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July 22, 2019
Savage Sword of Conan #7 Reviews
• Comic Book University: “Let’s stick around with Zircher on this book because I’m enjoying the hell out of this.”
• Comic Crusaders: 9/10 “Jim Zub brings us an excellent story which combined with the talent of Patch Zircher make this title revive its great splendor.”
• Kabooooom!: 10/10 “A great story, amazing art and a free game along with a short story. By Crom, this is the perfect Conan comic!”
• Paint Monk’s Library: 8.5/10 “If you haven’t picked up any issues of Conan since Marvel reacquired the property in January, I’d heartily recommend starting with this issue.”
• Pop Mythology: “Pick of the Week – Marvel has two perfectly suited creators for this story and in my book it’s a winner…This is the type of story that gives me faith in the resilience of the comic medium.”
• Weird Science Marvel Comics: 8.8/10 “If you’re not reading any Conan books, you need to start and this issue is a great place to start and dip your toe into the cold Cimmerian waters.”
Champions #7 Reviews
• Beyond The Panel: 8.5/10 “Sam and Kaldera’s mission was exciting. This issue was quick to getting us to their destination, which left plenty of room for chaos and shenanigans on board.”
• Black Nerd Problems: 8.5/10 ” I can now see that taking a fresh start was necessary to put some distance between the original’s more lighthearted adventures and this new run’s darker, more mature tone. Hell, with all the drama and OG members of the team splitting ways, it might as well be labeled Champions: Disassembled.”
• Chillmonger: “These loose threads are being tied back up by Jim Zub…This is turbo writing.”
• ComicBook.com: 10/10 “There is not a better comic book being published by Marvel Comics than Champions. Jim Zub and his team have found an exceptional balance with these teenage characters, recognizing their fears and feelings are different than those of the grown-up heroes, but never treating them as if they’re juvenile.”
• Comic Book University: “I love the drama in here…This is the only teen series that hunkers down on the real struggle that teenagers have to deal with.”
Talking to D&D Beyond about the Young Adventurer’s Guides
Back at the D&D Live event in May, Stacy and I talked to the gang at D&D Beyond all about the Young Adventurer’s Guides. The footage just went up this week, so check it out-
July 17, 2019
Id the DM Interview
I spoke to Id the DM in-depth about the D&D Young Adventurer’s Guides – how they came about, development, working with Wizards of the Coast and Ten Speed Press, and the meteoric rise of D&D 5th edition. Lots of great material here.
https://theiddm.podbean.com/mf/play/ewbrdu/Ego_Check_with_The_Id_DM_-_Episode_50_-_Jim_Zub.mp3
July 15, 2019
Stone Star Pin at SDCC 2019!
ComiXology has just revealed that as part of their exclusive content at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, they’ll have enamel pins based on various comiXology Originals series, including a pin of Durn, our effigy warrior-bot from Stone Star!
Can’t wait to get a few of these for myself. Such a cool little promotion.
War Rocket Ajax Interview – D&D Young Adventurer’s Guides
I spoke to my pals Chris Sims and Matt Wilson from the War Rocket Ajax podcast all about the brand new D&D Young Adventurer’s Guides, the wild resurgence of D&D, working with Wizards of the Coast, comics, conventions, and more.
Give it a listen at their site or the embedded audio below.
My interview starts at the 34-minute mark of the podcast.
Checking back through my archives, this is my fifth time on the show. Here are the older appearances:
Episode 058 – Embrace the Kookiness
Episode 179 – Not a Robot Ghost
Episode 223 – Bummed Out in the Waffle House
Episode 421 – His Stats are Ridiculous
SyFy Wire Exclusive D&D Young Adventurer’s Previews
SyFy Wire has two exclusive previews of the D&D Young Adventurer’s Guides –
one for Monsters & Creatures and another for Warriors & Weapons.
Click on through and check them out!
Geek & Sundry Interview
Kelly Knox from Geek & Sundry chatted with Stacy, Andrew, and I all about the D&D Young Adventurer’s Guides. We talk all about how the books came about, writing the series, and offer advice for new players and Dungeon Masters. Check it out!
July 10, 2019
Zub at San Diego Comic-Con 2019!
