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By WALLY MONK – Paint Monk’s Library Editor When I heard that Moon Knight was being relaunched this summer (followed in a month or two by my favorite Jungle Lord, Ka-Zar), I was filled with excitement but also with much […]
My interview with Donald Glut was reprinted in the latest issue of Comics Unlimited! If you haven’t read this new bi-monthly yet, it’s one of the best comic mags I’ve enjoyed since Comics Journal was on the shelves years ago. […]
(AUTHOR’S NOTE: It has been no secret that I have had issues with Marvel’s relaunch of Robert E. Howard’s Conan. The one bright spot has been the writing of Jim Zub. I was a fan before he took up the […]
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December 19th, 2019 
Conan (2019), Moon Knight, Reviews 
Comments Off on REVIEW: Zub Continues to Impress in Serpent War #2 
“In an unprecedented comics event, Robert E. Howard’s characters join forces along with Marvel’s Moon Knight, in an all-new saga built on REH and Marvel lore from across the ages! The serpent god SET plans to usher in an eternity of darkness, and only the chosen warriors across time and space have a hope of stopping him: CONAN THE BARBARIAN, SOLOMON KANE, DARK AGNES, and the man known as MOON KNIGHT!”
By BOB FREEMAN – Paint Monk’s Library Writer
In the second chapter of Conan: Serpent War, Jim Zub delivers another solid issue, proving yet again he is a worthy custodian of Robert E. Howard’s creations.
The central premise is intriguing, with a dying James Allison acting as a conduit between the Elder God, Wyrm, and two sets of heroes in separate time periods — Conan of Cimmeria and Dark Agnes de Chastillon in the barbarian’s Hyborian Age, and … (Read More)
December 18th, 2019 By Bob Freeman, Classic Conan Countdown, Reviews Comments Off on REVIEW: Conan Meets the Dwarven ‘Sons of the Bear God’ 
“This issue begins the four-issue adaptation of Norvell W. Page’s tale ‘Sons of the Bear God’. While not one of Thomas’ stronger efforts, it is intended as a direct sequel to ‘Flame Winds of Lost Khitai’, which was adapted from another Norvell Page story. This editor is still trying to figure out how dwarves could overtake the Aesir, but it is fantasy after all!”
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to The Classic Conan Countdown, a series of reviews focusing on the original 275 issues of Marvel Comics’ Conan the Barbarian, which were published from 1970 to 1993. This is a review of Conan the Barbarian Vol. 1, #109.)
By BOB FREEMAN – Paint Monk’s Library Writer
I often speak of Roy Thomas in almost glowing and near infallible terms, but he, on rare occasions, makes cringe-worthy missteps. Case in point: the issue(s) I am about to review for you.… (Read More)
December 15th, 2019 By Wally Monk, Conan (2019), Reviews Comments Off on REVIEW: Good Art & Bad Writing In SSoC Finale 
“A DEMON IN ARGOS! After witnessing a heinous crime, CONAN hunts down a mysterious demonic sect. But whatever his intentions, Conan may well doom the nation if he doesn’t solve the mystery in time! An epic quest across the Kothian Hills and a surprise twist! Plus: The final chapter of Scott Oden’s “THE SHADOW OF VENGEANCE”!
By WALLY MONK – Paint Monk’s Library Editor
It was with much trepidation that I opened the latest – and final – issue of Savage Sword of Conan. Topping Roy Thomas’ and his predecessor, Jim Zub’s takes on the Cimmerian would be a tough thing to accomplish. And given Marvel’s track record on Conan since January, if it’s not Jim Zub or Thomas at work, I am leery.
Sadly, writer Frank Tieri keeps the presentation problems ongoing with a great plot and some of the worst dialogue I have ever read in a … (Read More)
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to Saturday Night Shivers, a feature at Paint Monk’s Library. In the spirit of Elvira, the Ghoul, and other horror movie hosts, we’ll be featuring a review of one classic horror comic each week. Most horror stories we review (with a few exceptions) are from books approved by the Comics Code Authority or from comics that were published before the code was enacted. This installment is written by Bob Freeman.)
This week, I turn my attention to another horror comic that falls outside of the Big Two, this time looking toward an imprint of Archie Comics called Red Circle and their title Chilling Adventures in Sorcery.
