Now that Valiant is back in full form and showing that independent publishers can do superhero comics as good, if not better, than the Big Two, we thought we would use this as a chance to look back at how to read Valiant from beginning to end. Key Comics From 1990 Recently I've been on a re-reading kick. Comic Book Newsstand Editions: Understanding The Difference, Some concluded Image was exclusively direct edition, 1999 decision by Marvel to “walk away” from the newsstand model, Rare CGC-recognized newsstand cover price variant is confirmed to exist, Rare CGC-recognized newsstand variant is confirmed to exist. . Key Comics From 1991 [ just Marvel; just D.C.; just other ] When purchasing the original Valiant Trade paperbacks, it is to your advantage to do a little research first. Only about 6,500 copies were printed, and only 3,500 copies were redeemed by mail. Key Comics From 1996 [ just Marvel; just D.C.; just other ] one of the most important cornerstones of the VALIANT UNIVERSE. 1,189: Witchblade #1: 11/95: Image/Top Cow: 31. With 65,000 copies printed, this book should be collected at 9.8+ level. On average Valiant had between 40k and 70k prints per book. Condition:--not specified. This alone makes it difficult to obtain this book in CGC/CBCS 9.8. It has the most visibly iconic and recognizable cover from the early VALIANT era, and is always in demand. This was also the first appearances of  both Archer and Armstrong. A couple are slightly wavy 48,000 copies were printed, but most are NOT in HIGH GRADE! Valiant Comics is an American publisher of comic books and related media. Even by today’s standards it still reads well, and both could/should be enjoyed. This is a book that like ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #8 and BLOODSHOT #6, it can still be found at bargain prices. 1 watched in last hour. With 55,000 copies printed, this book features the first appearance of Gilad, The Eternal Warrior, and the first appearance of the Geomancer. CHEESASAURUS REX – In the late early 1990’s kids could collect enough “points” (1,000 I believe) to mail in and score this beauty! first appearance of the Harbinger Foundation. To get this book, you had to cut the coupons out of HARBINGER #1-6 and then mail them to VALIANT for a FREE copy. In the 90s Valiant comics were very scarce particularly the earlier issues of all the core series. first appearance of Colin King (AKA Ninjak), first appearance of theHARBINGER KIDS (STING (PETER STANCHEK), KRIS, ZEPHYR, FLAMINGO, and TORQUE). Harbinger #1. This was (rumored to be) the earliest Gold variant from Valiant (the other that often is credited with that title is the ETERNAL WARRIOR #1 Gold-Flat. Graded and HIGH GRADE copies are in serious demand. You have been warned. 5 out of 5 stars (548) 548 reviews $ 22.00. Jesse Izdepski (aka DBS) is a life-long comic book fan and original comic art collector. Key Comics From 1998 Pages in category "Valiant Comics titles" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. So they unveiled the trade paperbacks. ARCHER & ARMSTRONG / ETERNAL WARRIOR #8: – Flipbook. There have been several different versions of the Valiant Universe published by different companies and in different continuities. This was the first in the regular series, and it is important to note along with Rai, Shadowman was one of the earliest original VALIANT characters who has since appeared in video games, multiple volumes of SHADOWMAN, and is also expected to be featured in one of the first movie projects VALIANT will develop. NM & 9.8 issues are disappearing at light-speed! RAI #1 was the first issue in the regular series with 120,000 copies printed. What we do know, is that it is a sought after book by collectors, and that there are not very many in CGC/CBCS 9.8+; though there is one UNITY #0: – Red Incentive Edition CGC 9.9 listed at #7 on my “Top Ten Most Valuable VALIANT Comics” list (READ HERE: http://valiantcentral.com/collectors-corner-top-10-most-valuable-valiant-comics/). They all come as pictured. Shadowman later joined the line up to complete the re-launch of the new Valiant Universe. Without question, X-O Manowar is one of VALIANT’s most well known characters, having existed for more than 20 years and three volumes of monthly series. They