After two years away from the big show, I’m back at San Diego Comic-Con, one of the world’s biggest and craziest pop culture experiences. I won’t be stationed at a particular booth or table this time so I’ll be wandering the floor and socializing, but there are a bunch of signings and panels lined up, so here’s where you’ll definitely be able to find me during SDCC:
WEDNESDAY JULY 17th:
6:00 – 7:00pm comiXology Signing (BOOTH 2121)
THURSDAY JULY 18th:
10:15 – 11:00am IDW Publishing Signing (BOOTH 2729)
11:30am – 12:30pm Licensed vs. Creator-Owned Comics – ROOM 8
Comics is a medium full of diverse content and voices working on both company-owned characters and franchises, as well as original creations from the creators themselves. So, what is the real difference for the people behind the stories we love to read? Oni editor-in-chief Sarah Gaydos leads a panel of accomplished comics creators who have worked in both fields to discuss their experiences, recommendations, and how to craft the best story either way.
1:00-1:30pm comiXology Signing (BOOTH 2121)
2:00-2:45pm Oni Press Signing (BOOTH 1833)
3:00 – 4:00pm D&D: All Bards – Horton Grand Theater
Comic-Con special guest Sam Sykes (Seven Blades in Black) will DM a bunch of authors playing an hour-long D&D session where everyone is a Bard and combat isn’t allowed. The bold adventurers include Chuck Wendig (Wanderers), Paul Krueger (Steel Crow Saga), Pierce Brown (Dark Age), E. K. Johnston (Star Wars: Queen’s Shadow), and Jim Zub (Monsters & Creatures; Warriors & Weapons).
4:30 – 5:30pm D&D: All Bards Signing – Sails Pavilion AA09
FRIDAY JULY 19th:
1:00-2:00pm comiXology Signing (BOOTH 2121)
2:15-3:15pm Oni Press Signing (BOOTH 1833)
SATURDAY JULY 20th:
11:00am – 12:00pm comiXology Signing (BOOTH 2121)
12:00 – 1:00pm Rick and Morty VS Dungeons & Dragons – ROOM 25ABC
Oni Press, IDW, and Dungeons & Dragons are busting out the 20-sided die for a second roll at Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons II: Painscape this fall, and they’re giving Comic-Con attendees an exclusive sneak peek! The world’s greatest role-playing game returns to plague the world’s most dysfunctional animated family in the newly announced second series. Fan-favorite dice-dependent writer Jim Zub is joined by editor Chase Marotz, and Wizards of the Coast game designer Nathan Stewart for a full hour guaranteed to be more fun than any line for convention exclusives!
3:00 – 4:00pm Becoming a World Builder: Science Fiction and Fantasy Comics – ROOM 29AB
Ever wonder what goes into creating a new comic series and building worlds from nothing? From initial concepts to the creation of compelling characters and fantastical locales, the look and feel of sci-fi and fantasy comics requires lots of thought to make these incredible stories real. Now you too can learn the secrets of comics world building from this panel of comics luminaries and masters of the craft, including Marc Bernardin (Castle Rock), Jim Zub (Stone Star, Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons), Spike Trotman (Delver, Iron Circus Comics), Richard Starkings (Elephantmen), Ariela Kristantina (Wolverines, InSeXts), and Clive Hawken (Delver). Moderated by Kiersten Wing (comiXology).
5:00 – 6:00pm Rolling the Dice: Where Comics and Role Playing Collide – ROOM 28DE
Role-playing games of all genres and types are making a strong comeback, but did you know some of your favorite comic creators not only play these games but also create and run them? This panel of secret and not-so-secret role-playing comics creators includes Kieron Gillen (DIE, The Wicked + The Divine), Jim Zub (Stone Star, Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons), Spike Trotman (Delver, Iron Circus Comics), and M. K. Reed (Delver), who will discuss the mind-bending intersection between creating comics, diving into the make-believe world of RPGs, and how one creative world influences the other. DMed by comiXologists Ivan Salazar and Jose Sagastume.
SUNDAY JULY 21st:
11:00 – 11:45am Random House Signing (includes a Book Giveaway!) (BOOTH 1515)
12:00 – 1:00pm Oni Press Signing (BOOTH 1833)
2:30 – 3:00pm comiXology Signing (BOOTH 2121)
July 8, 2019
D&D Young Adventurer’s Guide Launch Party in Toronto on July 30th!
Thrilled to announce that Storm Crow Manor in Toronto will be hosting a launch event for the first two D&D Young Adventurer’s Guides: MONSTERS & CREATURES and WARRIORS & WEAPONS!
These new books are the perfect way to introduce new players and young readers to the magic of the world’s most famous role-playing game!
Authors Jim Zub, Stacy King and Andrew Wheeler will be in attendance and books will be available for purchase. All attendees can be entered into a draw for a chance to win cool prizes, and a deluxe edition of Art & Arcana: A Visual History of Dungeons & Dragons!
PLEASE NOTE: The book launch event will be followed by a D&D themed Trivia Night. No cover! Teams of up to 6 people!
