Showing posts with label Conan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Conan. Show all posts

Thursday, April 3, 2025

#IReadsYou Review: CONAN THE BARBARIAN #6

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #6 (2023)
TITAN COMICS/Heroic Signatures

STORY: Jim Zub
ART: Doug Braithwaite
COLORS: Diego Rodriguez
LETTERS: Richard Starkings of Comicraft
EDITOR: Matt Murray
COVER: Mike Deodato
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Patch Zircher; Dan Panosian; Joey Spiiotto
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (January 2024)

Suggested for mature readers

“Thrice Marked for Death!” Part II: “The Cursed”

Conan the Cimmerian was born in the pulp fiction of Robert E. Howard (REH), first appearing in the magazine, Weird Tales (1932).  In 1970, Marvel Comics brought Conan to the world of comic books via the title, Conan the Barbarian. With only a few pauses, Conan comic books have been published for the better part of five decades.

Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures are the new producers of Conan comic books, and they launched a new Conan the Barbarian series in 2023.  The current story arc is written by Jim Zub; drawn by Doug Braithwaite; colored by Diego Rodriguez; and lettered by Richard Starkings.  Entitled “Thrice Marked for Death!,” the arc finds Conan taking up with a thieves guild known as “The Gloryhounds,” and the target of their latest act of larceny is a fine-cut, dark stone that only Conan realizes is dangerous.

Conan the Barbarian #6 (“The Cursed”) opens with what happens when Conan is ignored.  One of the Gloryhounds has touched their quarry, the dark stone known as “Tarim's Touch,” which only Conan realizes is a shard of the dreaded “Black Stone.”  Now, malevolent specters have emerged from the stone, and they are ready to possess some unwary human flesh.  The thieves will have to use all their skills to escape these dark spirits, but only Conan's savage swordsmanship can save them from the guards of the Temple of Bel.

Also, Conan ruminates on the loss of Belit, captain of the Trigress and Queen of the Black Coast.  Haunted by memories of his greatest love, Conan may not realize that the heist of Tarim's Touch may have caused him to plunge ever deeper into chaos.

THE LOWDOWN:  Titan Comics has been providing me with PDF copies of their publications for review for several years now.  Conan the Barbarian #6 is a recent arrival.

Halfway through this new Conan the Barbarian story arc and writer Jim Zub is still throwing down like he's been throwing down.  His first Conan the Barbarian story arc was a brawny jewel true to the tradition of the weird fiction that spawned Conan over nine decades ago.  This second arc, “Thrice Marked for Death!,” is downright murderous and is unremittingly dark.  And I like it.  I like that Conan is also vulnerable and lost in a kind of grief that is as unrelenting aggressive as he is.

Doug Braithwaite, the artist for this story arc, recalls all the shadowy textures and muscular storytelling that the late great artist, John Buscema, brought to all his Conan comic books.  Braithwaite made the first chapter of this arc, “The Heist,” dark, creepy, dirty, and nasty.  For “The Cursed,” Braithwaite goes full action movie with daring escapes and a kinetic sense that thrums between the panels.  Diego Rodriguez's colors make the action pop all the more.

Once again, Richard Starking's letters give this Conan the Barbarian comic book an audio track so that the reader might imagine to hear the clash of swords.  So, dear readers, you must give this comic book a try.  Every page is a pure Conan joy to read.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Conan comic books will want to try Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures' Conan the Barbarian.

[This comic book includes the essay, “Robert E. Howard and His Ages Undreamed Of” Part Six, by Jeffrey Shanks.]

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Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

The trade paperback that collects this issue, CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THRICE MARKED FOR DEATH VOL. 2, is available at Amazon.

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Monday, March 31, 2025

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Atlas Comics Library Volume 5 Police Action HC (per Lunar Distribution), $44.99
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Thursday, February 6, 2025

#IReadsYou Review: CONAN THE BARBARIAN #5

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #5 (2023)
TITAN COMICS/Heroic Signatures

STORY: Jim Zub
ART: Doug Braithwaite
COLORS: Diego Rodriguez
LETTERS: Richard Starkings of Comicraft
EDITOR: Matt Murray
COVER: Mike Deodato
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Patch Zircher; Rebecca Puebla; Roberto de la Torre; Liam Sharp; Mike Deodato
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (December 2023)

Suggested for mature readers

“Thrice Marked for Death!” Part I: “The Heist”

Conan the Cimmerian was born in the pulp fiction of Robert E. Howard (REH), first appearing in the magazine, Weird Tales (1932).  In 1970, Marvel Comics brought Conan to the world of comic books via the title, Conan the Barbarian. With only a few pauses, Conan comic books have been published for the better part of five decades.

Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures are the new producers of Conan comic books, and they launched a new Conan the Barbarian series in 2023.  The current story arc is entitled “Thrice Marked for Death!.”  It is written by Jim Zub; drawn by Doug Braithwaite; colored by Diego Rodriguez; and lettered by Richard Starkings.

Conan the Barbarian #5 (“The Heist”) opens in Shadizar where Conan drowns his sorrows in his drink.  This is some time after his high seas adventures with the female pirate, Bêlit, the Queen of the Black Coast, which ended tragically.  [This tale was told in the 1934 story, “Queen of the Black Coast,” written by Conan's creator, Robert E. Howard.]

Conan has taken up with a thieves guild known as “The Gloryhounds.”  Conan is mainly the muscle for the Gloryhounds apparent leader, a female thief named Chaundra, also known as “The Chat.”  Now, a mysterious religious figure, Yakur the Found, has come offering gold for a “retrieval.”  He wants them to recover a fine-cut dark stone he calls, “Tarim's Touch,” that was stolen.

It is located deep inside the Temple of Bel, with Bel being the god of thieves and trickery.  Conan and the skilled thieves of the Gloryhounds can certainly penetrate the temple.  However, none of them know just how dangerous their quarry is – none except Conan.

THE LOWDOWN:  Titan Comics has been providing me with PDF copies of their publications for review for several years now.  Conan the Barbarian #5 is a recent arrival.

I was happy to see that Titan's new Conan the Barbarian series ended its first story arc after only four issues.  If I had my way, other comic book publishers would do this more often.  I am even happier that a new story line begins because that means writer Jim Zub is going to keep throwing down like he's been throwing down.  His first Conan the Barbarian story arc was a brawny jewel true to the tradition of the weird fiction that spawned Conan over nine decades ago.  Here, Zub gets right to it with creepy-ass cults, thievery, and some flesh-rendering that damn well looks like Conan is trying to make hamburger meat out of human flesh.

Artist Doug Braithwaite joins Zub for the new story arc, and he recalls all the shadowy textures and muscular storytelling that the late great artist, John Buscema, brought to all his Conan comic books.  Braithwaite makes this first chapter, “The Heist,” dark, creepy, dirty, and nasty.  Here, the shiny kingdoms like blue mantles beneath the stars get the chamber pot treatment.  With his colors, Diego Rodriguez captures all that is odd and befouled in this opening chapter, as well as making the story pop with dark energy.

Once again, Richard Starking's letters give this Conan the Barbarian comic book an audio track and also a soundtrack of darkness.  So, dear readers, you must give this comic book a try.  Every page is a pure Conan joy to read.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Conan comic books will want to try Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures' Conan the Barbarian.

[This comic book includes the essay, “Robert E. Howard and His Ages Undreamed Of” Part Five, by Jeffrey Shanks.]

A
★★★★ out of 4 stars

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

#IReadsYou Review: CONAN THE BARBARIAN #4

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #4 (2023)
TITAN COMICS/Heroic Signatures

STORY: Jim Zub
ART: Roberto de la Torre
COLORS: Dean White
LETTERS: Richard Starkings of Comicraft
EDITOR: Matt Murray
COVER: Roberto de la Torre
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Giada Marchisio; Nick Percival; Cary Nord; Roberto de la Torre
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (November 2023)

Suggested for mature readers

“Bound in Black Stone” Part IV: “Vengeance of the Lost”

Conan the Cimmerian was born in the pulp fiction of Robert E. Howard (REH), first appearing in the magazine, Weird Tales (1932).  In 1970, Marvel Comics brought Conan to the world of comic books via the title, Conan the Barbarian. With only a few pauses, Conan comic books have been published for the better part of five decades.

Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures are the new producers of Conan comic books, and they start with a new Conan the Barbarian series.  It is written by Jim Zub; drawn by Roberto de la Torre; colored by Dean White and José Villarrubia; and lettered by Richard Starkings.  The new series finds Conan returned to his homeland of Cimmeria just when it faces a terrible new threat.

Conan the Barbarian #4 (“Vengeance of the Lost”) opens inside the Citadel of Black Stone.  There, Conan sinks into the depths of the abyss beneath the black altar.  Now, Conan will learn the secrets of the band of undead Picts known as the “Tribe of the Lost.”  In order to find victory, Conan must hear the words of Brule, Chieftain of the Borni Tribes.  Is this legendary figure a wraith or salvation?  And can he point Conan towards victory?

