Only The Valiant

OTV 173: Only THE VALIANT

14 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

OTV reviews The Valiant #1, the latest new series from our favorite publisher. Here's a bit of spoilers: We loved this issue. We discuss all there is ...

OTV 172: A Couple Of Zeroes

08 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The OTV crew tackles two Zero Issues, discussing the backstory of the voodoo lady in Punk Mambo Zero, and the history of Unit Y in Unity Zero. Note: A...

OTV 171: Bar Talk With David Baron

30 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We met up with Valiant coloring master David Baron to talk about Archer & Armstrong, Doctor Mirage, and the evolution and future of coloring in comic ...

OTV Small Talks: Warren Simons

26 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up with Warren Simons for a quick conversation about the state of Valiant Comics right now, with some good words about the creators he works ...

OTV 170: The End of Archer & Armstrong

24 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's an end-of-the-run celebration (or is it?) as we discuss Archer & Armstrong 25, how well it capped this volume of the book, and our overall though...

OTV 169: Harbinger Omegas and Valiant Next

16 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Harbinger: Omegas has come on gone, and we take some time to reflect on this mini-series and what it does to transition the story for our favorote cha...

OTV 168: Robert Venditti - The Complete X-O Manowar Discussion, Part 2

06 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We return with Part 2 of our conversation with Robert Venditti about the entire run of X-O Manowar. In this episode, we discuss Homecoming, Unity, Arm...

OTV 167: Robert Venditti - The Complete X-O Manowar Discussion, Part 1

27 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Modern Myth Maker Robert Venditt joins us to set the record straight on X-O Manowar, as we discuss the entire run of X-O Manowar. In this episode, we ...

OTV 166: Armor Hunters, Round 5

20 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It is our fifth and final round of Armor Hunters discussion. In this episode: Armor Hunters #4, X-O Manowar #29, and the fallout in Armor Hunters: Aft...

OTV 165: Rai 3 and 4 - In The Father Hot Tub

14 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Rai 3 and 4 have thrown us for a loop. Hop on board as we disect the final two issues in this fantastic kick off story arc.

OTV 164: Armor Hunters, Round 4

06 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for Round 4! In this episode, we talk about the Armor Hunters: Bloodshot and the Armor Hunters: Harbinger mini series. We talk about the con...

OTV 163: Armor Hunters, Round 3

30 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up on Valiant's mega-event and discuss Armor Hunters 2 and 3, and X-O Manowar 27 and 28.

OTV 162: Doctor Mirage One

21 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We love Doctor Mirage #1, and spend an hour digging in to its rich story. We talk about Docotr Mirage herself, her abilities, the demon, the bracelet,...

OTV 161: Quantum and Woody! (9 through 12)

15 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Quantum and Woody take on the Smithsonian, Voodoo, The return of the ERA, Tommy Edison, and most importantly, the OTV crew, as we discuss the latest Q...

OTV 160: The Secret History of Valiant Fans with Greg Holland

01 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Valiantfans.com has served as a hub for Valiant Fandom through both the lean times and strong times. Greg, the proprieter of ValiantFans.com joins us ...

OTV 159: Delinquents Release Party With James Asmus

24 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Delinquents #1 came out this week, and we celebrate at the Delinquents Release Party at Collector's Paradise with the man himself, James Asmus. We dis...

OTV 158: Joshua Dysart - The Complete Harbinger Discussion, part 2

17 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua Dysart stopped by to discuss his entire run on Harbinger. In this second of two parts, we finish up with Resistance and Death of a Renegade, an...

OTV Small Talks: Steve Bryant and Athena Voltaire

15 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sean talks with Steve Bryant about his work on Athena Voltaire, the upcoming Athena Voltaire Compendium, the allure of pulp storytelling, and the reas...

OTV 157: Joshua Dysart - The Complete Harbinger Discussion, part 1

12 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua Dysart stopped by to discuss his entire landmark run on Harbinger from Valiant Comics. In this first of two parts, we talk about the beginning ...