seemed deeper characters than the Image brands of the day. So by ranking comics simply by the number of copies submitted to CGC — removing any judgment call or sales price information — I’d argue we can get to a pretty good list of important key comics! Corps); as well as appearances by pretty much everyone at that point in the VALIANT UNIVERSE! Somehow created in a partnership between KRAFT FOODS and VALIANT COMICS if you can believe it! HIGHLY condition sensitive and difficult to obtain in 9.8; to date 54 UNSIGNED copies have been graded in 9.8, while HUNDREDS have failed with grades of 9.6 or lower. , the first original character of the VALIANT UNIVERSE. Awesome way to make an entrance! An overview of various books from the 1990’s to current ... 90s Comics and the Comic Book Crash - Duration: 23:18. NOT TO BE CONFUSED with the Blue Second Print! BOTH versions command strong sales at the CGC/CBCS 9.8 level, but are NOT common books. Most comics from that period nowadays cost between $1 to $50. In 1994, the company was sold to Acclaim Entertainment. So feel free to come to your own conclusions about what will potentially happen with sales and/or the future of all things VALIANT. Signed CGC 9.8 copies are listed at #3 on my “Top Ten Most Valuable VALIANT Comics” list (READ HERE: http://valiantcentral.com/collectors-corner-top-10-most-valuable-valiant-comics/). He has appeared in video games, pulp fiction, fan fiction, and soon enough will have his shot on the silver screen with movies. Judgment calls are great, but not necessarily comprehensive. Divinity was a leap of faith (not that Faith) for the … My preference is to read things in release order, because that preserves flashback scenes. This particular article will focus on VALIANT comic books published in the 1990’s; the first article focused on VALIANT comic books published in the since the 2012 re-launch. One surefire way to “tease out” a list of important comics is to consider how many copies have been sent in to CGC to be graded — the more important the comic, the more likely its owner will want to have it graded and slabbed, right? Those days appear to be gone, and we are seeing this book vanish in high grade. They are in good condition, but have been read and used. He is a Patreon Sponsor of the Valiant Database Project, has written 100+ articles & reviews about Valiant comics, & manages the Valiant Universe Fan-Page on Instagram with 75,000+ followers. The title went through a number of name changes and mergers, although always returning to its simpler one-word name. After reviewing 10 years of sales data THIS is the “TOP 10 MOST VALUABLE VALIANT COMICS.” Speaking with Valiant Fans founder and site owner, Greg Holland, who has tracked and recorded sales for over a decade; as well as several other well respected sellers and collectors to create this list. Valiant Comics - Sell or Stash? 40,000 copies were printed, and the demand has remained constant over the years. This is arguably “the most significant story of early VALIANT”. The majority of Valiant Comics may have been printed in huge numbers, so that they aren’t worth much on the open market, but the stories are good. This is the book is a cornerstone for VALIANT Collectors, both in significance and in value. The rebirth included most of their most iconic heroes and villains, from X-O Manowar to Bloodshot to everyone in between. Corps (see HARBINGER #10 for the first appearance of the H.A.R.D. Many copies have a split in the cover at the spine, which appears to be a common printing defect. Yes, Valiant Comics has been around for a while now in their modern form. In 2012 Valiant re-launched their line of comics. What this all means, is that there are NOT very many Gold-flat variants. Amazing Spider-Man #667 Gabriele Dell'Otto variant. This book as be VANISHING from any and all possible places it can be found! I suspect it was A&A #0). Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. When that happens, the world will know the name “Master Darque.”. 