THE LOWDOWN:  Titan Comics has been providing me with PDF copies of their publications for review for several years now.  Conan the Barbarian #4 is a recent arrival.

I am happy to see that Titan's new Conan the Barbarian series ends its first story arc after only four issues.  If I had my way, other comic book publishers would do this more often.

As I said in my review of the earlier three issues of this series, Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures' revival of the Conan the Barbarian comic book series is definitely edgier than Marvel Comics' 2019 revival.  Writer Jim Zub has recalled the ass-thumpin, p***y-pounding, blood-splattering pulp storytelling of Roy Thomas.  Zub's ending to this first story arc is his own dark and mysterious concoction that offers escape more than total victory for Conan.

Artist Roberto de la Torre has brought Zub's script for this final chapter to comic book life in a veil of magic, smoke, and mysticism, whereas the earlier issues were all fire, blood-and-guts, and mountain-leveling thunder.  Dean White brings the magical mists of confusion to de la Torre's art, while Richard Starkings' lettering gives it the ominous soundtrack that it needs.

Seriously, dear readers, if you love Conan comic books, you will hate yourself for denying yourself this new Conan the Barbarian.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Conan comic books will want to try Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures' Conan the Barbarian.

[This comic book includes the essay, “Robert E. Howard and His Ages Undreamed Of” Part Four, by Jeffrey Shanks.]

A

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


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Monday, November 18, 2024

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Friday, September 27, 2024

#IReadsYou Review: CONAN THE BARBARIAN #3

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #3 (2023)
TITAN COMICS/Heroic Signatures

STORY: Jim Zub
ART: Roberto de la Torre
COLORS: Dean White
LETTERS: Richard Starkings of Comicraft
EDITOR: Matt Murray
COVER: Doug Braithwaite
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Patrick Zircher; Max Von Fafner; Roberto de la Torre; Doug Braithwaite
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (September 2023)

Suggested for mature readers

“Bound in Black Stone” Part III: “The Fortress”

Conan the Cimmerian was born in the pulp fiction of Robert E. Howard (REH), first appearing in the magazine, Weird Tales (1932).  In 1970, Marvel Comics brought Conan to the world of comic books via the title, Conan the Barbarian. With only a few pauses, Conan comic books have been published for the better part of five decades.

Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures are the new producers of Conan comic books, and they start with a new Conan the Barbarian series.  It is written by Jim Zub; drawn by Roberto de la Torre; colored by José Villarrubia; and lettered by Richard Starkings.  The new series finds Conan returned to his homeland of Cimmeria just when it faces a terrible new threat.

Conan the Barbarian #3 (“The Fortress”) opens as Conan and Brissa of the Pictish Gurian Tribe enter the citadel of black stone that has risen from the frosty ground of Cimmeria.  They are following figures swathed in hooded robes that are seemingly the escorts of the band of undead Picts known as “Tribe of the Lost.”

Along the way, Conan and Brissa discover a band of Cimmerians imprisoned in a rock-hewn cell.  Now, joined by a trio of Cimmerian warriors:  Hydallan, Mago, and Tormey, Conan makes his move on a skull-clad priest and the source of the undead plague.

THE LOWDOWN:  Titan Comics has been providing me with PDF copies of their publications for review for several years now.  Conan the Barbarian #3 is the latest.

As I said in my review of the first two issues of this series, Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures' revival of the Conan the Barbarian comic book series is definitely edgier than Marvel Comics' 2019 revival.  Writer Jim Zub has recalled the ass-thumpin, p***y-pounding, blood-splattering pulp storytelling that recalls Roy Thomas.  The spirit of Conan's eccentric (perhaps, mad) creator, Robert E. Howard in every word of Zub's scripts.

I'm trying to find the words to describe the storytelling of artist Roberto de la Torre.  He brings Zub's script to comic book life with fire, black magic, and mountain-leveling thunder.  De la Torre's art feels like a true inheritor to the comic book master of Conan, the late John Buscema (1927-2002).  Dean White brings out the magic in de la Torre art, while Richard Starkings' lettering gives it the thunderous soundtrack that doesn't quit.

Whew! Time for a cigarette.  Seriously, dear readers, if you love Conan comic books, you will hate yourself for denying yourself this new Conan the Barbarian.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Conan comic books will want to try Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures' Conan the Barbarian.

