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The Savage Sword of Conan #1 is a nice addition to the worlds of Robert E. Howard

The Savage Sword of Conan #1

I’ll admit, my knowledge of Conan the Barbarian is limited. I’ve read some comics. I’ve read some arcs, series, and overall I’ve enjoyed it. The recent relaunch from Titan Comics has sucked me in with a great classic feel to it. So, I was intrigued to check out The Savage Sword of Conan #1, a new addition to Titan’s line based on the classic Robert E. Howard characters. What I found was a solid anthology, mixing prose, comics, and pin-ups. It’s different enough to stand out from the ongoing series and opens up a lot of opportunity for what’s to come.

The Savage Sword of Conan #1 is packed with two comics, a prose story, some history, and lots of art. It’s a great mix not just featuring Conan, but Solomon Kane as well. For those that might not want a sweeping epic, but instead some fun, short pulp entertainment, the comic fills that niche, delivering something that’s not as common in comics today.

Most importantly, The Savage Sword of Conan #1 delivers an entry point that anyone can dive in and enjoy. You don’t need to know these characters to appreciate the stories and be entertained by them.

John Arcudi and Max von Fafner handle the story and art for Conan and Patch Zircher delivers the return of Kane with both story and art. Both are solid additions to each character playing off their strengths, and in both, not being tied down by an ongoing series with arcs. You can sit back and enjoy them.

Jim Zub provides a pulpy prose tale inspired by Joe Jusko‘s art, Roy Thomas delivers an introduction, and Jeffrey Shanks writers on the history of Solomon Kane. The Savage Sword of Conan #1 feels like it celebrates Howard’s creations and uses the lack of a need for continuity to have fun with it all. It’s a throwback release in some ways, and it’s a hell of a lot of fun due to that.

The art is as solid as you’d expect with black and white images that’ll suck you in on the detail. The prose stand out with their presentation and pinups a great addition showing off the styles of different creators for these classic properties.

The Savage Sword of Conan #1 is a great addition to the comic shelf. It not only stands out from the Conan the Barbarian series but is an easy way to dive into these worlds. It opens up the opportunity for Titan to not only give other creators a shot at writing Conan, Kane, and more, but also try out other characters from Howard’s worlds and see what might work in their own comics. It’s an anthology collection, a throwback to old comic magazines, that has been generally missing from the comic store shelf and is a welcome return.

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
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.35 Recommendation: Buy

Titan Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review


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Preview: The Savage Sword of Conan #1

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

Get a first look at The Savage Sword of Conan #1, cutting its way into stores in February 2024

The Savage Sword of Conan #1

Writer(s): John Arcudi, Patch Zircher, Jim Zub
Artist(s): Max Von Fafner, Patch Zircher
DEC230822 Cover A: Joe Jusko
DEC230823 Cover B: Gerado Zaffino
DEC230824 Cover B: Max Von Fafner
Publisher: Heroic Signatures, Titan Comics
B&W, 80pp, $6.99, 8.125 x 10.875 inch
On sale: February 28, 2024

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN IS BACK from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics!

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

Preview: DC’s Ghouls Just Wannna Have Fun #1

DC’s Ghouls Just Wannna Have Fun #1

(W) Ellen Tremiti, John Arcudi, Greg Burnham, Soman Chainani, Adam F. Goldberg and Hans Rodionoff, Christopher Sean and Laneya, Alex Galer, and others (A) Tyler Crook, Shawn McManus, Javier Rodriguez, Pablo M. Collar, Danny Earls, Dexter Soy, and others
In Shops: Oct 03, 2023
SRP: $9.99

SKIN-CRAWLING STORIES OF THE DC GHOUL-IVERSE! Superman imprisoned by an unfriendly ghost! Man-Bat versus a werewolf! Mary Marvel and Dr. Psycho crashing a Halloween frat party! Plus: the Question faces horrific crimes of fashion; Robotman wrestles a ghostly glitch; Crush helps Lobo find the perfect costume; and Nightwing and Red Hood spend a frightful night in Bludhaven, co-written by Christopher Sean, the voice of Nightwing from the Gotham Knights video game! The chills will last longer than your candy corn!

DC's Ghouls Just Wannna Have Fun #1

SDCC 2023: The Savage Sword of Conan returns in 2024 as Conan #1 sells over 80,000

Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures have revealed the long-awaited return of The Savage Sword of Conan in 2024 – with all-new gritty and gruesome tales from the world of Conan the Barbarian; presented in its original black-and-white, magazine-sized format.  

Originally published in 1974, The Savage Sword of Conan featured Robert E. Howard’s iconic Conan the Barbarian untethered from the bounds of the restrictive Comics Code Authority. A darker and more mature title than the flagship Conan the Barbarian comics, The Savage Sword of Conan delved into more gritty and bloody storylines and art, quickly becoming a cult classic publication. The Savage Sword of Conan featured writing and art from legendary creators such as Roy Thomas, Neal Adams, Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, Walter Simonson and much more.

