Arrival Screenwriter Launching Superhero Comic for Valiant

[Sunlight on Snow]

What? It's just a mini-series. Bummer!

Livewire deserves more than that.

[Keith]

What? It's just a mini-series. Bummer!

Livewire deserves more than that.

Agree... though, I'd rather see a mini series than an ongoing that gets cancelled.

[Sunlight on Snow]

What? It's just a mini-series. Bummer!

Livewire deserves more than that.

Agree... though, I'd rather see a mini series than an ongoing that gets cancelled.

True... and Valiant's mini-series have all been excellent so far.

[myron]

wow really like the premise, the writer, and I thought the panels that they showed looked really good...as close to the VH1 "house" style as I can remember seeing in quite awhile...

[grendeljd]

Nice article on Hollywood Reporter about the series, and Livewire in particular;

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[Shadowman99]

I'll give it a chance but the characters other than Livewire don't really excite me. It frustrates me that VEI has so many characters out of circulation as it is, and these will most likely end up the same. It's fine that they're not making this another Unity, but it just doesn't feel like it will carry the same gravity as that team did.

I'm not that excited by the new characters either, visually at least. They just seem very 'every day' and unremarkable. I hope their personalities and powers win me over when the comic's out however.

Not what I thought 'Secret Weapons' would ever be when it eventually got out onto the shelf, but it'll be interesting to see what it is.
Liking the look of the art though, and I'm happy to see Livewire taking centre stage.

[Watchtower]

So Secret Weapons is actually going to be a thing again. And from what I'm reading, I'm honestly pretty psyched.

If any of you guys haven't seen Arrival yet, I'd definitely recommend it. The best way I could describe it is if Man of Steel was written by an actual human being, so already Heisserer has some good points in my book. If anyone has the capability of creating a story with depth akin to Dysart's Harbinger it's him, if Arrival's any indication. It helps that he's clearly very passionate about the work, which is always a big green flag.

The general concept of a team of heroes with silly/bad powers isn't anything new, though between Heisserer's writing and Allen's art is actually looks like it could have a nice edge to it. It's certainly more interesting than what the original Secret Weapons wound up becoming. And Livewire getting more of a spotlight is always welcome.

[agent_graves]

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Dialogue has been added to these previously seen preview pages...

[TheeBaldMoose]

I'll give it a chance but the characters other than Livewire don't really excite me. It frustrates me that VEI has so many characters out of circulation as it is, and these will most likely end up the same. It's fine that they're not making this another Unity, but it just doesn't feel like it will carry the same gravity as that team did.

I'm not that excited by the new characters either, visually at least. They just seem very 'every day' and unremarkable. I hope their personalities and powers win me over when the comic's out however.

Not what I thought 'Secret Weapons' would ever be when it eventually got out onto the shelf, but it'll be interesting to see what it is.
Liking the look of the art though, and I'm happy to see Livewire taking centre stage.

I think that's the point regarding these characters. Remember, Solomon has wanted these types of cast offs, always finding a use for them, maximizing their strengths. These are Harada mistakes, I can see where Livewire will take her little band of misfits and eventually join with Solomon, Gen Zero, and the Harbinger team.

[Shadowman99]

I'll give it a chance but the characters other than Livewire don't really excite me. It frustrates me that VEI has so many characters out of circulation as it is, and these will most likely end up the same. It's fine that they're not making this another Unity, but it just doesn't feel like it will carry the same gravity as that team did.

I'm not that excited by the new characters either, visually at least. They just seem very 'every day' and unremarkable. I hope their personalities and powers win me over when the comic's out however.

Not what I thought 'Secret Weapons' would ever be when it eventually got out onto the shelf, but it'll be interesting to see what it is.
Liking the look of the art though, and I'm happy to see Livewire taking centre stage.

I think that's the point regarding these characters. Remember, Solomon has wanted these types of cast offs, always finding a use for them, maximizing their strengths. These are Harada mistakes, I can see where Livewire will take her little band of misfits and eventually join with Solomon, Gen Zero, and the Harbinger team.

I think you're probably right about that underlined bit. Still, if that the case then VEI have done well to get the correct initial reaction from me

If I had any cash free I'd take you up on that bet of Livewire joining Soloman, Gen Zero and The Harbs all at once - I don't think it's likely!

