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Comic book writer Jim Zub took to Twitter Wednesday to complain about comics piracy, asking readers who enjoy books like his Champions, the fourth of issue of which went on sale to day, to support the book by actually paying for it, lest it not be around to "deliver on its potential." In his Tweet,[...]

In a shocking move Wednesday, digital comics purveyor ComiXology surprise-released a hitherto-unannounced new digital comic book series called Stone Star by writer Jim Zub and artist Max Dunbar, available EX-X-XCLUSIVELY on ComiXology and the various digital comics platforms of its parent company, Amazon The series is about a gladiatorial arena on an asteroid, starring a[...]

For Nauck, who already got to do a Nightcrawler book with legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont, it was really a second best answer type of question, but Nauck had an answer in mind anyway: an Excalibur revival! Unfortunately, Nauck didn't suggest Chris Claremont write it, but he did name someone with whom he's already discussed the[...]

IDW Games has announced a release date for the Wayward board game, based on the Image Comic by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings The game, to be sold on Kickstarter as a $70 "Signature Edition," will feature "upgraded packaging, miniatures sculpted by Ninja Division (Super Dungeon), and bonus character with scenario." The game was originally announced[...]

And according to writer Jim Zub, the book will feature "the biggest teen team you've ever seen." Yes, that's right, Zub is going after DC's Legion of Superheroes, calling the All-New, All-Different Champions a "legion of heroes in the Marvel U." Steven Cummings will provide artwork. Bleeding Cool's Madeline Ricchiuto was embedded on the front lines[...]

Rick and Morty take on Dungeons & Dragons so that Morty can get a girlfriend yo! Can Rick teach Morty the ways of D&D? Is it a good read?

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Jim Zub is a talented writer, but this is by far the weakest work I've seen from him The comic isn't a complete wash, but I can't quite recommend it either. [rwp-review-ratings id="0"] [rwp-review-form id="0"] [rwp-review-recap id="0"] Psylocke has been absorbed by Sapphire Styx and wanders Styx's psychic wasteland in search of an escape She finds a vestige[...]

The company revealed the news via media partner Newsarama, who had both the scoop and a quote from writer Jim Zub. Earlier this year, I started talking to Tom Brevoort about writing a Champions issue on the effect of gun violence in schools Marvel has always strived to deliver 'the world outside our window' and this was too[...]

It's just good writing on the part of Jim Zub. Champions #22 art by Kevin Libranda and Marcio Menyz Kevin Libranda is the artist on this installment, and he does some solid work The style is light, airy, and movement-oriented Characters express themselves well with facial expressions and body language It can get a little over-exaggerated at[...]

Winning every award, gaining every plaudit, it saw Tom King headhunted by DC Comics to head up their Batman relaunch two years ago. Well, today Jim Zubkavich, Kevin Libranda, and Marcio Menyz appear to be using The Champions series, which stars the Vision's daughter Viv Vision, to tell a sequel Visiting The Vision's family home, as seen[...]

However, to Jim Zub's credit, he has made it a relevant story to the Champions themselves Two big things happen that will affect the team going forward. That may be a bit of a pain for Champions readers who decided to skip this story, and I do sympathize with that sentiment. That said, this is a damn[...]

Mystery in Madripoor continues with Kitty Pryde, Domino, and Jubilee are on the run from Viper while Storm and Rogue are held captive. Is it a good read?

The Champions and Alpha Flight are in a standoff at the North Pole over the actions of the known villain, the Master. Is it a good read?

The Champions make a trek out into space to answer a rampage being perpetrated by the Chitauri Warlord. Is it a good read?

A team of X-Men leave for Madripoor in the hopes of finding Logan's body. They suspect Magneto's hand in Wolverine's disappearance, but a different rogue greets the X-Men when they arrive in the city. Is it a good read?

Snowguard was created by Jim Zub and designed by Sean Izaake, and to keep things authentic, Zub consulted with Nyla Innuksuk. "I think there are just basic things about life in the Arctic that people in 'the south' don't realize," said Innuksuk "I gave Jim some insight into the belief system within traditional Inuit culture including the[...]