Launching in comic shops in 2024 during the 50 year anniversary celebration, the brand-new The Savage Sword of Conan magazine will be written and drawn in its original black-and-white style by a murderers row of writers and artists including John Arcudi, Frank Tieri, Patch Zircher, Howard Chaykin, Rafael Kayanan, Cary Nord, Rebeca Puebla, Dan Panosian, Richard Pace, Gerardo Zaffino, and many more!

Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics new Savage Sword of Conan joins the new ongoing Conan the Barbarian comic series written by Jim Zub, with art by Roberto De La Torre, as well as the continuing archival publishing of Conan the Barbarian: The Original Comics Omnibus and the Savage Sword of Conan: The Original Comics Omnibus. Fans can look out for Volume 9 of the original Savage Sword of Conan series this November.  

Also announced at SDCC were the launch sales numbers for Conan the Barbarian Comic #1 which goes on sale August 2 in comic shops everywhere. Confirmed sales of the initial print exceeded 80,000 making Conan #1, the largest selling issue in Titan Comics’ history. With a second printing planned and third printing probable, final sales for this debut issue are expected to exceed 100,000 copies.

Two Moons #6 Kicks Off the Next Chapter in October

Bestselling writer John Arcudi and fan-favorite artist Valerio Giangiordano’s popular historical horror series Two Moons will kick off a new story arc this October. Two Moons #6 will begin the next chapter in the hit series and will land on shelves from Image Comics just in time for Halloween and provide the perfect entry point for new readers to jump onto the series.

After years apart, Frances Shaw (now a medical doctor) and Virgil Two Moons (now a Pawnee shaman) are once again drawn to each other on the eve of an impending crisis in Two Moons #6.

Two Moons #6 Cover A by Giangiordano and Crabtree (Diamond Code AUG210043) and Two Moons #6 Cover B by Sook (Diamond Code AUG210044) will both be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 27.

Preview: Wonder Woman: Black & Gold #1

Wonder Woman: Black & Gold #1

Written by: Amy Reeder, John Arcudi, Nadia Shammas, AJ Mendez
Art by: Ming Doyle, Amy Reeder, Ryan Sook, Morgan Beem

Just in time for Wonder Woman’s 80th anniversary, DC Comics proudly presents a new anthology series starring the Amazon Princess embellished in the the color of her famous lasso. You won’t want to miss this thrilling series celebrating the woman who inspires us all…and that’s the truth!

Kicking things off, John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.) and Ryan Sook (Legion of Super-Heroes) reunite to show us the grace immortality grants a hero. Becky Cloonan (Wonder Woman) weaves a spine-tingling tale of Diana’s most precious weapon against the darkness. Then Amy Reeder (Amethyst) takes us back to the Golden Age for a fun romp co-starring Etta Candy. AJ Mendez and Ming Doyle (Constantine: The Hellblazer) travel to Themyscira for a tense family reunion. And finally, Nadia Shammas and Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches) show us a story of Diana’s past failures coming back to haunt her.

Wonder Woman: Black & Gold #1

Marvel, Titan, and Harlequin all Have New Comics Available on ComiXology

There are seven new comics available now on comiXology. You can get new comics from Harlequin, Titan, and Marvel. You can get shopping now or check out the individual issues below.

Thunderbolts: How To Lose

Written by John Arcudi
Art by Francisco Ruiz Velasco
Cover by Francisco Ruiz Velasco
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Collects Thunderbolts (1997) #76-81.

It’s “Fight Club” Marvel style! The world of the comic book super-villain is often a glamorous one – filled with wealth, infamy, and great power – until the inevitable defeat at the hands of superheroes! But what about the super-villains who don’t even rate the attention of superhero – the second-class villains without hope? Take a voyeuristic look at a world of bloody fights in abandoned warehouses, the lure of easy money, and the desperate smell of sweaty losers. And if you’re trying to reform and walk the straight and narrow path, do you keep slaving away for minimum wage, or make one last grab for fame – by busting heads?

Thunderbolts: How To Lose

Ultimate Adventures: One Tin Soldier

Written by Ron Zimmerman
Art by Duncan Fegredo
Cover by Duncan Fegredo
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Collects Ultimate Adventures #1-6.

An aging orphan receives his fondest wish and is adopted by the wealthiest man in town… who also happens to be a costumed crimefighter. If you ever wondered about the relationships between super heroes and sidekicks, this action-packed yet hilarious adventure answers all the questions you were afraid to ask.

Ultimate Adventures: One Tin Soldier

Weapon X Vol. 1: The Draft

Written by R.A. Jones, Matt Nixon, Buddy Scalera, Frank Tieri, Christina Z.
Art by Brandon Badeaux, Georges Jeanty, Karl Kerschl, Kilian Plunkett, Pablo Raimondi, Ethan Van Sciver
Cover by Georges Jeanty
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Collects Weapon X (2002) #1-5, Weapon X #1/2, Weapon X: The Draft – Agent Zero, Weapon X: The Draft – Kane, Weapon X: The Draft – Marrow, Weapon X: The Draft – Sauron, Weapon X: The Draft – Wild Child.

