Comics News: Valiant Reveals Five UNITY #1 Golden Tickets To NYCC 2014

VALIANT Reveals Five UNITY #1 GOLDEN TICKETS — In Stores Now!

 

With copies of Unity #1 – the sold-out debut issue of Valiant's smash-hit new series by Matt Kindt and Doug Braithwaite – on sale now at retailers nationwide, Valiant is proud to announce a one-of-a-kind promotion – the Unity #1 Golden Ticket Contest, giving fans the chance to win one of ten exclusive prize packages, including tickets to New York Comic-Con 2014, courtesy of ReedPOP!

 

For the first time, Valiant is revealing that it has hidden five #UNITYGOLDENTICKET hashtags on the covers of the Pullbox Exclusive Variants offered with UNITY #1 at five local comic shops across the continental United States. So if you have a copy of Unity #1 featuring cover art by Bryan Hitch, J.G. Jones, Travel Foreman, Paolo Rivera, or Clayton Crain, you could be a winner! Simply examine the UPC box and look for the#UNITYGOLDENTICKET hashtag printed in gold ink.
 

 

No purchase necessary. For an alternate method of entry, send a standard-size postcard (one per household) with your name, address, email address, and day and evening telephone numbers to: Unity #1 Golden Ticket Promotion, 424 W. 33rd St, Suite 420, New York, New York 10001. Winners will be drawn at random on February 10th, 2014.

 

"The success of Valiant's return has been a grassroots effort since day one, and, with Unity #1 now on shelves as Valiant's biggest debut of the year, we wanted to give a few lucky fans the chance to share in our success," said Valiant Publisher Fred Pierce. "Head back to your local comic shop today to ask about Unity #1, and you might just find yourself with a  once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join us next year on the floor at New York Comic Con."

 

Courtesy of ReedPOP, the ten lucky Unity #1 Golden Ticket winners will each receive one four-day pass to New York Comic Con 2014 – the East Coast's biggest and most exciting pop culture convention – plus a one-of-a-kind Valiant prize package, complete with a tour of Valiant's New York City offices, dinner with Valiant editorial staff, and a comprehensive collection of Valiant trade paperbacks and hardcovers.

 

If you purchased one of the #UNITYGOLDENTICKET editions, contact Valiant by email atinquiries@valiantentertainment.com to claim your prize! See here for full terms and conditions.

 

For more information on Unity and the rest of the Valiant Universe, visit Valiant onFacebook, on Twitter, and at ValiantUniverse.com.

 

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NYCC News: Priest & Bright Reunite For NEW Quantum & Woody Mini-series in 2014

PRIEST & M.D. BRIGHT Reunite for New QUANTUM AND WOODY Mini-Series  – Coming in 2014 from VALIANT

 

Valiant is proud to announce that Christopher Priest and M.D. Bright, the acclaimed creators of Quantum and Woody, will reunite for Q2: The Return of Quantum and Woody – an all-new, five-issue mini-series bringing the original world's worst superhero team into the 21st century!

 

Set wholly in the original continuity of Priest and Bright's groundbreaking Acclaim Comics series, the new mini – which represents the return of both creators to monthly comics – will pick up in the modern day, launching an older Quantum and Woody into an all-new adventure set 20 years after the events of their original series.

 

“Soon as Doc and I started hashing out the plotline, we got into a huge argument. It was just like old times. Happy to be back on the goat,” said Priest.

 

"It's enormously exciting to have Priest and Doc return to the iconic characters they made famous," said Valiant Executive Editor Warren Simons. "Over the years, the legend of the original series has only grown, and they're about to unleash a fearless new chapter in the lives of Quantum and Woody."

 

Whatever happened to the world's worst superhero team? Twenty years past their prime, the unlikely crime-fighting duo known as Quantum and Woody have long since parted ways and retired…until a middle-aged Quantum suddenly reappears with a brand-new teenage partner—and his wisecracking ex-best friend gets mad. Now Woody is out to break up the all-new, all-different Quantum and Woody and put an end to Quantum's recklessness and child endangerment…just as Quantum sets out to bring down a shadowy, globe-spanning agency of freelance spies and assassins. As Quantum's plan crumbles right through Woody's fingers, will the former friends set aside their differences…and their age…and their numerous health difficulties…to join forces one last time without driving each other crazy?