[This comic book includes the essay, “Robert E. Howard and His Ages Undreamed Of” Part Three, by Jeffrey Shanks.]

A+

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


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Friday, August 23, 2024

Titan Publishing Comics, Magazine and Book Solicitations for October 2024

TITAN COMICS OCT 2024 SOLICITS (AUG 2024 PREVIEWS)

COMICS

RUNESCAPE: UNTOLD TALES OF THE GOD WARS #1 (of 4)
(W) Ryan O'Sullivan
(A) Sid Kotian, Daniel Bayliss
Format: Comic
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 48pp, $4.99, On Sale October 9, 2024

THE COMIC DEBUT OF SEMINAL FANTASY MMORPG RUNESCAPE EXPANDS ON THE FAN-FAVORITE GOD WARS DUNGEON QUESTLINE. 

Delve into the TEMPLE OF LOST ANCIENTS during the catastrophic and iconic  GOD WARS, as four warring armies fight for control of the GODSWORD: the only weapon capable of killing a deity. Trapped in the center of the conflict is MARO, who dreams of breaking free of his master's clutches...

Exclusive code for 200 RuneCoins inside the issue. 

COVER A: ALAN QUAH
COVER B: IVAN SHAVRIN
COVER C: DAVE BARKER (RUNESCAPE LEAD CONCEPT ARTIST)
COVER D: SID KOTIAN
COVER E: ALEX MOORE

MINKY WOODCOCK: THE GIRL CALLED CTHULHU #1 (OF 4)
(W/A) Cynthia von Buhler 
Format: Comic
Publisher: Hard Case Crime / Titan Comics 
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On Sale October 16, 2024

THE PLUCKY DETECTIVE RETURNS WITH AN OCCULT HORROR TWIST! Sensational artist, author, and playwright, CYNTHIA VON BUHLER melds her glorious illustrations with the eldritch elements of HP LOVECRAFT and ALEISTER CROWLEY.

Inspired by a true WWII maritime operation, shocking satanic events, monstrous men, and one salacious sea creature, this third series tells the tale of Minky’s encounter with legendary horror writer H.P. LOVECRAFT, creator of the dreaded CTHULHU.

COVER A: CELINA
COVER B: PHOTO
COVER C: CYNTHIA VON BUHLER
COVER D: CLAUDIA IANNICIELLO NUDE BAGGED ($13.99)
COVER E: ALISON SAMPSON 

CONAN THE BARBARIAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE #2 (OF 4)
(W) Jim Zub
(A) Jonas Scharf
Format: Comic
Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On Sale October 2, 2024

CONAN OF CIMMERIA IS HAUNTED BY SHADOWS, LIVING NIGHTMARES CONNECTED TO A MYSTERIOUS EYE SYMBOL ETCHED IN BLACK STONE. 

An unspeakable evil looms over the Hyborian Age and every age connected to it... and it will take more than a lone barbarian to stop its relentless march upon time, space, and sanity.

BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE, an epic new CONAN EVENT from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics, begins HERE, from Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons) and artist Jonas Scharf (Dark X-Men, Basilisk)!

COVER A: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
COVER B: NICK MARINKOVICH
COVER C: PATCH ZIRCHER
COVER D: MAX VON FAFNER

CONAN: THE BARBARIAN #16 (ONGOING)
(W) Jim Zub
(A) Doug Braithwaite 
Format: Comic
Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On Sale October 30, 2024

AFTER LEAVING CIMMERIA FILLED WITH WANDERLUST, A YOUNG CONAN HEADS NORTH IN SEARCH OF GLORY. 

What he finds in that cold climate will change his outlook forever, setting him on the path that will make him a LEGEND.

The triumphant new era of Conan continues in this tale of brutal heroic adventure from acclaimed creators JIM ZUB (Avengers, Dungeons & Dragons) and DOUG BRAITHWAITE (Punisher, Justice)!

COVER A: COLLEEN DORAN
COVER B: JAKUB ROZALSKI
COVER C: DOUG BRAITHWAITE

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #5 (ONGOING)
(W) Jason Aaron, Michael Kogge 
(A) Geof Isherwood, Dan Parsons 
Format: Magazine
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
B&W, 64pp, $6.99, On Sale October 30, 2024

A NEW KING CONAN ARC BEGINS BY JASON AARON! THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN CONTINUES ITS TRIUMPHANT RETURN FROM HEROIC SIGNATURES AND TITAN COMICS!

