| “ | Jackie Chan. Finally we meet. It was nice knowing you. | „ |
| ~ Valmont about to blast Jackie with the Dragon Talisman when they first meet face-to-face. |
Valmont is the secondary antagonist of the cartoon series Jackie Chan Adventures. He serves as the secondary antagonist of the first two seasons, a minor antagonist of Seasons 3 and 4, and a supporting protagonist of Season 5. He is the leader of the Dark Hand and Shendu's former right-hand man.
In Seasons 1 and 2, he was voiced by the late Julian Sands, who also played the eponymous character in Warlock and Warlock: The Armageddon, The Phantom of the Opera in the 1998 titular film adaptation, Vladimir Bierko in 24, Jor-El in Smallville, DeFalco in Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Yulish Rabitov in Banshee, Gerald Crane in Gotham and Steve Essex in A Nasty Piece of Work. In Seasons 3 and 4, he was voiced by Andrew Ableson.
Appearance[]
Valmont is tall and muscular, often wearing a green vest over a black shirt and yellow tie. He has blue eyes, medium skin tone, and shoulder-length linen blonde hair (he wears a ponytail). He also has a small gold earring. When he appeared in Season 4, his suit was wrinkled and slightly torn, his hair was uncombed, and he also had a five-o-clock shadow.
History[]
Valmont was the spoiled child of a wealthy family. He learned that money could get him anything he wanted, making him grow into a greedy man. He created the Dark Hand, a criminal syndicate that worked on stealing and smuggling ancient treasures. Eventually, Valmont came across the statue of Shendu, who made a deal with him: if he and his men retrieved his talismans, which he needed to return to his original form, he would give them his secret treasure.
Valmont accepted the deal. When Jackie Chan retrieved a shield from an ancient temple, Valmont sent his henchmen to steal the shield, as it contained the rooster talisman. After fighting the Dark Hand, Jackie learns about them and Valmont through Captain Black, boss of Sector 13, who was after them. Jackie is forced to fight them again, as well as the Shadowkhan controlled by Shendu, but they succeed in retrieving the shield. However, Jackie's niece Jade had taken the Talisman. Black convinces Jackie and his uncle to help him retrieve all the talismans, which sets the two groups to face each other several times. Jackie gets the upper hand, retrieving all talismans save for two.
After learning that Jackie had been split into two by the tiger talisman, Valmont convinces the evil half to bring the talismans for him, but he decides to fight them later after being convinced by the good half. They fight their way through the Dark Hand building, but Valmont succeeds in giving back the talismans to Shendu. Fully restored, Shendu betrays Valmont and runs away to Hong Kong, where his temple is located, so Valmont bring his men to follow him and steal Shendu's treasure. Jackie and Jade fight and kill Shendu, making his temple to disintegrate, along with all the treasure, so Valmont retrieve the talismans as a consolation prize, sharing them among his men to use them on their crimes.
Jackie would try to stop them, at the same time that Shendu, in spirit form, was trying to possess Jackie. When Shendu is about to succeed, Valmont attacks Jackie when Jackie's back was turned, so Shendu ends possessing him instead. Shendu forces the Dark Hand to help him release his brothers and sisters from the Demon Netherworld, while Valmont can't do a thing. After they fail to release the brothers and sisters, only Shendu's own portal remained, but Jackie and Uncle used a spell to send Shendu back to the Netherworld, while Jade, who was trapped there, managed to escape. Valmont was now free from Shendu, but his resources eventually ran low, after so much travels and failures.
Valmont would later regroup with his henchmen and plan a new crime, but they were eventually enslaved by Daolon Wong, which left him alone. On his own, Valmont had to steal things for himself since he no longer had anyone to do it for him. He eventually met Daolon Wong again and tried to force the Dark Chi Wizard to return Finn, Ratso and Chow back to him, only to have Wong turn him into a child instead. Wanting to be an adult again, Valmont went after the horse that inherited the Horse Talisman's healing power but it didn't turn him back into an adult. Uncle eventually broke the spell, which Valmont was grateful until he found out Captain Augustus Black was just about to arrest him.
Later on, he used a memory potion on his reformed former Enforcer Tohru so he'd not remember he no longer works for Valmont. Together, the two of them tried to steal a golden elephant statue but, when Valmont left Tohru to fend for himself against the guards keeping the statue, Tohru defected again.
Valmont reappeared during the Oni Mask saga when he bought one of the Oni Masks at a virtual auction under the alias "Filthyrich1", which was shown to be misleading since he was then living at a small apartment (and that, according to Jade, he “wasn’t rich, just filthy”). He claimed to have bought the mask "fair and square" with "stolen money", and hoped to control a tribe of Shadowkhan, so he could use them to steal treasures and managed to wear half of it. However, he found himself in a predicament similar to the one he had while Shendu possessed his body, until the half-mask was removed from him.
He once tried to work for Drago but was dismissed without a chance to show his value to Shendu's son.
He eventually became a bus driver. As Jackie noticed him after saving the bus in the final episode, he walked away, not wanting his enemy to see him.
