Jim Zub
@jimzub.bsky.social
Storyteller: Avengers, Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons, Rick and Morty VS D&D, Samurai Jack, Skullkickers, Street Fighter, Thunderbolts, Wayward, and more!
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Jim Zub
@jimzub.bsky.social
· Nov 26
With a surge of new people following me on BlueSky, I want to make sure you know about the new creator resources I have on my site.
40+ free articles about working in comics:
www.jimzub.com/category/tut...
Writing + drawing tutorials and interviews on my YouTube:
www.youtube.com/@JimZub/videos
40+ free articles about working in comics:
www.jimzub.com/category/tut...
Writing + drawing tutorials and interviews on my YouTube:
www.youtube.com/@JimZub/videos
Stacy and I were very happy with the new Muppet Show special.
Our reaction captured in real time-
Our reaction captured in real time-
February 7, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Stacy and I were very happy with the new Muppet Show special.
Our reaction captured in real time-
Our reaction captured in real time-
This week we had a Heroic Signatures meeting to discuss Conan storylines through to the end of 2027.
I pitched the issue #50 big finish back when we were negotiating my long term Conan contract, but getting more granular about what that entails feels both good and weird at the same time.
I pitched the issue #50 big finish back when we were negotiating my long term Conan contract, but getting more granular about what that entails feels both good and weird at the same time.
February 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM
This week we had a Heroic Signatures meeting to discuss Conan storylines through to the end of 2027.
I pitched the issue #50 big finish back when we were negotiating my long term Conan contract, but getting more granular about what that entails feels both good and weird at the same time.
I pitched the issue #50 big finish back when we were negotiating my long term Conan contract, but getting more granular about what that entails feels both good and weird at the same time.
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Mount Costume has now been sorted into categories and I have begun measuring pieces.
@jimzub.bsky.social has been shilling this "opportunity" widely in a desperate bid to reclaim our living room. So far he's lined up a few friends, a costume rental store and a pair of school theatre troupes.
@jimzub.bsky.social has been shilling this "opportunity" widely in a desperate bid to reclaim our living room. So far he's lined up a few friends, a costume rental store and a pair of school theatre troupes.
February 6, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Mount Costume has now been sorted into categories and I have begun measuring pieces.
@jimzub.bsky.social has been shilling this "opportunity" widely in a desperate bid to reclaim our living room. So far he's lined up a few friends, a costume rental store and a pair of school theatre troupes.
@jimzub.bsky.social has been shilling this "opportunity" widely in a desperate bid to reclaim our living room. So far he's lined up a few friends, a costume rental store and a pair of school theatre troupes.
Soooo~This is my living room/dining room right now.
Stacy thought she was buying around 20 items from the Interview With a Vampire Season 3 costume auction happening north of Toronto.
The photos were samples from each lot of 100+ items. She missed that detail.
She now has 277 new costume pieces.
Stacy thought she was buying around 20 items from the Interview With a Vampire Season 3 costume auction happening north of Toronto.
The photos were samples from each lot of 100+ items. She missed that detail.
She now has 277 new costume pieces.
February 5, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Soooo~This is my living room/dining room right now.
Stacy thought she was buying around 20 items from the Interview With a Vampire Season 3 costume auction happening north of Toronto.
The photos were samples from each lot of 100+ items. She missed that detail.
She now has 277 new costume pieces.
Stacy thought she was buying around 20 items from the Interview With a Vampire Season 3 costume auction happening north of Toronto.
The photos were samples from each lot of 100+ items. She missed that detail.
She now has 277 new costume pieces.
Dave Bell's new article on The Howard-Verse is an exhaustive rundown of the current CONAN comics (and related titles) being published by Titan Comics.
Beyond the high praise, it's a solid overview of what's coming out and where to start reading: howard-verse.com/current-cona...
Beyond the high praise, it's a solid overview of what's coming out and where to start reading: howard-verse.com/current-cona...
Current Conan Comics in 2026: The Complete Guide to What's Out Now - The Howard-verse
A guide to current and upcoming releases and reading orders for comics of Conan, Kull, Solomon Kane and other characters from Titan Comics in 2026
howard-verse.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Dave Bell's new article on The Howard-Verse is an exhaustive rundown of the current CONAN comics (and related titles) being published by Titan Comics.
Beyond the high praise, it's a solid overview of what's coming out and where to start reading: howard-verse.com/current-cona...
Beyond the high praise, it's a solid overview of what's coming out and where to start reading: howard-verse.com/current-cona...
Use platforms to build an audience if you can, but always-ALWAYS make sure your personal website is what you promote from the start.
That way, when they enshittify (and don't fool yourself, they will), you are able to leave the platform and carry on.
That way, when they enshittify (and don't fool yourself, they will), you are able to leave the platform and carry on.
I just got this notification from this trial Meta is conducting. For art to be seen, fees are required. No more likes because your work is interesting to ppl, it is all just paid access to huge audiences. And these are just starting fees, they go up after a month. 👎😬😭
February 5, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Use platforms to build an audience if you can, but always-ALWAYS make sure your personal website is what you promote from the start.
That way, when they enshittify (and don't fool yourself, they will), you are able to leave the platform and carry on.
That way, when they enshittify (and don't fool yourself, they will), you are able to leave the platform and carry on.
Always read contracts you're sent to sign, even if you're told it's "boilerplate".
Understand what you're agreeing to and don't be afraid to ask questions or request adjustments.
When you're starting out you may not have much room to negotiate, but at least you can go into it with your eyes open.
Understand what you're agreeing to and don't be afraid to ask questions or request adjustments.
When you're starting out you may not have much room to negotiate, but at least you can go into it with your eyes open.
February 5, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Always read contracts you're sent to sign, even if you're told it's "boilerplate".
Understand what you're agreeing to and don't be afraid to ask questions or request adjustments.
When you're starting out you may not have much room to negotiate, but at least you can go into it with your eyes open.
Understand what you're agreeing to and don't be afraid to ask questions or request adjustments.
When you're starting out you may not have much room to negotiate, but at least you can go into it with your eyes open.
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Are you an artist interested in creating art for @magic.wizards.com?
Well now we have this super rad portfolio submission tool to submit your best of the best work to, that gets looked at with human eyes! 👀 #wotcstaff
company.wizards.com/en/freelance...
Well now we have this super rad portfolio submission tool to submit your best of the best work to, that gets looked at with human eyes! 👀 #wotcstaff
company.wizards.com/en/freelance...
Freelance Art Submissions | Wizards of the Coast
Are you an aspiring Wizards of the Coast artist? Submit your portfolio today for review by our art directors!
company.wizards.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Are you an artist interested in creating art for @magic.wizards.com?
Well now we have this super rad portfolio submission tool to submit your best of the best work to, that gets looked at with human eyes! 👀 #wotcstaff
company.wizards.com/en/freelance...
Well now we have this super rad portfolio submission tool to submit your best of the best work to, that gets looked at with human eyes! 👀 #wotcstaff
company.wizards.com/en/freelance...
A package just arrived with copies of SKULLKICKERS: THE COMPACT ATTACK EDITION Vol. 1 - Kicking it in stores on February 17th!
So thrilled to have my first sword & sorcery series back in print thanks to Oni Press!
So thrilled to have my first sword & sorcery series back in print thanks to Oni Press!
February 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
A package just arrived with copies of SKULLKICKERS: THE COMPACT ATTACK EDITION Vol. 1 - Kicking it in stores on February 17th!
So thrilled to have my first sword & sorcery series back in print thanks to Oni Press!
So thrilled to have my first sword & sorcery series back in print thanks to Oni Press!
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Zubby Newsletter #145: A Traitor to the Crown
jimzub.substack.com/p/zubby-news...
• The new King of Aquilonia
• Game Day with the Dungeon Dudes
• Introducing Cap, As Only Chip Can
• Links, upcoming books, convention appearances, and more!
Zubscribe here and stay up to date:
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• The new King of Aquilonia
• Game Day with the Dungeon Dudes
• Introducing Cap, As Only Chip Can
• Links, upcoming books, convention appearances, and more!
Zubscribe here and stay up to date:
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February 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Zubby Newsletter #145: A Traitor to the Crown
jimzub.substack.com/p/zubby-news...
• The new King of Aquilonia
• Game Day with the Dungeon Dudes
• Introducing Cap, As Only Chip Can
• Links, upcoming books, convention appearances, and more!
Zubscribe here and stay up to date:
jimzub.substack.com
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• The new King of Aquilonia
• Game Day with the Dungeon Dudes
• Introducing Cap, As Only Chip Can
• Links, upcoming books, convention appearances, and more!
Zubscribe here and stay up to date:
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D'ORC is fantasy-fun!
Do not miss out on this ripping riotous new sword & sorcery Image comic!
Everyone on the team is clearly having a ton of fun and bringing all that energy to readers as well.
Do not miss out on this ripping riotous new sword & sorcery Image comic!