Featuring the first chapter of an epic KING CONAN two-part comic from Eisner Award-winning writer JASON AARON and artist GEOF ISHERWOOD, a YOUNG CONAN tale from writer MICHAEL KOGGE and artist DAN PARSONS, colossal covers from JOE JUSKO and ALEX HORLEY, astonishing art pin-ups, and more!

COVER A: JOE JUSKO
COVER B: ALEX HORLEY

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #13-16 DOUG BRAITHWAITE PACK
(W) Jim Zub
(A) Doug Braithwaite
Format: Comic
Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics

FC, 5 x 32pp, $19.99, On Sale December 4, 2024

AN UNMISSABLE SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S PACK!

COLLECTS ISSUE #13-16 - Features a bonus #13 DOUG BRAITHWAITE exclusive to this pack! LIMITED TO 750 COPIES!

BLADE RUNNER: TOKYO NEXUS #4 (OF 4) 
(W) Kianna Shore 
(A) Mariano Taibo 
Format: Comic
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On Sale October 23, 2024 

TOKYO 2015: TWO KALANTHIA SURVIVORS FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES IN A WORLD WHERE BLADE RUNNERS ARE THE LEAST OF THEIR PROBLEMS 
Following a failed mission Off-World, the only two survivors of a combat squad, ex-marine Mead and Replicant combat model Stix, have returned to Tokyo to search for the traitor who left them to die. 

Now working as unlicensed detectives while hunting their betrayer, Stix and Mead find themselves in the middle of a deadly conflict between rival Yakuza clans, Tyrell Corp special operatives, and Cheshire, an enigmatic rival to Tyrell with its own version of Replicant technology. 

COVER A: JAKUB REBELKA 
COVER B: ANGELA WU 
COVER C: MARIANO TAIBO 

HUGE DETECTIVE #3 (OF 4) 
(W) Adam Rose 
(A) Magenta King 
Format: Comic
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On Sale October 2, 2024 

After a race of giants emerged from deep sleep beneath the earth, a bloody conflict ensued in what became known as THE OMEGA EVENT. Eventually, a treaty is resolved and the state of Brobdingnag is created, allowing humans and giants to co-exist harmoniously. 

Yet tragedy threatens to shatter the peace, and an unlikely partnership is formed between DETECTIVES TAMAKI AND GYANT. 
As the pair attempt to stop the criminal AT LARGE, they find themselves involved in a mystery BIGGER than either could imagine. 
 
COVER A: BRUNO SELIG 
COVER B: MAGENTA KING 
COVER C: MARCELO COSTA 

BLADE RUNNER: TOKYO NEXUS #1-4 MARIANO TAIBO PACK
(W) Kianna Shore
(A) Mariano Taibo
Format: Comic
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 5x32pp, $19.99, On Sale November 13, 2024 

AN UNMISSABLE SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S PACK! COLLECTS ISSUE #1-4. Features a bonus #1 BLACK AND WHITE VIRGIN VARIANT exclusive to this pack! LIMITED TO 500 COPIES!


GRAPHIC NOVELS/OMNIBUS

KING CONAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL. 1
(W) Roy Thomas, Doug Moench and Alan Zelenetz 
(A) John Buscema and Marc Silvestri 
Format: Omnibus
Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics
HC, 7.25" x 10.875", 776pp, $125.00,  On Sale February 5, 2025 

CONAN THE BARBARIAN, THE THIEF, THE MERCENARY, AND NOW… CONAN THE KING! 

From the battlefield to the throne room, from barbarian to legendary monarch, the timeless saga of Conan reaches the era when he became KING! Collecting issues #1-19 of King Conan (1980-1983). 

REGULAR: JOHN BUSCEMA 
DM COVER: MARC SILVESTRI 

DOCTOR WHO: THE FIFTEENTH DOCTOR TP 
(W) Dan Watters
(A) Kelsey Ramsay
Format: Graphic novel
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 128pp, $17.99, On Sale March 19, 2025

ENTER A NEW AGE OF THE WHONIVERSE WITH AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE STARRING THE FIFTEENTH DOCTOR!

THE FIFTEENTH DOCTOR and RUBY are just starting out on their adventures together and it’s going to be an exhilarating ride!

With a new sonic screwdriver, a new TARDIS and a new companion, the Doctor is ready to explore all of time and space once more. But is he ready to face his greatest fears…?