143: Winter News Special 2020! Price: US $13.00. Only 5,000 copies were released over 20 years ago. This article is NOT written in any particular order. This book should be collected at 9.8+ level. Key Comics From 1994 It is rumored that in 2013 a VALIANT FAN attended Florida SuperCon and asked former VALIANT Co-Founder, Editor-in-Chief, and Legendary Artist BOB LAYTON to sign a copy, which supposedly received a humorous reaction. Demand for it has taken off recently. The first Valiant Universe began publishing in 1991 under Voyager Communications and was known as Valiant Comics. Then a few weeks later, SHADOWMAN #1 appears, where we learn that Jack Bonface is the Shadowman. Sure Image had flashier artwork, but I felt the Valiant stories and characters were better. And another flaw is that some very-high-value comics simply didn’t have many copies printed — such rarities would naturally sort themselves off of the bottom of a list like this as well (an example that comes to mind is Spawn/The Savage Dragon #1 from 1996, the existence of which is an incredible circumstance… as a distinct title created as a newsstand exclusive and therefore carrying that ultra-low Image newsstand distribution rarity touched upon earlier). Writer: Matt Kindt. Meanwhile, high sale prices could just as easily be reflective of, say, a CGC 10 Gem Mint Signature Series copy signed by Stan Lee, versus reflective of the underlying comic being of any great importance. That’s it! Despite going out of business in the late 90's, Valiant has experienced huge critical acclaim since Valiant … The Shadow Man game from decades ago was released on multiple platforms and has now been remastered to do so again. It’s classic art style depicting it’s characters is a pure and true to 1990′ VALIANT as it could possibly be, showing Archer, Armstrong, Gilad The Eternal Warrior, and the first appearance of  Ivar, Timewalker. Key Comics From 1999, [ Special Note: If you are not already in-the-know about the difference between newsstand and direct edition comics see the following: Comic Book Newsstand Editions: Understanding The Difference ]. The history is that legendary artist BARRY WINDSOR SMITH faxed JIM SHOOTER a black page when asked for the cover art for this issue; and to one-up BWS, SHOOTER actually published it. Valiant is on FIRE! They were one of the very best things happening in comics (and in anything!) 5,000 copies of the Gold-FLAT variant were printed, but 2,500 copies were mistakenly distributed as regular copies; and 1,000 of the 5,000 copies were (allegedly) destroyed by VALIANT during/after the mix-up. So please don’t anybody think of these lists as a “rank” of importance or as being an all-encompassing list… all we’re ranking here is the sheer number of copies that have passed through CGC’s doors as of year-end 2016 and presenting the top fifty. We see Marvel experiment with Australian cover price variant newsstand copies during the 90’s. Details about VINTAGE 90s VALIANT COMIC BOOK LOT (15) TUROK, DOCTOR MIRAGE, ARMORINES, ETC. We suspect that is was intended to be a dealer incentive, likely for re-orders of the Unity crossover books. See other lists of key comic books by year, including the 1970’s, 1980’s, and 2000’s. GET ONE! Key Comics From 1993 [ just Marvel; just D.C.; just other ] Back to the 90s. But there are also thousands less of these. Ivar later was featured in his own monthly series not long after, and even more recently in 2015, another monthly series. What’s worse is that the Gold-flat variants are also SUPER RARE in CGC/CBCS 9.8 due to also being HIGHLY CONDITION SENSITIVE. Thing is, a lot of the TPBs were pretty scarce, too and became collectable in their own right. in the early 90s. Key Comics From 1995 [ just Marvel; just D.C.; just other ] If you have the chance to buy a copy soon, DO IT! It features an all-black cover that makes ANY imperfection or flaw easily apparent. With 85,000 copies printed, this featured the first appearance of Master Darque. Record sale: $20,000 Minimum value: $2,500. By 1993 Valiant was so popular they exploded with printing books). Read our price guide to The most valuable comic books of Variant Comics. When Valiant Comics was founded in 1989 by Jim Shooter and Steven Massarsky, it was a venture that neither of them planned. Magnus, Robot Fighter #1. VERY FEW CGC/CBCS 9.8’s exist; or ever will exist. Key Comics From 1997 Key Comics From 1991 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); © All-Comic.com 2013-2020. This book