Jim Zub's Blog, page 82
June 23, 2018
Champions #21 and Infinity Countdown: Champions #1 Reviews
CHAMPIONS #21
• Black Nerd Problems: 8.5/10 “What I continue to love about Izaakse’s art is that he has such a pitch-perfect grasp on everyone’s power. Just pay close attention to every panel during the fight scenes and you’ll see that every hero is represented to the fullest.”
• Bleeding Cool: 8.5/10 “a fun and action-packed issue with a compelling conflict with intriguing implications. This is an all-around strong issue giving the reader conflict and character”
• Comic Book.com: 10/10 “This comic has loads, and loads, and LOADS of heart. All people deserve to have a voice, no matter where they come from, and Champions makes sure we all understand that. This book is quickly becoming a must-read for any and all comics fans.”
• Comic Watch: 9/10 “This book earns a strong recommendation, especially at the end of its first arc. It’s got everything a comics fan could ask for – great characters, beautiful art, amazing action scenes, and sparkling dialogue.”
• Shoot the Breeze: 9.8/10 “This has been a VERY FUN, VERY VIBRANT start to writer Jim Zub & artist Sean Izaaske’s new run on Champions”
INFINITY COUNTDOWN: CHAMPIONS #1
• Bleeding Cool: 8/10 “a nice first step for this tie-in two-shot. Its characters are endearing, it’s story compelling, and the art is solid and fitting for the narrative.”
• Comic Book.com: 8/10 “writer Jim Zub continues to knock it out of the park with this coming-of-age superhero troop.”
• Heroes At The Summit: Grade A “Written with a youthful flare and drawn with poise, this issue is a compelling story of hope and desire.”
• Shoot the Breeze: 9.8/10 “This story is a very effective character-piece for [Nova]. The art by Emilio Laiso is equally effective, showing a wide-range of expressive faces and the Champions all look very distinct!”
June 21, 2018
Snowguard on CBC’s The National
Nyla Innuksuk and I spoke to CBC’s The National all about developing Snowguard, a new Inuk Canadian superhero in the Marvel Universe. Lots of great artwork from Sean Izaakse, Marcio Menyz, and RB Silva on Canadian national TV (plus a nice peak at The Beguiling comic shop downtown) as we talk about story, character, and representation. Give it a watch!
June 20, 2018
Rick and Morty VS Dungeons & Dragons #2 Arrives in September!
Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #2 (of 4)
Patrick Rothfuss & Jim Zub (w) • Troy Little (a & c)
Death, dice, and diabolical plans! Rick Sanchez has been power gaming since the ’70s, but this time he may have finally met his match—his family.
The world’s greatest role-playing game.
Reality’s most dysfunctional animated series.
What could go wrong?
Bullet points:
• Presented in conjunction with ONI PRESS!
• Patrick Rothfuss, the multiple award-winning, bestselling author of The Kingkiller Chronicle series, joins Dungeons & Dragons fan-favorite author Jim Zub (Avengers, Wayward) on a tri-dimensional fantasy adventure!
• Rick and Morty is one of the most popular shows in Adult Swim history, with a steady fan following since it debuted in 2013. This is the first official Rick and Morty team-up story and should have deep traction in fan circles!
• Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition sales continue to grow each year around the world. D&D has returned as a cultural force in bookstores and online.
• Variant covers by Julia Scott and Tess Fowler!
Wayward #29 Arrives in September!
Arriving in September-
WAYWARD #29
WRITER: JIM ZUB
ARTIST / COVER A: STEVEN CUMMINGS & TAMRA BONVILLAIN
COVER B: W. SCOTT FORBES
SEPTEMBER 26 / 24 PAGES / FC / M / $3.99
“BOUND TO FATE,” Part Four
The cat returns (and she brings grim tidings)!
The wayward begin their final assault on the Loom of Fate…and not all of them will survive.
