Black Hammer ’45 #1 Review: War Never Ends

By Nolan P. Smith The Black Hammer universe has been growing and expanding at Dark Horse. Each spin-off brings it’s own flare, it’s own heart and soul, yet retains ties to the heroes of Black Hammer. With Black Hammer ’45, we are transported to the past as the Black Hammer Squadron flew the skies fighting against the Axis powers. But […]

First Look: X-O MANOWAR #19 Begins a New Battle In “AGENT,” with Matt Kindt and Juan José Ryp this September

By Staff Reports As first revealed at Comicbook.com, Valiant is proud to present your first look at X-O MANOWAR (2017) #19, an ALL-NEW STORY ARC and NEW JUMPING-ON POINT for the best-selling comics powerhouse! On September 26th, Eisner Award-nominated writer Matt Kindt (DIVINITY, Mind MGMT) and eye-popping artist Juan José Ryp (BRITANNIA) unleash“AGENT,” a new challenge on our war-torn world, […]

BOOM! Studios Series & Creators Honored With Seven 2018 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Award Nominations

By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios is proud to announce that its series and creators have received seven nominations in the 2018 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards (commonly referred to as the “Ringo Awards”). This prestigious list of 2018 Ringo Awards nominations includes the following: Best Writer Matt Kindt (including his work on Grass Kings) Aline Brosh McKenna (Jane) Best […]

Ether: The Copper Golems #1 Review: Where I Belong

  By Nolan P. Smith When Matt Kindt and David Rubin brought us the first Ether mini-series in 2016-2017, it caught readers off guard. The story of a broken down man of science Boone Dias and his adventures that traversed our world into a mythical world known as the Ether is one that caught the public’s eye and heart. Back […]

First Look: The Colossal Event of 2018 Rages On in HARBINGER WARS 2 #3 – In Stores This July

By Staff Reports Valiant is proud to reveal your first look at the covers for HARBINGER WARS 2 #3 (of 4), the third chapter in the SEISMIC SIX-PART EVENT that will push Valiant’s most powerful heroes past their breaking points and beyond! On July 25th, New York Times best-seller Matt Kindt (DIVINITY, Mind MGMT) and breathtaking artist Tomás Giorello (NINJA-K) – […]

Valiant Heads To C2E2 2018 with Panels, Exclusives, and More Surprises!

By Staff Reports Chicago’s biggest pop culture convention of the year is right around the corner, and Valiant will be there with a spectacular slate of panels, signings, exclusives, apparel, merchandise, graphic novels, and even a HARBINGER WARS 2-themed beer! From Friday, April 6th through Sunday, April 8th, join Valiant inside Chicago’s McCormick Place at Booth #317 for a complete […]

Matt Kindt Tells More Tall Tales at Dark Horse

By Staff Reports Dark Horse is pleased to announce an Expanded Edition of 3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man from New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Matt Kindt! 3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man (Expanded Edition) is a decades-spanning tale of love, secrets, aging, espionage, and family set in the same universe as Kindt’s […]

Pastrami Nation Podcast: X-O Manowar #1 Review, Logan, and WonderCon 2017

The Pastrami Nation podcasters are back with a brand new episode! This time, Nolan, Jason, Robert, Mychal and Erik talk about the upcoming X-O Manowar #1 from Valiant Entertainment, the smash hit Logan, and the upcoming WonderCon convention! Check out the Facebook page for LIVE podcasts, which include contests and more at: www.facebook.com/pastramination.com. Also, check out the podcast at SoundCloud, […]

Grass Kings #1 Review: It’s Good to be King

Boom! Studios Grass Kings lives off the grid, but should be on your radar By Nolan P. Smith Boom! Studios has released the first issue for what is sure to be a game changer for their publishing line up. From the minds of Matt Kindt (Dept H, Divinity) and Tyler Jenkins (Peter Panzerfaust), Grass Kings starts off spanning through the […]

Advance Review: X-O Manowar #1- What Makes a Hero?