OTV Small Talks: Dinesh Shamdasani

06 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Valiant's CEO and Chief Creative Officer, Dinesh Shamdasani at San Diego Comic-Con. We talk about the lovers and the fighters of the Vali...

OTV 156: Post Con-O-Rama

05 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We're back from San Diego Comic-Con, and we'd like to talk about it with the entire OTV crew. We talk about the future of Valiant, the Doctor Mirage p...

OTV Small Talks: James Heffron and Gangs of Camelot

01 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

or this small talk, Sean talks to James Heffron at San Diego Comic Con. James runs Lawdog Comics, and is currently running a kickstarter campaign for ...

OTV 155: San Diego Comic-Con Valiant Panel and Discussion

28 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

OTV presents the Valiant Panel from San Diego Comic-Con 2014, followed by a round table of Valiant Fans (fams) to discuss the future that was hinted a...

OTV 154: Hash Tag San Diego Comic-Con

26 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing. Elveen and Sean get together with friends Jordan and David Baron to talk about the con, SDCC rules, and our SDCC...

OTV 153: End Times

21 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The End Times of Shadowman have arrived. We talk about the stuff we liked in this series, and discuss the things that don't quite work for us. Also, w...

OTV 152: Armor Hunters, Round 2

13 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's all Armor Hunters all the time! We discuss two great crossover issues: Unity #8, and X-O Manowar #26. It's a packed episode about two great issue...

OTV 151: Days of Future... Past?

06 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The past, the present, and the future collide in this episode, as we discuss the complete Trapped By Webnet arc in Unity 5, 6 and 7, then jump to the ...

OTV 150: Armor Hunters, Round 1

29 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Armor Hunters have made their first strike against the third planet of the Sol system, harboring the X-O Manowar armor infestation. We discuss Arm...

OTV 149: On The Road Again

15 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This one-shot fill-in episode features sean and Elveen, on the road home from Wizard World Sacramento. There's a whole lot of comic book talk in this ...

OTV 148: Eternal Emperor

02 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the Eternal Emperor, issues 5 through 8 of Eternal Warrior. What's up with Gil, why is the future the way it is, and how much do we adore h...

OTV 147: Mission Improbable Discussion

25 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The OTV crew tackles Mission: Improbable, the crossover that throws Archer against Bloodshot, with Armstrong and H.A.R.D. Corps covering mop up duty. ...

OTV Small Talks: Robert Venditti

22 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and CHiclo spend a few moments with Robert Venditti to discuss the characters from the upcoming Armor Hunters mega event coming from Valiant Comi...

OTV 146: Harbinger 22 and X-O Manowar 23/24 Discussion

18 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Death Omens! This episode is a double feature discussion of books leading to a very exciting Summer: First, Harbinger #22 makes us worried, anxious, a...

OTV 145: Jack vs. Shadowman

11 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The OTV crew reviews Shadowman 13 to 16, the first arc in a new, reimagined and expanded mythos for Shadowman, and for Jack. Also, a brand new segment...

OTV Small Talks: Rai Plus

07 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

One episode wasn't enough! We are starting a brand new feature, OTV Small Talks, with our further commentary on Rai #1 from Valiant Comics. Is Rai hum...

OTV 144: Rai #1 In Depth Discussion

05 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Rai #1 has charged into this world, and we are compelled to discuss it! Matt Kindt and Clayton Crain created an amazing comic book, and we take a good...

OTV 143: Feel My Power Ranking

28 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to settle this once and for all. Who is the most powerful in the Valiant Universe? We discuss all of your favorite characters, and finally c...

OTV 142: Valiant After Dark, Wondercon 2014

20 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

From Wondercon, The OTV crew and the Valiant crew sit down together after hours to discuss everything that Valiant has in the works, Rai, Armor Hunter...

OTV 141: Thought And No Thought

14 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The OTV crew discusses Harbinger: Bleeding Monk #0. This issue is a perplexing journey through time, and we decipher the truths of the Bleeding Monk t...

OTV 140: You Talk, We Listen. Then We Talk.