Our heroes return to Baldur's Gate but must remain underground as outlaws. This doesn't stop Minsc from seeking out heroic deeds to accomplish. Does it make for a good read?

World peace hangs by a thread and Cobra Commander holds the world's infrastructure in his venomous clutches! Do the JOEs stand a chance against the bionic man, or is he simply better, faster, stronger? TPB • FC • $15.99 • 96 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-276-9 Bullet points: Advance solicited for August release! The first-ever crossover between two mainstays of[...]

The Avengers are still caught in the game between the Grandmaster and the Challenger, with Voyager's role in it all still a mystery. Plus, the Hulk is back and madder than ever. Is it a good read?

It's a multiplatform property that extends beyond just gaming into global publishing, apparel, toys, and collectibles. Dungeons & Dragons: Evil at Baldur's Gate #2—Cover A: Max Dunbar—CERTIFIED COOL Jim Zub (w) • Steven Cummings (a) • Max Dunbar (c) "Krydle & Shandie: Honor Among Thieves." The Baldur's Gate heroes return to the city at last, but their time[...]

Whenever a new year rolls around, comic book readers are faced with the unavoidable question: will this finally be the year that everyone just gives up on making comics? With the 2017 that Marvel had, we can't say we'd blame them, but fear not — comics will continue to be created and published in 2018. This[...]

It's not a bad comic, and appreciate Jim Zub's inclination to close out the series by cementing where the members stand with one another It shows the importance of the characters in these team books, and it is a sweet and fairly satisfying ending. It is interminably slow as a result, and a little bit of[...]

Based on the 1984 Bruce Springsteen hit off the album Born in the U.S.A., Avengers: No Surrender is written by Mark Waid, Jim Zub, and Al Ewing, and issues #683-686 are mostly drawn by by Paco "Funky Cold" Madina, with some help by Joe Bennett on #684. In a press release, Marvel revealed Mark Brooks's covers[...]

Based on the hit Bruce Springsteen song off his 1984 album Born in the U.S.A. — we assume — Avengers: No Surrender is co-written by Mark Waid, Al Ewing, and Jim Zub, and features a rotating art team of Pepe Larraz, Kim Jacinto, and Paco "Funky Cold" Medina. "In month two of NO SURRENDER, the rubber hits the road[...]

The Earth has been moved, and the planet is suffering for it. The Avengers are uniting to meet this threat, but will it be enough. Is it a good read?

Pick it up. Also, kudos to writer Jim Zub for including the Guardsmen whenever he has the opportunity, even if it's only for a couple of panels Whatever happened to the Guardsmen? [rwp-review-ratings id="0"] [rwp-review-form id="0"] [rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Juggernaut has been let loose upon the Uncanny Avengers, accidentally summoned by Doctor Voodoo while attempting to fix up Avengers[...]

Certainly, the original Avengers seems to be important part of the upcoming Avengers: No Surrender event, with a lot of artwork centred around the original Avengers statue with the addition of mysterious new character Voyager. Avengers: No Surrender will be made up of the several Avengers titles currently being released, Avengers, USAvengers and Uncanny Avengers, creating[...]

Wonder Man and Beast are back, and writer Jim Zub is firing on all cylinders This is my favorite Avenger book right now, and it gets a strong recommendation Give this one a try. [rwp-review-ratings id="0"] [rwp-review-form id="0"] [rwp-review-recap id="0"] Uncanny Avengers #28 cover by R B Silva and Edgar Delgado The mysterious man from the last issue of[...]

Thankfully, Synapse, Rogue, and Doctor Voodoo may have some solutions. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure is on his way to visit one of the Uncanny Avengers. Writer Jim Zub and artist Sean Izaakse continue to rock Uncanny Avengers in this continuation and conclusion to the first post-Secret Empire story arc of the title Bringing back a classic villain[...]