 

A veteran writer and editor with more than 35 years experience in the comic book industry, Christopher J. Priest has written nearly every major character in comics, with notable runs on series including Action Comics, Amazing Spider-Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Conan the Barbarian, Deadpool, and many more.

 

M.D. Bright began his career in comics in 1978 and has worked consistently on some of the industry's most popular and enduring titles ever since. One of the all-time definitive artists of Green Lantern, Iron Man, and G.I. Joe, Bright has also contributed to Batman, Captain America, Thor, Wonder Woman and countless others.

 

For more information on Q2: The Return of Quantum and Woody and more, visit Valiant on Facebook, on Twitter, and at ValiantUniverse.com.

 

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Comic News: SIGNED Makes Its Debut At New York Comic Con

Because even the gods need day jobs! SIGNED Releases at NYCCWayward Raven Releases New Title At New York Comic Con

(October 1, 2013)This year at New York Comicon, Wayward Raven Media is debuting their brand new comic book series Signed on their first birthday!!! That’s right, one short year ago Wayward Raven Media came into existence at the NYCC with two inaugural series: The Ascendant and Horsemen. Since then they have put out a weekly webcomic, Damn Heroes, issue two of the Ascendant, a middle grade novel named The Cell and Ominous Odes, a collection of short stories. And now a busy first year is being completed by a whole new series.

Signed takes place in a world where gods did not die out. Instead they got day jobs and hid themselves among mortal affairs. The first installment, C: the missing, follows a talent agent/sorceress who investigates the known realms to find a missing client and in doing so uncovers a deeper plot where the cosmos hangs in a precarious balance. Myth, magic, and mayhem ensue. Other story arcs within the Signed world are currently in production.

In other comic book news, Wayward Raven Media has contracted artist James Beihl to complete the Horsemen series and artist Kat Ayer to work on a new one-shot named The Cycle. A children’s book is also in the development stage. All products are available on http://waywardraven.com. The first opportunity to get your hands on Signed, however, will be at their small press booth number 1266 at New York Comic-Con near Marvel Comics.

In addition to Signed, fans can purchase other Wayward Raven products like comic books, novels, t-shirts, artwork and Damn Heroes activity books.

Wayward Raven will be conducting portfolio reviews at NYCC in search of talent for upcoming projects. Stop by on Friday between 3-5 and Sunday between 2-4 with your work. All disciplines welcome.

The folks at Wayward Raven look forward to celebrating a happy first birthday with all who can attend the New York Comic-Con. Stop by and wish them happy birthday for a free gift.

For questions, comments or to sign up for the newsletter, please visit http://waywardraven.com and use the contact page. You can also follow them on Twitter @waywardraven

Ars longa, vitae brevis.   

REM:8 Launches At NYCC 2013

I killed 8 times for her. Just like they asked. And still they killed her. My best friend! Killed Becks because she wanted freedom. But they will pay for taking her from me. All their lives for her soul! I can still save her. Still save her soul to live again. In rem8 she lives. In the fantasies of my customers we walk together. Far into the future REM:8 weaves the story of Tae Rayne. The most sought after fantasy weaver in the world. Slave to an Asian syndicate. For a fee, a very large fee, Tae and the dream weavers have the power to provide you your wildest fantasy. Your dreams come true. Literally! In REM:8 Brought to you by Rothic.com and Bluerainbow Online with the talents of writer JP Roth, penciler Dawn McTeigue, and color artists Nei Ruffino and Sabine Rich, REM:8 will feature amazing covers by Eric ‘E.Bas’ Basaldua, Dawn McTeigue, and Mike DeBalfo to name a few. Look for The REM:8 prologue debut at the 2013 New York Comic Con. You will be able to order REM:8 from Rothic.com and Bluerainbow.com and look for REM:8 and REM:8 limited edition exclusives and merchandise at many upcoming major comic conventions.

