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
Very soon~
D&D in a Castle Round 2 is about to begin!
D&D in a Castle Round 2 is about to begin!
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Very soon~
D&D in a Castle Round 2 is about to begin!
D&D in a Castle Round 2 is about to begin!
Zubby Newsletter #134: Castle Times Three
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• In the midst of D&D in a Castle
• The Conquering Crown Begins
• Heroes Journey
• Rebel Rebel Anecdotes
and more!
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• In the midst of D&D in a Castle
• The Conquering Crown Begins
• Heroes Journey
• Rebel Rebel Anecdotes
and more!
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November 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Zubby Newsletter #134: Castle Times Three
www.jimzub.com/zubby-newsle...
• In the midst of D&D in a Castle
• The Conquering Crown Begins
• Heroes Journey
• Rebel Rebel Anecdotes
and more!
Zubscribe here and stay up to date:
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• In the midst of D&D in a Castle
• The Conquering Crown Begins
• Heroes Journey
• Rebel Rebel Anecdotes
and more!
Zubscribe here and stay up to date:
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youtu.be/SPahvCOajBM?...
"If we spent more time telling stories and listening to other people's stories, the world would be a much better place. Because storytelling is knowledge and empathy, joy and emotion. It's how we understand the world, translate it and give it to other people."
"If we spent more time telling stories and listening to other people's stories, the world would be a much better place. Because storytelling is knowledge and empathy, joy and emotion. It's how we understand the world, translate it and give it to other people."
What Happens When You Never Give Up On Your Dreams?
YouTube video by RebelRebel Podcast
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
youtu.be/SPahvCOajBM?...
"If we spent more time telling stories and listening to other people's stories, the world would be a much better place. Because storytelling is knowledge and empathy, joy and emotion. It's how we understand the world, translate it and give it to other people."
"If we spent more time telling stories and listening to other people's stories, the world would be a much better place. Because storytelling is knowledge and empathy, joy and emotion. It's how we understand the world, translate it and give it to other people."
Round 2 of D&D in a Castle starts tomorrow, but while I was on break I met up with the incredible Doug Braithwaite.
Working with Doug on Conan has been such a thrill. He's a phenomenal artist and collaborator.
Working with Doug on Conan has been such a thrill. He's a phenomenal artist and collaborator.
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Round 2 of D&D in a Castle starts tomorrow, but while I was on break I met up with the incredible Doug Braithwaite.
Working with Doug on Conan has been such a thrill. He's a phenomenal artist and collaborator.
Working with Doug on Conan has been such a thrill. He's a phenomenal artist and collaborator.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #26
Preview Pages - in stores Nov 12
Story: Jim Zub
Line Art: Fernando Dagnino
Colors: Diego Rodriguez
The King of Aquilonia has gone mad, or so the rumors say. A tyrant sits upon the throne and all will suffer until he is deposed or dead.
Preview Pages - in stores Nov 12
Story: Jim Zub
Line Art: Fernando Dagnino
Colors: Diego Rodriguez
The King of Aquilonia has gone mad, or so the rumors say. A tyrant sits upon the throne and all will suffer until he is deposed or dead.
November 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #26
Preview Pages - in stores Nov 12
Story: Jim Zub
Line Art: Fernando Dagnino
Colors: Diego Rodriguez
The King of Aquilonia has gone mad, or so the rumors say. A tyrant sits upon the throne and all will suffer until he is deposed or dead.
Preview Pages - in stores Nov 12
Story: Jim Zub
Line Art: Fernando Dagnino
Colors: Diego Rodriguez
The King of Aquilonia has gone mad, or so the rumors say. A tyrant sits upon the throne and all will suffer until he is deposed or dead.
More and more AI-generated marketing/book club bullshit emails snake their way past spam filters into my inbox.
It's only a few second to block each and send to spam, but the hollow word salad compliments and passive aggressive attitude in them boil my blood.
It's only a few second to block each and send to spam, but the hollow word salad compliments and passive aggressive attitude in them boil my blood.
November 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
More and more AI-generated marketing/book club bullshit emails snake their way past spam filters into my inbox.
It's only a few second to block each and send to spam, but the hollow word salad compliments and passive aggressive attitude in them boil my blood.
It's only a few second to block each and send to spam, but the hollow word salad compliments and passive aggressive attitude in them boil my blood.
November 9, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Life continues to deliver ironies far stranger than fiction...
November 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Life continues to deliver ironies far stranger than fiction...
Between rounds at the castle.
There has been mighty magic, mirth and mimic cakes.
Friendship and fine gaming.