COVER: STANLEY 'ARTGERM' LAU

HIGH ON LIFE TP 
(W) Alec Robbins 
(A) Kit Wallis, JP Jordan 
Format: Graphic novel
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, 112pp, $17.99, On Sale January 15, 2025 

NEW GUN. NEW THREATS. THE BOUNTY HUNTER IS BACK. 

A tale of REDEMPTION, REVENGE, and the LOST LOVE between sentient alien guns against the backdrop of gooey galactic hilarity.  Set between the events of the video game and its latest HIGH ON KNIFE DLC, the BOUNTY HUNTER - with new gatlian HARPER in hand - must step up to save humanity as a new enemy guns directly for our hero. 

COVER: BALDEMAR RIVAS 

MARTIN SCORSESE 
(W/A) Amazing Amèziane 
SC, FC, 384pp, $29.99, On Sale November 13, 2024 

BASED ON THE LIVES AND FILMS OF ACCLAIMED CINEMA ICONS, THIS BOOK FOCUSES ON THE LEGENDARY DIRECTOR MARTIN SCORSESE OF GOODFELLAS FAME. 

In this first-person graphic novel, MARTIN SCORSESE, totally possessed by his love of cinema, tells the story of the journey of the asthmatic little boy from Little Italy who went on to become one of the world's greatest directors 

GIRL REBELS 
(W) Laurent Hopman, Fabien Morin, Julien Derain 
(A) Gijé, Brett Parson, Jocelyn Joret, Rebecca Traunig, Vittoria Macioci 
Format: Graphic novel
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, HC, 144pp, $19.99, On Sale December 11, 2024 

FOLLOW THE STORIES OF INCREDIBLE WOMEN IN MODERN HISTORY, INCLUDING 
GRETA THUNBERG, EMMA ‘X’ GONZALEZ AND MALALA YOUSAFZAI AMONG OTHERS. 

Beautifully illustrated by a diverse, international creative team, fans of extraordinary real-life stories will love this! 


MS.TREE FALLEN TREE
(W) Max Allan Collins
(A) Terry Beatty
Format: Graphic novel 
Publisher: Hard Case Crime / Titan Comics 
SC, FC, 224pp, $34.99, On Sale November 13, 2024

THE SIXTH SENSATIONAL INSTALLMENT IN THE HARD CASE CRIME BOOKS OF MS. TREE!

Join Michael Tree, the 6ft, 9mm carrying private detective on her thrilling adventures. No case is too small, no violence too extreme, just as long as it gets the job done.

PEANUTS: YOU'RE THE GREATEST CHARLIE BROWN 
(W/A) Charles M. Schulz
Format: Graphic novel
Publisher: Titan Comics 
B&W, SC, 128pp, $7.99, On Sale November 20, 2024 

THIS TIMELESS CLASSIC COMIC STRIP IS BELOVED BY FANS OF ALL AGES, AND CONTINUES TO FIND NEW FANS ALIKE. 

The latest edition in the hugely popular PEANUTS FACSIMILE series sees the release of the 16th volume in the series, FEATURING 126 PAGES OF CLASSIC PEANUTS daily newspaper strips from 1963 and 1964. 

PEANUTS BOXED SET: PEANUTS REVISITED, PEANUTS EVERY SUNDAY, GOOD GRIEF MORE PEANUTS
(W/A) Charles M. Schulz
Format: Graphic novel
Publisher: Titan Comics 
B&W, BS, 384pp, $24.99, On Sale September 4, 2024 

THE SECOND CLASSIC PEANUTS COLLECTION! A timeless classic comic strip beloved by fans of all ages! Over pages of classic PEANUTS DAILY AND SUNDAY NEWSPAPER comic strips to enjoy. INCLUDES THREE ART CARDS!

MICHAEL MOORCOCK'S ELRIC VOL. 4: THE DREAMING CITY DELUXE EDITION
(W) Michael Moorcock, Julien Blondel & Jean-Luc Cano 
(A) Julien Telo & Robin Recht
Format: Graphic novel
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, HC, 80pp, $29.99, On Sale October 23, 2024

A STUNNING COMIC ADAPTATION OF THE CLASSIC ELRIC OF MELNIBONÉ NOVELS BY FANTASY LEGEND MICHAEL MOORCOCK!

Collected in a super-sized deluxe edition, this final volume concludes the first cycle of Elric stories with a dramatic showdown against his lost love Cymoril

MANGA

ALPI THE SOUL SENDER VOL. 5
(W/A) Rona
Format: Manga
Publisher: Titan Manga
B&W, SC, 176pp, $12.99, On Sale November 6, 2025

AFTER A DEADLY ENCOUNTER, THE YOUNG SOUL SENDER STRIKES BACK OUT INTO THE WORLD

When Ashmarte the curator turns out not to be the ally Alpi thought him to be, she is left with an enemy for life. 

