Skullkickers #29
Story By: Jim Zub
Art By: Edwin Huang
Art By: Misty Coats
Cover By: James Ghio
Cover Price: $3.50
Digital Price: $2.99
Diamond ID: MAY140730
Published: July 23, 2014
“A DOZEN COUSINS AND A CRUMPLED CROWN,” Conclusion The fifth SKULLKICKERS story arc ends, but the greatest battle of all is just beginning…
Over at his website, go to fantasy adventure comic writer Jim Zub posted the teaser to the left with “go for the eyes,” and a saying more details are coming next week.
What’s up with the above you ask? Well the hamster is actually a “miniature giant space hamster” name Boo, a companion of Minsc, a character from the Baldur’s Gate Dungeons & Dragons video game. Baldur’s Gate is a setting in the Forgotten Realms, the current setting of the latest edition of the roleplaying game. The saying “go for the eyes” also comes from the game.
With this teaser, I think it’s pretty sage to say we’ll be seeing some new D&D comics published from IDW with Jim Zub in the writer’s seat. Zub is a perfect writer for this, and it’s a perfect time to reboot D&D in comic form.
Zub is the writer of Skullkickers, an off-the-rails fantasy adventure series published by Image Comics. It’s setting and characters are clearly rooted in the roleplaying game, of which Zub is a fan. He also writes the Pathfinder series of comics, also a fantasy series based on a roleplaying game.
Dungeons & Dragons the game, published by Wizards of the Coast, has just seen a new edition released, the fifth edition of the classic series. Wizards of the Coast has released the basic rules of the game, for free, through their website. The free rules set is everything you need to get started. IDW has also moved into the gaming market with IDW Games, so there’s a possibility that might be involved as well.
Pair up a new rules set for a classic game, a talented writer who knows the material, and a company wanting to get their game in as many hands as possible, and a publisher who’s willing to embrace new ways to market, and you’ve got an awesome combination.
PATHFINDER: CITY OF SECRETS #3 (of 6)
Jim Zub (w)
Leandro Oliveira (a)
Genzoman, Carlos Gomez (c)
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
Magnimar’s many threats emerge from the shadows as Kyra faces a deadly assassin and Merisiel must decide between her past and present lives. It’s divide and conquer as the Pathfinder heroes are pulled apart. Come see why Pathfinder is the industry’s best-selling fantasy tabletop game. Each issue features an EXCLUSIVE removable, playable tactical map and poster!
Skullkickers #28
Story By: Jim Zub
Art By: Edwin Huang
Colored By: Misty Coats
Cover By: James Ghio
Cover Price: $3.50
Digital Price: $2.99
Diamond ID: APR140599
Published: June 25, 2014
A DOZEN COUSINS AND A CRUMPLED CROWN, Part Four Dastardly doubles duel while deranged dwarves dig deep. Don’t deny dis dynamic demented drama.
PATHFINDER: CITY OF SECRETS #2 (of 6)
Jim Zub (w)
Leandro Oliveira (a)
Genzoman, Carlos Gomez (c)
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
The Pathfinder heroes are plunged into danger as a new threat emerges in Magnimar. Ezren ambushed, Kyra targeted, Merisiel tempted by her past… Will the group endure? Come see why Pathfinder is the industry’s best-selling fantasy tabletop game. Each issue features an EXCLUSIVE removable, playable tactical map and poster!
Skullkickers #27
Story By: Jim Zub
Art By: Edwin Huang
Art By: Misty Coats
Cover By: James Ghio
Cover Price: $3.50
Digital Price: $2.99
Diamond ID: MAR140600
Published: May 28, 2014
“A DOZEN COUSINS AND A CRUMPLED CROWN,” Part Three Not a new #1—not a reboot—not a paradigm-shifting crossover event… and yet, still totally worth picking up and reading, we promise!
PATHFINDER: CITY OF SECRETS #1 (of 6)
Jim Zub (w)
Leandro Oliveira (a)
Genzoman, Carlos Gomez (c)
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FC • 32 pages • $4.99 • Teen+
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Retailer Exclusive Cover Featuring a FIRST TIME EVER TACTICAL POSTER MAP!
The Pathfinder heroes head to the city of Magnimar, and danger isn’t far behind. As the wizard Ezren seeks an audience with the Pathfinder Society, his adventuring allies explore the city’s ancient magic, well-hidden secrets, and deep political divides. The dangers and opportunities of the big city could bring the adventurers closer together–or tear them apart! This issue marks the start of a new adventure series and is the perfect jumping on point for new readers. Come aboard and see why Pathfinder is the world’s best-selling fantasy roleplaying game. Each issue of this exciting new series also includes an exclusive Pathfinder Roleplaying Game encounter and a bonus playable tactical map/art poster, bound in with each issue!
This June, journey into the exciting depths of your own imagination with the newest Disney Kingdoms series. Marvel has released a first look at Figment #1 – from writer Jim Zub, artist Filipe Andrade and cover artist John Tyler Christopher! Created by the unique collaboration between Marvel and Walt Disney Imagineering, this all-new five-issue series delivers an exciting steampunk fantasy adventure that reveals the never-before-told origin of the inventor known as Dreamfinder and his inquisitive dragon companion, Figment!
A mainstay of Epcot Theme Park at Walt Disney World, Figment and the enigmatic inventor Dreamfinder have captivated visitors of Epcot’s Journey Into Imagination attraction for decades. Marvel and Disney Kingdoms are proud to continue the spirit of the famous attraction by revealing the origin of two of its most famous characters!
In an interview with Marvel.com, Jim Zub said:
Expanding the story of Figment has been intimidating, but I’m genuinely enjoying it. I want to do right by Disney fans and new readers alike, creating an entertaining story and that comes from working with engaging characters. Digging a bit deeper into Figment and Dreamfinder has been a fun challenge. In so many ways this story really is a ‘Journey Into Imagination’, in both word and deed.
Imagination is inside all of us, waiting to be unlocked. All it takes is one little spark to let yours take flight and make our wildest dreams come true! This June, let your imagination take flight when one of the most popular Walt Disney World attractions comes to life in the exciting Figment #1!
FIGMENT #1 (OF 5) (APR140657)
Written by Jim Zub
Penciled by Filipe Andrade
Cover by John Tyler Christopher
Disney Figment Variant by Andy Gaskill (APR140659)
Walt Disney Imagineer Variant by Tom Morris (APR140658)
Elements based on Figment © Disney
FOC – 05/19/14, On-Sale – 06/11/14
Skullkickers #26
Story By: Jim Zub
Art By: Edwin Huang
Cover By: James Ghio
Cover Price: $3.50
Digital Price: $2.99
Diamond ID: FEB140629
Published: April 23, 2014
“A DOZEN COUSINS AND A CRUMPLED CROWN,” Part Two In this special issue (they’re all special, but whatever): The HiSTORY: of Dwarves (The ‘Short’ Version).
RED SONJA AND CUB (ONE-SHOT)
Jim Zub (w)
Jonathan Lau (a)
Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz (c)
FC • 40 pages • $4.99 • Teen+
Blood will rain down upon the snowy ground as the She-Devil With A Sword battles her way across the Asiatic lands of Khitai. In a land of complex family loyalties and death before dishonor, will sharpened steel and the muscle to wield it be enough? Find out in this manga style inspired tale by Jim Zub (SAMURAI JACK).