Everyone on the team is clearly having a ton of fun and bringing all that energy to readers as well.
Issue 1 out today from Image Comics! Half dwarf, half orc, all... D'ORC! A new fantasy comic by Brett Bean, Jean-Francois Beaulieu, and myself! Here are just a few of the variant covers available! Don't miss out!
February 4, 2026 at 3:37 PM
D'ORC is fantasy-fun!
Do not miss out on this ripping riotous new sword & sorcery Image comic!
Everyone on the team is clearly having a ton of fun and bringing all that energy to readers as well.
Do not miss out on this ripping riotous new sword & sorcery Image comic!
Everyone on the team is clearly having a ton of fun and bringing all that energy to readers as well.
Cara O'Neil joins Mad Cave as Director of Marketing
Cara O’Neil joins Mad Cave as Director of Marketing
Mad Cave has a new director of marketing, Cara O'Neil, formerly of Dark Horse
www.comicsbeat.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Chip and I chatted up a storm with Omar, Melanie and people asking us questions on the livestream. Great anecdotes and fun times.
Get ready, Minties!
Omar is going LIVE! at 4:00PM EST!
He will be joined by Chip Zdarsky & @jimzub.bsky.social!
Join the chat:
youtube.com/live/-KjTMRa...
Omar is going LIVE! at 4:00PM EST!
He will be joined by Chip Zdarsky & @jimzub.bsky.social!
Join the chat:
youtube.com/live/-KjTMRa...
February 4, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Chip and I chatted up a storm with Omar, Melanie and people asking us questions on the livestream. Great anecdotes and fun times.
Tonight at Chez Zub's:
I had a bolognese cooking on the stove all afternoon and it turned out awesome. Perfect for chilly winter dinner.
I had a bolognese cooking on the stove all afternoon and it turned out awesome. Perfect for chilly winter dinner.
February 4, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Tonight at Chez Zub's:
I had a bolognese cooking on the stove all afternoon and it turned out awesome. Perfect for chilly winter dinner.
I had a bolognese cooking on the stove all afternoon and it turned out awesome. Perfect for chilly winter dinner.
Zubby Newsletter #145: A Traitor to the Crown
jimzub.substack.com/p/zubby-news...
• The new King of Aquilonia
• Game Day with the Dungeon Dudes
• Introducing Cap, As Only Chip Can
• Links, upcoming books, convention appearances, and more!
Zubscribe here and stay up to date:
jimzub.substack.com
jimzub.substack.com/p/zubby-news...
• The new King of Aquilonia
• Game Day with the Dungeon Dudes
• Introducing Cap, As Only Chip Can
• Links, upcoming books, convention appearances, and more!
Zubscribe here and stay up to date:
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February 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Zubby Newsletter #145: A Traitor to the Crown
jimzub.substack.com/p/zubby-news...
• The new King of Aquilonia
• Game Day with the Dungeon Dudes
• Introducing Cap, As Only Chip Can
• Links, upcoming books, convention appearances, and more!
Zubscribe here and stay up to date:
jimzub.substack.com
jimzub.substack.com/p/zubby-news...
• The new King of Aquilonia
• Game Day with the Dungeon Dudes
• Introducing Cap, As Only Chip Can
• Links, upcoming books, convention appearances, and more!
Zubscribe here and stay up to date:
jimzub.substack.com
Had a great day filming game sessions with the @dungeondudes.bsky.social today!
More details coming later this month.
More details coming later this month.
February 3, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Had a great day filming game sessions with the @dungeondudes.bsky.social today!
More details coming later this month.
More details coming later this month.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #28 arrived in stores last week. Conan and his forces fight a desperate battle against the oppressive Mad King Numedides of Aquilonia and only one will survive their final confrontation!
What did reviewers think of the climax of our story arc?
www.jimzub.com/conan-the-ba...
What did reviewers think of the climax of our story arc?
www.jimzub.com/conan-the-ba...
February 2, 2026 at 12:52 PM
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #28 arrived in stores last week. Conan and his forces fight a desperate battle against the oppressive Mad King Numedides of Aquilonia and only one will survive their final confrontation!
What did reviewers think of the climax of our story arc?
www.jimzub.com/conan-the-ba...
What did reviewers think of the climax of our story arc?
www.jimzub.com/conan-the-ba...
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My comic book origin story:
1/4
My brother and I started collecting comics in the early 1980's. The interconnected characters and stories of the Marvel Universe fascinated me (and still do).
I enjoyed the indie b/w comic boom, early translated manga, and the rise of Vertigo.
