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Stone Star Interview on Comicon.com

Max Dunbar and I spoke to Hannah Means Shannon at comicon.com all about Stone Star, our new creator-owned series on ComiXology. Check it out.

Avengers: No Road Home Wrap-Up Interview Part 2 on CBR

Dave Richards from Comic Book Resources interviewed Al Ewing, Mark Waid, and I all about the big finish to Avengers: No Road Home. We talk about Hercules, Vision, and more. Give it a read!

Avengers: No Road Home Wrap-Up Interview Part 1 on CBR

Dave Richards from Comic Book Resources interviewed Al Ewing, Mark Waid, and I all about the big finish to Avengers: No Road Home. We talk about the crazy meta ending and more. Give it a read!

Zub at Calgary Expo 2019!

Another year, another wonderful Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo and I’ll be there! It’s the 14th anniversary of the show and I haven’t missed one yet. If you’re headed to the show, I hope to see you there!

If you want to get your copies of Avengers: No Road Home, Champions, Wayward, Dungeons & Dragons, Rick and Morty VS Dungeons & Dragons, or any of my other work signed, here’s where you can find me:

BIG FOUR BUILDING – ARTIST ALLEY TABLE P-15

I’ll also have a limited number of free Stone Star posters to give away!

In addition to being at my table, I’m also on a panel on Saturday:

Saturday April 27th

WRITING FOR COMICS AND PROSE ROUND TABLE

1:30 pm in BIG 4 CREATOR GUEST STAGE

Join a special gathering of amazing writers as they discuss their craft and aim to inspire the next generation of authors. Featuring Jim Zub (Avengers: No Road Home), Ray Fawkes (Black Hammer ’45), Matt Kindt (X-O Manowar), Ed Brisson (X-Force), Ash Maczko (Squarriors) and author SM Beiko.

Avengers: No Road Home #10 Reviews

• Adventures In Poor Taste: 10/10 “Beautifully written and well timed for Marvel’s 80th anniversary this is one of the best finishes to a Marvel event in some time.”

• Caped-Joel: 10/10 “A truly beautiful work of art. An utter love letter to the Marvel fan base and Marvel’s history…No Road Home #10 ends up being one of the best Marvel comics I’ve read all year round and an absolute must read for anyone who was trade-waiting.”

• Comic-Watch: 9.8/10 “I’m not sure what I really wanted out of Avengers: No Road Home when I began this journey, but whatever it was, it was dwarfed by the absolute treat that was delivered by this outstanding creative team.”

• Comics: The Gathering: 9/10 “In the finale of No Road Home, the heroes’ triumphant victory takes shape as an ode to the limitless possibilities of storytelling in the Mighty Marvel Manner.”

• Fortress of Solitude: 9.5/10 “An utterly charming and fantastic end to this 10-part series that in a really nice and enduring way paid homage to Marvel.”

• Newsarama: 9/10 “Avengers: No Road Home #10 speaks well to the power of stories, why these comics have endured for so long and meant so much to so many people, all in the service of holding back the darkness, both literally and figuratively…each issue of this series has either thrilled, moved, or entertained – and sometimes accomplished all three.”

• Pop Cult HQ: “Avengers: No Road Home is refreshing in its simplicity and is written by people who have a real affection for superhero comics.”

• Zona Negativa: 9.3/10 “…One of the best stories published this year. Not just because it respects the past, but because of its high quality and ability to open new doors to the future.”

Zub Marvel Superhero Comics in July!

Arriving in July-

CHAMPIONS #7

JIM ZUB (W)

STEVEN CUMMINGS (A)

Cover by KIM JACINTO

• The WAR OF THE REALMS is over, but its effect on the Champions has shaken the team to its very core.

• Meanwhile, Sam Alexander’s mission in space takes an unexpected turn.

• Will he find redemption, or is this the last ride for the human rocket?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

TONY STARK: IRON MAN #14

DAN SLOTT & JIM ZUB (W)

VALERIO SCHITI (A)

Cover by INHYUK LEE

CARNAGE-IZED VARIANT COVER BY PASQUAL FERRY

“THE ONE-STEP PROGRAM”

When Iron Man tells Captain Marvel that he can’t be her sponsor because he may or may not have fallen off the wagon, Carol doesn’t it take it well. What is Tony Stark’s new high-tech solution for sobriety? Find out why this might be his worst idea yet. Featuring the villainy of the all-new Spymaster. And follow Jocasta as she decides to go all in for “the ultimate upgrade.”

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

SECRET WARPS: ARACHKNIGHT ANNUAL #1

AL EWING & JIM ZUB (W)

CARLOS VILLA & CARLO BARBERI (A)

Cover by CARLOS GOMEZ

“SECRET WARPS,” PART 4 – SUPREMEUNIVERSAL!

• The web-spinning Arachknight finds himself out of the depth of all four of his personas as his own warped universe begins colliding with another — the New Supreme Universe, homes of the Supreme Seven!

• PLUS: A bonus tale of ol’ AK trying to persuade the Terrific Two to become a Trio!

40 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

This July: I’m Writing Savage Sword of Conan!

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #7

JIM ZUB (W)

PATCH ZIRCHER (A)

Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO

Variant Cover by PHILIP TAN

HITHER CAME…CONAN THE GAMBLER?!

