Zub Tales

Our third Conan event mini-series kicked off last week in epic fashion! What did the critics think of it?

• 9 Panel Grid: “As far as a kickoff issue, I feel like this could be the most effective one yet…The artwork is fantastic here. The writing was pitch perfect for the character.”

• The Beat: “This is a must read for sword and sorcery, pulp comic fans. Zub’s Conan comics are consistently some of the best comics on sale today and this is no different.”

• Comic Patrol: “I love the line work so much. This is very much my kind of book…This is what I want from comic books. I encourage you to check it out.”

• Comical Opinions: 8.5/10 “Jim Zub has proven he’s the master of Robert E. Howard crossovers, and this issue confirms it…Jesús Merino has mighty big shoes to fill, and fill them he does. Merino delivers a fantastic set of visuals with familiar characters that look and act authentically, gritty action, creepy creature designs, and an excellent sense of flow.”

• Cool Thunder: 9/10 “Zub has been carefully building toward something, and this first issue makes it clear that the stakes are only getting bigger. Jesús Merino delivers a beautiful issue, with artwork that captures the essence of the story.”

• Cupcakes Comic Reviews: “It’s a good jumping on point. Even if you’ve never read any other Conan, you can just read this and get a full story.”

• Doc Lail: “I’m really digging this. The art by Jesús Merino is amazing. The colors, the letters, and the writing of Jim Zub and his purple prose at its finest. It’s great stuff. Highest recommendations.”

• Eternal Crusader: “Zub now takes these different yet somewhat connected pieces of Howard’s mythology and folds them into the larger narrative he has been building throughout his Conan run. And this is where the issue becomes particularly rewarding for longtime readers.”

• Fanlight Zone: “This book keeps being a 10/10 every goddamn month…By Crom, get to the comic shop immediately because this is just awesome.”

• Gaming Trend: 8/10 “It’s a riveting start to what promises to be yet another thrilling tale in Zub and Titan Comics’s growing Howardverse.”

• Kabooooom: 10/10 “Another hit for Titan Comics. The works of Robert E. Howard have never been blended or recreated so well. This is a must read book for all fans of sword and sorcery, weird horror and ripping yarns!”

• League of Comic Geeks: 8/10 “This is a setup issue, but it’s good setup…Jesús Merino’s art carries a lot of this issue. It’s detailed and moody and feels right for Conan.”

• Pop Culture Philosophers: “Conan is in the best hands it’s ever been…This book is awesome.”

• Stygian Dogs: “With artist Jesus Merino and the vibrant color work of Jao Canola bringing it all to life, Tides of the Tyrant King is a visually strong book. Merino’s dynamic artwork pairs beautifully with Canola’s rich colors, giving the issue an almost fever dream quality that feels particularly apt, especially given the increasingly strange time-bending nature of Zub’s narrative.”

• Thinking Critical: “This is incredibly well written, well illustrated, well paced, and a fantastic opening chapter to a big event. This is my pick of the week and my strongest recommendation.”