The Weapon X Program… the name is synonymous with the creation of the most dangerous character in the Marvel Universe, Wolverine. But their legacy does not end there. Now the Program is back and more dangerous than ever. The Program’s new leader, the man known only as the Director, has gathered an elite mutant strike force bent on one secret agenda… the destruction of the mutant race. And the Director’s first priority is recapturing his most elite agent – Sabretooth!

Weapon X Vol. 1: The Draft

Weapon X Vol. 2: The Underground

Written by Frank Tieri
Art by Georges Jeanty
Cover by Georges Jeanty
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Collects Weapon X (2002) #6-13.

The Underground makes its debut! Led by Cable, the Underground is determined to destroy the Director’s evil plans and make sure that the Weapon X program is taken out. Will this be the end of the Director and his band of soldiers, or has Cable finally met his match? Plus, the identity of a shocking traitor within Weapon X is revealed.

Weapon X Vol. 2: The Underground

Perséphone Dans Sa Prison Dorée

Written by Patricia Frances Rowell
Art by Riho Sachimi
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Issue de la noblesse, Perséphone ne pourrait être moins à l’aise qu’au sein de la société mondaine. Un jour, lors d’une promenade à cheval qui la menée bien loin de chez elle, elle est aperçue par un inconnu borgne. Happée par la beauté mystique de son œil unique, elle se laisse emporter par les bras puissants de l’homme dans une tour à l’abri des regards. Répondant au surnom de Seigneur Hadès, l’homme s’avère d’un raffinement inégalable sous ses airs revêches.
Quelques semaines plus tard, il renvoie sa captive saine et sauve chez elle, à temps pour la nouvelle saison mondaine. Au cours d’un bas où on doit lui présenter le Marquis, Perséphone a le souffle coupé… Le Seigneur Hadès se tient devant elle.

Perséphone Dans Sa Prison Dorée

Sea of Thieves #2: Champion of Souls

Written by Jeremy Whitley
Art by Rhoald Marcellius
Colored by Sakti Yuwono
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The most noble pirate to have ever sailed the Sea of Thieves, the legendary Arthur Pendragon continues to forge his destiny as the Champion of Souls! After fighting back against the skeleton scourge, Pendragon gains the attention of the mysterious and powerful Madame Olivia, who bestows upon him an ancient artifact that he will carry to the grave – and beyond.

Sea of Thieves #2: Champion of Souls

A Star Looks Down

Written by Betty Neels
Art by Hiromi Kobayashi
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Elizabeth Partridge lives a humble life working as a full-time nurse. In a rush to get to work one morning, she accidentally bumps her bicycle into someone and is surprised when he simply smiles and forgives her. Later, she finds out he is Alexander van Zeust, a Dutch medical professor who is temporarily working at her hospital. One day, Alexander’s sister is brought to the hospital in need of emergency surgery. While his sister is recovering, Alexander asks Beth if she would watch his sister’s children for a week. But one week turns into longer and Beth soon finds herself attached to both the kids and the doctor!

A Star Looks Down

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Wonder Woman Black & Gold Launches with Covers by Jen Bartel, Ramona Fradon, Yanick Paquette, and Joshua Middleton, and Killer Creative Lineup

Just in time for Wonder Woman’s 80th anniversary, DC Comics is launching a new six-issue anthology series starring the Amazon Princess embellished in the color of her famous lasso, Wonder Woman: Black & Gold. You won’t want to miss celebrating the woman who inspires us all…and that’s the truth! 

Kicking things off, John Arcudi and Ryan Sook re-unite to show us the grace immortality grants a hero. Becky Cloonan weaves a spine-tingling tale of Diana’s most precious weapon against the darkness. Then Amy Reeder takes us back to the Golden Age for a fun romp co-starring Etta Candy. AJ Mendez Brooks and Ming Doyle travel to Themyscira for a tense family reunion. And finally, Nadia Shammas and Morgan Beem show us a story of Diana’s past failures come to haunt her.

Wonder Woman Black & Gold #1, written by John Arcudi, Becky Cloonan, Amy Reeder, AJ Mendez Brooks, and Nadia Shamas with art by Ryan Sook, Becky Cloonan, Amy Reeder, Ming Doyle, and Morgan Beem, arrives on June 22 (40 pages for $5.99) with covers by Jen Bartel, Ramona Fradon, Yanick Paquette, and Joshua Middleton!

Two Moons Sees High Demand and Goes Back to Print

An insatiable hunger for the new shamanic horror story, Two Moons, by John Arcudi and Valerio Giangiordano has left customers begging for more. Image Comics will rush the hot new series back to print this week in order to keep up with increasing demand.

Two Moons invites readers on the long journey of a young Pawnee man named Virgil Morris—aka Two Moons—fighting for the Union during the Civil War. When he is suddenly confronted with his shamanic roots, he discovers horrors far worse than combat as the ghosts of his past reveal the monstrous evil around him! 

Two Moons #1, second printing (Diamond Code JAN219076) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 31.

Two Moons #1, second printing
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