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Preview: The Savage Sword of Conan #16

The Savage Sword of Conan #16

(W) Jim Zub
(A) Nicola Scott, Chris Campana, Scott Izaakse
B&W, 64pp, $6.99, On Sale September 16, 2026

Prepare for the launch of the new Conan mini-series, TIDES OF THE TYRANT-KING, with this special issue boasting three thrilling tales from legendary writer JIM ZUB.

Bolstered with an array of pin-ups and incredible covers from Joe Jusko and Nick Percival, THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #16 one is not one to be missed!

Cover art of 'The Savage Sword of Conan #16' featuring Conan battling a mysterious figure in a dark setting.

Preview: Wayward Compendium

Wayward Compendium

(W) Jim Zub (A) Steven Cummings

Gods, myths, and magic on the streets of Tokyo, collected in its entirety for the first time in this new compendium!

Rori Lane is trying to start a new life when she reunites with her mother in Japan, but ancient creatures lurking in the shadows sense something hidden deep within her, threatening everything she holds dear. Can she unlock the secrets of her power before it’s too late?

Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian) and Steven Cummings (Star Wars: Hidden Empire) unleashed a supernatural spectacle set against Japan’s engaging culture and mythic monsters, and the story is now collected in a single stellar volume along with insightful cultural essays by Zack Davisson (Ultimate X-Men) and other development work and pin-ups by the creative team.

Collects WAYWARD #1-30.

Wayward Compendium

Conan: Tides of the Tyrant-King #1 trailer and art revealed!

CONAN OF CIMMERIA believed that THULSA DOOM’s evil had been banished forever, but the Atlantean necromancer’s dark power stirs once more and, if it cannot be stopped, the dead shall overtake the living! The Tyrant-King of Atlantis returns and all shall suffer, unless Conan and his brave allies can turn back the tide!

From writer Jim Zub with art by Jesus Merino, Conan: Tides of the Tyrant-King #1 is out September 23, 2026.

Vault announces Vampire: The Masquerade Compact Edition

Vault ComicsVampire: The Masquerade comic series will be returning to print in an all new compact edition, available on August 31, 2026 in comic shops everywhere, and September 1, 2026 in bookstores everywhere. The comics are based on the bestselling tabletop role-playing game published by White Wolf.

The complete compact edition includes all ten issues of Vampire: The Masquerade—Winter’s Teeth together with all three issues of World of Darkness: Crimson ThawVampire: The Masquerade—Winter’s Teeth was written by Tim Seeley and drawn by Dev Pramalnik, with back-up stories written by Tini and Blake Howard and drawn by Nathan GoodenWorld of Darkness: Crimson Thaw was written by Tim Seeley, Jim Zub, and Danny Lore, and drawn by Julius Ohta.

Later this year, Vault and White Wolf will announce more details of an all new Vampire: The Masquerade comic series coming from Vault in 2027.

Vampire: The Masquerade

Preview: Conan the Barbarian #33

Conan the Barbarian #33

(W) Jim Zub (A) Fernando Dagnino
FC, 32pp, $4.99

Conan and Valeria are pirates of the Red Brotherhood, living a life of lawless adventure on the Western Sea, but occult forces from the Cimmerian’s past have him in their sights once more and they will not rest until the barbarian’s body and soul are torn asunder!

Conan the Barbarian #33

Tides of the Tyrant-King Begins a new Conan the Barbarian Event this September

Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures have revealed more information about the brand new Conan Crossover Event teased on Free Comic Book Day 2026, with a new Conan miniseries dropping in September, Tides of the Tyrant-Kingit’s the perfect opportunity for new readers to dive into a huge and exciting new adventure for the Cimmerian! Written by the legendary Jim Zub, illustrated by the incredible Jésus Merino, Issue #1 features a huge range of covers by Roberto De La Torre, Utsab Chatterjee, Gerardo Zaffino, Jésus Merino, and Stuart Sayger.

In Tides of The Tyrant-King #1, Conan of Cimmeria believed that Thulsa Doom’s evil had been banished forever, but the Atlantean necromancer’s dark power stirs once more and, if it cannot be stopped, the dead shall overtake the living! The Tyrant-King of Atlantis returns and all shall suffer, unless Conan and his brave allies can turn back the tide! The story follows Conan the Barbarian and Stephen Costigan, both warriors in different times – their battles are mirrored, as both of them are connected by a familiar evil that seeps its way into both stories…

On the 23rd September, readers can pick up the debut issue of Conan the Barbarian: Tides of the Tyrant-King and dive fully into this brand new story!

