Jim Zub's Blog, page 57

D&D Young Adventurer’s on Forbes

Rob Wieland has put together a nice write-up on The D&D Young Adventurer’s Guides and praises the way the series brings new players into the gaming hobby.

“Here’s a big secret; these books are also great for new adult players. Taking in all the lore and the rules of Dungeons & Dragons all at once can be intimidating for people new to the game. By breaking that info into small, digest sized books, having these at the table full of new players keeps them engaged while making characters.”

Vintage RPG Interview – Part 2

Here’s the second part of the audio interview I did with Stu and John from the Vintage RPG Podcast, this time about Dungeons & Dragons comics and the crazy Rick and Morty crossover in comics and the new RPG Adventure box set. Give it a listen!

(If you missed Part 1, you can listen to it HERE.)

Seattle Times Talks D&D VS Rick and Morty

The Seattle Times covered the launch event in Seattle for Dungeons & Dragons VS Rick and Morty. I chat about working on the crazy crossover and the experience of gaming live. Check it out.

Dragon Talk – Nov 2019

When i visuted the Wizards of the Coast offices I was a guest on Dragon Talk with Shelley Mazzanoble and Greg Tito. We chat about all things Rick and Morty VS D&D, including the new RPG set arriving in stores this week. Check it out!

Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #3 Reviews

• Adventures in Poor Taste: 7.5/10 “Although the roster is ever-expanding and evolving, it is nice to see each member have a brief moment to shine throughout the issue.”

• Black Nerd Problems: 8.5/10 “This book is just all-around enjoyable and Medina’s art is on point. In a comic book world dominated by A-list heroes, it’s great that more obscure characters can get some love from talented creators.”

• Chillmonger: 9/10 “continues to thoughtfully manage this newly assembled cast of Marvel heroes. As a fan of Champions, I say that this series is Champions with a grown-up Instagram filter.”

• ComicBook.com: 8/10 “Once again Jim Zub’s comedic banter between teammates is the standout, with Okoye and Mockbird’s interactions being particularly funny.”

• Comic Book University: “This is a really incredible story that has a whole bunch of really cool things I want to talk about.”

• Comic-Watch: 9.4/10 “Artist Lan Medina isn’t a household name yet, but he should be, and I believe he will be soon. He’s consistently awesome, knows his stuff when it comes to visual storytelling, and is just simply, great.”

• Screen Rant: “Jim Zub escalates the conflict at speed, moving from some classic horror tropes to sheer, Jack-Kirby-esque cosmic chaos.”

• Super Powered Fancast: 9.4/10 “Lan Medina captures both characters, backgrounds and tech perfectly. All of the details in the art are fantastic and the action is brilliant in its scale and design.”

NY Times Article About D&D

I’m one of the people Ethan Gilsdof spoke to in a New York Times article about the unexpected surge of interest in Dungeons & Dragons. The article briskly covers a lot of ground in explaining the game’s appeal in our increasingly busy and interconnected world. Give it a read!

I’m the New Writer of CONAN THE BARBARIAN!

As revealed on the latest episode of the Marvel Pull List with Ryan Penagos and Tucker Markus, starting in February 2020 I’m the new ongoing writer of CONAN THE BARBARIAN!

Writing Conan again in Avengers: No Road Home was a blast, putting together Conan The Gambler and Serpent War was an unexpected thrill, and all of it has led to this, the chance to build all new ongoing stories of one of the most famous characters in sword & sorcery literature. It’s an absolute creative bucket list item for me, and I can’t believe all this has taken place over one year.

Rogê Antônio‘s line art is going to knock people out. It has a strong visual tie to the incredible work Masmud Asrar has been doing on the core title this year, but also manages to carve out its own distinct look. E.M. Gist‘s covers are classic pulp fantasy fare with all the grit and earthiness I could hope for. It’s a heck of a creative line up and I’m doing everything I can to live up to their top notch storytelling skills. Deep thanks to Mark Basso and C.B. Cebulski for this incredible opportunity and Jason Aaron for setting a high bar on the issues preceding mine.

My first issue is issue #13, the beginning of a new arc called Into the Crucible and here’s an advance look at the cover and solicitation for the first issue:

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #13

Written by JIM ZUB

Art by ROGÊ ANTÔNIO

Cover by E.M. GIST

A NEW ARC BY JIM ZUB & ROGÊ ANTÔNIO

INTO THE CRUCIBLE AS THE MARCH TO KHITAI BEGINS!

Conan has faced many foes since leaving Cimmeria, but the greatest challenge lies ahead! A perfect jumping-on point for new readers as Conan finds himself in a city in the mystical Uttara Kuru, further on the eastern border than the young barbarian has ever traveled. And with the new city comes new dangers! Unfamiliar with the language, Conan inadvertently agrees to be the latest entrant to the Great Crucible. The people of the city support their foreign champion…but what deadly traps does the Crucible hold, and what will Conan sacrifice to overcome his ordeal?

Writer JIM ZUB (SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN, AVENGERS: NO ROAD HOME) and artist ROGÊ ANTÔNIO (CONAN 2099, X-MEN RED) lead Conan on an all-new journey, as we begin a new era for CONAN THE BARBARIAN into undiscovered country!

If you’ve ever enjoyed my comic work, especially my fantasy writing, I’m asking you to please consider pre-ordering issue #13 at your local comic shop – it would mean the world to me and the rest of the team. Then, get ready in February for Sword & Sorcery Splendor in the Mighty Marvel Manner!

Vintage RPG Interview – Part 1

I spoke to Stu and John from the Vintage RPG Podcast all about the D&D Young Adventurer’s Guides. It’s an in-depth run down on the development of these books, the thought process behind them, and my nostalgia for Dungeons & Dragons. Give it a listen!

Marvel’s Avengers: Iron Man Interview

I spoke to Josh Weiss at Marvel all about the upcoming Iron Man one-shot that’s a prequel to the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers video game. Get a sneak peek at where Tony Stark is at when the game begins and the Marvel Gamerverse being developed by the team at Crystal Dynamics. Read more here!

Page One Podcast Interview

I spoke to Marco and Tariq at the Page One Podcast all about writing for comics, breaking into the industry, collaborating with artists and some differences between comic writing and traditional prose.

Even with my gravely voice (from post-New York Comic Con) it’s an in-depth interview and I like how it turned out. Give it a listen below or on their site: