valiant high

5 new graphic novels we’re reading this weekend…

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VALIANT HIGH

TEENAGERS TODAY… HEROES TOMORROW! A unique entry-point that’s perfect for new fans and longtime readers alike, Valiant High presents a hilarious reimagining of Valiant’s award-winning superhero universe – one where the next world-ending cataclysm will have to wait until after prom night! Before they became legends, the world’s most formidable heroes were roaming the halls at Valiant High – a super-powered preparatory academy where Aric “X-O Manowar” Dacia is a record-setting running back, Colin “Ninjak” King is a debonair foreign exchange student, and Coach Bloodshot is way, way too into dodgeball. Now, Amanda “Livewire” McKee and her best friend, Faith “Zephyr” Herbert, are taking it all in for the first time at the one high school where power trumps popularity! From The Late Show with Stephen Colbert writer Daniel Kibblesmith, artist Derek Charm (Jughead) and David Baron (BLOODSHOT REBORN), this highly anticipated comiXology Originals series takes Valiant’s biggest and most beloved superheroes out of battle and into the greatest challenge of all: high school! Collecting VALIANT HIGH #1–4.

Part of the comiXology Originals line of exclusive digital content only available on comiXology and Kindle. This title is a part of comiXology Unlimited.

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ONE MORE YEAR

Simon Hanselmann’s previous two Megg & Mogg books have both been New York Times best-sellers, and One More Year continues to cement Hanselmann as one his generation’s defining graphic novelists. Megg the witch, Mogg the cat, and their friends Owl and Werewolf Jones are imbued with far more pathos and depth than seems plausible. One More Year continues to give more substance to the characters and personalities of its protagonists in ways that never fail to surprise, delight, and horrify.

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SPELL ON WHEELS

Kate Leth and Megan Levens team up for a magical new series! Spell on Wheels!

Three young witches head out on an east coast road trip to retrieve their stolen belongings and track down the mysterious thief before he can do any damage to–or with–their possessions.

This trade paperback collects the first 5 issues of Spell on Wheels.

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DESCENDER Vol. 4: Orbital Mechanics

Tim-21, Telsa, and Quon finally escape the Machine Moon and head out on a quest to find the ancient robot who may hold the key to the Harvesters. Meanwhile Andy and his ragtag team close in on Tim, but their fragile alliance is shattered by Driller’s revelations. A new chapter of the heartfelt sci-fi epic by superstar creators JEFF LEMIRE & DUSTIN NGUYEN begins here. Collects DESCENDER #17-21.

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THE BLACK HOOD Vol. 1: The Bullet’s Kiss

COLLECTING THE BESTSELLING DEBUT ARC FROM THE ACCLAIMED TEAM OF SWIERCZYNSKI AND GAYDOS!

A man driven to the brink, blacklisted and left brutally changed must crawl through the wreckage of his life to defeat a gang of deadly criminals hell-bent on setting the streets of Philadelphia aflame. The Black Hood is a visceral, modern crime noir tale told by two masters of the genre. Featuring an introduction from legendary crime writer Lawrence Block (A Walk Among the Tombstones and many more)! Collects The Black Hood #1-5.

VALIANT HIGH by Daniel Kibblesmith, Derek Charm, and David Baron

TEENAGERS TODAY… HEROES TOMORROW! A unique entry-point that’s perfect for new fans and longtime readers alike, Valiant High presents a hilarious reimagining of Valiant’s award-winning superhero universe – one where the next world-ending cataclysm will have to wait until after prom night! Before they became legends, the world’s most formidable heroes were roaming the halls at Valiant High – a super-powered preparatory academy where Aric “X-O Manowar” Dacia is a record-setting running back, Colin “Ninjak” King is a debonair foreign exchange student, and Coach Bloodshot is way, way too into dodgeball. Now, Amanda “Livewire” McKee and her best friend, Faith “Zephyr” Herbert, are taking it all in for the first time at the one high school where power trumps popularity! From The Late Show with Stephen Colbert writer Daniel Kibblesmith, artist Derek Charm (Jughead) and David Baron (BLOODSHOT REBORN), this highly anticipated comiXology Originals series takes Valiant’s biggest and most beloved superheroes out of battle and into the greatest challenge of all: high school! Collecting VALIANT HIGH #1–4.

Part of the comiXology Originals line of exclusive digital content only available on comiXology and Kindle. This title is a part of comiXology Unlimited.

VALIANT HIGH #4

Homecoming! HoCo! The most important day of the year. The students of Valiant High are in their very best and are eager to see the Valiant High Man o’ Wars take on their rivals, the Vine! But, while everyone looks forward to the dance, the Immortal Enemy awaits a perfect time to appear. Will the students of Valiant High be able to stop him - and will Pete Stanchek ever get a date? Find out in this issue of Valiant High!

Taking place outside of Valiant’s standard continuity, Valiant High is packed with never-before-seen incarnations of the greatest icons from the largest independent superhero universe in comics – including Archer & Armstrong, the Death-Defying Dr. Mirage, the Eternal Warrior, Toyo Harada, Kris Hathaway, Peter Stanchek, Quantum and Woody, and many more. You’ve never seen the heroes of the Valiant Universe quite like this before!

Part of the comiXology Originals line of exclusive digital content only available on comiXology and Kindle. This title is available as part of comiXology Unlimited.

BIG NEWS for NCBD this week! 

