| Cancelled - the Valiant that never was In the course of the 10 years of Valiant/Acclaim Comics there were from time to time books that were solicited but later cancelled. This is a list of these books with cover image and story description where available. All story descriptions are taken from the Previews catalogue. Most of the images as well. The rest is taken from ADVANCE COMICS catalogue. |
Wriffen by Christopher Priest / Penciled by James Fry / Inked by Andrew Pepoy / Lettered by Comicraft / Color art by Imbue Productions
Terry Smalls is initiated into the order of The Black Lion... whether he wants to be or not. The kindly old wise man Antanku is replaced by the fearsome Black Lion who stalks Smalls across Bedford Stuyvesant while NYPD Sgt. Elijah Book consolidates his ruthless iron grasp on the community.
From the co-creator of QUANTUM & WOODY, a uniquely original look at superheroes, crime fiction and New York City.
FC, 32pgs. $2.50
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Written by Chrishpher Priest / Penciled by James Fry
Inked by Andrew Pepoy / Lettered by Comicraft / Color art by Imbue Productions
Terry Smalls, small-time communily activist and huckster, is now THE MAN. Imbued with the power of the Black Lion, and pursed by the mysterious and beautiful Maxine Cole, Smalls feels invincible and begins asserting himself within the tightly-structured political hierarchy of the Concrete Jungle. Smalls riles every power figure in town, unaware that Master Antanku has retumed to ask him to give the power back. Y'see, Antanku gave the amulet to the wrong Terry Smalls. Our Terry wasn't The Chosen One after all. Oops!
From the co-creator of QUANTUM & WOODY, a uniquely original look at super heroes, crime fiction and New York Cily.
FC, 32 pgs. $2.50
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by Paul Jenkins & Ashley Wood
Straight from the pages of Shadowman! Nasty narrator "Guts" guides you on this final journey into the fiery depths of Acclaim's afterlife realm ... to discover the horrifying truth of Deadside! This is pure evil, dished up Acclaim style! With a captivating story by Paul Jenkins and disturbing (yet beautiful) painted artwork by Ashley Wood, Deadside is a must have for any fan of the weird or wicked. A perfect lead in to this spring's Shadowman video game from Acclaim!
FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.50
scheduled for 05/1999
Written by Warren Ellis & Jim Krueger / Penciled by Darick Robertson and Patrick Zircher / Inked by Larry Mahlstedt, Steve Geiger and Jimmy Palmiotti / Lettered by Comicraft / Color art by Atomic Paintbrush
In Man Of The Atom Frank and Helena Seleski made a valiant attempt to touch the hand of God. Instead they discovered the most terrifyingly powerful, complex and fascinating character in the original Valiant Universe.
Solar made his return in Revelations but is he the same Solar everyone remembers, or something new and deadly? This monumental event will effect the Valiant Heroes Universe for years to come. These critically acclaimed issues are the definitive back story of the new Valiant Universe, and explain the new history of our most powerful, yet most tragic "hero."
FC, 80pgs. $7.95
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Written by Dan Slott, art by James Fry and Andrew Pepoy
Guess what? This isn't your mother's PunX, or your sister's, or your dog's for that matter. It's somethinq absolutely different and wild! Acclamation, Oregon has made a strange yet interesting urban renewal. New heroes populate the fair city, led by the greatest of them all...the All-American Big Max, the super-simian, and his sidekick Shakes! In this special issue, Big Max tackles the two fisted terror, Knock-Knock, and the silent mastermind of crime known as the Mime! Get ready for the primate who's out to lower the crime rate! Twenty-two pages of grit-free, fun-filled, primate-packed power brought to you by Dan (Ren and Stimpy) Slott, James (Spider Man & Howard the Duck) Fry, Andrew Pepoy and a boss cover by Ty (Batman Adventures) Templeton!!
FC, 32 pqs. One-shot $2.50
scheduled for 01/1997
by Priest, Bright & Adams
Well, you could be told what this issue is about. But you won't. However, you can be told this... that the cover to this issue has absolutely nothing to do with what's going on inside. Amazing things that will alter the course of our heroes will happen this month!
FC, 32pg $2.50
scheduled for 02/2000
by Priest, Bright, & Tanghal
The best comic you've probably never read has returned with more non-stop action! Quantum gets his first taste of omnipotence, and he likes it... a lot! Warrant and Lysander try to figure out how they blew up the Moon, while Woody, Ruben, and Sidne work to undo Toyo Harada's master plan. And now that the Moon has been destroyed, how will people suffering from Iycanthropy use those extra three nights a month?