should be collected at 9.8+ level. Signed CGC 9.8 copies are listed at #2 on my “Top Ten Most Valuable VALIANT Comics” list (READ HERE: http://valiantcentral.com/collectors-corner-top-10-most-valuable-valiant-comics/). This book has potential to be one of the most in-demand books on this list. Skipping across the country in a desperate attempt to stay one step ahead of the authorities, Peter is quickly realizing that he’s a psionically-charged “harbinger” with the potential to reshape the course of human history. Comparatively, Marvel and DC flagship titles like Amazing Spider-Man or Superman printed in multiples of hundreds of thousands! This was the first appearance of theHARBINGER KIDS (STING (PETER STANCHEK), KRIS, ZEPHYR, FLAMINGO, and TORQUE), and in 2006 was listed as the NUMBER-ONE MOST IMPORTANT COMIC BOOK of the 1990’s by the SEQUART ORGANIZATION. Key Comics From 1992 [ just Marvel; just D.C.; just other ] 80s 90s Comic Book Collection by Valiant Comics Eclipse Comics Impact Comics Eternity Comics Malibu Comics DC Comics RhymeswithDaughter RhymeswithDaughter. Recently, the market for HIGH GRADE raw copies and CGC/CBCS 9.8’s has exploded, with prices commanding TWO, THREE, and even FOUR times what they did not long ago. but it’s golden when you can get it in CGC/CBCS 9.8, and it is a must for any serious Shadowman collector. While the print run was quite large (410,000), it is still a Key-Book, and one that is best collected at 9.8+ level. I’ll Never Set Foot in That House Again!, Volume 1. 1,254: Harbinger #1: 1/92: Valiant: 29. 140: “MASSIVE & Gay Manga w/Anne Ishii”. Key Comics From 1992 And at the end of the decade, there is a 1999 decision by Marvel to “walk away” from the newsstand model — this would quickly put the newsstand percentages down to single digits as we enter the 2000’s, setting us up for some more highly interesting newsstand variants (including an entire CGC-recognized “window” when newsstand comics carried higher cover prices than their direct edition counter-parts). Humble Bundle has teamed with Valiant for their latest digital bundle focusing on Valiant Heroes. As a result, 5,000 copies of the Gold Embossed variant were distributed to dealers as a replacement for the Gold-flat variant. 141: “Noir Caeser & Hanakotoba w/Jax Cottrell”, Manga Mavericks EP. This book dominated the charts in 1993, and was the beginning of Ninjak who would go on to be one of the most recognizable characters in the VALIANT UNIVERSE. Much like BLOODSHOT #6, I have written extensively about this issue (READ HERE: http://valiantcentral.com/collectors-corner-ninjaks-first-appearance/) which features the first appearance of Ninjak in costume. 1,175: Batman: Harley Quinn #nn: 1999: D.C. Comics: 32. It features the first appearance of Toyo Harada, and the first appearance of the Harbinger Foundation. It features one of the most recognizable and iconic 1990’s VALIANT Covers (by the legendary artist BARRY WIDSOR SMITH). Some concluded Image was exclusively direct edition, but as it turns out, under the mountain of direct edition copies they sold, there was also a small sliver of copies that were distributed on newsstands — 1% by one insider’s estimate. Manga Mavericks EP. When the Shadowman movie or TV show is developed, there is a 100% chance that Master Darque will be the villain. The year 1992 saw the emergence of Image Comics onto the scene. Key Comics From 1995 When the HARBINGER MOVIE or TV show is made, this book will rise. This was the first appearance of X-O Manowar (Aric); one of the most important cornerstones of the VALIANT UNIVERSE. The story starts here. Read our introduction for new readers to the Valiant Universe! JUMP ON BOARD THE GALAXY’S GREATEST COMIC WITH 2000 AD PROG 2150! This book features a stunning wraparound cover showing both ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #8, as well as ETERNAL WARRIOR #8. It is the birth of the HARBINGERS, and of prehaps the main player of the series; one that continues to this very day. Key Comics From 1994 [ just Marvel; just D.C.; just other ] Starting with X-O Manowar, the other launch titles were Harbinger, Bloodshot, and Archer & Armstrong. It features many popular heroes and teams like Archer & Armstrong, Bloodshot, Harbinger, Ninjak, Shadowman, and