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Warren James and Mana Talent Group Unveil New Publishing House Bad Egg

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Exclusive merchandising firm Warren James and leading creative talent management firm Mana Talent Group, together with professional creator MoistCr1TiKaL have announced a new partnership, unveiling the latest issue of the iconic comic book project GodSlap, and their joint publishing venture, Bad Egg.

Taking place in the fictional city of Montpelier, GodSlap tells a story where the mighty rule from on high, while the struggle for survival plays out on the streets below with visceral intensity. The story’s narrative follows the life of protagonist Aius Braun – an impetuous young man whose anger at the world is outstripped only by his untapped potential to change it.

Further to revealing the latest issue of the new cyberpunk-inspired graphic novel, Warren James and Mana Talent Group announced a new joint publishing venture, Bad Egg, which aims to be an exclusive publishing home to premier talent in digital entertainment, partnering directly with content creators to develop ideas into fully realized worlds. 

Working with some of the best writers and artists in the industry to create premium comics, graphic novels, merchandise, and animation for the modern market, Bad Egg’s mission is to create medium-defining stories which resonate with creators’ massive global followings in the most authentic and meaningful way possible.

Bad Egg’s publishing team is led by Robert Meyers, a ten-year veteran of the publishing industry who has worked at leading companies including Valiant Entertainment, Take-Two Interactive, and Oni Press. At Valiant, Meyers helped build the award-winning publishing company behind the hit Bloodshot film, based on Valiant’s best selling comic. At Bad Egg, Robert leads all creative and editorial initiatives.

The wider executive team at Bad Egg includes Kevin Ramsey, who in addition to founding Warren James leads licensing and product development initiatives, long-time collaborator Matt Phillips leading media expansion, syndication and partner management, and Warren James co-founder Ben Wiedner leading business development and product strategy initiatives.

GodSlap #2, featuring a story by Jackson Clarke and Aubrey Sitterson, art by Ricardo Jaime, and letters from Troy Peteri, with covers by Ricardo Jaime, Justin Mason, and more will be available for purchase on December 7.

  • Art by Fico Ossio
  • Art by Brett Booth with Adelso Corona and Andrew Dalhouse

Valiant Promotes Robert Meyers to Senior to Editorial Director while Joe Illidge is Out as Executive Editor

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2018 continues to be the year of staffing musical chairs…

Valiant Entertainment has announced that Editorial Director Robert Meyers has been promoted to Senior Editorial Director. In his new role, Meyers will help guide the vision of the Valiant Universe and the rich cast of characters.

Meyers joined Valiant Entertainment as an intern back in 2013. Throughout the years, Meyers fully immersed himself in the Valiant Universe, wearing multiple hats and always pushing the brand and its characters forward. He was named Managing Editor in 2016 and became Editorial Director earlier this year. He is not only an essential member of Valiant Entertainment but also one of the Valiant Universe’s biggest fans.

In other staffing news, Joe Illidge has left Valiant as their Executive Editor. He joined the company back in April. Illidge was formerly an editor at Milestone and DC and also worked for Lion Forge where was integral behind their Catalyst Prime initiative. Illidge did release a statement:


I’ve had a lot of dynamic and provocative conversations the last few days –  and am excited to be connecting with people who are truly ready to explore the deep and inherently powerful connections between character and culture in contemporary comics and other media. Stay tuned!!

But, that’s not all! Marketing Manager Victoria McNally also left the company recently. McNally was promoted in April to the position and joined the company in 2017.

Robert Meyers is Promoted to Editorial Director at Valiant Entertainment

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Valiant Entertainment has announced that Managing Editor Robert Meyers has been promoted to Editorial Director, effective immediately. The news comes on the heels of the announcement of Joe Illidge joining as Executive Editor, and is part of an effort by the publisher to strengthen its editing team of Editor Karl Bollers and Editorial Assistants Benjamin Peterson and David Menchel.

Meyers first joined Valiant in 2013 as Operations Coordinator, and was named Managing Editor in 2016. Meyers holds a B.A. in Communications from University of California, San Diego; an M.A. in Media Studies, with a Certificate in Media Management from The New School.

Meyers will play an increased role in helping to shape the company’s publishing plan going forward, in addition to his editorial and operations responsibilities, which include, developing and editing new projects, creator outreach and recruitment, and working closely with the Sales and Marketing teams.