06 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It's a feedback episode! Your emails, voicemails, messages, notes, smoke signals, telegrams, cave paintings, etc are featured in this episode. Then we...

OTV 139: Unity 5 and The New OTV, Eh!

01 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The NEW Only The Valiant crew takes on Dr. Silk and Unity #5. Drunk Iron Man! Brainwashed Livewire! Finger gouges of death! The end of one era ushers ...

OTV 138: Round Up

23 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The OTV crew dare to be stupid and take on FOUR recent Valiant Comics story arcs. We each pick a series we have been enjoying, discuss the recent issu...

OTV 137: Unity Four

16 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at the final issue of the first arc of Unity, and discuss this issue, and take a look at the overall first arc of Unity. Also, some mor...

OTV 136: Archer Zero

02 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Archer & Armstrong: Archer Zero is out, and we take a look at the origin of Archer, and a few of the surprises about who he is and what he is capable ...

OTV 135: Only The Valiant Second

23 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, sure, sure. We've all heard the news. The exciting news about Valiant First. Rai and Doctor Mirage ongoing series, Armor Hunters, and The Delinq...

OTV 134: The Best Of 2013

16 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

2013 was a great year of Valiant Comics, and it's time to hear what we chose as the very best. Also, a whole lot of you chimed in, to give your though...

OTV 133: The House Of Eternal Warrior

03 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Eternal Warrior is up to bat! We review the first four issues of Eternal Warrior, which brings the Eternal Warrior out of retirment to do... something...

OTV 132: Comic Book Resolutions

20 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off 2014 by taking a look at our resolutions for 2014, particulalry with respect to our reading, collecting, and enjoyment of comics. We discu...

OTV 131: A Valiant 2013 In Review

06 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at the year that was, and the Valiant Comic stories published last year. We discuss the books month by month, reminiscing on our memori...

OTV 130: Unity Two

29 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Unity #2 is in the spotlight today, we take an in-depth look at the second issue of this series. We also take a look at X-O Manowar #19, the extraordi...

OTV 129: Three For One

23 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We pick 'em, and you listen! We each pick a recent Valiant Comic to talk about, and share what we liked about it. Quantum & Woody, Harbinger, and Unit...

OTV 128: The Thirteenth Sect

14 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The Sect Civil War is in full swing, and the OTV crew takes a look at issues 14 and 15, the first two issues of the current arc in Archer & Armstrong....

OTV 127: Lucky 13 Shadowman

09 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Shadowman gets a facelift with lucky issue number 13, by Peter Milligan, Roberto de la Torre, and David Baron. We discuss this issue, with a new tone,...

OTV 126: The State Of Valiant

01 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We take a step back from the reviews of individual books for a mega review of Valiant overall as a publisher and company. Which books do we love? Whic...

OTV 125: Unity #1 Commentary Track

16 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Unity #1 came out, and we give the book our Commentary Track treatment! We go through the book and talk about the story, the art, the references, the ...

OTV 124: The Road To Unity

13 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The groundwork for Unity has been told in X-O Manowar, and we take a look at the Road To Unity atory arc that leads in to the Unity mega series. Aric ...

OTV 123: I Left My Nanites In El Segundo

10 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The H.A.R.D.Corps are back, and they've joined together with Bloodshot to wreck havoc on the Harbinger Foundation, and on our comic book boxes! This e...

OTV 122: Happy Shadoween!

27 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Shadowman takes center stage as we discuss Shadowman #10, the follow-up to the incredibly good zero issue. We also discuss Dr. Mirage's magic and the ...

OTV 121: All Sorts Of News

20 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We look at a bunch of recent news about Valiant Comics, New York Comic Con, Quantum & Woody with Christopher Priest and MD Bright, Eternal Warrior and...

OTV 120: Near Yankees and Super Dupers

13 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We've read Harbinger 15 and 16, and we've got no idea what to think. We've been Super Duped by a bunch of Super Dupers. In addition, some recent reads...

