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- Does Valiant have a house style?Sometimes you can pick up a book and just tell it's by a particular writer, from a specific era, or by a certain publisher. Has Valiant ever had its own flavor? Has it changed? Does Alien have one yet? What mission statements exist at our favorite companies, how do our expectations factorvin, and what happens when our palate and the flavor no longer match?1 hr 4 min
- Summer Break! The many formats of Valiantwe talk about summer, the many ways you can read XO Manowar, and what a hobby means.49 min
- Harbinger Wars Compendium
in 2018 DMG-led Valiant was trying with shelf presence, specifically offering larger, chronically ordered collections to consumers increasingly enamored with shelf candy and the siren song of "all in one" omnibus editions.
We'll look at both the appeal and value of this Valiant compendium, a line that did not continue beyond this volume, and the attitude towards shelf editions on general.
1 hr 5 min - The Black, White, and Bloodshot KickstarterLet's look at the role of Kickstarter in comic publishing, and discuss the pros and cons.1 hr 5 min
- Happy July 4th - Road to Redemption half way check inShort "filler" episode due to holiday week. Midway through the RtR and I have a new perspective on what's going on with these books, and it gives me a little hope that once September arrives, we'll be having more fun. Also, Ninjak was good.48 min
- Valiant 1991 - a dozen great booksValiant launched in 1991 but I had no idea. I was still feeling drunk from Batman 89 and Turtlemania. I discovered Warhammer 40k. I saw Apocalypse Now for the first time. Now in 2024, I get to read Magnus 1-8 and Solar 1-5, the entirety of Valiant's first year. I'm here to tell you, these are top shelf comic books. 5 stars overall.1 hr 13 min
- Rai Book of Darque #1 and XO Manowar Invictus #1I read two new Alien titles by first reading the runs that immediately preceded them. Spoiler alert: It did not help sell Rai's new series to me at all.1 hr 5 min
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- Alien Books review catch up! Punk Mambo, Valiants, Faith ReturnsMy first show dedicated to the Valiant books releasing currently. It's a mixed bag. I remain cautious in my optimism but there does seem to be unity in editorial, and sparks of intrigue. Find out which book I recommend as the best buy for new or lapsed fans of this bunch, and which you can ignore unless you're a Valiant loyalist, like myself.1 hr 17 min
- Talking Bloodshot and Ninjak vs Valiant Universe with Jason SacksIt's the crossover they never said would happen! The republishing rights are sure to be tied up in legality, so listen now while you can! I sit down with Jason Sacks of Jason and the Movienauts to chat about both of Valiant Comics' screen adaptations. Trigger warning for hot takes and rose colored glasses.56 min
About The Goadkicker Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Shifting gears once again to return to the open format of the past. Born from the Juno email era email newsletter and eventual blog, The Bubblegoose News, comes a podcast that looks at life, media, hobbies, and sports from a unique angle - that of our prairie philosopher host, Carl D Smith. The show will feature reviews, reactions, and dissections, and may even take a moment for some Nerd Church.
Our host is a writer, Midwesterner, father, senior analyst, pharmacist, and former minister. He recently turned 50 and has some thoughts. Join us.