X-O Manowar Back In Print

[superggraphics]

Click on the link below. I've highlighted the name listing in the text and X-0's appearance in the drawing. I wonder what VEI thinks or if they even know.

http://i55.tinypic.com/15ebrs3.jpg

[xodacia81]

If VEI is aware of this and therefore part of it, why aren't they talking about it? If they are not aware of it, why aren't they aware of it?

[superggraphics]

Attached is a link to the you tube video about the series.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQCVBE0Z_nQ

[IanAlexavier]

Thats pretty strange really.. I wonder if VEI can license a character for just a series or so many issue?

[superggraphics]

They have the first issue for sale as a digital download at the link attached below. Looks like it is 6 issues in total so X-O may or may not make an appearance in every issue.

http://www.wowio.com/users/product.asp?BookId=7014

[iggy101us]

http://www.examiner.com/comic-books-in- ... lla-comics

Crossovers aren't just for Marvel and DC characters anymore! Dave Ryan, a New Jersey artist and founder of his own Red Anvil Comics label, has spent over two years trying to go about the unthinkable; producing a crossover mini series featuring almost every independently owned comic book character that exists. "WAR OF THE INDEPENDENTS", a mini series that features 200 characters meeting and uniting to deal with a common enemy. The line up includes everyone from Madman to the Maxx to the Tick, Bone, Scud The Disposable Assassin, Too Much Coffee Man, Megaton Man, Milk & Cheese, Shi, Usagi Yojimbo, Flaming Carrot, Captain Action, Zen, even Gumby and Dave Sims' Cerebus! Ryan explains to Comic Book Resources that his intention is not to produce a slugfest, but to introduce audiences to as many indie characters as possible while writing stories that feel appropriate for them (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page ... e&id=28710). The characters have their own segments that key in on what they do best, and on the style their creators gave them. Ryan has permission to use all the characters he is using from their original creators, and has spent years getting around the red tape. The first print of the first issue (1,500 copies) was offered at the New York Comic Con and for other signings, and will be listed under Diamond soon.

How come no one from VEI mentioned anything?

[iggy101us]

They also have trading cards of War of the Independents for $21.95 BIN.

http://cgi.ebay.com/War-Independents-Tr ... 0504551074

The War of the Independents Trading Card Set features fifty of the most popular characters from the series with full color art. The uniqueness of the concept will ensure it instantly becomes a sought after collectible.

This fifty card set will be packaged and sold complete and in its entirety. It will be shipped in decorative plastic containers. Each set will also include three Chase Cards and one signed creator card in every set. There will also be a unique Special Chase Sketch Card by an artist from the series, these Original Art Cards are sure to become hot collectibles. Each package will include the following:

A) Full Set of Trading Cards (50 cards total)

B) One of the above cards will be a creator autographed card guaranteed included in every set

C) Special Gold Foil Original One-of-a-Kind Chase Card

D) Decorative Gold Foil plastic container

E) Certificate of authenticity

[Daniel Jackson]

Interesting project if everything is legit.

[dhudson1]

Thats pretty strange really.. I wonder if VEI can license a character for just a series or so many issue?

I would think they could do whatever they wanted, probably just "loaned" the character for the book for the exposure.

[StarBrand]

http://www.examiner.com/comic-books-in- ... lla-comics

Crossovers aren't just for Marvel and DC characters anymore! Dave Ryan, a New Jersey artist and founder of his own Red Anvil Comics label, has spent over two years trying to go about the unthinkable; producing a crossover mini series featuring almost every independently owned comic book character that exists. "WAR OF THE INDEPENDENTS", a mini series that features 200 characters meeting and uniting to deal with a common enemy. The line up includes everyone from Madman to the Maxx to the Tick, Bone, Scud The Disposable Assassin, Too Much Coffee Man, Megaton Man, Milk & Cheese, Shi, Usagi Yojimbo, Flaming Carrot, Captain Action, Zen, even Gumby and Dave Sims' Cerebus! Ryan explains to Comic Book Resources that his intention is not to produce a slugfest, but to introduce audiences to as many indie characters as possible while writing stories that feel appropriate for them (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page ... e&id=28710). The characters have their own segments that key in on what they do best, and on the style their creators gave them. Ryan has permission to use all the characters he is using from their original creators, and has spent years getting around the red tape. The first print of the first issue (1,500 copies) was offered at the New York Comic Con and for other signings, and will be listed under Diamond soon.

How come no one from VEI mentioned anything?

I assume this is a rhetorical question. Just kidding. Sort of.

