Jim Zub

Ah, there she is!

Every time one of the characters I created show up in official D&D material, I am reminded how weird and amazing this creative career has been.

People there tend to get decked out for the Welcome Ball, but it's not required.

During the gaming days I wasn't fancy - jeans and a t-shirt or short sleeve button up shirt.

Tonight at Chez Zub's:
Chicken Karaage, Rice, and Carrots

Stacy sewed it for me (and the vest too)!

And quite possibly the finest photo of B. Dave Walters ever taken mid-game~

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More official photos from the event.

Official photography from this year's D&D in a Castle Autumn event.

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This issue feels different from others in the series, as Zub adds in some political maneuvering. Dagnino’s art is fantastic. His page layouts are incredibly varied. There’s several pages that he chooses not to use panel borders. Head out to your local comic shop and grab a copy.

Package just arrived from Wizards of the Coast - Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerun and Adventures in Faerun!

I'm excited to dig in and see what's new, what's updated, and if any of my characters make an appearance. :)

Zubby Newsletter #135: Castle Bubble
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• Two weeks of gaming at the castle
• Subtle prophecies and soundscapes
• Thought Bubble Thoughts
• A Little Milestone
and more!

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Reminder: The Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons Library Edition is set to release next May and is now available for pre-order! Details: https://bit.ly/47ukRmJ

By @jodyhouser.bsky.social, @16biteric.bsky.social @jimzub.bsky.social, Diego Galindo, and team, cover: @kylelambertartist.bsky.social

CONAN THE BARBARIAN Arc 8, A Taste of Vengeance, begins in February and AIPT has your first look at solicit info and cover art!

A brand new Conan villain debuts here and Doug Braithwaite is drawing the hell out of this story!

Zubby Newsletter #135: Castle Bubble
www.jimzub.com/zubby-newsle...
• Two weeks of gaming at the castle
• Subtle prophecies and soundscapes
• Thought Bubble Thoughts
• A Little Milestone
and more!

Zubscribe here for every update:
jimzub.substack.com

Funko Pops Might Not Last Another Year, As It Reports $1 Million Net Loss With a $1 million loss this quarter, and over $40 million in losses last quarter, things aren't looking good for Funko.

Truth, though at the rate things are going for Funko, they might not be long for comic cons or anywhere else:

www.thegamer.com/funko-pop-lo...

You too!

Connecting flight in Dublin.
Home by Tuesday night.

Treasure from the British Museum or future meme?

Why not both?!

We wandered London a bit today and now are trying to rest up before our flight home tomorrow.

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I forgot to snap a photo of this sketch from Thought Bubble, so I'm extra happy to see it here.

Dungeons & Dragons Crochet by Stacy King, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed: 9780593836767 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books Crochet your favorite creatures, wearables, and household items with twenty patterns inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Dive into a world of crochet and adventure with this delightful...

More info and book preorder links here:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/767078...

Reading this article about AI wrecking hobbies and suddenly realize they're describing the cover of Stacy's upcoming book (which has no AI, by the way).

Speaking of tutorials, I finally had the chance to meet The Etherington Brothers in person!

They are amazing, enthusiastic, and their How To Think When You Draw books are packed with killer core tips.

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It was heartwarming to hear from so many comic creators at Thought Bubble that they've found my tutorial posts and videos helpful over the years.

www.jimzub.com/category/tut...

youtube.com/@jimzub?si=c...

Onward, we go.
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Had a great time at Thought Bubble over the weekend. Met lots of UK readers and creators, and did my best to socialize despite residual exhaustion from D&D in a Castle.

On the last leg of our trip, heading to London for a day before we fly hoo~oome!

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #26 arrived in stores last week, the first part of "The Conquering Crown" 3-parter.

What did critics think? Click on through and find out...
www.jimzub.com/conan-the-ba...

Practicing some profile sketches while Thought Bubble Sunday continues.

“Enemies die, friends die. And die shall we as well…
“…but that which carries on past life, are deeds done, an’ battles won!”
“Drink!"
...
Conan: The Barbarian #26 (2025), written by Jim Zub, art by Fernando Dagnino, colors by Diego Rodriguez
#Comics
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More Thought Bubble sketches:
Bêlit and King Conan

Sample sketch cover for Thought Bubble.

I'll be set up in Red Shirt Hall at Table E-24 Saturday + Sunday! Excited to see friends and fans in Harrogate.