More to come!
There has been mighty magic, mirth and mimic cakes.
Friendship and fine gaming.
More to come!
November 8, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Between rounds at the castle.
There has been mighty magic, mirth and mimic cakes.
Friendship and fine gaming.
More to come!
There has been mighty magic, mirth and mimic cakes.
Friendship and fine gaming.
More to come!
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The Ruler of Aquilonia battled hordes of monsters, batmen, and beasts to take the throne of the Comic Geeks Top Rated Comic for October.
Congratulations to @jimzub.bsky.social and Alex Horley for a thrilling extra-sized jumping-on point with⚔️Conan the Barbarian #25 that readers loved.
Congratulations to @jimzub.bsky.social and Alex Horley for a thrilling extra-sized jumping-on point with⚔️Conan the Barbarian #25 that readers loved.
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The Ruler of Aquilonia battled hordes of monsters, batmen, and beasts to take the throne of the Comic Geeks Top Rated Comic for October.
Congratulations to @jimzub.bsky.social and Alex Horley for a thrilling extra-sized jumping-on point with⚔️Conan the Barbarian #25 that readers loved.
Congratulations to @jimzub.bsky.social and Alex Horley for a thrilling extra-sized jumping-on point with⚔️Conan the Barbarian #25 that readers loved.
Last week CONAN: SCOURGE OF THE SERPENT #2 arrived in stores. What did critics think?
www.jimzub.com/conan-scourg...
www.jimzub.com/conan-scourg...
November 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Last week CONAN: SCOURGE OF THE SERPENT #2 arrived in stores. What did critics think?
www.jimzub.com/conan-scourg...
www.jimzub.com/conan-scourg...
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Warriors & Wizards is a new collection of character-centric material from the D&D Young Adventurer's Guide series, updated for the 2024 rules. Inside you'll find classes, backgrounds, weapons, spells & loads of great art to inspire your next campaign. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804154...
The Warriors & Wizards Compendium (Dungeons & Dragons) by Jim Zub, Stacy King, Andrew Wheeler, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed: 9780593839706 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Create your next Dungeons & Dragons character with this comprehensive illustrated guide to classes and backgrounds, gear and magic, and embarking on new adventures. Learn everything you need to know....
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Warriors & Wizards is a new collection of character-centric material from the D&D Young Adventurer's Guide series, updated for the 2024 rules. Inside you'll find classes, backgrounds, weapons, spells & loads of great art to inspire your next campaign. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804154...
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Today is a double book birthday for me, with the launch of both "The Warriors & Wizards Compendium" and "Stranger Things: Tales from the Table". This is an odd and frankly unlikely event that I'm nonetheless delighted to celebrate!
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today is a double book birthday for me, with the launch of both "The Warriors & Wizards Compendium" and "Stranger Things: Tales from the Table". This is an odd and frankly unlikely event that I'm nonetheless delighted to celebrate!
Two D&D books by Stacy King and I in stores TODAY (with Andrew Wheeler on board Young Adventurer's as well):
Dungeons & Dragons: Young Adventurer's Guide-The Warriors & Wizards Compendium
Stranger Things-Dungeons & Dragons: Tales From the Table
Dungeons & Dragons: Young Adventurer's Guide-The Warriors & Wizards Compendium
Stranger Things-Dungeons & Dragons: Tales From the Table
November 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Two D&D books by Stacy King and I in stores TODAY (with Andrew Wheeler on board Young Adventurer's as well):
Dungeons & Dragons: Young Adventurer's Guide-The Warriors & Wizards Compendium
Stranger Things-Dungeons & Dragons: Tales From the Table
Dungeons & Dragons: Young Adventurer's Guide-The Warriors & Wizards Compendium
Stranger Things-Dungeons & Dragons: Tales From the Table
November 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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On the CBR Heroes Journey Podcast, I spoke to Sean O'Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch all about breaking into comics, writing stories for iconic characters, research, theme, and Conan the Barbarian in prose, comics and movies.
It's a really fun chat, so check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTl1...
It's a really fun chat, so check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTl1...
Conan the Barbarian: Jim Zub on 50-Issue Plan & Live-Action Fix | Heroes Journey EP 4
YouTube video by CBR
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On the CBR Heroes Journey Podcast, I spoke to Sean O'Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch all about breaking into comics, writing stories for iconic characters, research, theme, and Conan the Barbarian in prose, comics and movies.
It's a really fun chat, so check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTl1...
It's a really fun chat, so check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTl1...
