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SDCC 2025: The West Runs Red in EC Comics’ Outlaw Showdown #1

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SOME COMIC BOOK COMPANIES ASK YOU TO CHOOSE: DEATH OR GLORY? AT EC COMICS, THEY SAY . . . WHY NOT BOTH?! In advance of Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA, Oni Press and William M. Gaines Agent, Inc. have revealed Outlaw Showdown #1 – the first in a new series of unpredictable and unforgiving 56-page specials visiting EC’s trademark brand of hard-won vengeance upon storytelling genres from across the ages . . . from prehistoric survival to crime and punishment in epochs far beyond our own.

Debuting this October in our inaugural bonfire of bullets: As the sun settles high above this bone-dry stretch of mesa, wipe the blood from your boot heels and place your wagers as Oni Press and EC Comics raise their pistols to pump six cylinders of hot lead and cold hearts into Outlaw Showdown #1 – EC’s first 56-page special celebrating revenge and retribution on the lawless frontiers of the Old West! Gunfighters, scoundrels, butchers, and bandits—they’ll all join us here to draw down on fate itself as coffin-bound creators John Arcudi, Brian Azzarello, David Lapham, Tony Moore, Ann Nocenti, and more rain hellfire and fury from the holsters on their hip.

Plus, as an extra-added bounty: Saddle up for a newly remastered and authentically restored tale of hard-fought Western justice from the EC vaults!

Also joining the perilous posse, point an ol’ six-shooter salute to sky and welcome steel-sighted cover artists Lee Bermejo, Tony Moore, Ladrönn, Shawn McManus, and Rian Hughes to this blood-stained, power-burned milestone in EC history. This October, the West runs red –only in Outlaw Showdown #1!

Preview: The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1

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The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1

(W) John Arcudi, Jim Zub, Patch Zircher, John C. Hocking, Frank Tieri (A) Max Von Fafner, Patch Zircher, Richard Pace, Alan Quah, Cary Nord (CA) Joe Jusko
In Shops: Nov 20, 2024
SRP: $19.99

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED RETURN OF THE CLASSIC SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN MAGAZINE!

Featuring ALL-NEW Conan comic strips from writers John Arcudi, Jim Zub, Frank Tieri, and artists Max Von Fafner, Richard Pace, Cary Nord. Also featuring a brand-new Solomon Kane strip written and drawn by Patch Zircher.

COLLECTS THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #1-3

The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1

Preview: The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1

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The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1

(W) John Arcudi, Jim Zub, Patch Zircher, John C. Hocking, Frank Tieri (A) Max Von Fafner, Patch Zircher, Richard Pace, Alan Quah, Cary Nord (CA) Joe Jusko
In Shops: Nov 20, 2024
SRP: $19.99

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED RETURN OF THE CLASSIC SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN MAGAZINE!

Featuring ALL-NEW Conan comic strips from writers John Arcudi, Jim Zub, Frank Tieri, and artists Max Von Fafner, Richard Pace, Cary Nord. Also featuring a brand-new Solomon Kane strip written and drawn by Patch Zircher.

COLLECTS THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #1-3

The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1

Creepshow Vol. 3 #3’s Comic Book Grail Is to DIE For

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Everyone’s favorite horror anthology continues! Skybound and Image Comics have revealed covers and interior pages from Creepshow Vol. 3 #3, the latest installment of the Eisner Award nominated comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Cartel Entertainment.  

Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 will arrive in comic book shops on November 20, 2024, and will feature terrifying tales written by fan favorites John Arcudi and Chris Condon, with art by Shawn McManus and Martín Morazzo, colors by Chris O’Halloran, and letters by Pat Brosseau.  

The hit anthology continues here, as John Arcudi and Shawn McManus introduce two online sleuths who investigate a murder that has more twists and turns than any message board could ever anticipate. Then, red hot creators Chris Condon and Martín Morazzo present the story of the ultimate comic book grail, one that might even be worth killing for… 

In addition to the main cover by Ryan Carr (the George A. Romero Foundation’s Artist in Residence), Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 comes with variant covers including an open to order cover by Martín Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran and the continuation of the 1:10 incentive connecting cover series by Steve Beach.  

Creepshow Vol. 3 #3

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 Cover A by Ryan Carr (Lunar Code: 0924IM332) 
  • Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 Cover B by Martín Morazzo (Lunar Code: 0924IM333) 
  • Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 Cover C (1:10 Incentive Variant) (Connecting) by Steve Beach (Lunar Code: 0924IM334) 

Preview: Convert #1 (of 4)

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Convert #1 (of 4)

(W) John Arcudi (A) Savannah Finley (CA) Simon Gane
In Shops: Aug 28, 2024
SRP: $3.99

Mini-Series Premiere. Science Officer Orrin Kutela finds himself stranded on a distant planet, starving and haunted by the ghosts of his dead crew. On the verge of death, he makes an astonishing discovery. Veteran writer John Arcudi (Rumble, B.P.R.D.) and illustrator Savanna Finley bring you a sci-fi/fantasy comic like no other.

Convert #1 (of 4)

John Arcudi, Chris Condon, Shawn McManus, and Martín Morazzo Headline Creepshow Vol. 3 #3

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Everyone’s favorite horror anthology continues! Skybound and Image Comics have announced the creative talent behind Creepshow Vol. 3 #3, the latest installment of the Eisner Award nominated comic book anthology based on Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Cartel Entertainment.  

Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 will arrive in comic book shops on November 20, 2024, and will feature terrifying tales written by fan favorites John Arcudi and Chris Condon, with art by Shawn McManus and Martín Morazzo, colors by Chris O’Halloran, and letters by Pat Brosseau.  