1/4
My brother and I started collecting comics in the early 1980's. The interconnected characters and stories of the Marvel Universe fascinated me (and still do).
I enjoyed the indie b/w comic boom, early translated manga, and the rise of Vertigo.
January 31, 2026 at 1:43 PM
My comic book origin story:
1/4
My brother and I started collecting comics in the early 1980's. The interconnected characters and stories of the Marvel Universe fascinated me (and still do).
I enjoyed the indie b/w comic boom, early translated manga, and the rise of Vertigo.
1/4
My brother and I started collecting comics in the early 1980's. The interconnected characters and stories of the Marvel Universe fascinated me (and still do).
I enjoyed the indie b/w comic boom, early translated manga, and the rise of Vertigo.
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"Art is the means by which we become what we want to be." - Brandon Sanderson
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3u...
@brandonsanderson.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3u...
@brandonsanderson.com
We Are The Art | Brandon Sanderson’s Keynote Speech
YouTube video by Brandon Sanderson
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:40 PM
"Art is the means by which we become what we want to be." - Brandon Sanderson
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3u...
@brandonsanderson.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3u...
@brandonsanderson.com
My comic book origin story:
1/4
My brother and I started collecting comics in the early 1980's. The interconnected characters and stories of the Marvel Universe fascinated me (and still do).
I enjoyed the indie b/w comic boom, early translated manga, and the rise of Vertigo.
1/4
My brother and I started collecting comics in the early 1980's. The interconnected characters and stories of the Marvel Universe fascinated me (and still do).
I enjoyed the indie b/w comic boom, early translated manga, and the rise of Vertigo.
January 31, 2026 at 1:43 PM
My comic book origin story:
1/4
My brother and I started collecting comics in the early 1980's. The interconnected characters and stories of the Marvel Universe fascinated me (and still do).
I enjoyed the indie b/w comic boom, early translated manga, and the rise of Vertigo.
1/4
My brother and I started collecting comics in the early 1980's. The interconnected characters and stories of the Marvel Universe fascinated me (and still do).
I enjoyed the indie b/w comic boom, early translated manga, and the rise of Vertigo.
Tonight at Chez Zub's:
Braised Beef Rib Stroganoff
Decadent and fall off the bone tasty.
Braised Beef Rib Stroganoff
Decadent and fall off the bone tasty.
January 30, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Tonight at Chez Zub's:
Braised Beef Rib Stroganoff
Decadent and fall off the bone tasty.
Braised Beef Rib Stroganoff
Decadent and fall off the bone tasty.
"Art is the means by which we become what we want to be." - Brandon Sanderson
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3u...
@brandonsanderson.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3u...
@brandonsanderson.com
We Are The Art | Brandon Sanderson’s Keynote Speech
YouTube video by Brandon Sanderson
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:40 PM
"Art is the means by which we become what we want to be." - Brandon Sanderson
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3u...
@brandonsanderson.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3u...
@brandonsanderson.com
Went to an animation social last night and enjoyed catching up with friends and former students.
The industry has been in a slump and lots of people are on the hunt for work, but there was still a lot of smiles and laughs going around, which was nice to see.
The industry has been in a slump and lots of people are on the hunt for work, but there was still a lot of smiles and laughs going around, which was nice to see.
January 30, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Went to an animation social last night and enjoyed catching up with friends and former students.
The industry has been in a slump and lots of people are on the hunt for work, but there was still a lot of smiles and laughs going around, which was nice to see.
The industry has been in a slump and lots of people are on the hunt for work, but there was still a lot of smiles and laughs going around, which was nice to see.
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It begins with the artists who built the stories we can’t stop talking about. Nick Bradshaw, Jim Zub, and Erica Schultz lead the first wave of creators bringing their worlds to life at #FANEXPOVancouver2026. See the lineup and get tickets now: spr.ly/633227eNNr
#FANEXPOVancouver
#FANEXPOVancouver
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It begins with the artists who built the stories we can’t stop talking about. Nick Bradshaw, Jim Zub, and Erica Schultz lead the first wave of creators bringing their worlds to life at #FANEXPOVancouver2026. See the lineup and get tickets now: spr.ly/633227eNNr
#FANEXPOVancouver
#FANEXPOVancouver
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I don't know why they need to make short AI films about the American Revolution when the perfect one was created 18 years ago www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbRo...
George Washington
YouTube video by unvmebad86
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January 29, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I don't know why they need to make short AI films about the American Revolution when the perfect one was created 18 years ago www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbRo...