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Oni Press Joins NC Comic-Con with All-Star Artists Noah Bailey, Lewis LaRosa, and Matt Lesniewski 

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Oni Press has announced that is returning to NC Comicon in Durham, NC on Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th with a star-studded cast of featured guest artists, including Noah Bailey, Lewis LaRosa, and Eisner Award nominee Matt Lesniewski. 

Visit Oni Press at Booth #A202-A206 for signings from Bailey, LaRosa, and Lesniewski all weekend, plus a wide-ranging selection of acclaimed series and graphic novels from the publisher. 

Plus: Join Oni at NC Comicon on Saturday, November 8th at 3 pm ET for the “Oni Press: Comics Artists in Conversation” panel presentation as Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson and Sr. Sales Manager Michael Torma lead an in-depth conversation with the independent publisher’s award-winning cadre of guest cartoonists and illustrators – including Noah Bailey, Lewis LaRosa, and Matt Lesniewski – in a wide-ranging conversation on the artistry, craft, and tools underpinning their visionary contributions to the comics medium. 

Oni Press Joins NC Comicon This Weekend in Durham, NC!

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Oni Press has announced its line-up of events ahead of NC Comicon 2024 in Durham, NC on Saturday, November 9th and Sunday, November 10th!

Visit Oni at Booth #A108 to talk all things Oni in 2024 – from the resurrection of EC Comics in EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS and CRUEL KINGDOM to the 20th anniversary of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s SCOTT PILGRIM, and exciting new graphic novels like COVENANT, DWELLINGS, THE SHEETS TRILOGY and much more! Plus: Get 20% off all Oni Press comics and trades all weekend long! 

Then: Join them Sunday at 1pm ET in the Panel Room for ONI PRESS: 2025 AND BEYOND as Oni’s President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson and Senior Sales Manager Michael Torma peel back the curtain on comics publishing and offer the NCCC crowd a sneak peak what’s coming next for one of the most ambitious slates of independent comics and graphic novels anywhere in the industry today! 

Valiant Hightails It to NC Comiccon 2018 with Exclusives, Panels, and More!

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In just a few short weeks, Valiant will once again return to the great state of North Carolina for NC Comicon 2018, a spectacular celebration of comics, pop culture, and fandom!

From Friday, November 9th to Sunday, November 11th, start your journey at Booth #A001-A002 inside the Durham Convention Center and discover why Valiant is one of the most talked-about publishers in the comic industry! Check out a vast selection of trade paperbacks and hardcovers collecting Valiant’s critically acclaimed titles!

While you’re at the convention, be sure to check out the Bloodshot Rising Spirit #1 NC Comicon 2018 Variant Cover at the Official NC Comicon Merchandise Booth #1004! Created by a brutal brain trust of comic elites that includes Kevin Grevioux, Lonnie Nadler and Zac Thompson, and artist Ken Lashley, the definitive origin story of Valiant’s walking weapon of war, Bloodshot, can now be told in this brand-new prequel series – featuring exclusive never-before-seen cover art by Ben Bishop!

Plus: Make sure you put these upcoming panels on your calendar so you don’t miss a second of what Valiant has in store for NC Comicon!

First, learn about the ins and outs of comic book creation on Saturday, November 10th at 1 pm ET in Cinema One with Valiant: The Craft of Comics! From the award-winning industry veterans behind the Valiant Universe’s greatest hits, find out just what it takes to put together a compelling story from start to finish, how to make your series stand apart, and how the editorial process functions at the highest levels – featuring New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt!

Then, the excitement continues on Sunday, November 11th at 2pm ET in the Connie Moses Ballroom with Valiant 101 And Beyond! New to the Valiant Universe? With Valiant’s all-new and exciting “BEYOND” initiative in full swing, there’s never been a better time to become a fan! Jump on board right here with a concise and fun-filled introduction to the origins of Valiant’s greatest and most iconic heroes, complete with suggestions of where to start reading. Plus, check out the new titles in the “BEYOND” slate, along with sneak peeks of other upcoming books!

Valiant Rockets into NC Comicon 2017 with Exclusives, Panels and More in November!

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In just a few short weeks, Valiant is heading to the Tar Heel State for an incredible celebration of comics and pop culture!