On the CBR Heroes Journey Podcast, I spoke to Sean O'Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch all about breaking into comics, writing stories for iconic characters, research, theme, and Conan the Barbarian in prose, comics and movies.
It's a really fun chat, so check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTl1...
It's a really fun chat, so check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTl1...
Conan the Barbarian: Jim Zub on 50-Issue Plan & Live-Action Fix | Heroes Journey EP 4
YouTube video by CBR
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On the CBR Heroes Journey Podcast, I spoke to Sean O'Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch all about breaking into comics, writing stories for iconic characters, research, theme, and Conan the Barbarian in prose, comics and movies.
It's a really fun chat, so check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTl1...
It's a really fun chat, so check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTl1...
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Second ticket warning, as we're still very much on track for selling out this year.
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, tickets may not be available on the door: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
We will keep you up to date!
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, tickets may not be available on the door: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
We will keep you up to date!
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Second ticket warning, as we're still very much on track for selling out this year.
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, tickets may not be available on the door: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
We will keep you up to date!
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment, tickets may not be available on the door: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets
We will keep you up to date!
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Follow the Stranger Things crew as they discover the legendary monsters and epic adventures of Dungeons & Dragons together in the new Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons Library Edition, available next May! Details: https://bit.ly/3Jyqoke
October 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Follow the Stranger Things crew as they discover the legendary monsters and epic adventures of Dungeons & Dragons together in the new Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons Library Edition, available next May! Details: https://bit.ly/3Jyqoke
In Edinburgh and the train station washroom conjured a hilarious moment - A guy dramatically steps out of a stall and starts repeating "JesusMaryJoseph" over and over again while crossing himself.
He washes his hands vigorously, then kisses the cross round his neck and leaves...
He washes his hands vigorously, then kisses the cross round his neck and leaves...
October 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
In Edinburgh and the train station washroom conjured a hilarious moment - A guy dramatically steps out of a stall and starts repeating "JesusMaryJoseph" over and over again while crossing himself.
He washes his hands vigorously, then kisses the cross round his neck and leaves...
He washes his hands vigorously, then kisses the cross round his neck and leaves...
Last work trip of the year begins!
England bound for D&D in a Castle (2 campaigns) and then Thought Bubble.
gaming + comics + friends = great memories
England bound for D&D in a Castle (2 campaigns) and then Thought Bubble.
gaming + comics + friends = great memories
October 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Last work trip of the year begins!
England bound for D&D in a Castle (2 campaigns) and then Thought Bubble.
gaming + comics + friends = great memories
England bound for D&D in a Castle (2 campaigns) and then Thought Bubble.
gaming + comics + friends = great memories
AI-generated book marketing/book club emails arrive daily, and I'm seeing another strain of AI crap as well - AI intro emails from 'authors' who want to "connect with others in the industry, share experiences, and explore opportunities to support and learn from one another."
October 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
AI-generated book marketing/book club emails arrive daily, and I'm seeing another strain of AI crap as well - AI intro emails from 'authors' who want to "connect with others in the industry, share experiences, and explore opportunities to support and learn from one another."
In stores today - CONAN: SCOURGE OF THE SERPENT #2. Set's power slithers its way across time.
October 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
In stores today - CONAN: SCOURGE OF THE SERPENT #2. Set's power slithers its way across time.
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Zubby Newsletter # 133: Hail To The King open.substack.com/pub/jimzub/p...
• Scourge of the Serpent #2
• The rise of the King of Aquilonia
• Comicon Talks Young Adventurer's
• Conan Panel at Dragon Con 2025
• Howard House Update and more!
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• Scourge of the Serpent #2
• The rise of the King of Aquilonia
• Comicon Talks Young Adventurer's
• Conan Panel at Dragon Con 2025
• Howard House Update and more!
Zubscribe here:
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October 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Zubby Newsletter # 133: Hail To The King open.substack.com/pub/jimzub/p...
• Scourge of the Serpent #2
• The rise of the King of Aquilonia
• Comicon Talks Young Adventurer's
• Conan Panel at Dragon Con 2025
• Howard House Update and more!
Zubscribe here:
jimzub.substack.com
• Scourge of the Serpent #2
• The rise of the King of Aquilonia
• Comicon Talks Young Adventurer's
• Conan Panel at Dragon Con 2025
• Howard House Update and more!
Zubscribe here:
jimzub.substack.com
Tonight at Chez Zub's:
Okonomiyaki with shrimp and pork.
Okonomiyaki with shrimp and pork.
October 29, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Tonight at Chez Zub's:
Okonomiyaki with shrimp and pork.
Okonomiyaki with shrimp and pork.