Valiant’s X-O Manowar makes a heck of an impact on the industry By Nolan P. Smith When Valiant Entertainment relaunched in 2005, there was one title that led the reinvention of the brand: X-O Manowar. The story of the Visigoth warrior turned intergalactic hero would be the book the ushered in the return of heroes like Bloodshoot, Ninjak, Archer & […]

Divinity III: Stalinverse #3 Review: A Price to Pay

Valiant’s Stalinverse goes full steam towards its conclusion By Nolan P. Smith Valiant Entertainment turned the world upside down when they crafted the Stalinverse, a red hued landscape with Russia’s firm grip as leader. With this third issue in a four issue series, we see if Ninjak and his unlikely ally Toyo Harada can awaken Divinity once and for all, […]

ComicsPRO 2017: Valiant Previews First Year of Matt Kindt’s X-O MANOWAR with Tomas Giorello, Doug Braithwaite, and Clayton Crain

The new artwork from the upcoming X-O Manowar series amazes By Staff Reports As revealed today at IGN, Valiant has unveiled a massive trove of artwork from X-O MANOWAR – Valiant’s cosmos-shaking ongoing series epic from New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt, alongside blockbuster artists Tomas Giorello, Doug Braithwaite, Clayton Crain, and more – in advance of the annual […]

BOOM! Studios Debuts Original Song and Video for Upcoming ‘Grass Kings’ Release

Upcoming Series Grass Kings Gets Musical With Original Song and Video by Godkin By Staff Reports Tied to its upcoming original series GRASS KINGS by Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT) and Tyler Jenkins (Peter Panzerfaust), BOOM! Studios is excited to debut “Kingdom of Grass,” an original song and video by the band, Godkin, which features Jenkins on vocals and guitar. The […]

Ninjak #23 Review: Sharpening the Seven Blades

The Seven Blades of Master Darque starts here for Ninjak By Nolan P. Smith After last issue’s spectacular silent set up, the latest Ninjak storyline is here with The Seven Blades of Master Darque. This issue sets up what is bound to be a big showdown between MI-6’s favorite ninja themed agent and the lord of death by putting all […]

Valiant Marks The Biggest Release Dates of 2017 with “X-O Manowar Wednesday” and the X-O Manowar 2017 Calendar

Valiant Announces X-O Manowar 2017 Calendar so that fans never miss one of the X-O Manowar Wednesday! By Staff Reports Valiant is proud to announce that, beginning on March 22nd with the release of the all-new X-O MANOWAR #1, the fourth Wednesday of every month will officially be “X-O Manowar Wednesday” – a consistent, monthly on-sale date that will include […]

Divinity III: Stalinverse #1 Review: Fade to Red

Valiant goes red with the introduction to the Stalinverse By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)– For anyone who has read the first two Divinity miniseries from Valiant, you know the level of excellence each series has carried. Following the story of former Soviet Union cosmonauts Abram Adams, who gained god like powers during the space race, and with the second […]

First Look: Matt Kindt and Marc Laming Sharpen “THE SEVEN BLADES OF MASTER DARQUE” – Coming to NINJAK #23 this January

Ninjak Hunts Down the Longtime Valiant Villain with The Seven Blades of Master Darque By Staff Reports Dead or alive, Ninjak is coming for Master Darque! Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of NINJAK #23 – the FIRST ISSUE of “THE SEVEN BLADES OF MASTER DARQUE” from New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (X-O MANOWAR) and blockbuster […]

Ninjak #22 Review: Silent Knight

Ninjak Scores a Silent Victory By Nolan P. Smith Ninjak is arguably the deadliest person in the Valiant Universe. The trained weapons specialist employed by MI-6 has been a fan favorite for years. With this issue, we get something special: not only is it the prologue for the next story arc, The Seven Blades of Master Darque, but it is […]