From Friday, November 10th to Sunday, November 12th, Valiant is charging headfirst into NC Comicon with a show-stopping slate of convention-only exclusives, panels, signings, programming, and more unforgettable surprises no one will want to miss.

All weekend long, head to booth #A001-A002 inside the Durham Convention Center and find out firsthand why Valiant is the most renowned publisher in the comic book industry! Start your journey here with a complete selection of trade paperbacks and deluxe hardcovers of our critically acclaimed and award-winning titles!

And don’t miss the Bloodshot Salvation #1 NC Comicon 2017 Exclusive Variant by artist Megan Hutchinson! Capturing Hutchinson’s live painting demonstration during Valiant’s appearance at the Vans Warped Tour in Pomona, CA on August 8th, 2017, relive Valiant’s summer on the road with America’s longest-running touring music festival with this one-of-kind snapshot, available only at NC Comicon! Then, behold a bloody and vengeful new beginning for Jeff Lemire’s Eisner Award-nominated superhero saga as extraordinary artists Lewis LaRosa and Mico Suayan set forth with a revenge-fueled assault in Valiant’s next blockbuster ongoing series!

Then: Find out what’s in store for the Valiant Universe in 2018 and beyond with exclusive panels all weekend long! First, join Valiant on Saturday, November 11th at 3 pm ET for the Valiant Presents Ninjak VS. The Valiant Universe – Screening and Q&A! Valiant and Bat in the Sun Productions, the team behind the YouTube sensation Super Power Beat Down, have joined forces for a live-action digital series colliding Ninjak with a gauntlet of Valiant’s formidable heroes! Join a star-studded panel of special guests right here at NC Comicon 2017 for an exclusive round of footage and Q&A, with an exclusive giveaway to follow!

Next: The excitement continues on Sunday, November 12th at 2 pm ET with #AskValiantAnything!Ever wanted to get inside the head of the people that help produce some of the most acclaimed comics on the market today? Do you have questions about what’s coming next for your favorite Valiant comic book series? Or about how to break into the industry? Any and all questions are welcome – because now you can ASK VALIANT ANYTHING! (And they might even drop a spoiler or two!)

Valiant Heads to NC Comicon with Panels, Programming and More

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From Friday, November 11th to Sunday, November 13th, Valiant is bringing its action-packed cross-country road show to NC Comicon for a stratospheric weekend packed with award-winning comic books, can’t-miss merchandise, and more!

All weekend long, get in on the action with Valiant inside the Durham Convention Center in booth #A601-A602 and see why Valiant is one of the most celebrated superhero universes in comics! Start right here with a complete selection of trade paperbacks, deluxe hardcovers, t-shirts and merchandise for their critically acclaimed and award-winning titles!

Then, the action continues with a jam-packed slate of signings from some of Valiant’s most acclaimed creators, including New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord!

Plus: Go straight to the source of the largest independent superhero universe in comics on Friday, November 11th at 1:00 p.m. in Carolina Theater Cinema #2 with Valiant 101: New Fans Start Here – a concise and fun-filled introduction to Valiant’s biggest, most iconic, and most memorable characters! You’ve seen the reviews, you’ve heard the buzz… Now find out why Valiant Entertainment has taken fans and critics by storm as the most acclaimed comic book publisher in comics today! Join Valiant CEO & Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani and an astounding lineup of panelists for a one-of-a-kind to the Valiant Universe! From X-O MANOWAR and FAITH to BLOODSHOT and DIVINITY, get the stories behind Valiant’s biggest heroes and find out where to jump on board right here with an in-depth tutorial that’s perfect for new fans!

Finally, the most exciting panel experience of the weekend awaits with a flurry of updates and insights on Saturday, November 12th at 11:30 am in Carolina Theater Cinema #2 with Valiant: The Future of Valiant and Beyond! With a record-setting 50 Harvey Award nominations, Valiant Entertainment is the most acclaimed publisher anywhere in comics today. Now, find out what’s next right here with Valiant CEO & Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani and an all-star cast of panelists! The future of Valiant starts here with an exclusive round of updates – only at NC Comicon!

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Valiant’s 25th Anniversary Convention Tour Adds Four New Dates for Fall 2015!