A chance violent encounter in Shadizar lands young CONAN a position as a bodyguard for a wealthy merchant. But a twist of fate will put Conan in the hot seat — and no choice but to play the hand he’s dealt in a deadly game of SERPENT’S BLUFF! Conan will rely on his sword — and his wits — while navigating the seedy underworld of “civilized” gambling while making sure he stays clear of the deadly “Debtors Lounge”! Magic, mystery and action abound when writer Jim Zub (CHAMPIONS, AVENGERS: NO ROAD HOME) joins forces with artist Patch Zircher (HULK; TERROR, INC.) for the first of a three-part epic — CONAN THE GAMBLER!

PLUS: The next chapter in the all-new CONAN novella “THE SHADOW OF VENGEANCE”!

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

No Road Home Wrap-Up

The final issue of Avengers: No Road Home arrives in comic shops today. It’s a big and bold tribute to the Marvel Universe, released during Marvel’s 80th anniversary and just a handful of days before the Avengers: Endgame movie caps off a decade of Marvel movie magic.

Wow.

Getting the chance to work on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for the past two years (almost three years if you count my seven issues of Uncanny Avengers in there too) has been such an incredible experience. Everyone involved has worked so hard to see these stories come to life.

Al Ewing and Mark Waid have been brothers-in-arms and dear friends, collaborating at every step to make the best story possible. We put our hearts and minds into building a story we could be proud of. We leaned on each other’s strengths and filled in for each other’s weaknesses. Mark and Al have taught me an incredible amount about writing and teamwork.

Paco Medina (with Juan Vlasco on inks), Sean Izaakse, and Carlo Barberi stepped up to deliver the best art of their careers (so far). These character-packed epics are tough to write, but they’re way harder to illustrate and our line artists tirelessly pushed to put their best on every single page.

Jesus Aburtov, Marcio Menyz, Erick Arciniega, and Jay David Ramos brought their A-game to the colors as well, adding stunning palettes, light and mood to complete the look.

Corey Petit and Joe Sabino have been our intrepid letterers, focusing and finalizing our words, sometimes making sweeping changes at the last minute to ensure that everything flowed even as we hit our grueling weekly deadline for the printers.

Yasmine Putri delivered ten covers (as shown below) that effortlessly distilled each chapter into a stunning illustration that grabbed readers from across the store.

Joshua James Shaw took the broad concepts we brainstormed for our foes and designed them to be iconic and distinctive villains worthy of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the best in the Marvel canon.

Editors Alanna Smith, and Shannon Andrews ran the gauntlet of scheduling, story development, and continuity. No matter how much prep gets done, these weekly titles always end up being a sprint at the end. They kept pace and made sure the baton completed the journey so we all get to enjoy this celebration at the finish line.

Editorial lead Tom Brevoort has always been at the forefront of these weekly Avengers projects. His leadership carried them from the wisp of an initial idea into something so much more. I can’t thank him enough for having faith and trust in our crew, giving us the freedom to come up with these crazy stories and guidance to see them through to the end.

Editor-In-Chief CB Cebulski was in the room as we developed the story that would become No Road Home. He let us run wild with ideas, and helped refocus us when we’d gotten off track. He also had the brilliant suggestion of adding Rocket to our cast, an outside-the-box idea that brought a lot of joy and pathos to the final story.

Like the Avengers themselves, these books are a team effort and being a part of this team has been a thrill.

Thank you for this wonderful experience, again. It’s stunning to be a part of it and it’s stunning to hear from so many people that we delivered the goods and made our mark.

Zub

Avengers: No Road Home #9 Reviews

• Caped-Joel: 8.5/10 “I’m happy to say that this series is really keeping the momentum right until the final couple issues…This really has been one of the best Marvel stories I’ve read all year long.”

• Comic Frontline: 9/10 “No Road Home continues to bring the best Avengers team we’ve had in years to us here.”

• Comics: The Gathering: “No Road Home #9 manages to satisfy and succeed because it makes its cast highly compelling (and makes them visually gorgeous).”

• Embrace Your Geekness: “This is easily the best Avengers based series going today and could be the best comic Marvel is putting out.”

• Fortress Of Solitude: 9/10 “I really have to applaud the writers for giving us some of the best character content currently at Marvel and having it all make sense with all these different characters. Everyone got a moment to shine.”

• Newsarama: 8/10 “Under the collective pen of Al Ewing, Mark Waid and Jim Zub, their narrative shows no signs of slowing down from the fast pace that has characterized the series thus far, but all the more impressive is how it continues to keep things moving while still having moments of introspection throughout. “

Stone Star #1 Reviews

• Comic Book University: “Based on this first issue, I’m looking forward to more of this.”

• Comic-Watch: 9/10 “Stone Star #1 is both strikingly familiar and stunningly fresh, making Jim Zub and Max Dunbar’s surprise release a pleasant surprise”

• Fanboy Factor: “It’s a fun and invigorating read for a few reasons…There is a lot to discover in this first issue!”

• Graphic Policy: 8/10 “…this first issue feels like a story that I want to spend some time with and a world I want to explore.”

• Modern Gafa: “The artwork beautifully brings us into the world and the story makes sure we want to stick around.”

• Nerdenthum: “The world is a fascinating mix of fantasy and sci-fi that works a bit differently than any I’ve seen before.”