A week before the release, on the 16th September, readers can prepare for the launch of Tides of The Tyrant-King with the special issue of The Savage Sword of Conan #16 boasting three thrilling tales from Jim Zub. Featuring a mesmeric Conan tale of corrupted memories and creeping madness with artist Nicola Scott, a return to the weird western world of Howardian gunslinger Steve Corcoran in a sequel to the classic “Vultures of Whapeton” with artist Chris Campana, and a descent into the shadowed past of mini-series femme fatale Zuleika with artist Sean Izaakse. Bolstered with an array of pin-ups and incredible covers from Joe Jusko and Nick Percival, The Savage Sword of Conan #16 one is not one to be missed!

Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures released a preview of this story on Free Comic Book Day 2026, which is now available to read here on the Titan website…

The Savage Sword of Conan #16 will be out in all good comic stores on September 16th, while Conan: Tides of The Tyrant-King will follow on the 23rd September 23rd.

  • Cover of 'Conan: Tides of the Tyrant King' featuring a muscular warrior holding a sword, surrounded by candles and skulls in a dark setting.
  • Comic cover for 'Conan: Tides of the Tyrant King' featuring Conan battling skeletal foes with weapons in a dark, mountainous landscape.
  • Comic cover featuring the character Conan from 'Tides of the Tyrant King,' holding a sword with a dark, ominous figure looming in the background.
  • Comic cover featuring the title 'Conan: Tides of the Tyrant King' at the top, showing a muscular man in a fighting stance, with a shadowy, menacing figure in the background.
  • Cover art for 'Conan: Tides of the Tyrant King' featuring a muscular warrior dressed in fur and armor, wielding a mace, with a shadowy figure and an ominous background.
  • Comic book cover featuring Conan, a muscular warrior with long hair, wielding two swords. The title 'Conan: Tides of the Tyrant King' is prominently displayed at the top. The background includes dramatic splashes of green and black.
  • A powerful warrior holding a sword and shield, standing in a misty landscape. The title 'The Savage Sword of Conan' is displayed prominently above him.

Preview: Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 4

Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 4

(W) Jim Zub (A) Roberto De La Torre, Doug Braithwaite
B&W, 214pp, $24.99

Conan returns in this unchained fourth volume, packed with brutal new tales tied to the Scourge of the Serpent miniseries. Featuring comics, pin-ups, poems, and essays from top creators including Jim Zub, Roberto de la Torre, and Doug Braithwaite, it celebrates the savage world of Robert E. Howard.

Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 4

Preview: Conan the Barbarian Vol. 7 The Conquering Crown

Conan the Barbarian Vol. 7 The Conquering Crown

(W) Jim Zub (A) Fernando Dagnino, Alex Horley
FC, 128pp, $17.99

Volume seven of Conan the Barbarian delivers two epic tales as Conan faces a mysterious wanderer in The Nomad and battles toward his bloody rise to kingship in The Conquering Crown. Collecting issues #25–28, it chronicles the Cimmerian’s path from mercenary to ruler of Aquilonia.

Conan the Barbarian Vol. 7 The Conquering Crown

Conan The Barbarian: Scourge of the Serpent Vol. 1 Trailer

Fans of Robert E. Howard’s reluctant hero will love his furious face-off against ancient enemy Set and his army of Serpent Men… CONAN OF CIMMERIA has encountered Stygian sorcery and snake-sent creatures many times in his grand adventures, but he has never faced the true unspeakable power of SET…until NOW.

The serpent god’s influence coils around the Hyborian Age and every other age linked to it. Three stunning supernatural stories will weave together to answer a chilling question of past and present – What is Set’s grand plan for humanity and, now that it’s begun, can it be stopped?

From Conan mastermind scribe Jim Zub and the wonderfully wicked art of Ivan Gil comes an epic event not to be missed by long-time fans of the barbarian.

Collects Conan: Scourge of the Serpent #1-4 and Conan the Barbarian FCBD 2025

Format: Graphic Novel
(W) Jim Zub (A) Ivan Gil
Publisher: Titan Comics & Heroic Signatures
48pp • $17.99 • On Sale 27 May 2026

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