RES. from Previews Vo!. IX #12 (Dec99)
FC, 32pg $2.50
re-scheduled for 02/2001
by Priest, Bright & Adams
Alarmed by Quantum's radical metamarphosis, Woody sets out to save his partner from himself. His quest begins ot the doorstep of his old pal Turok, Dinosaur Hunter, who in turn seets out the aid of Shadow Man Michael LeRoi. This, of course, leads to Dino-Zombie fun! Meanwhile, Quantum, enlightened by his new status, makes some new and radical changes in his life, learning the lesson that with great power comes... great goat!
FC, 32pg $2.50
scheduled for 03/2000
by Priest, Bright, & Tanghal
And the Madness continues! With visions of godhood dancing in his head, Quantum sets out to make the universe a better place... whether anyone else likes it or not! But first, he has a sandwich! Woody tries to recruit others to help save Eric from himself... will it be too little too late!
RES. from Previews Vol. X #1 (Jan00)
FC, 32pg $2.50
re-scheduled for 03/2001
by Priest, Bright, & Tanghal
Quantum is out of control and it's up to Woody to bring him down to Earth. But, at what cost? Woody teams up with Warrant and Master Darque to save his best friend, and the effort endangers not only Quantum & Woody, but also the entire planet! All bets are of ond everything for Quantum & Woody (and Vincent!) changes forever. This is a major turning point for the series!
FC, 32pg $2.50
scheduled for 04/2000
By Priest, Jimenez, & Alpuente
Woodchuck's? Quantum with both bands? Master Darque? What happened to Vincent? What the hell is going on here? Who knows what Priest is going to concoct next. But, we do know this, the gang goes to a bar of ill-repute to see nipplege. And because you all demanded it, the return of the team we all know and love. Two special covers!
FC, 32pg $2.50
scheduled for 05/2000
by Priest, Bright, & Tanghal
It's the extra-special double sized 26th anniversary issue! In this double-sized issue, Warrant goes bad. Real bad. Vincent is on life support... does he live, does he die? What will happen to everyone's favorite goat? Only time will tell! Also, in this special issue, we'll be reprinting the extra special Q&W #0 issue, and whatever little extra nuggets we can dig up here at the office!
FC, 48pg ..(Note Price) $3.50
scheduled for 06/2000
by Priest, Bright, & Tanghal
The aftermath of the tragic consequences of last issue fall into place here! Did the goat live or die? Does Woody finally retire the Woodchuck costume? What is the deal with Master Darque? And where the heck is Amy Fishbein? Even we don't know the answer to that one.
FC, 48pg $2.50
scheduled for 07/2000
by Perham, Jadson, & Lyle
When her hushand dies under mysterious circumstances on an archeological expedition, socialite Carmen Mirage decides to do a little digging of her own to find out what really happened. What she uncovers comes like a bolt from the blue: her husband Hwen led a secret second life—as the most powerful sorcerer on Earth. It quickly becomes apparent that the dark forces Hwen battled against finalIy caught up with him... and now they're after Carmen! Can she survive this evil onslaught and prevent her hushand's legacy from falling into the wrong hands?
Cover by Steven Butler and Buzz Setzer.
FC, 48pg $3.95
scheduled for 12/2000
by Abnett, Lanning, Broome, & Regla
The conclusion of the "Never Ending Party!" Shadowman finds himself powerless to stop an evil cabalist's plans to suck all the necromantic energy from all of the party-goers! If these machinations come to pass, half of New Orleans may be destroyed! All this, plus Master Darque rears his ugly head!
FC, 32pg $2.50
scheduled for 01/2000
by Abnett, Lanning, Broome, & Regla
Shadow Man and Astrid decide to date. But when it comes to these two, dating isn't a regular thing. Shadow Man and Astrid find themselves stranded in another dimension, and must traverse weird and strange landscapes to find their way home. However, instead of finding home, they end up 25 years in our future... where vampires have taken over the world!
FC, 32pg $2.50
scheduled for 02/2000
by Abnett, Lanning, Broome, & Regla
Shadow Man and Astrid must overthrow the twisted vampire ruled future Earth to return to the present. Surprisingly the leader of the Vampire Earth is someone very familiar to Shadow Man. Who you ask? Buy the book, and find out!
FC, 32pg $2.50
scheduled for 03/2000
by Abnett, Lanning, Broome, & Regla
Shadow Man and Astrid are still trapped in a future Earth that is wrong. Really wrong. The Shadowmantle has taken over the Earth and only Shadow Man can stop it. But what if he's the cause of it?!