Personality[]
Valmont is generally intelligent and levelheaded. He is arrogant and driven by greed (as shown by his desire to attain Shendu's lost treasure). Valmont operates out of self-interest, almost always being only concerned about his own well-being (as shown by the way he treated the Chan clan after being possessed by Shendu.) He does not hesitate to stoop to dishonorable means to incapacitate an opponent, and will betray his followers or allies if a better opportunity presents itself (such as when he used the Dragon Talisman for himself instead of handing it to Shendu).
Quotes[]
| “ | Valmont: You're telling me "one man" stopped you? Finn: (*shares a nervous glance with Ratso and Chow*) Uhh, yes, but— Valmont: Three of my enforcers, armed with high-tech weapons, were defeated by an "archaeologist"? |
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| ~ Valmont learning about the Enforcers' first defeat against Jackie. |
| “ | Rest assured, Shendu. You will have your Talisman. And I will ensure that Jackie Chan never again interferes with the Dark Hand. Ever. | „ |
| ~ Valmont swearing to recover the Rooster Talisman and eliminate Jackie. |
| “ | You will be punished. | „ |
| ~ Valmont seeing through Finn's false report on the Enforcers' failure to get the Rooster Talisman. |
| “ | Tohru: The tracker points to the girl, but she does not have the Talisman. Valmont: Well it must be hidden on her somewhere, Tohru. I'm sure she didn't eat it. (*realizes that might actually be the case*) Shendu: Man is much the wiser, when he looks within. Tohru: I… understand. Valmont: And while you're at it, eliminate Jackie Chan. |
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| ~ Valmont and Shendu ordering Tohru to kill the captured Jade and Jackie to recover the Rooster Talisman. |
| “ | Jackie Chan, a thief? Oh, perhaps there's hope for him after all. | „ |
| ~ Valmont reading from the newspaper that Jackie's been arrested for the theft of the Pink Puma. |
| “ | You know, Shendu, these Talisman expeditions… Let's just say I'm racking up some hefty out-of-pocket expenses, and as of yet, there's nothing coming back into my pocket. | „ |
| ~ Valmont asking Shendu to pay some advance from the lost treasure of Ching Xi Hung. |
| “ | Shendu: Acquisition of all the Talismans will allow me to be free of my confinement, and walk the Earth once again. Valmont: At which time we will be rewarded the lost treasure of Ching Xi Hung. Well worth taking a little lip, don't you think? |
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| ~ Valmont telling the Enforcers to bear with Shendu's demands for the sake of their ultimate reward. |
| “ | Cheers, Shendu. The first of an even dozen. | „ |
| ~ Valmont giving Shendu the Sheep Talisman. |
| “ | Shendu! Back so soon? And what, no Talismans? | „ |
| ~ Valmont mocking Shendu who has failed to get by himself the Talismans in Section 13. |
| “ | Valmont: The arrogance of that oversized lawn ornament! Finn: Valmont! Check it out! (*shows him the Dragon Talisman*) Valmont: You actually did your job?! Imagine! Finn: You're not stoked? Valmont: I'm absolutely giddy! (*Valmont throws the Talisman in frustration, causing it to blast a hole in the roof. Valmont then picks up the Talisman that attaches itself to his palm.*) Valmont: Puff the magic dragon. |
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| ~ Valmont, angered by Shendu's criticism, discovering the Dragon Talisman's combustion powers and deciding to use it to commit robberies. |
| “ | Hot off the press. | „ |
| ~ Valmont enjoying the scent of a stolen wad of cash. |
| “ | The Dark Hand waves bye bye, Captain Black. | „ |
| ~ Valmont taunting Captain Black after injuring the latter with the Dragon Talisman. |
| “ | Ratso: Hey, ain't old dragon breath gonna start wondering where his rock is? Valmont: Pity. It's doing wonders for our cash flow. Finn: One more heist, Big V? Valmont: One for the history books. |
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| ~ Valmont deciding to rob Fort Knox before handing the Dragon Talisman over to Shendu. |
| “ | A shame Captain Black won't be visiting today. I understand he had a doctor's appointment. | „ |
| ~ Valmont joking to his henchmen about Captain Black being hospitalized. |
| “ | Valmont: Careful, Shendu. If you charbroil the help, they'll never find the next Talisman. Shendu: The next Talisman is insufficient, Valmont. I need all twelve to shed this petrified form and regain my true powers. Valmont: We are working on it, Shendu. Shendu: With your customary ineptitude. Once again, this Chan has snatched a Talisman from your so-called professionals. Ratso: (*coughs*) Too bad Chan ain't working for us. Valmont: (*getting an idea*) Perhaps he can be persuaded. |
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| ~ Valmont coming up with a plan to force Jackie to hand the Talismans over to him. |
| “ | Shendu: This potion should accommodate your needs perfectly, Valmont. Valmont: Then by this time tomorrow, Chan will have no choice but to work for the Dark Hand. Now for the bait. |
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| ~ Valmont receiving a magical venom for his plan to extort Jackie. |
