | X-O Manowar #38, Imperium #6

01 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In VCR, once again we review this week's new Valiant Comics. X-O Manowar #38 and Imperium #6 are up to bat, two books that are completely opposite of ...

OTV 195: Minor Details

28 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What is Bloodshot's favorite music, or Ninjak's favorite sport? Aric's fear of heights? The Harby kids favorite fast food? We discuss all these minor ...

VCR: June 24, 2015 | Ninjak #4

24 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Another episode of VCR is here, full of discussion about this week's new Valiant Comic. It's a short week, with only one book: Ninjak #4. There may be...

OTV 194: Every Title Reviewed

22 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at every Valiant Comic title in this episode. Since our sabbatical we mentioned last episode, we haven't had a chance to talk about the...

VCR: June 17, 2015 | Timewalker #6, X-O Manowar #37, Bloodshot Reborn #3

17 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's a full week for us Valiant Comics fans, we have three great books to discuss. We take a look at all and share our thoughts and reviews. Timecode...

Book Of Death Pre-Game

14 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

OTV is back with more great Valiant Comics discussion. This episode is all about Book Of Death. We take a look at the core mini-series, and discuss wh...

VCR: June 10, 2015 | X-O Manowar Special, Unity #19

10 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Another week! Another batch of new Valiant Books! We get the origin of Shanhara in the X-O Manowar 25th Anniversary Special, and in Unity, we meet War...

VCR: June 3, 2015 | Imperium #5, Dead Drop #2

03 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Two new Valiant Comics hit the stands today, and we are here to discuss them. We are joined by Paul from Valiant Central for today's round table. Firs...

VCR: May 27, 2015 | Divinity #4, Ivar, Timewalker #5

27 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the new Valiant Comics that are in comic shops tday. First up, Divinity #4 is the final issue of the first Divinity series, and things wra...

VCR: May 20, 2015 | Ninjak #2, Bloodshot Reborn #3

20 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We review the two new comic books published by Valiant Comics today. Ninjak fights for his life against Roku in Ninjak #2, and Ray discovers what he m...

VCR: May 13, 2015 | X-O Manowar #36, Unity #18, Imperium #4

13 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Three great books came out today from Valiant Comics, and we sit down to discuss them all. X-O Kings up in the X-O chat room, the Unity team saves man...

VCR: May 6, 2015 | FCBD, Dead Drop #1, Valiant Handbook

06 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about a few books this week, starting with the Free Comic Book Day issue from last weekend, then moving on to today's books, Dead Drop and the...

VCR: April 29, 2015 | Quantum and Woody Must Die! #4

29 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Up this week, is the final issue of Quantum and Woody Must Die! We discuss this issue and this series. Also, we discuss the recent 5 film movie announ...

OTV 192: Fred Van Lente - The Complete Archer and Armstrong Discussion, Part 2

26 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 & Armstro...

VCR - April 22, 2015 | Ninjak #2, Divinity #3, Timewalker #4

22 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

OTV 191: Fred Van Lente - The Complete Archer and Armstrong Discussion, Part 1

20 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

VCR: April 15, 2015, Bloodshot Reborn #1 and Unity #17

15 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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...

OTV 190: Valiant After Dark, Wondercon 2015

12 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 Movie...

VCR: April 8, 2015, Rai #8 and Imperium #3

08 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 Im...

OTV 189: The Valiant In Review

05 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

[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 Valian...

VCR April 1, 2015: X-O Manowar #35

01 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

OTV 188: Current Events and News

30 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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...

VCR March 25, 2015: The Valiant #4, Quantum & Woody Must Die #3

25 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

OTV 187: World Imperium

22 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

VCR - March 18, 2015: Divinity #2, Ivar, Timewalker #3

18 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

OTV 186: The Valiant Experience

16 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

VCR - March 11, 2015: Ninjak #1, Unity #16

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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...

OTV 185: Conversations

08 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We bring you conversations with Christos Gage, Ed Greenberg, David Baron, and Ryan Winn from Long Beach Comic Expo. We talk about Bloodshot, Ninjak, D...

VCR 4: March 4, 2015

04 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 3...

OTV 184: Many Valiant Costumes and Bloodshot Interview

01 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the costumes and design of our favorite Valiant characters, including Eternal Warrior, Ninjak, Bloodshot, and Shadowman. We compare the ...

VCR 3: February 25, 2015

25 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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...

OTV 183: Armorines, Dead Hand, and V-Ditti

22 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

VCR 2: February 18, 2015

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 sp...

OTV 182: Valiant On Screen

15 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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...

VCR 1: February 11, 2015

11 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Divinity #1, reviewed! Q2: The Return of Quantum & Woody #5, reviewed! Rai #7, reviewed! OTV presents the very first episode of Valiant Comics Review...

OTV 181: Ivar Comma Timewalker

08 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The OTV crew puts the comma in Ivar, Timewalker, as we discuss time travel, grammar, Ice Pirates, olde english, extremely large numbers, Promethea, Do...

OTV 180: Death Defying Discussion

01 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

OTV 179: Days Of Steel

26 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

OTV 178: Faith Steals Our Hearts

18 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 sho...

The Best Of 2014

11 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 Com...

OTV 176: Comic Book Resolutions II

04 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

OTV 175: Bloodshots and Tentpoles

28 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 every...

OTV 174: Delinquent Activity

22 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

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 min...