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Zub Comics Arriving January 2021

Posted by on October 22, 2020 No comments

STRANGER THINGS and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS #3 (of 4)
Jody Houser (W), Jim Zub (W), Diego Galindo (A), MsassyK (C),
E. M. Gist (Cover), Anna Dittmann (Variant Cover),
David Michael Beck (Variant Cover), Toni Infante (Variant Cover)
On sale January 6, 2021

Months have passed since Eleven defeated the Mindflayer by closing a gate to the Upside Down–saving her friends and probably the world. Life is rapidly changing for the young group of friends and despite all they have been through they are finding time to play D&D again. This time, new members are joining the party.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #19 (Legacy #294)
JIM ZUB (W) • CORY SMITH (A) • Cover by GEOFF SHAW

CONAN’S QUEST IN THE LAND OF THE LOTUS!
CONAN’s march to Khitai has landed him as the prisoner of the imperial guard…but it will take more than chains to keep a Cimmerian down! As Conan plans his escape, what dreaded beasts lurk in the land of Khitai, and what new dangers will impede his quest to return the TOOTH OF THE NIGHTSTAR to its rightful master? The travels of Conan the Barbarian continue with the perfect jumping-on point for new or lapsed readers! Join us as we welcome new series penciler CORY SMITH to the Hyborian Age in this epic adventure!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

EMPYRE OMNIBUS (HC)
Written by AL EWING, DAN SLOTT, ROBBIE THOMPSON, JONATHAN HICKMAN, CHIP ZDARSKY, ANTHONY OLIVEIRA, ALEX PAKNADEL, GERRY DUGGAN, PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON, JIM ZUB, KELLY THOMPSON,
CLAY MCLEOD CHAPMAN & MORE
Penciled by HUMBERTO RAMOS, MATTIA DE IULIS, JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ, PEPE LARRAZ, R.B. SILVA, VALERIO SCHITI, SEAN IZAAKSE, MATTEO BUFFAGNI, LUCAS WERNECK, ANDREA BROCCARDO, JORGE MOLINA, MANUEL GARCIA, ALEX LINS, THOMAS NACHLIK, GREG SMALLWOOD, ARIEL OLIVETTI, CARLOS MAGNO, LEINIL FRANCIS YU, PACO MEDINA, CORY SMITH, JON DAVIS-HUNT, GUIU VILANOVA, LAN MEDINA & MORE
Cover by JIM CHEUNG

The entire intergalactic event! When the long-warring Kree and Skrull races unite under a new emperor and set a course for Earth, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four stand in the way! But another alien race is working in the shadows, and soon the galaxy will face a far deadlier threat than its two most powerful empires combined! As a three-way war rages across Earth, Captain Marvel, Venom, the X-Men and more feel the effects — and the fallout will be huge for the Avengers and FF!

Collecting INCOMING #1; ROAD TO EMPYRE: THE KREE/SKRULL WAR; EMPYRE #0: AVENGERS; EMPYRE #0: FANTASTIC FOUR; EMPYRE #1-6; EMPYRE AFTERMATH: AVENGERS; EMPYRE FALLOUT: FANTASTIC FOUR; EMPYRE: X-MEN #1-4; LORDS OF EMPYRE: EMPEROR HULKLING, CELESTIAL MESSIAH and SWORDSMAN; EMPYRE: SAVAGE AVENGERS; EMPYRE: CAPTAIN AMERICA #1-3; EMPYRE: AVENGERS #1-3; X-MEN (2019) #10-11; FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) #21-23; CAPTAIN MARVEL (2019) #18-21; IMMORTAL SHE-HULK #1; WEB OF VENOM: EMPYRE’S END; BLACK PANTHER AND THE AGENTS OF WAKANDA #7-8; and EMPYRE HANDBOOK..
1088 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00
ISBN: 978-1-302-92825-4
Trim size: 7-1/4 x 10-7/8

DISNEY KINGDOMS: FIGMENT (TPB)
Written by JIM ZUB
Penciled by FILIPE ANDRADE & RAMÓN BACHS
Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
One of Disney’s most popular characters — Figment, the ever-curious star of Epcot’s mind-bending attraction Journey into Imagination — stars in all-new adventures! Dive into a steampunk fantasy story revealing the origin of the astonishing inventor known as Dreamfinder, and learn how one little spark of inspiration created the purple dragon called Figment! Our daring duo explore the realms of imagination, finding friends and foes alike — but back on Earth, a clockwork army is assembling under the command of the frightening force known only as the Singular! And when Dreamfinder and Figment find themselves in a time and place not their own, mysteries unfold — and old friends return! Can the imaginative adventurers put their heads together to help stop the world from falling into darkness?