OTV 119: Eternal Warrior #1 Discussion

29 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We dig deep into the first issue of Valiant's most recent ongoing series, Eternal Warrior! We've been waiting for this character to get his own title ...

OTV 118: Bloodshot #0 Discussion

25 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at the zero issue of Bloodshot, and try to dissect what exactly is going on, and exactly how many incarnations of Bloodshot have sporte...

OTV 117: Archer & Everything

15 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to take a glimpse of the future and discuss Archer & Armstrong #12. This issue has pretty has pretty much everything you could want from a c...

OTV 116: Harbinger War Report Month IV

27 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The Battle Of Las Vegas is over, and it's time for us to sift through the wreckage and determine who won, and who lost. Generation Zero, The Renegades...

OTV 115: This Episode Is [REDACTED]

11 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Archer & Armstrong issues 10 and 11, with The Faraway, General Redacted, Mary Maria, Little Grey Men, and more. We round out the episode wi...

OTV 114: Quantum & Newsy

04 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The crew discuss the first issue of Quantum & Woody, the latest ongoing series in the Valiant Universe. We also catch up on some news: Unity, Luge Sui...

OTV 113: Valiant Comics Panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2013

28 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

OTV is proud to present an audio recording of the Valiant panel from San Diego Comic-Con! On the panel are Publisher Fred Pierce, Writer Josh Dysart, ...

OTV 112: San Diego Comic-Con II: Zombified

23 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

OTV reports again from Saturday afternoon of Comic-Con. In this episode: The Walking Dead Escape, Valiant Fans poker and trivia night, Valiant Comics ...

OTV 111: San Diego Comic-Con 8-Bit Fun

20 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Straight from the floor of San Diego Comic-Con, we've got an interview with 8-Bit Valiant Cover Artist Matt Waite, and a round table discussion of the...

OTV 110: Quantum & Woody Release Party

15 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded at the Quantum & Woody Release Party at Collector's Paradise in Pasadena, Sean and store owner Ed host the show, with James Asmus, Dinesh Sha...

OTV 109: Planet Death

09 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Planet Death, now that the story has concluded. What started as a story about a barbarian laying a one man siege on a planet turned in to a...

OTV 108: The Fishnet(s)

02 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We throw out the net and see what it catches. Plenty to catch up on in this one. Quantum & Woody release party, and SDCC exclusive, SDCC itself, conte...

OTV 107: Archer & Armstrong Zero

16 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In the tradition of the classic Archer & Armstrong material from the 90s, Archer & Armstrong tells Archer how things really went down during the epic ...

OTV 106: Harbinger War Report, Month 2

09 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The War wages on in Las Vegas! This month, we discuss round 2 of the Harbinger Wars, which includes Harbinger Wars #2, Harbinger #12, and Bloodshot #1...

OTV 105: Comic Dealing at Phoenix Comic Con

01 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Elveen are on the road home from Phoenix Comic Con, and record this episode, talking about the ins and outs of setting up as a dealer at comi...

OTV 104: Shadowman #0 Commentary Track

12 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Shadowman #0 gets the commentary track treatment! In this episode, we discuss Shadowman #0 page by page, and sometimes panel by panel, to give our com...

OTV 103: Archer & Armstrong vs Evil Astrophysics

06 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Archer & Armstrong take on The Void, Evil Mind Control Equations, and Zorn Water in Archer & Armstrong 8 and 9. We dig in to these issues and discuss ...

OTV 102: Harbinger War Report

28 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Month 1 of the Harbinger Wars is complete, and we discuss the April books in this crossover: Harbinger Wars #1, Harbinger #11, and Bloodshot #10.

OTV 100: Secret History of Valiant with Dinesh Shamdasani

14 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Dinesh Shamdasani, the CEO, CCO, and a founder of Valiant Entertainment joins us to tell us the Secret History of Valiant Comics. How did two young gu...

OTV Special: Valiant Comics After Dark at Wondercon 2013

06 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

If you have any doubt that Valiant Comics is the best, most fun publisher in comics, this episode will eliminate all doubt. We sat down poolside with ...

