Brett Ratner

All publishers have held panels at the big conventions, whether it's to announce important news or interact with their fans, using the Internet to get the information to those who can't attend in person.Now Valiant is getting ahead of the curve in fan relations, by taking the panel out of the con,and bringing it directly to the Internet.  No need to slog through the crowds, buy the overpriced concessions, and wait on long lines to get a chance to interact with your favorite Valiant creators...Read Full Story

Since the announcement they would be returning with new books last year, information about what the folks at Valiant Comics have been pretty good at keeping a tight lid on what they have planned.Over the past few months, we have been treated to a steady but controlled stream of news about Valiant’s plans for what is being called The Summer of Valiant, the rebirth of a new Valiant Comics universe centered around 4 monthly titles, X-O Manowar, Harbinger, Bloodshot, and Archer and Armstrong.All...Read Full Story

The news is coming out that pre-orders for relaunched Valiant Comics' first title, X-O Manowar has  topped 42,000 copies!  42,000 copies would certainly put the book in the top 50 comics for May, and could possibly be the best selling book not published by DC or Marvel.The buzz for this relaunch is high, just check out the Valiant's Twitter page.   X-O Manowar, by New York Times best selling writer Robert Venditti and artist Cary Nord, is just the beginning of the Summer of Valiant goes on...Read Full Story

For someone with a reputation as overprivileged, hack director more concerned with style and celebrity over substance, Brett Ratner isn't doing himself any favors by dropping gay slurs. During a Q&A following a screening of his latest big budget film Tower Heist, Ratner dismisses the notion of practice by saying, "rehearsal is for fags," a four word phrase that not only demonstrates ignorance but also his disregard for the craft of filmmaking.The uproar from his comments forced Ratner to...Read Full Story

Have I mentioned how stoked I am for the return of Valiant Comics?Well in case you couldn't tell, I am pretty darned stoked!Valiant was my first experience with comics outside of the Big Two.  Their narrative-driven, real world approach to storytelling, coupled with their sharp attention to continuity, appealed to my nerdy sensibilities in a way I hadn't gotten from DC or Marvel. Plus I was lucky enough to be there right at the beginning, pre-Unity. I was able to be there as the Valiant...Read Full Story