X-O Manowar. MAGNUS ROBOT FIGHTER #5 / RAI #1  – Flipbook (with coupon for MAGNUS ROBOT FIGHTER #0) With Cards. This is a classic Key-Book that will be harder to find than ALL other early HARBINGER issues. The 1990’s were a roller-coaster, starting out with a major “boom” period and then experiencing a “bust” — with Marvel famously declaring bankruptcy at the end of 1996 (they survived on after a restructuring of their debts). Key Comics From 1999 [ just Marvel; just D.C.; just other ]. This book goes hand-in-hand with BLOODSHOT #6, but it should be noted that it is less common. Many copies have a tilted cover, and those copies that do not often sell for a decent amount. Valiant was a British boys adventure comics anthology which ran from 1962 to 1976. However, the original distribution methods are unknown. If you aren’t going to recycle those boxes of Valiant comics from 1993 and 1994, pick a few out and read them. Artist: Trevor Hairsine. ETERNAL WARRIOR #1: – Gold Embossed and Gold-Flat Variants. The world just hasn’t figured it out yet, but they will…. . With that caveat stated, without further ado, here is a list of 50 important comics from the 1990s. RAI #3 had only 38,000 copies printed. Valiant valiantly portrayed characters' flaws and wasn't afraid to show the weathering that Father Time inflicts on all of us. The company started out in the 1990s, creating… The demand diminished after a while, but expect new interest in these books soon. Born in the early 90s, Valiant was an early smash. When the boom went bust, Valiant and its … The '90s was the era for independent comic book publishers to make it big, and there were no bigger names than Image and Valiant. Key Comics From 1993 Regardless, these still sell from from time to time for higher than you might expect. But consider what I write here, and I will do my best to not disappoint. This data should give us a very interesting list, but this list is no replacement for judgement and no replacement for pricing data — it is simply one more tool for our tool-belt as we study interesting and rare comics like the ones I enjoy writing about on this blog! 1,251: Amazing Spider-Man #328: 1/90: Marvel Comics: 30. Shadow, Master Darque, XO manowar, Magnus the Robot Fighter, Solar etc. After Acclaim declared bankruptcy in 2004, the company was restarted as part of Valiant Entertainment by entrepreneurs Dinesh Shamdasani and Jason Kothari in 2005. 265,000 copies were printed. Of all the Rai issues produced, RAI #5 has proven historically to be the most valuable and most in-demand, selling usually for TWICE the value of what other issues of RAI typically do. Both companies were comprised mainly of creators who had already been in the industry, with Image being founded by hot young artists and Valiant being the brainchild of comic book stalwarts like Jim Shooter. All rights reserved. Nothing is. Hi all, I am a fan of Valiant from way back. This book was largely ignored for the past 20+ years, but it’s value has recently begun to show. SMOTA #10 typically drives collectors CrAzY! ( May, 1991) The Valiant Universe is the shared universe of the characters originally created by Jim Shooter. I have written extensively about this issue (READ HERE: http://valiantcentral.com/collectors-corner-bloodshots-first-appearance/) which features the first appearance of Bloodshot (last page cameo; see RAI #0 for first full appearance). This list may not reflect recent changes (). IMAGE TO PUBLISH SCOTT SNYDER & TONY S. DANIEL’S DYSTOPIAN THRILLER NOCTERRA THIS MARCH. In 2012, Valiant relaunched itself after nearly a decade’s hiatus. 1,131: Uncanny X-Men … Even at a time when VALIANT books were in low demand, this book STOOD TALL! With 50,000 copies printed, this featured the first appearance of Jack Bonface as the Shadowman (see X-O MANOWAR #4 for the first appearance of Jack Bonface). Preview: Something is Killing the Children #5, Preview: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol. There are still more than a few fans though, that love the classic Valiant. The book served as the UNITY PRELUDE, and featured the first appearance of Gilad, the Eternal Warrior of 4001. THIS IS THE BOOK! There are 48 in the census, including 18 in CGC 9.8 and 17 in CGC 9.6. The