[TheeBaldMoose]

I'll give it a chance but the characters other than Livewire don't really excite me. It frustrates me that VEI has so many characters out of circulation as it is, and these will most likely end up the same. It's fine that they're not making this another Unity, but it just doesn't feel like it will carry the same gravity as that team did.

I'm not that excited by the new characters either, visually at least. They just seem very 'every day' and unremarkable. I hope their personalities and powers win me over when the comic's out however.

Not what I thought 'Secret Weapons' would ever be when it eventually got out onto the shelf, but it'll be interesting to see what it is.
Liking the look of the art though, and I'm happy to see Livewire taking centre stage.

I think that's the point regarding these characters. Remember, Solomon has wanted these types of cast offs, always finding a use for them, maximizing their strengths. These are Harada mistakes, I can see where Livewire will take her little band of misfits and eventually join with Solomon, Gen Zero, and the Harbinger team.

I think you're probably right about that underlined bit. Still, if that the case then VEI have done well to get the correct initial reaction from me

If I had any cash free I'd take you up on that bet of Livewire joining Soloman, Gen Zero and The Harbs all at once - I don't think it's likely!

I see it like this. Livewire does what is right, and makes tough choices. She showed her metal when she gave back the XO armor. I see a similar theme playing out here. She will take her band of misfits, see that she should be fighting with The Harbs, and may even lead the rebellion away from Soloman. She is a natural leader, someone others will look up to for the "right of way", even if it isn't the most moral path. Completely my random thoughts, that's all

[Shadowman99]

I'll give it a chance but the characters other than Livewire don't really excite me. It frustrates me that VEI has so many characters out of circulation as it is, and these will most likely end up the same. It's fine that they're not making this another Unity, but it just doesn't feel like it will carry the same gravity as that team did.

I'm not that excited by the new characters either, visually at least. They just seem very 'every day' and unremarkable. I hope their personalities and powers win me over when the comic's out however.

Not what I thought 'Secret Weapons' would ever be when it eventually got out onto the shelf, but it'll be interesting to see what it is.
Liking the look of the art though, and I'm happy to see Livewire taking centre stage.

I think that's the point regarding these characters. Remember, Solomon has wanted these types of cast offs, always finding a use for them, maximizing their strengths. These are Harada mistakes, I can see where Livewire will take her little band of misfits and eventually join with Solomon, Gen Zero, and the Harbinger team.

I think you're probably right about that underlined bit. Still, if that the case then VEI have done well to get the correct initial reaction from me

If I had any cash free I'd take you up on that bet of Livewire joining Soloman, Gen Zero and The Harbs all at once - I don't think it's likely!

I see it like this. Livewire does what is right, and makes tough choices. She showed her metal when she gave back the XO armor. I see a similar theme playing out here. She will take her band of misfits, see that she should be fighting with The Harbs, and may even lead the rebellion away from Soloman. She is a natural leader, someone others will look up to for the "right of way", even if it isn't the most moral path. Completely my random thoughts, that's all

No worries, I can see what you're saying

I see it a different way (although I've only read Harb #1+2 at the moment): I think that The Harbs may team up with Solomon temporarily before they realise he's a bad bad man, but I don't think a situation is likely to arise where The Harbs, Solomon, Livewire + Secret Weapons and Gen 0 will be teamed up similtaneously, so that's the distinction I'm making my bet on
I'm probably an issue or two behind on Gen 0 too, but as it stands I can't see them joining up with the Renegades at any point before Harbinger Wars II, if at all even, but that's just a guess on my part.

I'm not sure who I think Livewire's likely to ally with a short way in the future from now based on what I've read - maybe 'none of the above' depending on how her interaction with the SW goes I don't think that SW are likely to team up with Gen 0 in any serious capacity though - we haven't seen SW yet obv. but it seems to me like they're going to be far too soft to be able to 'work' successfully alongside the hardboiled Gen 0 team, at this point in time at least. No telling how the SW will develop with time.

'Mettle', by the way: Livewire showed her mettle .

[jxm640]

Follow up article.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-v ... ons-981324

He sounds like his i really a Valiant guy.

[Sunlight on Snow]

Follow up article.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-v ... ons-981324

He sounds like his i really a Valiant guy.

[grendeljd]

Follow up article.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-v ... ons-981324

He sounds like his i really a Valiant guy.

Definitely sounds like he really gets the character of Livewire in this interview. Raul Allen's pages look fantastic. I'm looking forward to reading this mini series.