The hit anthology continues here, as John Arcudi and Shawn McManus introduce two online sleuths who investigate a murder that has more twists and turns than any message board could ever anticipate. Then, red hot creators Chris Condon and Martín Morazzo present the story of the ultimate comic book grail, one that might even be worth dying for… 

In addition to the main cover by Ryan Carr, Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 comes with variant covers including an open to order cover by Martín Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran and the continuation of the 1:10 incentive connecting cover series by Steve Beach.  

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 Cover A by Ryan Carr (Lunar Code Coming Soon) 
  • Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 Cover B by Martín Morazzo (Lunar Code Coming Soon) 
  • Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 Cover C (1:10 Incentive Variant) (Connecting) by Steve Beach (Lunar Code Coming Soon) 

Sci-fi/fantasy series Convert is a feast for the eyes

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Writer John Arcudi and illustrator Savannah Finley bring readers a sci-fi/fantasy comic like no other in the upcoming miniseries, Convert. This four-issue tale is set to kick off this August from Image Comics and will feature covers by fan-favorite artist Simon Gane.

Science Officer Orrin Kutela finds himself stranded on a distant planet, starving and haunted by the ghosts of his dead crew. On the verge of death, he makes an astonishing discovery.

Convert #1 (Lunar Code 0624IM232) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, August 21. 

Convert #1

BOOM! announces Hello Darkness, a new ongoing horror anthology featuring the best in modern horror

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Horror fans rejoice in cadaverous delight, because Hello Darkness is a brand new ongoing anthology series featuring what BOOM! Studios is known for–the best in modern Horror, Fantasy, and Mystery, not to mention the darkest stories yet from a murderer’s row of world class creators including R.L. Stine, Francesco Francavilla, Garth Ennis, Becky Cloonan, James Tynion IV, Werther Dell’Edera, Brian Azzarello, Vanesa R. Del Rey, John Arcudi, Ryan Sook, Cullen Bunn, Sas Milledge, Sarah Gailey, Liana Kangas, Marguerite Bennett, Michael Conrad, Martín Morazzo, Andy Lanning, Trevor Hairsine, Steve Orlando, Genevieve Valentine, Jude Ellison S. Doyle, Letizia Cadonici, Sarah Andersen, and more! Everything from primal fears to modern political horrors will be explored, in the classic style of Creepy and Eerie and the contemporary chills of Black Mirror.

A deadly new Something Is Killing The Children story unfolds in the first 6 issues of Hello Darkness, along with a bone-rattling new serialized tale by Garth Ennis and Becky Cloonan in the first 7!

Fans can also expect stunning main covers by Paolo Rivera, variant covers by Jenny Frison, and a rotating guest artist variant cover on every single issue, with issue #1’s guest artist being Peach Momoko!

Hello Darkness #1 will be available in comic shops July 24, 2024.

Savage Sword of Conan #1 revives the classic newsprint series

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The Savage Sword of Conan #1

Titan Comics has revived the black and white newsprint Savage Sword of Conan, and this first issue is well worth your $6.99.

Beginning with an introduction by Roy Thomas about the history of the title (and teasing his involvement in future titles), Savage Sword kicks off for good with the epic “Conan and the Dragon Horde” by John Arcudi and Max von Fafner. This story is filled with classic Conan themes like greed, lust, and fear of the unknown as Conan’s mercenary gig turns into a hellish nightmare. Von Fafner brings the blood, gore, and big animals using cutting diagonal panels for the more powerful fight scenes. The story has kind of a road trip format taking us to exotic and dangerous places in the Hyborian Age, and there’s some romance too with Conan having searing chemistry with siege weapons engineer Ineah.

This dragon/dinosaur slaying yarn is followed by a prose flash fiction story from Jim Zub that is heavy on adjectives, but redeems itself through visceral action sequences and pointed commentary about religious fanaticism through Conan’s conflict with the Stygians.

As well as Conan, Savage Sword features the first part of a Solomon Kane serial from Patrick Zircher and a companion essay from Jeffrey Shanks that sets up this lesser known character’s role in pop culture. The Conan story is definitely more engaging, and the Solomon Kane serial leads off with a lot of info dumping about Welsh folklore and mythology before turning into a monster story. I definitely enjoy Zircher’s black and white work here than his work for Marvel and DC especially his use of shadow when the mysterious Gawr takes a family’s livestock.

All in all, Savage Sword of Conan #1 is a worthy return of this title and a showcase of gorgeous sword and sorcery visuals paired with insightful arcs for Conan and Solomon Kane.

Story: John Arcudi, Roy Thomas, Jim Zub, Patch Zircher, Jeffrey Shanks
Art: Max von Fafner, Joe Jusko, Patch Zircher, Roberto De La Torre, Rebeca Puebla, Gerardo Zaffino, Howard Chaykin
Overall: 8.6 Recommendation: Buy

Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – Kindle

Preview: The Savage Sword of Conan #1

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The Savage Sword of Conan #1

Writer(s): John Arcudi, Patch Zircher, Jim Zub
Artist(s): Max Von Fafner, Patch Zircher
Cover A: Joe Jusko
Cover B: Gerado Zaffino
Cover C: Max Von Fafner
Publisher: Heroic Signatures, Titan Comics
B&W, 80pp, $6.99, 8.125 x 10.875 inch
On sale: February 28, 2024

Featuring a new CONAN epic from John Arcudi and Max Von Fafner, the rousing return of SOLOMON KANE written and drawn by Patch Zircher, an electric prose story from Jim Zub, spectacular art pin-ups, and more, THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #1 heralds a new era of adrenaline-fueled adventure!

The Savage Sword of Conan #1
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