VALIANT Declares MUST READ VALIANT at NEW YORK COMIC-CON 2013!

VALIANT Declares MUST READ VALIANT at NEW YORK COMIC-CON 2013!

 

This October, find out why VALIANT is the MUST READ publisher in comics today at New York Comic-Con (NYCC) – the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention!

 

From Thursday, October 10th to Sunday, October 13th, Valiant will be in full force at Booth #2028inside the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan – and we're bringing along a boatload of exclusive giveaways, all-new convention-only items, and superstar talent to celebrate our biggest NYCC ever!

 

Stop by all weekend long to shop a complete selection of Valiant comics, trade paperbacks and merchandise, including two brand new items debuting only at NYCC – the Archer & Armstrong #14 NYCC Variant by fan favorite artist Clayton Henry (Harbinger Wars) and the oversized, shelf-busting X-O Manowar Deluxe Edition Book One hardcover collection – signed by all-star creators Robert Venditti and Cary Nord! And don't miss the UNITY #1 Preview Edition – a FREE, NYCC-only first look, featuring advance peeks inside UNITY #1 and X-O Manowar #19!

 

Plus, want to find out what makes Valiant Comics tick? Sign up at the Valiant booth for a twice-daily tour of Valiant's 34th Street headquarters, just minutes away from the con floor! This is your only chance to set foot inside a major working comic book publisher in the heart of New York City!

 

And, on Saturday, October 12th at 4 pm, join us at the Valiant Comics: Must Read Valiant panel presentation for an exclusive round of news and announcements! Featuring creators Doug Braithwaite(UNITY), Matt Kindt (UNITY), Greg Pak (Eternal Warrior), and Fred Van Lente (Archer & Armstrong), alongside Valiant Executive Editor Warren Simons and Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani, this is the only place to get the first word about the opening shots of UNITY and what's coming next for Shadowman, X-O Manowar, Quantum and Woody, Bloodshot, Harbinger and the rest of Valiant's greatest heroes!

 

You've heard the buzz. You've read the reviews. Now, with UNITY just weeks away, find everything you need to know about the Valiant Universe right here, only at NYCC!

 

For more information, visit NewYorkComicCon.com and ValiantUniverse.com.

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FREE CONVENTION-ONLY GIVEAWAYS:

 

 

UNITY #1 NYCC PREVIEW EDITION

 

Get a sneak peek at the can't-miss comic event of 2013 with a FREE, NYCC-exclusive preview edition featuring first looks at UNITY #1 and X-O Manowar #19 – featuring the work of Matt Kindt, Robert Venditti, Doug Braithwaite, Cary Nord and more!

 

 

SHADOWMAN MASKS 

 

See NYCC through the eyes of New Orleans' nocturnal protector with a FREE die-cut Shadowman mask, designed by award-winning artist Rian Hughes!

 

 

NYCC EXCLUSIVES:

 

 

ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #14 NYCC VARIANT BY CLAYTON HENRY

 

All-star artist Clayton Henry (Harbinger Wars, Archer & Armstrong) returns with a fan-tastic NYCC-exclusive variant cover to Archer & Armstrong #14, featuring the explosive opening chapter of the all-new story arc – SECT CIVIL WAR!

 

 

X-O MANOWAR DELUXE EDITION BOOK ONE – SIGNED BY ROBERT VENDITTI & CARY NORD

 

The very first oversized hardcover collection of X-O Manowar debuts at NYCC – with a special bookplate signed by New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Green Lantern, The Surrogates) and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (Conan)!

NYCC Comic News: A New Kind of Justice League of America

  There has been so many different things coming out of NYCC but this certainly makes one of the best announcements. As recently reported here on BI, Evan Van Schiver will be taking over as artist on Batman: The Dark Knight as of issue #16. Which left us a question of  ... where is artist David Finch going?

  And we go our answer to that all right. Finch will join Geoff Johns for the launch of the brand new Justice League of America title. The new title will join Threshold and the upcoming Superman title by Scott Synder and Jim Lee come next year. This new JLA will be spinning off the events that have transpired during the first year of Justice League, also written by Johns.

