Jim Zub's Blog, page 33
June 1, 2022
Talking Out of Character
Over on the official Gen Con Twitch channel, I spoke to Marc Tassin on the Out Of Character show about my work, with a deep dive on tabletop gaming, writing Thunderbolts, continuity, and developing the Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer’s Guides. Check it out HERE!
May 27, 2022
Talking Thunderbolts With Marvel.com
I spoke to Ben Morse at Marvel.com all about the brand new THUNDERBOLTS launching this summer.
Sean Izaakse and I have big-fun plans for Clint Barton, Monica Rambeau, and the rest of the team –
Give it a read!
April 21, 2022
Dragon Talk: Young Adventurer’s Guides, D&D Comics, and the Ultimate D&D Pop-Up Book!
I spoke to Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble at Dragon Talk all about my upcoming Dungeons & Dragons projects – new D&D comics, the sixth D&D Young Adventurer’s Guide, and the Ultimate D&D Pop-Up Book!
The interview starts at the 25 minute mark of the podcast. Check it out!
If you want to check out my previous Dragon Talk interviews, here they are:
March 2019: Talking the D&D Young Adventurer’s Guides
November 2019: Talking the Rick and Morty VS D&D RPG box set
September 2020: Jody Houser and Jim Zub Talk Stranger Things and D&D
April 19, 2022
Talking About THUNDERBOLTS With Comic Book Resources!
I chatted with Dave Richards at Comic Book Resources all about the return of THUNDERBOLTS
– the team line-up, redemption, villains, and Ted Lasso, plus exclusive new cover and interior art –
Read and share!
April 17, 2022
Calgary Expo 2022!
After two years away from conventions, I’m finally back at the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo!
If you’re headed to the show, I hope to see you there.
If you want to get your copies of Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons, Champions, Wayward, or any of my other work signed, here’s where you can find me:
BIG FOUR BUILDING – ARTIST ALLEY TABLE P-26
In addition to being at my table, I’m also on two panels on Saturday:
Saturday April 23rd
Writing For Comics
2:00pm at the BIG 4 COMIC STAGE
An esteemed collection of creator guests carry on an insightful discussion on the intricacies of professionally writing comics. Lovern Kindzierski, Sam Maggs, Conor McCreery, and moderator Jim Zub.
Ultimate Breaking Into Comics Panel
4:00pm at the BIG 4 COMIC STAGE
Get the insider scoop on entering the comics industry with our panel of professionals. Heather Antos, Nathan Fairbairn, Mitch Gerads, and moderator Jim Zub.
April 13, 2022
Kinetic and Wondrous
Multi-pose panels with ghosted figures are one of my favorite ‘pure comics’ storytelling devices.
When I started collecting comics, this panel from Amazing Spider-Man #231 drawn by John Romita Jr. (inked by Jim Mooney with colors by Bob Sharen) blew my mind.
I was hooked.
It’s a moment frozen in time, but also animates back and forth in my mind.
Kinetic and wondrous.
I hope a comic I’m involved with makes that same kind of magic for a young reader, spurring them on to read and create.
It’s also the reason why I want to write Amazing Spider-Man some day, to try and capture and share a tiny spark of that same magic I felt as a reader and collector.
April 4, 2022
Dragons & Treasures Arrives This Fall!
DRAGONS & TREASURES
No creature is more fascinating and terrifying to an adventurer than a dragon! This illustrated guide takes a deeper look at the abilities, personalities, and treasure collections of every major dragon type in Dungeons & Dragons.
Dragons & Treasures transports new players to the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons and presents a one-of-a-kind course on the unique characteristics, fabled treasures, and wondrous artifacts of the most legendary of creatures: dragons! The book profiles all main dragon classes, and features easy-to-follow and entertaining explanations of how to identify and interact with these legendary beasts during your adventures. Advice, encouragement, and storytelling tips provide strategies for dealing with dragon encounters, hoards of treasure, and draconic artifacts, along with action-packed illustrations that will ignite your imagination.
Dragons & Treasures is the perfect way for young fans to learn how to incorporate dragons into their stories, whether as foes, allies, or something in between.
March 28, 2022
Talking all-New Thunderbolts With ComicPop
I had a wonderful time talking about Thunderbolts and Marvel continuity with Sal at ComicPop.
Give it a listen and make sure you pre-order Thunderbolts #1, arriving in May!
March 18, 2022
Dungeons & Dragons Annual Arrives in June!
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ANNUAL 2022
Writer: Jim Zub
Artists: Eduardo Mello, Kyler Clodfelter
Cover A: Max Dunbar
Cover B: Eduardo Mello
The Witchlight Carnival is a traveling circus filled with wild wonders aplenty, but its sensory splendors bring deep danger as well! Fan-favorite D&D writer Jim Zub explores the Feywild realm in this special self-contained issue that’s perfect for new readers and gaming fans alike!
• Dungeons & Dragons has never been bigger, and The Wild Beyond the Witchlight adventure sourcebook that inspires this issue has been a sales smash hit.
• This issue includes a brand-new magic item for gaming fans to use in their own tabletop adventures!
IDW Publishing
In Shops: Jun 08, 2022
SRP: 7.99
Projects Currently on Deck for Zub in 2022
1) A fun and frantic superhero team book with new faces and some deep cuts.
Revealed: An all-new Thunderbolts mini-series published by Marvel.
2) A deep dive into the continuity of one of the most recognizable heroes in the business, making it easier for new readers to understand their history.
Revealed: Life of Wolverine Infinite comic series on Marvel Unlimited.
3) Returning to a pair of sadistic + sarcastic troublemakers, setting them against a bedrock part of nerd culture.
4) A short story for an anthology with a character getting a big media profile boost this year.
Revealed: A story for the Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood mini-series published by Marvel.
5) An 18-year old mini-series pitch unexpectedly risen from my story graveyard. It’s alive and happening at last. The concept worked back then, but now it’s even more relevant.
6) Collaborating with a gaming legend on a story spun out from the new world they’ve been building.
7) Alternate world story on a mythic scale for one of the biggest characters in comics.
8) Mini-series for a sword & sorcery legend I’ve been itching to get back to for years.
9) A few anthology-style stories built around some of my favorite superheroes.
10) A self-contained fantasy comic story set in a land of whimsical danger and delight.
Revealed: The Dungeons & Dragons 2022 Annual set in the Feywild, published by IDW.