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Winter is almost upon us, but Valiant Entertainment’s 25th Anniversary Convention Tour is going strong with four more stops in its cross-country celebration of the largest independent superhero universe in comics!

First, from Saturday, October 17th to Sunday, October 18th, Valiant is headed north for Buffalo Comicon 2015 – and we’re heating the weekend up with thrilling panel presentations, creator appearances, and a top-flight selection of comics!

All weekend long, join Valiant at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center’s Upper Level, Section E, to learn why Valiant is the hottest publisher in comics with a selection of Valiant’s Volume 1 trade paperbacks and hardcovers – making for a perfect ground-floor entry into the award-winning Valiant Universe!

Then on Saturday, October 17th at 12:00 p.m. in Room #106 B+C, come aboard with Valiant 101: New Fans Start Here – a concise and fun-filled introduction to Valiant’s biggest, most memorable characters! Looking for where to start with Valiant? Then this is the panel for you!

Then, Valiant’s 25th Anniversary Convention Tour continues throughout the fall with newly added dates, including:

The Pittsburgh Comic and Collectibles Show
Saturday, October 24
West Mifflin, PA
Century III Mall

NC Comicon
Friday, November 13th – Sunday, November 15th
Durham, NC
Durham NC Convention Center

New Jersey Comic Expo
Saturday, November 21st – Sunday, November 22nd
Edison, NJ
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center

Valiant Tour 2015

Join Valiant Entertainment at NC ComiCon 2014

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THE-VALIANT_001_COVER_RIVERAValiant Entertainment is joining NC ComiCon 2014 on Saturday, November 15th through Sunday, November 16th for a weekend packed with giveaways and special guests – plus a surprise appearance by The Valiant Chevrolet Equinox, featuring the stunning artwork of superstar artist Paolo Rivera!

Visit Valiant at Booth #A4/A5 inside the Durham Convention Center to discover why The Valiant – the all-new limited series epic from New York Times best-selling creators Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, and Paolo Rivera – is one of the year’s most anticipated new releases with a FREE copy of The Valiant: First Look! Get a behind-the-scenes look inside the battle ten millennia in the making right here with this free, exclusive preview edition packed with never-before-seen artwork, preview pages, and interviews – and featuring nearly every Valiant hero! Start reading here to find out why The Valiant is one of the year’s most anticipated new releases!

And that’s not all! Aspiring creators will have the chance for one-on-one portfolio reviews with Valiant Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani on Saturday, November 15th. Stop by table #A73 in Hall A at 2 pm for personal feedback and creative insight from Valiant Entertainment’s own Dinesh Shamdasani.

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Valiant Heads to NC Comicon with James Asmus, Christos Gage, Cary Nord, and Fred Van Lente and More!

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This weekend, Valiant is making its debut appearance at NC Comicon – and we’re bringing along a boatload of surprises to celebrate!

On Saturday, November 9th and Sunday, November 10th, join Valiant at the Durham Convention Center in Durham, NC for a weekend jam-packed with panels, signings and convention-only exclusives – including the UNITY #1 NC Comicon Variant by legendary artists Bernard Chang and Tommy Lee Edwards!

And that’s only the beginning!

Visit Valiant all weekend long to shop a complete selection of Valiant comics, trade paperbacks, t-shirts and merchandise, including convention-exclusive, signed editions of the X-O Manowar and Harbinger Deluxe Edition oversized hardcover collections. And look for signings and appearances throughout the show by a who’s who of Valiant’s acclaimed creators, including James Asmus, Christos Gage, Cary Nord, and Fred Van Lente!

Plus, don’t miss your chance to take a look inside 2013′s most anticipated new series debut with the UNITY #1 Preview Edition – a FREE NC Comicon giveaway featuring sneak peeks of UNITY #1 and X-O Manowar #19!

Then, find what’s next for the most talked-about superhero publisher in comics today at the Meet Valiant Comics panel presentation on Friday, November 9th at 12:15 pm, moderated by Valiant Sales Manager Atom! Freeman. Valiant’s creators will also be taking center stage later that same day at 4:30 pm for the Valiant Creative Round-Up, spotlighting each of the top talents behind Valiant’s critically acclaimed titles.

Don’t miss a moment when Valiant heads to NC Comicon this weekend! We’ll see you in Durham!

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