Phoenix Comic Fest is just a few short weeks away, and Valiant is ready to take the Valley of the Sun’s hottest pop culture convention by storm with a sensational slate of surprises!
From Thursday, May 24th to Sunday, May 27th, join Valiant at the Phoenix Convention Center at Booth 758-760 for a complete selection of trade paperbacks and deluxe hardcovers from the largest independent superhero universe in comics today!
Also, don’t miss the Harbinger Wars 2 #1 Phoenix Comic Fest Exclusive Variant, featuring a limited-edition cover by fan-favorite artist Jeff Piña! From New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt and superstar artist Tomás Giorello, the most powerful Valiant event ever attempted erupts in full force as X-O Manowar, Livewire, the Harbinger Renegades, Bloodshot, the Secret Weapons, Ninjak, and a cast of thousands draw their battle lines in Harbinger Wars 2! This cover is EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED to Phoenix Comic Fest and only 250 copies will be printed!
But that’s not all! Gear up for the release of Valiant High #1 on May 30th and show off your superhero school pride with the debut of the Valiant High Con Exclusive T-shirt! Mark yourself as a member of the most elite athletic department around with this limited-edition offering, featuring Valiant High’s prestigious school mascot – the Portuguese X-O Manowar!
Then: Do you have friends who are new to the Valiant Universe – or do you need a refresher yourself? On Friday, May 25th at 3 p.m. in North 231C, jump on board with Valiant 101: New Fans Start Here!, a concise and fun-filled introduction to the origins and adventures of Valiant’s greatest and most iconic heroes – from BLOODSHOT and SHADOWMAN to FAITH and HARBINGER RENEGADE to NINJAK and X-O MANOWAR! From The A.V. Club to Buzzfeed and Entertainment Weekly and dozens more, Valiant has been hailed as the premier superhero publisher in comics today. Now, look no further than this panel of Valiant all-stars to find out where to start!
The fun continues on Saturday, May 26th at 12 p.m. in North 225AB with the Valiant Presents: Harbinger Wars 2 and Beyond panel presentation! Valiant’s biggest, most ambitious and most impactful comic book event of all time is finally upon us – and in the aftermath of Harbinger Wars 2, the Valiant Universe will never be the same! As X-O Manowar, the Harbinger Renegades, Bloodshot, Secret Weapons, and a cast of thousands draw their battle lines, find out what awaits this Fall and beyond as Valiant’s next major leap forward begins here – first at Phoenix Comic Fest with exclusive announcements and artwork!
Finally, join some of the talented editors in Valiant’s bullpen on Sunday, May 27th at 1:30 p.m. in North 222C for Valiant Presents: The Craft of Comics – a candid, behind-the-scenes panel discussion about the critically acclaimed comic series that make Valiant the best-reviewed publisher in the business! 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 – from the award-winning industry veterans behind the Valiant Universe’s greatest hits and a host of fan-favorite titles!
It’s new comic book day tomorrow! What are you planning on getting? What are you excited for? Sound off in the comments below! While you decide on that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.
