Jim Zub's Blog, page 118

Comic Snobs Podcast Interview

I was interviewed by the crew at Comic Snobs and we chatted about working on different comics including Conan-Red Sonja, Samurai Jack, Figment, and Wayward. Give it a listen!

Zub at New York Comic Con 2015!

This year’s New York Comic Con is going to be bigger than ever and I’m excited to be there! I’ll be set up in the Artist Alley Pavilion at TABLE X3 with Edwin Huang!

I’ll have advance copies of Wayward Deluxe Book One and Skullkickers Treasure Trove 3 available at the table along with a host of other trades, variants, sketch covers, and more.

In addition, I’ll also be on two comic panels:

Friday October 9th

12:15pm-1:15pm – Image Comics: Where Creators Own Worlds – ROOM 1A21

The beauty of comics is that they can transport you to another place, if you’ll let them. The comics of John Arcudi (Rumble), Marjorie Liu (Monstress), Declan Shalvey (Injection), and Jim Zub (Wayward) show us worlds as fantastic as any summer blockbuster, but executed so well that they burn themselves into your memory.

Saturday October 10th

11:00am-12:00pm – Writers Unite: Writing and Pitching Comic Stories – ROOM 1A01

Comics have grabbed the imagination of the pop culture-loving public all over again and Publishers are looking for fresh ideas from a new generation of talent. Listen closely as Charles Soule (Letter 44, Death of Wolverine), Marguerite Bennett (A-Force, Bombshells), Steve Orlando (Midnighter, Undertow) and Jim Zub (Wayward, Samurai Jack) discuss writing comics and pitching their work to publishers, along with comic writing techniques and amusing anecdotes.

It’s going to be a great show and I can’t wait to see friends and readers there!

Wayward #1 For $1 in December!

Starting in December Image will be releasing a special version of WAYWARD #1 for $1 as part of their ‘Image Firsts’ line of promotional comics. If you haven’t had a chance to get on board our Japanese myth-fueled action epic, this is a great time to give it a try or buy up extra copies to hook your friends.

IMAGE FIRSTS-WAYWARD #1 (MR)

Publisher: IMAGE COMICS

(W) Jim Zub (A/CA) Steven Cummings, John Rauch

IMAGE FIRSTS editions reprint the first issues of some of our most popular series for only $1.00. Perfectly priced for new readers interested in trying out a new series or sampling the first chapters of some of our trade paperbacks at little to no risk, IMAGE FIRSTS are available year-round to order upon retailer request, and this month we’re adding eight new titles to our growing list of dollar comics that are always in stock!

Rori Lane is trying to start a new life when she reunites with her mother in Japan, but ancient creatures lurking in the shadows of Tokyo sense something hidden deep within her, threatening everything she holds dear. Can Rori unlock the secrets of her power before it’s too late?

Diamond Item Code: OCT150588

In Shops: 12/2/2015

SRP: $1.00

Zub at the First TopatoCon!

Stacy and I are proud to announce that we’ll be at the very first TopatoCon, a new indy comic, game, and music convention happening in Easthampton, Massachusetts on September 26 and 27. You’ll be able to find us at TABLE R8 all weekend and I’ll have copies of Wayward and Skullkickers trades available.

Stacy will be hosting a panel on Japanese street fashion:

Saturday Sept 26 – 11am-12pm – Style on the Streets of Tokyo with Stacy King – Room One

Harajuku fashion gained global prominence in the 1990s with its colorful, outlandish style; twenty-five years later, how have those looks evolved? What are the cool kids of Tokyo wearing these days? Stacy King, manga editor and J-fashion aficionado, will highlight the major Tokyo style tribes and emerging trends in this visually-packed panel.

and I’ll be hosting a special panel all about propaganda cartoons:

Sunday Sept 27 – 4-5pm – Cartoons Go To War with Jim Zub – Room One

In World War II animated cartoons weren’t for kids, they were mainstream entertainment running in theaters and they carried a powerful political message. Jim Zub, Comic Writer and Professor of Animation History at Seneca College, showcases a few of his favorite short films of the era and gives them historical context. Crazy, comical, and controversial, but also an important era in the history of the animated art form.

WAYWARD #12 Arrives in December!

Arriving in December. Pre-order now!

WAYWARD #12

STORY: JIM ZUB

ART / COVER A: STEVEN CUMMINGS & TAMRA BONVILLAIN

COVER B: VIVIAN NG

DECEMBER 16 / 32 PAGES / FC / M / $3.50

No more hiding. The new gods of Japan are on the attack and Tokyo is caught in the middle.

JIM ZUB (SKULLKICKERS, Samurai Jack) and STEVE CUMMINGS (Deadshot) continue their acclaimed supernatural spectacle.

WAYWARD #11 Arrives in November!

Arriving in November. make sure you pre-order!

WAYWARD #11

story: JIM ZUB

art: STEVE CUMMINGS & TAMRA BONVILLAIN

cover A: STEVE CUMMINGS & TAMRA BONVILLAIN

cover B: NICK BRADSHAW & TAMRA BONVILLAIN

cover C: DANICA BRINE & TAMRA BONVILLAIN

NOVEMBER 18 / 32 PAGES / FC / M / $3.50

A NEW STORY ARC BEGINS!

The new gods of Japan rise in Tokyo and the world will never be the same. Will the old myths survive?

“This book is proof positive that Image really is the home for cutting edge storytelling.” -Reading With a Flight Ring

Cover A is part 1 of a 5 part panorama by Steve Cummings and Tamra Bonvillain. Buy all 5 issues of this story arc to fit them together into a massive Wayward illustration.

Cover B is a variant by Nick Bradshaw (Wolverine and the X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy).

Cover C is a variant by Karibu (Survivorland).

Figment 2 Issue 1 Reviews!

The first issue of our new Figment mini-series arrived last week. Let’s see what critics thought of it…

• Adventures in Poor Taste: 8/10 “If you’re looking for a light read with some laugh-out-loud moments and an endearing premise, look no further than Figment 2 #1.”

• Comicosity: 8/10 “…a fun, magical comic with that truly captures the spirit of imagination.”

• ComicWow!: 9/10 “This is a really fun, imaginative all ages series.”

• Comix I Read: 4/5 “Although Figment 2 #1 is a book meant for kids, there’s enough there in the writing and artwork for older readers to appreciate.”

• Dis Kingdom: “I loved reading this comic, so much, I instantly went back and read it again”

• Laughing Place: “This book is a great follow up to an amazing series with two of the most lovable characters in Disney Parks lore.”

• We The Nerdy: 8.9/10 “The story is interesting and appropriate for all ages, and the art just makes everything more cheerful.”

WAYWARD Reviewed on NPR Books!

NPR Books has a nice overview of WAYWARD on their front page. Click through to read about what they thought of our supernatural spectacle.

“[Wayward’s] emphasis on epically battling the Big Bad is coupled with a determination to get its monsters right.”

Zub at Fan Expo 2015!

The summer is almost over, which means it’s time for Canada’s pop culture bonanza, Fan Expo Canada, right here in Toronto on September 3-6 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre! I’ll be at TABLE P34 for the whole show and I’m bringing a ton of books, sketch covers, and other goodies.

A year ago I launched my new creator-owned comic series Wayward at Fan Expo and it was a blast. I’m happy to say that the series is doing well and I’ll have copies of Volume 1 and 2 available at my table along with single issue sets, postcards, and other rarities.

I’ll also have copies of Skullkickers (including pre-release copies of our final volume), Figment, Samurai Jack, Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate and a bunch of my other titles at my table. In fact, here’s a list of items I’ll have available at the show while supplies last.

If you buy any Skullkickers or Wayward at my table you’ll get a special badge flag so you can show off your skullkicking or yokai slaying talents to your friends.

I’ll also have some of the limited edition Skullkickers pins we had made up for Gen Con. They turned out fantastic.

On Friday I’ll also be on two panels:

Friday Sept 4th-4:45-5:30pm-Room 705 Humour in Swords & Sorcery

Description: Can mighty thews and sinister sorcerers be funny? By Crom, they certainly can! Panelists Jonathan Lavallee (Critical!: Go Westerly), Jason Anarchy (Drinking Quest), Rachel Kahn (By Crom), and Jim Zub (Skullkickers) will discuss their particular brand of mirth and myth.

Friday Sept 4th-5:30-6:30pm-Room 714 Writers Workshop Panel

Description: Join Jim Zub (Samurai Jack, Wayward), Charles Soule (Death of Wolverine, Letter 44), Ray Fawkes (Gotham by Midnight, Intersect), and Kathryn Immonen (Journey Into Mystery, Snipe) as they discuss writing and pitching their comic series to publishers. Get their advice on how to climb to the top of the treacherous submission mountain as they share comic writing techniques and amusing anecdotes.

With comics, games, cartoons, toys, and a whole lot more there’s something for everyone at Fan Expo. If you’re headed to the show, please stop by and see me there!

The Full Script for WAYWARD #1!

A year ago WAYWARD #1 arrived in comic shops nationwide so, as a special thank you to all of you, I’m posting up the full script for the issue. If you own the issue or our first trade paperback you can compare the script to the final printed version page by page and see how the collaborative process of making comics works.

Please feel free to share this post and link far and wide.

WAYWARD #1 FULL SCRIPT

http://bit.ly/1i8zMJ6

All of us on the Wayward team deeply appreciate your support. Keep telling people about the series.

(PS: Back in 2011 I posted the full script for SKULLKICKERS #1. You can find that over HERE.)

Wayward Vol. 1
String Theory
(issues #1-5)
Rori Lane is trying to start a new life when she reunites with her mother in Japan, but ancient creatures lurking in the shadows of Tokyo sense something hidden deep within her, threatening everything she holds dear. Can she unlock the secrets of her power before it’s too late?

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