   The first inkling of this happened in this months Justice League #13 where we saw Steve Trevor meet up with Green Arrow again for a different kind of mission, as they will operate for Trevor and A. R.G.U.S. Johns quoted to Newsrama that the new JLA title:

"The book is going to have a tone that is JSA[and] the original Ostrander Suicide Squad, which was very character driven and...utilized characters we don’t necessarily see together a lot," Johns said of the new book. "Those are the two biggest influences on where the book is going."


   The new Justice League of America will definitely utilize an interesting cast as it features: Green Arrow, Hawkman, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern Baz, Stargirl, Kitana, Vibe and Catwoman. Johns also promised that this group will definitely feel very different from any other incarnation of the League. Stargirl, according to Johns, will be the heart of this team much like she was on his run on JSA. Meanwhile, Catwoman's reasons for joining are personal and deals directly with Steve Trevor and something she wants while Johns stated that this title will set up Martian Manhunter as the most dangerous man on the planet.

Look for the new Justice League of America #1 by Geoff Johns and artist David Finch to hit shelves early in 2013. 

NYCC Breaking News: Coulson is BACK in Marvel's SHIELD tv Show

 Yes, ladies and gents. Agent Coulson lives. As confirmed mere moments ago, actor Clark Gregg will reprise his role as Agent Coulson in ABC's SHIELD tv show, which is directed by Avengers director, Joss Whedon. The fan favorite character gets new life on tv as the live action show focuses on SHIELD itself. The pilot will be written by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen.

  Joss Whedon was shown on a video about the upcoming tv show stating: "There was never going to be a SHIELD Show without Agent Coulson."

Gregg added, "Haven't you ever heard of a life decoy model."

 Fans were ecstatic by the news, hyping up the shows premiere in 2013.

NYCC: Scott Snyder and Jim Lee headlining new Superman title

If there was one BIG announcement that came out of yesterday's DC Comics panel, it was this one. In celebrating the boy scout's 70th anniversary (along with the upcoming 2013 reboot "The Man of Steel"), it was confirmed that a brand new ongoing series titled "Man of Steel" will debut next year and that the creative team for this comic, will be writer Scott Snyder and artist Jim Lee.




On the title fitting with the continuity & what should be expected with the debut:


"This will play along with the other Superman books in the sense that it's in continuity, but we really wanted to carve out our own territory. This really is sort of the biggest, most epic Superman story we could do together while having our feet planted firmly in continuity and making sure that everyone had enough room. For us, this is an independent book and something that will challenge Superman in a big way that's unique to our book. At the same time, I'm friends with Scott and with Andy too, so we're really excited to play alongside each other and share ideas. I think one of the interesting things about him is that Clark is always Clark. But for Superman, the thing that makes him such a strong character is that the values he grew up with and the person he was raised to be are still at the core of what makes him the most powerful superhero on earth. This isn't going to be a story where it's Clark versus Superman or seeing the two of them split. It's more about challenges for Superman that rock him to the core emotionally, psychologically, and also physically. It really is going to wind up putting him up against someone who can go blow-to-blow with him and really take him down."



Artist, Jim Lee on why he decided to team up with Snyder on 'Man of Steel':


"I would say with my Co-Publisher hat on looking into 2013, it's Superman 75th anniversary. So we wanted to do a lot of great things with Superman in the coming year and expand the number of books we put out under his name. From an artist's point of view, I always want to work with the writers I admire. I've following Scott's work on "American Vampire" where I actually did a variant for the first issue, and I followed him straight through to "Batman" where I loved the way he introduced new mythology and made it seem so seamless and like it'd been there forever. I wanted a chance to work with Scott and do it on a character like Superman where we could see what he could come up with to show us what this character is about even as we've known him for 75 years. Scott and I had a breakfast at San Diego Comic-Con, and he walked me through this story, and I was sold from that moment on."


Along with this announcement, there was also shown new artwork at the panel, for the 2013 book by Mr. [Jim] Lee.

Stay tuned later tonight for another big Superman announcement in regards to the post-Grant Morrison era of "Action Comics", from yesterday's panel.


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