Striking back out into the world, the young Soul Sender goes back to what she does best, but this time with new allies to help organize the sacred rites!

SOMALI AND THE FOREST SPIRIT VOL.1
(W/A) Yako Gureishi
Format: Manga
Publisher: Titan Manga
B&W, SC, 192pp, $12.99, On Sale November 13, 2024

ADAPTED INTO A HIT ANIME! AIRING ON CRUNCHYROLL

THE WORLD IS RULED BY GOBLINS, SPIRITS, GOLEMS, AND ALL TYPES OF STRANGE CREATURES… BUT NOT HUMANS

When a golem, a guardian of the forest, chances across a young girl lost in the woods, he vows to take care of her… despite his life coming to an end. He must find other humans for her to live with, but in a world that despises them, is that even possible?

THE ELEGANT COURTLY LIFE OF THE TEA WITCH VOL.1 
(W) Ameko Kaerudo 
(A) Yorifuji 
Format: Manga
Publisher: Titan Manga
B&W, SC, 192pp, $12.99, On Sale November 27, 2024 

THE STORY OF REMY, THE LOWLY TEA WITCH, USING HER MAGIC TO BREW THE FINEST CUP OF TEA FOR THE NOBLE LORDS AND LADIES! 

All she really wants is a quiet life creating gorgeous displays for shop window. However, she is slowly drawn into a world of intrigue as her incredible powers of transformation make her the gossip of the court and the object of affection for a naïve princess 

SPEED GRAPHER VOL 3
(W/A) Tomozo
Format: Manga
Publisher: Titan Manga
B&W, SC, 192pp, $12.99, On Sale February 19, 2025

DIVE INTO THE CHAOS OF A NEAR-FUTURE WORLD! 

In this gripping culmination of terrors and action, Saiga and Kagura’s race against time heats up, with the Roppongi Club hot on their heels. Their investigation leads them down a frightening path, as they unravel the secrets of Kagura’s mother’s past, and delve into the mystery of her father’s identity. 

CORRUPTION, SUPERNATURAL SECRETS, AND DEVASTATING BATTLES COLLIDE IN TOMOZO’S EPIC ENDING TO THE SPEED GRAPHER TRILOGY!

ADAPTED FROM THE HIT GONZO ANIME  OF THE SAME NAME! 

MY NAME IS ZERO VOL 2
(W/A) Hana Shinohara
Format: Manga
Publisher: Titan Manga
B&W, SC, 192pp, $12.99, On Sale October 23, 2024

THE SECOND VOLUME IN AN EPIC MANGA ABOUT LIFE AND DEATH! Kanazaki Rei is an avid gamer, but his debts are mounting up as the expensive medical treatments for his sister don’t come cheap. In a fit of desperation, he follows a link in a mysterious email promising help, only to find himself transported into the dangerous world of his favorite videogame! 

MAGAZINES

STAR WARS INSIDER #228
Format: Magazine
Publisher: Titan
SC, 84pp, $9.99, On Sale October 16, 2024 

FEATURING: THE MANDALORIAN: FIFTH ANNIVERSARY -INSIDER explores how the hit Disney+ series has been filling in the history of the Star Wars galaxy between the original and sequel trilogies and resolving long-standing plotlines along the way.

PHANTOMS OF THE SPACE OPERA - From Darth Vader's Frankenstein body horror to the Shakespearean Witches of Dathomir, INSIDER investigates the spookier side of Star Wars characters and locations.

THE BAD BATCH: SEASON THREE COMPANION - With behind-the-scenes trivia! AND MORE!

COVER: GLOW IN THE DARK ($19.99)
COVER: NEWSSTAND
COVER: PX ED

STAR TREK EXPLORER #13
Format: Magazine
Publisher: Titan
SC, 100pp, $9.99, On Sale October 8, 2024

STAR TREK SECURITY SPECIAL- We celebrate the brave souls who've done more to keep Starfleet safe than any others! AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JONATHAN FRAKES- Star Trek's very own William Riker chats about his behind-the- scenes work as a director. 

THE KELVIN MOVIES- A definitive guide!

