Valiant Comics Creates New Comic Book Series.
From an All-star Creative Team!
Valiant Comics Launches New BLOODSHOT Series After Vin Diesel Movie Adaptation
“Prepare for Vin Diesel’s Bloodshot movie! The first installment of the Valiant Cinematic Universe — with a new Valiant Comic Book series from Tim Seeley and Brett Booth”
COMICS NEWS: “Before Vin Diesel breaks the box office in 2020 as Bloodshot in Columbia Pictures’ feature film, Valiant Comics is thrilled to announce an explosive new comic book series BLOODSHOT! From an all-star creative team of artists and writers, it’s debuting this September!” [1]
Comic books, comic books! As a young Boomer I practically learned to read in the newspaper and magazine-form comics of the day. Walt Disney. Tarzan. Prince Valiant. Buck Rogers. Flash Gordon. Lone Ranger. Dell ruled. Then came DC. And Marvel.
Valiant Comics: And now, so many, many years later…
If you’re reading this post, then you probably know who Bloodshot is. Created in 1992 by Don Perlin, Kevin VanHook and Bob Layton, this modern superhero thrived in books produced by the American publisher Valiant Comics.
Bloodshot is described as “a former soldier with powers of regeneration and meta-morphing made possible through nanites injected into his blood. Hence the name Bloodshot. After having his memory wiped numerous times, Bloodshot is out to discover who he really is. And get vengeance on those who did this to him…”
As recently revealed on Deadline.com, Bloodshot, “the unstoppable supersoldier trapped in a never-ending war,” is back!
BLOODSHOT #1, September, 2019 release, Valiant Comics:
It’s written by the electrifying Tim Seeley (Nightwing) and featuring artwork by industry icon Brett Booth (Teen Titans). This tremendous team is “crafting a Bloodshot adventure full of badass action, surprising stories. And then some more badass action!”
Artist Declan Shalvey (Return of Wolverine) will be illustrating covers for the series.
“Once, he was the perfect living weapon, created to follow orders. Now, Bloodshot works alone. Using his lethal skills to protect those who cannot protect themselves. But a mysterious and powerful organization is watching. And they’re not about to let something as dangerous as Bloodshot remain free…”
Writer Tim Seeley, also known for Revival and Batman Eternal, explained the concept. “I don’t feel like I need to reinvent the wheel with Bloodshot. What I need to do is tell a BIG, CRAZY story that can only be done in comics. I need it to be powerful and emotional and relevant in a way only comics can do.”
Valiant Comics: Seeley plans to take a fun and fast-paced approach with Bloodshot.
“I want to go back to basics and tell a story about a guy who was made to be a weapon. But isn’t allowing anyone to use him ever again. He’s an outcast, an outsider. And he can’t help but use his indestructible body to help people. Even though all it ever does is get him in trouble. With great power comes a great big pile of shell casings!”
Superstar artist Brett Booth spoke about how he’s having a blast with Seeley’s exciting script. “I’ve been looking for a project I could really cut loose on,” Booth said in a press release. “The first issue is pretty nuts. It gets right to the action, which I love, and then sets up the rest of the story. It’s a great jumping-on point.”
Seeley also explained why Booth’s art is the perfect fit for the book.
“His style synthesizes what ’90s comic book artists figured out. How to do big, cool action comics that look visceral and powerful. That melds perfectly with my approach to this book.”
Adelso Corona and Andrew Dalhouse are are also involved in the art of the September, 2019 issue of BLOODSHOT #1. (See sample page above left.) Adelso Corona is a popular inker/finisher who’s work includes Deadpool: Bad Blood. Andrew Dalhouse is an amazing colorist and artist, as seen in Spider-Man: New Ways To Live.
And then comes the BLOODSHOT graphic novel. A trade paperback collecting the first three monthly issues will be released in December, 2019. Then Vin Diesel’s movie, first installment of the Valiant Cinematic Universe (VCU), hits the big screen in February, 2020. But first…
Free Comic Book Day!