Collecting FIGMENT #1-5 and FIGMENT 2 #1-5.
272 PGS./Ages 9 & Up …$15.99
ISBN: 978-1-302-92661-8
Trim size: 6 x 9

Stranger Things and D&D Panel and Liveplay – Part 1

Posted by on October 16, 2020 No comments

On October 9, 2020, Dark Horse hosted a live panel about the Stranger Things comics with creators and special guest Matthew Modine – who plays Dr. Brenner on the hit Netflix series. Watch the crew discuss Stranger Things and D&D, an upcoming comic series, and our many other Stranger Things graphic novels and comics, and then play a session inspired by the Stranger Things Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set.

00:01:20 Stream Start
00:34:56 Matthew Modine Stops By
01:05:05 Game Session Begins

Dragon Talk – Talking Stranger Things, D&D, and More!

Posted by on September 24, 2020 No comments

Jody Houser (Black Widow, Doctor Who) and I chatted with Shelly Mazzanoble and Greg Tito from Dragon Talk all about Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons, the 4-issue mini-series starting in November that delves into the 80’s gaming glory that defines the friendships of the Stranger Things cast.

I also chat about Beasts & Behemoths, the fifth D&D Young Adventurer’s Guide, and the 10th anniversary of Skullkickers! So much good stuff here. Check it out!

Stranger Things and D&D on the Cover of Previews

Posted by on August 29, 2020 No comments

This is the first project I’ve worked on that’s been on the cover of the big comic distributor catalogue and it’s a beauty! Make sure you pre-order because this one’s going to be special.

STRANGER THINGS and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS #1
story – Jody Houser and Jim Zub
art – Diego Galindo
letters – Nate Piekos

Follow the crew from Hawkins, Indiana, as they discover the legendary monsters and epic adventures of the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game together.

Long before the dreaded Demogorgon took one of them to the Upside Down, watch Mike, Lucas, and Will bond with Dustin for the first time over the game that would define their childhood. See the party come together as a team through communal stories and perilous quests to learn important lessons about friendship and find the courage to stand up to the bullies that challenge their everyday.

COVER A – E.M. Gist
COVER B – Anna Dittman
COVER C – Diego Galindo
COVER D – David Michael Beck

Bardic Inspiration for Minsc and Boo!

Posted by on August 20, 2020 No comments

It was a pleasure to be on stream with Dylan Wilks and musician and Jason Charles Miller as we composed a blues song for Minsc and Boo. We had a fun time hanging out, reminiscing about gaming and talking about these two legendary heroes of Baldur’s Gate. Check it out!

D&D Live 2020 Comic Showcase Panel

Posted by on June 19, 2020 No comments

Yesterday on D&D Live we announced Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons, a new 4-issue mini-series! Here’s the comic showcase panel where we made the announcement along with artwork and insights into At the Spine of the World, the new D&D comic mini-series set in Icewind Dale. Check it out!

Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons Announced!

Posted by on June 18, 2020 2 comments


Cover art by Diego Galindo

Announced today on D&D Live, Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons is a new 4-issue mini-series being co-published by Dark Horse Comics and IDW that starts in November!

Jody Houser and I are co-writing this new 4-issue mini-series that shows how Dungeons & Dragons has defined and strengthened the friendships in Stranger Things. This story is filled with adventure, heart and a few supernatural surprises.

Deep-diving into research on first edition D&D and working on this series with our team has been so much fun. Fans of the hit Netflix series and gamers new and old will find a lot to love here. Look for more details and preview art coming soon.

In-Depth Video Interview on the Bell of Lost Souls

Posted by on June 17, 2020 No comments

I spoke at length with J.R. Zambrano from the Bell of Lost Souls all about Dungeons & Dragons and gaming, comics, sword & sorcery, and a whole lot more. It’s a fun in-depth interview, so check it out!

CBR’s 10 Best Comic Books & Graphic Novels Any D&D Player Should Read

Posted by on June 9, 2020 No comments

Over on CBR, Sid Natividad put together a list of “10 Best Comic Books & Graphic Novels Any D&D Player Should Read” and I’m happy to see four of my comics made the list.

In the long run my hope is one day to see a list of “10 Best Fantasy Comics Written by Jim Zub” because there will be so many to choose from. 🙂

D&D: Infernal Tides #3 Reviews

Posted by on May 28, 2020 No comments

• Comics For Sinners: “This comic book keeps delivering. Good story. Great art. Endings that keep you yearning for more.”

• Fanboy Factor: “It’s richly complex, vastly full of characters and dramatic tension, battles that seem unwinnable, and good versus the evil.”

• Screen Rant: “…exquisite imagery and precise linework that conveys both the magnitude and scale of Avernus and the claustrophobic intimacy of a vicious street brawl with the legions of Hell.”

• Sequential Planet: “It’s a fun adventure that has tons to love and a wonderful start to the return of comic books”