Zub Tales

Conan: Scourge of the Serpent #3 arrived in comic shops. What did critics think of our penultimate chapter?

• 9 Panel Grid: “I’m really enjoying Gil’s approach on the artwork here – We get different flavors of artistic choices between Conan, Savage Sword of Conan, and this event, but each one continues to be a feast for the eyes.”

• Brother Lore: “This entire venture into Conan has been my favorite thing written by Jim Zub…A very pleasing read especially for me, an old English literature major.”

• Comic Culture: “Even for somebody like me, a bit of a novice with Conan at this point, I’m having such a great time with this book…If you see anything Conan that’s come out in the last couple of years – Scourge of the Serpent, Conan proper, Savage Sword – it doesn’t matter what it is, pick it up. You’re going to love it.”

• Comical Opinions: “The writing keeps character motivations clean and easy to follow, which matters when reincarnation charts and serpent cult lore start stacking up. The art backs that up with strong visual storytelling”

• Cool Thunder: 10/10 “Jim Zub continues to prove why his storytelling is unmatched…Ivan Gil’s artwork and Jao Canola’s coloring elevate everything even further, creating an enthralling and atmospheric experience from start to finish.”

• Cupcake Comic Reviews: “The artwork is amazing with Ivan Gil on the art and Jim Zub writing, so you can never go wrong. This feels like an event book in the Conan universe.”

• Fanlight Zone: 10/10 “One of the best books on the shelves every single month and it just keeps going…The art is fantastic and storyline is cool as hell. I’m loving the action across three timelines.”

• Gaming Trend: “Scourge of the Serpent #3 is exactly what I’d hoped the previous issue would be. It pushes the plot forward both for the individual storylines and the overarching threat without leaving any character’s plotline feeling like an afterthought.”

• League of Comic Geeks: 8/10 “The interweaving of these stories is fantastic. I wasn’t sure for a minute where it was going but it all connects right toward the end.”

• Old Man Hyborian: “I’m anxious to see how Jim Zub’s going to wrap up this story arc. So far, so good…If you are a Robert E. Howard fan, I would strongly recommend this.”

• Pop Culture Philosophers: “Jim Zub working on Conan is a revelation. It’s so good, so amazing and I think that this is the best Conan’s been since the 80s. I really do.”

• Stygian Dogs: “Ivan Gil delivers exceptional work in Conan Scourge of the Serpent #3, some of the best Conan art under Titan Comics…It’s sharp, respectful storytelling that hints at bigger things to come.”

• Thinking Critical: “I think Jim Zub continues to knock it out of the park this arc with Conan…It’s a unique story and unique style of event storytelling and I can’t wait to see what happens next.”

• Two Guys and a Stack of Comics: “Just a great homage to all of Howard’s genius and characters. I’m loving it…A great book with great art on it that continues to be the best comic on the market.”