What giveaway title will YOU be searching for on Free Comic Book Day (May 4, 2019)? Captain Canuck? Casper’s Spookville? Doctor Who? Geomancers? Livewire? Lady Mechanika? Spawn? Spider-Man (with Venom)? Star Wars Adventures? The Tick? Vampirella? The Overstreet Guide To Collecting (in comic book format)? [2]
Valiant is set to distribute free copies of a brand-new BLOODSHOT short story comic book.
It will be available on Free Comic Book Day “through participating retailers worldwide.”
As Valiant says, “This short story leads us into the new Bloodshot series.” A Prequel.
BLOODSHOT – FALLEN WORLD is written by Tim Seeley. Artwork by Tomás Giorello, with Juan José Ryp, Daniel Brereton and Diego Rodriguez.
Born in Buenos Aires, Tomás Giorello is building a reputation as the rightful heir to Frank Frazetta.
I first came across his vibrant artwork in his Conan illustrations for Dark Horse. Besides the Bloodshot project, he’s working on X-O Manowar for Valiant. As an old Boomer, I’m thinking Tomás is the perfect artist to reinterpret Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Tarzan for modern times superhero fans. The world needs more Tarzan! [3] And Tomás Giorello.
Juan José Ryp is a Spanish artist praised for his work on Wolverine: The Best There Is. American Daniel Brereton is a respected writer and illustrator, including work on Superman and Batman titles. Argentina-born Diego Rodriguez is a colorist who made his bones with Ape Entertainment and Back to the Future: Untold Tales.
A great pick for Free Comic Book Day, eh? (Groan — no “participating retailers” in my corner of Atlantic Canada.)
So there it is: Hollywood & Comic Books — the alliance continues…
Live Free, Mon Ami! – Brian Alan Burhoe
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FAN FOOTNOTES:
[1] BLOODSHOT is the latest release from Valiant Comics, a wholly owned subsidiary of DMG Entertainment. It was founded by Dan Mintz. Since acquiring the publisher in early 2018, DMG Entertainment has placed a premium on developing and expanding upon Valiant’s publishing arm. And continues to build out its phenomenal cast of characters. DMG Entertainment will also play an integral role in producing the Valiant Cinematic Universe.
Valiant Entertainment is a “leading character-based entertainment company that owns and controls the third most extensive library of superheroes behind Marvel and DC. With more than 80 million issues sold and a library of over 2,000 characters, Valiant is one of the most successful publishers in the history of the comic book medium. Just some of those characters are X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Harbinger, Shadowman, Archer & Armstrong, and many more.
Valiant consistently produces some of the most critically acclaimed comics in the industry.
And has received numerous industry awards and accolades, including a Diamond Gem Award for Comic Book Publisher of the Year.” For their latest information, visit Valiant on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and their website ValiantEntertainment.com. For Valiant merch, tees, collectibles, games, wall art and more, visit ValiantStore.com.
[2] About their AMAZING SPIDER-MAN giveaway for FCBD, Marvel says, “In this brand-new issue, the dynamic creative team behind VENOM, Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman, join forces again.
For a story that’s been brewing since classic Spidey tales like AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #252, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #90, and MARVEL TEAM-UP #141. Prepare for absolute terror as this Venom story by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman sets the stage for what will become one of the most fearsome events in the Marvel Universe…”
[3] Tarzan? Oh, yeah! When Edgar Rice Burroughs introduced John Carter of Mars in 1912 and Tarzan in 1914, he had created a new heroic concept for the 20th Century. The Superhero! Every character mentioned in this write-up started with Burroughs.
Art Note: Painting at top of page below header is a detail of concept art of Vin Diesel as Bloodshot. It’s by Vin’s favourite Bloodshot artist Lewis LaRosa. For more, see ComicBook.com.
Title: BLOODSHOT: Valiant Comics Creates New Comic Book Series After Vin Diesel Movie
Source: Valiant Entertainment, PR Newswire & Civilized Bears
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