COVER: EXCLUSIVE
COVER: NEWSSTAND

ARTBOOKS & NOVELS

STAR WARS INSIDER: THE HIGH REPUBLIC: STARLIGHT STORIES DIGEST EDITION
(W) Justina Irealand, Cavan Scott, Charles Soule 
Format: Digest
Publisher: Titan
SC, 96pp, $12.99, On Sale October 16, 2024

EXPERIENCE THE GALAXY CENTURIES BEFORE THE STRUGGLE OF THE REBEL ALLIANCE AGAINST THE GALACTIC EMPIRE!

A compendium of short stories from the High Republic era, collected from the pages of STAR WARS INSIDER in a new digest-sized edition! Characters such as Joss and Pikka Adren, Chief of Security Ghal Tarpfen, Administrator Velko Jahen, and Jedi Master Sskeer feature in a variety of tales aboard STARLIGHT BEACON.


MARVEL STUDIOS' THE INFINITY SAGA THOR: THE DARK WORLD – THE ART OF THE MOVIE 
Format: Book
Publisher: Titan Books
HC, FC, 278pp, $40.00, On Sale September 18, 2024 

THE OFFICIAL ART BOOK FOR THE MARVEL MOVIE THOR: THE DARK WORLD 
Packed with exclusive content, this fully illustrated tome is a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of bringing a god and his worlds to life on the big screen. 

Follow the film’s complete artistic evolution, featuring concept artwork, behind-the-scenes photographs, production stills and in-depth interviews with the cast and crew. 

MARVEL STUDIOS' THE INFINITY SAGA CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER - THE ART OF THE MOVIE 
Format: Book
Publisher: Titan Books
HC, FC, 238pp, $40.00, On Sale October 30, 2024 

THE OFFICIAL ART BOOK FOR THE MARVEL MOVIE CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 

Follow the artistic evolution of MARVEL STUDIOS' CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER from a selection of concept designs for characters and costumes, to behind-the-scenes insights into the  making of the movie. 

LOKI: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY PROSE NOVEL
(W) Katherine Locke
Format: Book
Publisher: Titan Books
SC, 336pp, $17.99, On Sale October 2, 2024
THE GOD OF LIES HAS BEEN REBORN. CAN YOUNG LOKI BE ASGARD'S SAVIOR?

This truly epic adaptation of Kieron Gillen’s Loki series spans the nine realms as the reborn trickster struggles to walk the hero’s path and save the universe from an epidemic of fear.

THE FANTASY WORLDS OF IRWIN ALLEN
(W) Jeff Bond
Format: Book
Publisher: Titan Books
HC, 612pp, $89.99, On Sale October 16, 2024 
TAKE A VISUAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE MIND AND CAREER OF THE MASTER OF DISASTER, PRODUCER OF THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE AND THE TOWERING INFERNO, ILLUSTRATED WITH OVER 2,000 EXCLUSIVE IMAGES.

The ultimate guide to the productions of Irwin Allen, legendary creator of Lost in Space, Land of the Giants, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, and The Time Tunnel. 

STAR TREK EXPLORER: A YEAR TO THE DAY THAT I SAW MYSELF DIE AND OTHER STORIES
(W) Walter Koenig, Una McCormack, Jake Black, David Mack and Greg Cox
Format: Book
Publisher: Titan
HC, 96pp, $24.99, On Sale November 13, 2024
EXPLORE THE STAR TREK UNIVERSE IN THIS ANTHOLOGY OF 14 FULLY ILLUSTRATED SHORT STORIES COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME! 

Includes an adventure written by Walter Koenig , who played Pavel Chekov in the original classic series and seven feature films. Also featuring stories by Una McCormack, Greg Cox and Chris McAuley. 
This incredible collection features stories starring iconic characters from Star Trek series including Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 

GODZILLA: THE OFFICIAL COOKBOOK 
(W) Kayce Baker 
Format: Book
Publisher: Titan Books
FC, HC, 160pp, $34.95, On Sale October 30, 2024

GET READY TO UNLEASH THE CULINARY POWER OF MONSTROUS FLAVORS WITH GODZILLA: THE OFFICIAL COOKBOOK! 

The official cookbook inspired by the Toho Godzilla movies and creatures, featuring a wide variety of fun, kaiju-themed food and drink recipes to suit all tastes and skill levels, including the scrumptious Guaczilla, the delicious Gigan’s Wings and the awesome Mechagodzilla Head cake! 

Embark on a gastronomic journey like never before, exploring a menu as vast as the Pacific Ocean. From fiery drinks that erupt with flavor to starters that capture the essence of destruction, every recipe is crafted to unleash your inner food monster. 

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