[StarBrand]

I may end up picking this series up, as I'm supporting one of the indie creators of one of the characters involved.

[StarBrand]

Just sent the seller a question as to whether X-O Manowar appears on any of these cards.

They also have trading cards of War of the Independents for $21.95 BIN.

http://cgi.ebay.com/War-Independents-Tr ... 0504551074

The War of the Independents Trading Card Set features fifty of the most popular characters from the series with full color art. The uniqueness of the concept will ensure it instantly becomes a sought after collectible.

This fifty card set will be packaged and sold complete and in its entirety. It will be shipped in decorative plastic containers. Each set will also include three Chase Cards and one signed creator card in every set. There will also be a unique Special Chase Sketch Card by an artist from the series, these Original Art Cards are sure to become hot collectibles. Each package will include the following:

A) Full Set of Trading Cards (50 cards total)

B) One of the above cards will be a creator autographed card guaranteed included in every set

C) Special Gold Foil Original One-of-a-Kind Chase Card

D) Decorative Gold Foil plastic container

E) Certificate of authenticity

[StarBrand]

I read War Of The Independents was scheduled for mid-2008 release. I wonder what the delay is.

[xodacia81]

I read War Of The Independents was scheduled for mid-2008 release. I wonder what the delay is.

My guess is the delay has been getting the rights cleared to use all the characters. Some of these characters are still in print or went out of print relatively recently, so the idea that it has been a rights issue does not seem far-fetched.

[StarBrand]

I read War Of The Independents was scheduled for mid-2008 release. I wonder what the delay is.

My guess is the delay has been getting the rights cleared to use all the characters. Some of these characters are still in print or went out of print relatively recently, so the idea that it has been a rights issue does not seem far-fetched.

You're probably right. Makes me wonder if and when it will ever see print.
It seems the trading cards are out, though?!?

[xodacia81]

I read War Of The Independents was scheduled for mid-2008 release. I wonder what the delay is.

My guess is the delay has been getting the rights cleared to use all the characters. Some of these characters are still in print or went out of print relatively recently, so the idea that it has been a rights issue does not seem far-fetched.

You're probably right. Makes me wonder if and when it will ever see print.
It seems the trading cards are out, though?!?

My thought is that the cards are an easy way to get some revenue, particularly given the delays involved with this project. Plus, they help market the series.

[StarBrand]

I read War Of The Independents was scheduled for mid-2008 release. I wonder what the delay is.

My guess is the delay has been getting the rights cleared to use all the characters. Some of these characters are still in print or went out of print relatively recently, so the idea that it has been a rights issue does not seem far-fetched.

You're probably right. Makes me wonder if and when it will ever see print.
It seems the trading cards are out, though?!?

My thought is that the cards are an easy way to get some revenue, particularly given the delays involved with this project. Plus, they help market the series.

The set is 50 cards, so maybe they used characters they definately had the 'okay' to use.

[xodacia81]

I read War Of The Independents was scheduled for mid-2008 release. I wonder what the delay is.

My guess is the delay has been getting the rights cleared to use all the characters. Some of these characters are still in print or went out of print relatively recently, so the idea that it has been a rights issue does not seem far-fetched.

You're probably right. Makes me wonder if and when it will ever see print.
It seems the trading cards are out, though?!?

My thought is that the cards are an easy way to get some revenue, particularly given the delays involved with this project. Plus, they help market the series.

The set is 50 cards, so maybe they used characters they definately had the 'okay' to use.

Makes sense

[StarBrand]

It appears War Of The Independents was pre-released at NYCC, and should be in Diamond soon.

[superggraphics]

You can purchase it as a digital download at http://www.wowio.com/users/product.asp?BookId=7014 for $1.00. I would suggest that rather than paying the $5.00 for the print version. I'm wondering whether the promo art in the Wizard piece is the most current version as I've seen the same piece of artwork with X-O replaced by a different character.

[wrunow]

According to Dinesh, they were not given permission to use XO.

Don't know much else about this though.

[Daniel Jackson]

According to Dinesh, they were not given permission to use XO.

Thanks for letting us know.

[magnusr]

According to Dinesh, they were not given permission to use XO.

Thanks for letting us know.

Yes, thanks, this is important info.

/Magnus

[Draco]

According to Dinesh, they were not given permission to use XO.

Don't know much else about this though.

Oopsie.

[Chiclo]

According to Dinesh, they were not given permission to use XO.

Don't know much else about this though.

I wonder if Steve Engelhart was the person that gave permission.

I am not saying he had the permission to give, just that he might have been the person they talked to.