We’ve got VALIANT HIGH #4 and new translations of BATTLE ANGEL ALITA, as well as all of this week’s new releases right here!

Stop by Facebook Live today at 4 pm ET to chat with Lou and a special guest about Battle Angel Alita, new releases, life, love, and everything in between! 

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VALIANT HIGH #1 by Daniel Kibblesmith and Derek Charm

If you have been feeling like reading YA Novels and binging on Riverdale then you most certainly want to grab a copy of Valiant High #1, out right now.  It doesn’t have murder and small town intrigue in the least, but it does have super-powered teen drama involving exceptional adaptations of our very most favorite Valiant characters!

I can hear the collective scoffing eye-roll of the crowd charging up as we speak, but this is a fun new mini-series with a well-executed concept.  The story and art fit in such a cozy and safe way, I’m going to be looking forward any project these creators work on together in the future.  Writer Daniel Kibblesmith writes a detailed and fun love letter to teen drama and to Valiant.  Derek Charm has created traditional storytelling and character designs that fit more in line with Archie, but with a superhero spin, and it is perfect in the universe of Valiant High.

In this story we join Amanda McKee, AKA Livewire, en route to another day at Valiant High. Valiant High is the high school super-powered teens attend to get an education and learn to control their powers. It’s like a public Xavier’s School for the Gifted and they wear power-inhibiting school badges.  Amanda’s best friend is Faith Herbert, AKA Zephyr, who is known to be able to fly and geek out.  Amanda starts off her morning as any usual day, wondering what her place in the world is, until she finds a love letter from the star running back, Aric Dacia (The King of Boys). This could be a bad idea, Amanda.  Amanda, don’t meet him later it’s probably a trap!

On top of the main plotline, amongst maybe 3 or 4 jam-packed into this first issue of Valiant High, you’ll read about the gym teacher Coach Bloodshot (or “Coach ‘Shot”), an epic struggle for the Eternal Sophomore, and a beautiful reference to one of my all-time favorite Freddie Prinze Jr movies to close out the issue. If you want to know what film that is, you’ll just have to read the issue! Go get a copy of this fun and vibrant new mini-series today!

Matthew Burbridge is a Digital Editor at ComiXology and he’s trying to figure out what should come off his desk to make room for more toys on his desk without taking any of the toys he already has on the desk off.

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VALIANT HIGH #3

Mysteries revealed! Who is the enigmatic “Eternal Sophomore” and what’s his connection with the creepy janitor? And why does Armstrong not seem to like the Sophomore? Colin King and Pete Stanchek are on the case! But more trouble is brewing outside of social circles in Valiant High - an evil, long since forgotten, is about to rear its ugly head - and it’s up to the students of Valiant High to stop it!

Taking place outside of Valiant’s standard continuity, Valiant High is packed with never-before-seen incarnations of the greatest icons from the largest independent superhero universe in comics – including Archer & Armstrong, the Death-Defying Dr. Mirage, the Eternal Warrior, Toyo Harada, Kris Hathaway, Peter Stanchek, Quantum and Woody, and many more. You’ve never seen the heroes of the Valiant Universe quite like this before!

Part of the comiXology Originals line of exclusive digital content only available on comiXology and Kindle. This title is available as part of comiXology Unlimited at launch.

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Looking forward to the 2nd issue of your new favorite series? These #2s are out now!

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VALIANT HIGH #2

Welcome back to Valiant High! The big homecoming dance looms ever closer for Amanda, Faith, Pete, and everyone else at Valiant High. Will Charlene get her revenge on Amanda for embarrassing her via text to her crush? And will Faith finally reappear? But most importantly: will Amanda pass her practical driving exam - and will she survive Bloodball (Coach Bloodshot’s vicious, powers-allowed version of dodgeball) without her bestie’s help?

Taking place outside of Valiant’s standard continuity, Valiant High is packed with never-before-seen incarnations of the greatest icons from the largest independent superhero universe in comics – including Archer & Armstrong, the Death-Defying Dr. Mirage, the Eternal Warrior, Toyo Harada, Kris Hathaway, Peter Stanchek, Quantum and Woody, and many more. You’ve never seen the heroes of the Valiant Universe quite like this before!

Part of the comiXology Originals line of exclusive digital content only available on comiXology and Kindle. This title is available as part of comiXology Unlimited at launch.

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STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL #2

A Jedi Padawan has been captured by sinister forces…and Darth Maul is determined to find her?! This early tale of the galaxy’s deadliest Zabrak continues!

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WILL EISNER’S THE SPIRIT #2

A series of unexpected disappearances and deaths hit Central City. Initially these cases seem purely unrelated: no apparent connection between the victims makes it easy for the police to just file them as runaways or natural deaths. But when someone close to Ebony White disappears, The Spirit is on the case! From the mind of writer/artist & Eisner winner Francesco Francavilla, comes a thrilling tale of The Spirit that promises to tingle your spines.

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ELEKTRA #2

ELEKTRA COMES OUT TO PLAY! ELEKTRA has tried to lie low, but she finds herself in the crosshairs of a dangerous force in Sin City. A string of clues including high tech weaponry, kidnappings and assassins lead her to a game of chance more deadly than she ever expected. Can she outsmart this mastermind…or is she playing right into his hand?

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STEVEN UNIVERSE #2

When the local business owners in Beach City start to feel the economic pinch during the tourist off-season, Mayor Dewey and Buck come up with a solution: food trucks!

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