Walter Interviews Valiant Entertainment Associate Editor: Alejandro Arbona. Alejandro Arbona was the former Assistant Editor For Marvel Comics (Marvel Entertainment.)His work includes the Invincible Iron Man,Casanova,Thor, Daredevil, The Immortal Iron Fist, Imperium and Quantum and Woody Must Die ! “Alejandro is an exceptionally talented editor,” said Simons. “I was able to work with him at Marvel for a number of years on some amazing titles, and I can’t tell you how happy I am that he’s joining Valiant. He will make a fantastic addition to the team.” A five-year veteran of Marvel editorial, Arbona edited a host of critically lauded titles during his tenure, including Invincible Iron Man, Osborn: Evil Incarcerated, Red Skull: Incarnate, Legion of Monsters, and more. Most recently, Arbona completed editorial duties on Casanova by Matt Fraction, Gabriel Bá, and Fábio Moon; and Sacrifice, the best-selling, self-published series by Sam Humphries and Dalton Rose. “Valiant blew me away last year, and I had high expectations to begin with,” said Arbona. “When you combine the familiarity of these characters with such fresh new ideas and approaches, and such a crackerjack team of writers, artists, and editors overseeing it all, the potential really is unlimited. And I’m over the moon I get to re-join forces with my mentor, Warren Simons, and take on an entirely new world of great stories.” “There has been a tremendous response to our books from all sides, and we’re very fortunate to have strong sales and great reviews across the board. We have several new titles in the works with Quantum and Woody hitting this Wednesday, and Eternal Warrior and more special surprises coming later in the year,” added Valiant CEO & Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani. “We plan to expand ever further over the next 12 months and Alejandro was the natural choice to help us grow. He’s an incredibly talented editor with a great body of work behind him, and we’re excited and enthused to welcome him to the Valiant family.” For more information on Valiant Entertainment, visit ValiantUniverse.com.

Live from the 2016 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con !

Austin, TX quintet Fire From The Gods will be releasing their Rise Records debut Narrative on August 26, and their currently on tour supporting the release. Speaking

from a platform cast in heavy metal power, hip-hop consciousness, and

even a little reggae spirit, the Austin, TX quintet—AJ Channer [vocals],

Jameson Teat [guitar], Drew Walker [guitar], Bonner Baker [bass], and

Richard Wicander [drums]—urge for change through conveying a story

that’s both personal and universal.That story stems directly from AJ’s

life. Born in the Bronx to a single mother of Jamaican descent, he spent

his childhood moving between London, New York City, Los Angeles,

Norfolk, and even Ghana where he attended middle school. Drawing from

this diverse experience, he speaks with unmitigated honesty about the

state of the world.

Walter speaks with Author Ashley Korin about her new book Confidence: Your Secret Weapon.

An interview with 2 time Grammy Nominated Singer-Songwriter & Radio Host James Fortune.

An interview with the iconic Punk band The Melvins at the 2016 Eaux Claires Music Festival in Eaux Claires, WI.

Those who have followed his career and have experienced his music know

this for a fact: Femi Kuti never felt just satisfied with being the

King's heir. He freed himself from his father's legacy in '85 by putting

together his own band, The Positive Force, and thereby working to find

his own voice. He became, during the '90s, a renowned artist in his own

right with a distinctive, colorful and balanced style.

More than just a simple musician, the 48-year old composer has become a

true African Ambassador, in its most honorable sense. Indeed his latest

album recording had to be arranged around his busy schedule. For

example, Femi was in Johannesburg to sing for Africa the opening

ceremony for the Football World Cup. There he sang one of his hits "Beng

Beng Beng," and took the opportunity to meet a few of the

anti-Apartheid heroes. Shortly after, he was heading off to New York to

see the famous and very successful Broadway musical about Fela, where he

also got to appear on stage, invited by the actors at the end of the

show.

Sam Childers is a former Outlaws member who dedicated his life and resources to rescue children in the war zone of South Sudan. Childers and his wife Lynn founded and operate Angels of East Africa, the Children's Village Orphanage in Nimule, South Sudan, where they currently have more than 300 children in their care.In 2013 he received the Mother Teresa Awards for Social Justice.

Andrew McLaren is an American film and television actor. He appeared on the NBC television program Stars Earn Stripes and played Captain Sampson in the dramatic film Battle For Haditha. Andrew is a U.S. Marine veteran who attained the enlisted rank of sergeant. McLaren served in Iraq and Liberia and, at one point, was assigned to the Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST). Andrew is the executive producer of the feature film titled Sugarfields.

McLaren's acting career began in the 2007 He appeared in the drama film, Battle for Haditha, which starred Marine veterans in leading roles. The film is based loosely on a real event, and reconstructs the fighting in Haditha, Iraq, during two days in November 2005. In 2009, he went on to co-host the Discovery Channel miniseries, Weaponizers and appeared in another series, "Chrome Underground." In August 2012, McLaren appeared on Stars Earn Stripes. The show consisted of celebrities paired with former and current military and law enforcement members to coach them through military-style exercises. The competitors play to win cash for a military-, veteran-, or service-related charity of their choice. In 2013 Andrew co-produced a short film titled "The Price We Pay" starring A.L.M.A winner Jesse Garcia and golden globe winner Gina Rodriguez. The movie was about a soldier returning home from war with P.T.S.D and it screened in Los Angeles and Miami. In May 2014, he starred in the Discovery Channel's TV series, Chrome Underground, which was filmed in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. Andrew is the Executive Producer for the film Sugarfields (2015). Filmed in Puerto Rico, it tells the story of Juan, an orphaned boy growing up and trying to escape from a life of crime