Zub Marvel Comics Arriving in September 2018
CHAMPIONS #24
JIM ZUB (W) • SEAN IZAAKSE (A)
COVER BY R.B. SILVA
THE CHAMPIONS GRAPPLE WITH A FOE THAT ALL THE SUPER-POWERS IN THE WORLD CANNOT VANQUISH!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
HUNT FOR WOLVERINE Hardcover
Written by CHARLES SOULE, TOM TAYLOR, MARIKO TAMAKI, JIM ZUB & MORE
Penciled by DAVID MARQUEZ, PAULO SIQUEIRA, MATTEO BUFFAGNI, R.B. SILVA, BUTCH GUICE, THONY SILAS & MORE
Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Wolverine is back — but where is he? Just as the X-Men finally come to terms with Logan’s death, a shocking revelation reopens old wounds — and an epic quest begins across the Marvel Universe. But who will solve the puzzle first? Will it be Daredevil, Misty Knight and their crack squad of investigators? Or Logan’s fellow New Avengers: Iron Man, Spider-Man, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage? Or perhaps Sabretooth, Lady Deathstrike and Daken will track him down! With mystery in Madripoor and around the globe, the return of Wolverine will keep you guessing — right until the end!
Collecting HUNT FOR WOLVERINE #1, HUNT FOR WOLVERINE: WEAPON LOST #1-4, HUNT FOR WOLVERINE: ADAMANTIUM AGENDA #1-4, HUNT FOR WOLVERINE: CLAWS OF A KILLER #1-4, HUNT FOR WOLVERINE: MYSTERY IN MADRIPOOR #1-4 and HUNT FOR WOLVERINE: DEAD ENDS, plus the WHERE’S WOLVERINE pages from throughout the Marvel Universe.
432 PGS./Parental Advisory …$50.00
ISBN: 978-1-302-91301-4
Trim size: Oversized
Wayward Final Arc Interview on Newsarama
Steven, Tamra, and I spoke to Lan Pitts at Newsarama all about our final story arc for Wayward. Give it a read for teasers about what’s coming up in the upcoming months.
June 12, 2018
Champions Interview at CBR
I spoke to Dave Richards at Comic Book Resources about Champions – our special 2-part Infinity Countdown tie-in story, the changing team dynamic, and more! Give it a read to see what’s coming up for Marvel’s teen super team.
Talking About Wayward’s Final Arc With Dynamic Forces
I spoke to Byron Brewer at Dynamic Forces about ‘Bound To Destiny’, the final arc of Wayward that starts up at the end of this month. Give it a read to get a glimpse at what’s coming up!
June 8, 2018
Talking Rick and Morty VS D&D With PreviewsWorld
Pat Rothfuss, Troy Little, and I spoke to Previews World about the upcoming RICK and MORTY VS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS mini-series launching in August. Check it out.
May 28, 2018
Mystery In Madripoor #1 Reviews
The first issue of Hunt For Wolverine: Mystery In Madripoor arrived in stores last week. Let’s see what reviewers thought of our opening chapter…
• Adventures In Poor Taste: 8/10 “A good issue due to the strong team dynamics and a killer opening fight scene. If you’re at all a fan of Wolverine’s period in Madripoor give this a shot.”
• Caped-Joel: 7.5/10 “As Jim Zub has shown time and time again, he has a flare for team dynamics, especially big teams like this one here.”
• Comic Book University: Grade=A+ “This was great. I loved every single aspect of this comic book. For all intents and purposes, it was perfect.”
• Comicsverse: 9.5/10 “the perfect testament to the mutant team and their connection to Wolverine. Zub, Silas, and Sobreiro are a creative dream-team”
• Film Exodus: “Writer Jim Zub and artist Thony Silas give the ladies their time to shine in this miniseries. The group Zub brings together is fun, feisty, and fearless. The superheroines each had a special place in Wolverine’s life and it’s nice to see how they each affected Logan in their own way.”
• Fortress In Solitude: 8.5/10 “An interesting tie-in to the Hunt For Wolverine…They did a great job showing how Wolverine touched each character’s life.”
• Super Powered Fancast: 8/10 “The writer chose a great focus for this story and the art work really complimented the narrative style.”
• Rogues Portal: “Mystery in Madripoor #1 really reminds the reader all the distinct roles that Wolverine took on in his life. It is obvious that Zub took the time to understand the complicated character that Wolverine is and show that to the reader.”
