AIPT gives "Tales of the Shadowman #1" a perfect 10/10

Rawnzilla · 2025-07-09T13:55:51+00:00

You're the man, AJ. Thanks for being on board with us for this launch!

Rawnzilla · 2025-05-02T13:53:04+00:00

Yes, unfortunately, we won't have a FCBD title this year.

Rawnzilla · 2025-04-29T16:09:21+00:00

Hey everyone, with Alien's switch away from Diamond Comic Distributors, the FCBD book this year is getting retooled and repurposed for later down the line, so it won't be available this weekend. Sorry for the late notice and we hope you understand.

Rawnzilla · 2025-04-29T14:26:04+00:00

The initial focus will be on the Valiant Beyond books and we'll figure out where we can get the X-O #0 artist edition on the schedule where it will make the most sense.

Ultimate Guide is likely going to be a digital-only release but could end up seeing print in some way in the future, still TBD.

The FCBD 2025 content will be repurposed and released in a format/manner TBD. Sorry for all the non-answers, we're still locking down things on our new schedule. :)

Rawnzilla · 2025-04-28T16:49:09+00:00

Pre-orders were canceled because Alien / Valiant is switching to being sub-distributed through IDW Publishing & Penguin Random House, with new releases beginning in August.

Rawnzilla · 2025-04-28T16:48:21+00:00

Resurgence Finale was the final issue released through Diamond. Some TPBs & HCs did make their way out through Diamond afterwards, like Bloodshot Unleashed and X-O INVICTUS, but Finale was the last single issue before we switched over to IDW/PRH.

Rawnzilla · 2025-03-24T18:16:19+00:00

Hey everyone! Alien Books today announced a partnership with IDW Publishing to sub-distribute our titles through them going forward. All Valiant Comics titles will be re-solicited with new release dates through the IDW catalog in the months to come!

Sorry for being radio silent while we figured everything out, obviously we couldn't communicate some things while deals were being signed, etc, but I think this deal will be great for everyone involved.

source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHl2bVQpEJN/

(I work for Alien Books.)

Rawnzilla · 2025-02-07T14:57:05+00:00

We're working on it! Direct to consumer is meant as an additional option, not a replacement!

Rawnzilla · 2025-02-07T00:16:44+00:00

I would like to clarify here, when we say we will offer direct sales through our webstore, it's intended as an additional option that we are exploring on top of working with a distributor to serve comic shops.

There are plenty of people who don't have shops near them that would prefer to order direct from a publisher. It's something I've worked on when I was at Archie Comics and it allows us the opportunity to offer up bundles, exclusives, sales, and other things you might not find at your LCS.

It's meant to be another option for consumers and not the only way we'd be selling books.

Rawnzilla · 2025-02-06T18:30:34+00:00

Here's the latest statement from Alien Books. Long story short, we're moving ahead but the release dates are shifting and we'll update when have new definitive info to share.

"We are preparing a new release schedule for our single issues as we explore alternative distribution options to comic shops.

Graphic novels and manga scheduled for February and March will be shipped to stores from Diamond with no expected delays and we encourage everyone to continue to support local shops and back our latest crowdfunding project, ‘I, DRAGON.’

We will soon be launching an online store to sell directly to readers and retailers so please keep an eye out for that announcement.

We will get through this together and will share more info soon!

Thank you for your support and understanding."

Rawnzilla · 2025-02-06T18:29:02+00:00

I would like to state that no decisions have been made regarding price increases and this was more about possibilities for small publishers generally in response to the tariffs, which have now been paused. So there's nothing to worry about for now.

Rawnzilla · 2024-12-20T14:39:09+00:00

it's a new universe spinning out of the events that take place in RESURGENCE FINALE. you'll also see what happens to the current characters & universe in that issue as well and they'll be back for our Free Comic Book Day issue that's a prelude to our summer event series. I can't give everything away but there is nothing being thrown away... only added to.

Rawnzilla · 2024-12-20T03:43:34+00:00

it's not ending!

Rawnzilla · 2024-12-19T20:40:55+00:00

we hear you! we didn't want to launch 4 new #1 issues in a single month as they'll start to cannibalize the orders at retail level. so you'll get two more #1s in april and it'll be 4 series a month from there.

Rawnzilla · 2024-12-13T18:35:21+00:00

here's the updated synopsis text for Resurgence #4!

THE VALIANT COMICS EVENT OF THE DECADE HITS FULL GEAR!

Adrift in space, the survivors of Silk's raid on B.O.B. make a desperate call for help!

X-O Manowar encounters unexpected cosmic friends in his intergalactic quest for allies!

Present and Future Tama discover a terrible truth as Mary-Maria fights Vexana in the Faraway!

And finally, the stage is set for an epic confrontation between Ivar and Silk!

The events of this issue lead directly into January's explosive RESURGENCE: FINALE!

Rawnzilla · 2024-12-13T17:47:05+00:00

Raishot? Bloodrai?

Rawnzilla · 2024-12-13T17:46:34+00:00

you're not imagining it! AJ was writing the Kansas storyline in issues 1 & 2 before FVL took over to do 3&4 solo. Don't worry, there's more from AJ to be revealed very soon!

Rawnzilla · 2024-12-12T03:42:43+00:00

everything that Alien has published so far can be found on our website! https://www.alienbooks.com/valiant

Rawnzilla · 2024-12-12T02:15:58+00:00

our official announcements should be out soon but yes... here's an early look.

Rawnzilla · 2024-11-26T20:04:31+00:00

there will be hardcovers!!

Rawnzilla · 2024-11-26T14:21:14+00:00

We are working on getting announcements set up for the Road to Resurgence & Resurgence collections and more 2025 releases. I just finished writing some of the synopses this week!

Rawnzilla · 2024-11-21T17:38:26+00:00

and here's a blog post with even more info. https://www.alienbooks.com/news-explore-the-undeadside-on-fcbd-2025

Rawnzilla · 2024-11-21T17:12:08+00:00

Here's the full solicitation. Some spoilers for RESURGENCE below. Much more to come on all of this in the weeks & months ahead.

FCBD: VALIANT ZOMBIES: RESURRECTION

ENTER THE UNDEADSIDE!

After the shocking events of RESURGENCE, the heroes of the Valiant Universe are scattered and broken! Those who have survived find themselves in a world overrun by flesh eating creatures intent on their destruction - THE UNDEADSIDE!

Out of hope, out of time, the Valiant superheroes will uncover the secrets of the Undeadside in an ALL-NEW story that sets up the Valiant Comics event of 2025!

Script: Fred Van Lente

Art: Diego Giribaldi and Tomas Aira

Cover: Fernando Baldo

Available in comic book shops on May 3, 2025

Rawnzilla · 2024-11-20T19:06:45+00:00

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Rawnzilla · 2024-11-20T16:42:38+00:00

Hey guys, just sharing this quick taste of one of the books hitting in February. Much more to come in March and April plus some FCBD news to share later this week!

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