OTV 101: Collector's Satisfaction

01 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

After the INCREDIBLE Episode 100, which was filled with a ton of AMAZING information, we decided to go a little mellow for this episode and talk about...

OTV 99: All Aboard the Gamma Buggy!

24 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Bloodshot has wrapped up its current arc, which thrusts it straight in to Harbinger Wars. We discuss the latest issue, and look forward to Harbinger W...

OTV 98: Robert Venditti and Planet Death

17 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Venditti, writer of X-O Manowar, joins us to talk about Planet Death, and everything in the series that has been leading up to this Epic story....

OTV 97: Empires Of The Mind

10 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We dig into Harbinger #9, in which Faith super heroes up and truly becomes Zephyr. In addition, we discuss into the nearly perfect comic, Harbinger #0...

OTV 96: Machine Guns Blasting

03 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Geomancer's got attitude and Gilad's got style. In this episode, we catch up on Archer & Armstrong issues 6 and 7. Spoiler: We really liked these issu...

OTV 95: Finish Him! Bloodshot Time

24 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The crew talks about Bloodshot issues 7 and 8, this series is getting better and better with each issue! First off, Harbinger Hunter in issue 7, then ...

OTV 94: From The Halls Of Torquehalla

10 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Torque is introducerd in Harbinger #8, we discuss what we think of the new incarnation of the bruiser. We also discuss Shadowman 1 through 4, the firs...

OTV 93: Covers!

04 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about covers! We talk about the best, the most exciting, variants, collecting, and enjoying the covers of comics. We discuss our f...

OTV 92: Puzzle Pieced Apart

13 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up on Harbinger #6 and #7, the great Kris and Flamingo issues. We also catch up on the second half of Ninjak's introductory arc in X-O Manowa...

OTV 91: 2012 Year End Wrap Up

31 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The OTV crew wraps up the year with a bang, discussing our favorites from this year in Valiant comics, a look back at some of the best moments, and a ...

OTV 90: The Kiss Heard Around The World

23 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Chiclo, and Secret Agent Kissy Face discuss Shadowman #2 and Archer & Armstrong #3, featuring the Eternal Warrior! Also, Elveen indeed earns his ...

OTV 89: Warren Simons! A Conversation With Valiant's Executive Editor

09 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This is it, the one we've been waiting for! Warren Simons, the Executive Editor at Valiant Comics, joins us for a conversation about launching, buildi...

OTV 88: Of Shadows, Boons, and Knives

24 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The OTV crew discuss Shadowman #1, Archer & Armstrong #4, and Bloodshot #5. We go through the usual, things we loved, things we hated, and the stound ...

OTV 87: Con Men

11 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We've got three segments, reporting straight from various comic conventions. Up first is a crossover with the Wildstorm Addiction Podcast, Chiclo join...

OTV 86: Ninjets, Lead Pipes, and Variansanity

28 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss X-O Manowar #6, Harbinger #5, and variant covers. In X-O Manowar, Alexander is given the spotlight as Aric strikes back against the hand th...

OTV 85: Super Electro Punch!

14 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Bloodshot #4! Archer & Armstrong #3! Another great batch of Valiant books to discuss. Also, news from New York ComicCon, and Shadowman movie announcem...

OTV 84 - Project: Runway Spirit

30 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Harbinger #4 lovefest and super review! Bloodchef! Alexander Darque! Voicemails! Emails! Feedback, questions, Mothergods and more in this jam packed e...

OTV 83: X-O Manowar #5 Commentary Track

16 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

X-O Manowar #5 blew our collective socks off. We give this book the OTV commentary track treatment. Grab your copy of the book, and flip through it as...

OTV 82: In This Episode, Someone DIES!

09 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We hope that the title of this episode is not too spoilery. Also in this episode, in our usual OTV fashion, we discuss X-O Manowar #4, Bloodshot #3, a...

OTV 81: Jonesin' For Jonesy

26 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

As we jones for the Jones, we discuss the powerful drama and storytelling in Harbinger #3, and try to hold on to the runaway freight train of Bloodsho...