first appearance of Jack Bonface, who makes a cameo playing safe saxophone in a bar that Aric and Harada are having a meeting in. This is a Key-Book, and one that can still be found at bargain prices. This books is very rare, and quite possibly will turn out to be one of the “Crown Jewels” for collector once they buy copies of HARBINGER #1 and then start looking for this AWESOME book. 1,136: X-Men #4: 1/92: Marvel Comics: 35. It was a flipbook with featured both MAGNUS ROBOT FIGHTER #5 and RAI #1, and you should always check that it has both the coupon for MAGNUS ROBOT FIGHTER #0 and trading cards or it is viewed as INCOMPLETE by man collectors. Divinity. This was the first appearance of theHARBINGER KIDS (STING (PETER STANCHEK), KRIS, ZEPHYR, FLAMINGO, and TORQUE), and in 2006 was listed as the NUMBER-ONE MOST IMPORTANT COMIC BOOK of the 1990’s by the SEQUART ORGANIZATION. 142: “Kase-san and… a Podcast!”, Manga Mavericks EP. The official home of Valiant Comics. RAI #4 had only 38,000 copies printed. Many copies were mis-cut at the top of the cover, and those copies that were not often sell for a decent amount. 80s 90s Comic Book Collection by Valiant Comics Eclipse Comics Impact Comics Eternity Comics Malibu Comics DC Comics RhymeswithDaughter 16 Great titles and comics. The company was founded in 1989 by former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter along with lawyer and businessman Steven Massarsky. A Key-Book that is best collected at 9.8+ level, though there may be a market for 9.6’s as well. For years you could a CGC/CBCS 9.8 for $30. 10 SC, FAMILY TREE TRAILER DROPS FOR NEW HORROR SERIES BY JEFF LEMIRE & PHIL HESTER, YOU SHOULD BE READING: SEPTEMBER 25, 2019, SAGA: COMPENDIUM ONE SURPRISE DROPS IN STORES TOMORROW, Manga Mavericks On TV #01: “Central Park”, Doctor Who 11.01 “The Woman Who Fell to Earth”, Manga Mavericks @ Movies #41: “Tokyo Godfathers”, Manga Mavericks @ Movies: “Captain Marvel” (Patreon Peek), Manga Mavericks @ Movies #39: “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas”, Collector’s Corner: Valiant-Comics Hot-Picks! Super-powered teenager Peter Stanchek is on a dangerous path. Harada is the antagonist of HARBINGER, or he is the hero of HARBINGER, depending on how you see it. This book should be collected at 9.8+ level. Key Comics From 1996 Can be collected in any grade; HIGH GRADE if you can somehow find one. One of Barry Windsor Smith most iconic covers of the early VALIANT era, the Red logo version of the regular cover had only 5,000 copies printed (while the Blue Logo had 250,000 copies printed, so think of it as 2% of the print run, or in other words a 1:50 incentive variant). Geekery with Dante D. 8,591 views. The Valiant Universe is a shared superhero universe originally created by Jim Shooter 's Valiant Comics in 1991. Manga Mavericks EP. A Key-Book that is best collected at 9.8+ level. 1,166: Uncanny X-Men #283: 12/91: Marvel Comics: 34. Get the best deals on Valiant Comic Book Collections when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. With Frank Millar cover art, this book followed UNITY #0 in the 18 Chapter Mega Crossover, UNITY. Check Values | Have Yours Appraised. 85,000 copies were printed, so a CGC/CBCS 9.8 is still possible to find. As a result, the ETERNAL WARRIOR #1: – Gold-Flat Variant is one of the most valuable, rare, and in-demand VALIANT books printed in the 1990’s; or to-date really. Raw copies have surged recently in demand, commanding higher prices than in the past by a significant margin. From shop RhymeswithDaughter. The oldest book on this list, this was the first appearance of Rai, the first original character of the VALIANT UNIVERSE. Key Comics From 1990 [ just Marvel; just D.C.; just other ] TIME IS NOT ABSOLUTE! Key Comics From 1997 [ just Marvel; just D.C.; just other ] NOTE: these books are fairly rare, and were listed in WIZARD Magazine’s TOP TEN lists for much of the early 1990’s. Or he is the antagonist of HARBINGER, depending on how you see it was... Were printed ( 42,000 ) as it was a & a # (... Of 50 important Comics from that period nowadays cost between $ 1 to 50. 1962 to 1976 18 Chapter Mega Crossover, UNITY only about 6,500 copies were printed, and the. 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