FC, 32pg $2.50
scheduled for 04/2000
By Abnett, Lanning, Broome, & Regla
Bellos cannot be defeated. Shadow Man and Astrid must return to the present, and the only way can do that is to find Mama Nettie. But, will they find Mama Nettie, and can they stop Bellos in the present before he changes the future?
FC, 32pgs $2.50
scheduled for 05/2000
by Abnett & Lanning, Broome, & Regla
Astrid and Michael make it back to present day. The Earth is soved from vampiric infestation... or is it? What will Shadow Man do when he faces Bellos in present day? Cap him? Hug him? Have a party? Also, an ending that you just wouldn't believe!
FC, 32pg $2.50
scheduled for 06/2000
Written by Fabian Nicieza / Penciled by Rafael Kayanan / Inked by Rodney Ramos & Rafael Kayanan / Lettered by Comicraft / Color art by Atomic Paintbrush and Colorpillar
Here it is, folks, the origin of the all-new Turok is revealed in this collection, featuring the first two quarterlies, The Empty Souls and Spring Break in the Lost Land. Plus, represented for the first time, the 16-page story that appeared in the Turok: Dinosaur Hunter N64 video game manual!
NOTE: With the videogame having reached over 3/4 of a million people, this book serves as a perfect jumping on point for the all-new monthly Turok comic starting in March! Acclaim will support the comic with in-store promotions and co-op ads.
FC, 112 pgs, 70lb mandoprime stock $9.95 U.S.
scheduled for 02/1998
re-scheduled for 09/1998 with the same text but without the NOTE.
by Shooter, Starlin, & Rubinstein
The Valiant Heroes led by Solar are winning in their struggle against Master Darque. However, Solar, through desperation, has been forced to manipulate the heroes in this battle to save the universe. The heroes do not know they are actually helping Solar to enact UNITY 2000. But they find out... and everything changes.
FC, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.50
scheduled for 02/2000
by Shooter, Starlin, & Rubinstein
The war between Master Darque and Solar escalates. Allegiances alter and battle lines are re-drawn when a revelation is made about the Man of the Atom... a revelation that could lead to Armageddon!
RES. from Previews Vol. IX #12 (Dec99)
FC, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.50
re-scheduled for 09/2000
by Shooter, Starlin, & Rubinstein
The Man in the Red Suit recruits the one person who completely understands what he's trying to do. And that person is Erica Pierce. Through their thin alliance, they defeat the forces led by Master Darque and continue in their goal to re-enact Unity. However, Erica has other plans in mind.
FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.50
scheduled for 03/2000
by Shooter, Starlin, & Rubenstein
Now alone in his battle to save the Valiant Universe, Solar has no choice but to turn to his greatest enemy for help! Plus, a dark alliance is formed to guarantee that everybody loses!
RES. from Previews Vol. X #1 (JanOO)
FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.50
re-scheduled for 10/2000
by Shooter Starlin & Rubinstein
It all ends here and a universe is reborn! Find out who lives and who dies in the startling conclusion to Unity 2000!
FC (6 of 6) $2.50
scheduled for 04/2000
by Shooter, Starlin, & Rubenstein
Time has run out on hero and villain alike — the Armageddon Clock strikes Midnight! Can Solar save the Valiant Universe and at what cost? Or will a secret alliance be his downfall? The end is near!
RES. from Previews Vol. X #2 (Feb00)
FC, 32pg (6 of 6) $2.50
re-scheduled for 11/2000
Written byMark Waid & Brian Augustyn
Penciled by Sean Chen / Inked by Tom Ryder / Lettered by Comicraft / Color art by Atomic Paintbrush
Right here, right now, are the first four landmark issues of X-O MANOWAR collected in one volume! Learn how Donovan Wylie gained the alien armor! Watch him battle against the forces of R.A.G.E.! And witness the fale of Rand Banion, the original wearer of the X-O armor!
Written by Mark (Captain America, Kingdom Come) Waid & Brian (Ash) Augustyn with artwork by Sean (lron Man) Chen!
FC, 96 pgs. $9.99
GUARANTEED IN STORES THE WEEK OF 6/17/98
A new super-villain, Scrounge, is after Turok—but with Josh gone, Scrounge seems happy to settle on targeting Turok's sister and young nephew, Clay. Bad call for him, since Clay is a Turok-in-training! Combined with back-up stories featuring other Valiant heroes such as Ninjak, Big Max and Megastar, ACCLAIM ADVENTURE ZONE satisfies every kid's craving for all-out super hero action!
FC, 64 pgs, digest-sIze. $4.50
scheduled for 12/1997