| “ | Valmont: Upsie-daisy. (*sees the puncture marks on Jackie's wrist*) Oh. Snake-bite could be fatal. Jackie: You bring me all the way out here to poison me? Valmont: A rather appropriate lure since the venom now rushing through your veins will soon turn you to stone. Jackie: Just because I believe in magic talismans doesn't mean I am gullible. Valmont: (*snatches a passing fly out of air*) Visual aid. (*turns the fly to stone with a drop of the poison, causing Jackie to gasp in fright*) In twelve hours, Mr. Chan, you shall be among the statuesque. The venom takes twelve hours to fully infect humans. Fortunately for you, an antidote does exist. I can provide you with that antidote, Mr. Chan. Jackie: What's the catch? Valmont: An exchange of goods; the cure to your affliction for the Talismans in Section 13. Should you decide you're interested in my offer, you may rendezvous with my men at Coit Tower, in exactly eleven hours, fifty-two minutes… and don't forget the Talismans. (*makes way for his helicopter before Jackie tries to find the antidote from his person in vain*) Jackie: Where is the antidote?! Valmont: (*kicks Jackie away from him*) You think I'd be foolish enough to bring it with me? (*they have an evenly matched duel until Jackie is about to fall down Mount Rushmore, prompting Valmont to catch him*) Valmont: Ah-ah-ah. Need those Talismans. (*they continue fighting until they're interrupted by one of Jackie's fingers turning to stone*) Valmont: Ah, so it beings. (*kicks Jackie away again*) Time is a wasting, Mr. Chan, and it's a two hour flight back to San Francisco! |
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| ~ Valmont making his ultimatum to Jackie after the latter's been injected by the magical venom that'll turn him to stone. |
| “ | Tohru! Bring me Jackie Chan! He will surrender the location of Section 13… (*brandishes his electric dagger*) with proper prodding. | „ |
| ~ Valmont deciding to go all out on Jackie in order to get all the Talismans. |
| “ | Valmont: Any sign of Chan? Tohru: No. Valmont: Then get off your tremendous behind! I want those Talismans! |
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| ~ Valmont insulting Tohru and making the latter more inclined to leave the Dark Hand later. |
| “ | Game over, Chan. Way over. | „ |
| ~ Valmont gloating to Jackie when Shendu is restored to his true form. |
| “ | Valmont: Well, the office is in shambles, but the lost treasure Ching Xi Hung should more than cover the cleaning deposit. Shendu: Regrettably, Valmont, you did not provide me with the Talismans. Jackie Chan did. Valmont: A technicality! Shendu: (*bring his face close to Valmont's*) Read my lips: no treasure for you. |
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| ~ Valmont being double-crossed by Shendu. |
| “ | Valmont: Tohru, make this deadbeat pony up. Finn: (*slinks away*) You go, bro. Ratso: (*slinks away too*) Yeah, we're right behind ya. Chow: (*slinks away as well*) In spirit. Tohru: But master— Valmont: DO IT! |
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| ~ Valmont forcing Tohru to fight a futile battle against Shendu, a decision that finally leads to Tohru quitting the Dark Hand. |
| “ | Fine, treasure's yours. | „ |
| ~ Valmont trying to save face after Tohru's seemingly killed by Shendu. |
| “ | Valmont: Oh, guard! Tell me, why hasn't jolly Captain Black grazed us with his presence of late? I so miss his good humor. Guard: Black's in Hong Kong on hunt. Demon hunt. Valmont: I see. (*tears his fake tooth out, much to the Enforcers' shock*) Finn: Big V, what are you doing? Valmont: Raising cane. |
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| ~ Valmont using the beacon in his fake tooth to summon his cane to his cell and use the electric dagger in it to escape Section 13's cell. |
| “ | Valmont: It would seem we have lost the lost treasure of Ching Xi Hung. On the bright side, however, Jackie Chan has done me a tremendous favor by eliminating my albatross. Ratso: Albatross? Thought Shendu was a dragon. Valmont: Which means we now have exclusive access to… some very potent magic. |
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| ~ Valmont planning to rebuild the Dark Hand by using the power of all twelve Talismans. |
| “ | As the head of an international crime syndicate… I refuse to expose myself by robbing a common bank! | „ |
| ~ Valmont trying to refuse to go along with Shendu's plan to deliberately get the Dark Hand arrested to gain access to Hollowlands Penitentiary. |
| “ | So this is why your niece is always with you? And here I just thought you were horribly irresponsible. | „ |
| ~ Valmont mocking Jackie for Jade's tendency to appear uninvited. |
| “ | I may be broke, but I still have my resources, and I've caught wind of your little 'quest'. Once I have MY Oni Mask in hand, I shall control an army of Shadowkhan thieves, and the riches of the world will be mine! | „ |
| ~ Valmont revealing his plans for the Oni Mask he bought. |
| “ | I will do what I please with the mask that I purchased fair and square with stolen money! | „ |
| ~ Valmont dismissing Jackie's warning about wearing the Oni Mask. |
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Trivia[]
- Valmont lost all his wealth and resources due to the mystical enemies Shendu and Daloong Wong. Ultimately it appeared he gave up on ever getting back his lost wealth, as he is seen working a regular job just to get by.
External Links[]
- Valmont on the Jackie Chan Adventures Wiki.
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