Jim Zub's Blog, page 97
March 21, 2017
Arriving in June – Thunderbolts Vol. 2: No Going Back
THUNDERBOLTS VOL. 2: NO GOING BACK TPB
Written by JIM ZUB & KURT BUSIEK
Penciled by SEAN IZAAKSE, JON MALIN & MARK BAGLEY
Cover by JON MALIN
If you operate in the shadows long enough, someone is going to shine a light on you. But Bucky Barnes didn’t think that person would be his best friend, Steve Rogers! Steve wants to know where Bucky’s loyalties lie. The thing is, Steve has secrets of his own. And when an original Thunderbolt returns, how will Songbird react to the reunion of her former team? Together, they all used to be the Masters of Evil — and if Baron Zemo has his way, their villainous legacy will be reclaimed with the infinite power of a Cosmic Cube! Past and present collide as Bucky confronts the truth about Captain America and the destructive path that led to him becoming the Winter Soldier! Plus: A 20th-anniversary-celebration tale by Thunderbolts co-creators Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley!
Collecting THUNDERBOLTS (2016) #7-12.
144 PGS./Rated T+ $17.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9669-3
Arriving in June – WAYWARD #21
WAYWARD #21
STORY: JIM ZUB
ART / COVER A: STEVEN CUMMINGS & TAMRA BONVILLAIN
COVER B: HICHAM HABCHI
JUNE 28 / 32 PAGES / FC / M / $3.99
NEW STORY ARC
“TETHERED SOULS,” Part One
Nikaido’s powers are growing, and he’s not the only one…
WAYWARD unleashes myth into the modern world. It’s the perfect time to get on board and see what all the excitement is about!
“There’s a reason Wayward is a 5 Star book time after time and that’s because it’s so incredibly well written with strong characters/characterization and some of the best artwork in the business.”
-Reading With a Flight Ring
Arriving in June – Uncanny Avengers #24 and Secret Empire: United
UNCANNY AVENGERS #24
JIM ZUB (W)
KIM JACINTO (A)
Cover by R.B. SILVA
SECRET EMPIRE TIE-IN!
• Tricked by Hydra, trapped in a prison they never anticipated, the Uncanny Avengers have a cunning escape plan…but it might just make things even worse!
32 PGS./Rated T+ $3.99
SECRET EMPIRE: UNITED #1
JIM ZUB (W)
ARIO ANINDITO (A)
Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
VARIANT COVER BY Rafael Albuquerque
• Steve Rogers has finally brought peace to the planet, securing the borders of the land that he loves against any and all threats.
• And his peace will be maintained—by any means necessary.
• So when skirmishes break out on the outskirts of mutant-controlled territory, Hydra’s supreme leader takes matters into his own hands…
40 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ $4.99
March 17, 2017
Talking Uncanny Avengers With CBR
I spoke to Dave Richards at Comic Book Resources all about coming on board Uncanny Avengers as the new writer and what Kim Jacinto and I have planned for our Secret Empire tie-in issues.
Give it a read!
March 16, 2017
Nuff Said Podcast Interview
I was interviewed by the Nuff Said Podcast all about my current Marvel work: Thunderbolts and the Uncanny Avengers. Lots of good stuff here as we talk about Secret Empire, continuity, working on events, and a whole lot more. Give it a listen!
March 15, 2017
Secret Empire: United Arrives in June
I’m writing the SECRET EMPIRE: UNITED one-shot special arriving in June! Over on Marvel.com they interviewed artist Ario Anindito and I about the issue and what ramifications the new rise of Hydra has for mutantkind.
More articles theorizing what we have in store can be found at a variety of comic news sites:
BLEEDING COOL
COMICS ALLIANCE
COMIC BOOK RESOURCES
NEWSARAMA
March 14, 2017
Glénat Comics Interview
Glénat Comics, the French publisher of Wayward, has posted up a new interview with me on their French language site all about creating the series and what I love about Japanese mythology. My French language skills have long since atrophied, but from what I remember of the conversation it’s good stuff.
Give it a read.
Zub at Toronto Comicon March 17-19
I’ll be set up at Toronto Comicon happening March 17-19 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
You’ll be able to find me at ARTIST ALLEY TABLE P28.
I’ll have many of my books available, including brand new ones like Glitterbomb Vol. 1 and Wayward Vol. 4, as well as variant covers, sketch covers, and a whole lot more.
In addition to being at my table, I’ll be on a couple panels over the weekend too:
Saturday March 18
4:00pm Chapterhouse Comics Panel – ROOM 803
Sunday March 19
1:00pm Writing Comics – ROOM 803
March 6, 2017
Twitch Interview on Dungeons & Dragons!
During Emerald City Comicon I spoke to the gang at Twitch all about Dungeons & Dragons: Frost Giant’s Fury and adapting the tabletop game to the comic page. Check it out!
March 3, 2017
I’m the New Writer on Uncanny Avengers!
Starting in June, I’ll be taking over as writer for one of the illustrious monthly Avengers titles at Marvel – The Uncanny Avengers!
The Uncanny Avengers were formed by Steve Rogers to acts as a ‘Unity Squad’, a group of disparate heroes from different parts of the Marvel Universe brought together to show that there could be peace and cooperation between humans, mutants, and inhumans. Even after they were officially disbanded, the Unity Squad has stuck together and supported each other through thick and thin.
Gerry Dugan has been the writer for the past couple years and he’s done a wonderful job building a really engaging group of heroes. He’s moving on to write Guardians of the Galaxy while I pick up where he left off with the Avengers. It’s a fun book filled with a nice mix of legacy and new characters from across Marvel’s many titles. I can’t go into too many details about future additions to the cast, but the first cover shows five of our heroes, so I’ll detail them here.
ROGUE: A long time ago Anna Marie was a villain, but then she was taken in by Charles Xavier and the X-Men and found a better path. Ever since she’s worked hard to better herself, turning the brash confidence that was her emotional shield into reality as a powerhouse hero. Rogue is acting as the unofficial leader of the group now that Captain America has been revealed as an agent of Hydra.
WASP: Janet Van Dyne is one of the original Avengers, a capable hero with a keen mind and killer fashion sense. Even after years of success, villains still manage to under estimate her shrinking and flying powers.
HUMAN TORCH: A founding member of the now-disbanded Fantastic Four, Johnny Storm has matured from the ‘hothead’ he used to be into a courageous and caring hero. After his family vanished he was looking for a home and he’s found it here with the Avengers.
DOCTOR VOODOO: Jericho Drumm is a Houngan priest of Voodoo magic and powerful mystic who once held the position of Sorcerer Supreme in Doctor Strange’s absence. His troubled past continues to haunt him, but he pushes forward, focused in his beliefs and desire to do good in the world.
SYNAPSE: Emily Guerrero is the newest and youngest member of the group. A New Yorker who discovered she had Inhuman ancestry when the Terrigan mists activated her latent abilities, she’s still working to find her place, both as a hero and an Avenger.
Getting the chance to write a monthly Avengers title is a dream come true. Uncanny Avengers #24, arriving in June, is my first issue and I can’t wait for readers to see what we have planned. Many thanks to the readers who have told Marvel how much they enjoy my work and Avengers editors Tom Brevoort and Alanna Smith for their continued support.