While short-lived, after Chilling Adventures ditched Sabrina the Teen-Age Witch as host, this became a solid comic in the vein of Tales from the Crypt and Creepy, made all the more impressive by Gray … (Read More)
December 11th, 2019 By Andy Maglothin, Classic Conan Countdown, Reviews Comments Off on REVIEW: Conan Battles Against the Devourers of Darfar! 
“Conan and Diana are free from the clutches of Tananda, the queen of Meroe – but have they stumbled into a new nightmare as they find themselves face-to-face with the Devourers of Darfar? In this issue, we see the return of a familiar face and our Cimmerian acquires a new traveling companion for his long journies.”
By ANDY MAGLOTHIN – Paint Monk’s Library Writer
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to The Classic Conan Countdown, a series of reviews focusing on the original 275 issues of Marvel Comics’ Conan the Barbarian, which were published from 1970 to 1993. This is a review of Conan the Barbarian (Vol. 1) #108.)
In this month’s issue, we catch up with Conan and Diana riding a horse through a dense rainstorm north of Kush. A pair of Kushite sentries stop them, requesting that Conan and Diana surrender their weapons. Conan attempts to explain his … (Read More)
December 9th, 2019 Paint Monk's Library Premieres Comments Off on FEATURE: A “Chooser of the Slain” Becomes A Defender! (EDITOR’S NOTE: Paint Monk’s Library Premieres is a new feature highlighting first appearances of major comic book characters. In each installment, we’ll take a look at the character and how he or she was created. We’ll also provide a review of their first comic book appearance.)
By WALLY MONK – PM Library Editor
The Mighty Thor, Odin-son and powerhouse of the Asgardian gods, made his Marvel comic book debut in 1962 in the pages of Journey Into Mystery #83. With such a rich mythology from which to draw, it only made sense for Marvel to continue reaching into the books of lore for more Norse themed characters.
Hela, the Norse goddess of death, would make her own debut in the same title two years later. But it wasn’t until 1970 in the pages of The Avengers that Brunnhilde the valkyrie would burst into the comics scene –
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to Saturday Night Shivers, a feature at Paint Monk’s Library. In the spirit of Elvira, the Ghoul, and other horror movie hosts, we’ll be featuring a review of one classic horror comic each week. Most horror stories we review (with a few exceptions) are from books approved by the Comics Code Authority or from comics that were published before the code was enacted. This installment is written by guest writer David Conine.)
After slowly absorbing the first issue of Gideon Falls from master storyteller Jeff Lemire, there is no question that I have just experienced something extremely rare. Lemire is joined by artist Andrea Sorrentino, with whom he collaborated on Marvel’s Old Man Logan and DC’s Green Arrow.
While working together on those titles, both were slowly developing Gideon Falls. Lemire reveals the origins of Falls in an essay … (Read More)
December 6th, 2019 By Wally Monk, Classic Conan Countdown, Reviews Comments Off on REVIEW: Conan Faces “The Demon of the Night” 
“This issue of Conan is the conclusion of L. Sprague de Camp and Lin Carter’s story “The Snout in the Dark,” which was put together and completed from an unfinished Robert E. Howard manuscript. In today’s comic, Conan must wrap up unfinished political business while coming face-to-face with a demon!”
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to The Classic Conan Countdown, a series of reviews focusing on the original 275 issues of Marvel Comics’ Conan the Barbarian, which were published from 1970 to 1993. This is a review of Conan the Barbarian Vol. 1, #107.)
BY WALLY MONK – Paint Monk’s Library Editor
We’re a mere eight issues away from Roy Thomas’ parting-of-ways with our Cimmerian hero. I tend to savor these issues, from #100-115, as many of them came out during the height of my youthful comic-collecting days.
Rascally Roy will disappear from this title from issues #116-239, … (Read More)
December 4th, 2019 By Bob Freeman, Conan (2019), Reviews Comments Off on REVIEW: Serpent War #1 Crowns Conan Relaunch 
“THE WRATH OF THE SERPENT GOD! WARRIORS ACROSS TIME DEFY THE ELDER GODS! JAMES ALLISON will soon die. But it’s not his first death. He’s lived many lives, in many places – lives he can recall in vivid detail. But when an Elder God called the WYRM reaches across time to James, an ages-spanning quest begins! The serpent god SET plans to usher in an eternity of darkness, and only the chosen warriors across time and space have a hope of stopping him: CONAN THE BARBARIAN, SOLOMON KANE, DARK AGNES, and the man known as MOON KNIGHT! In an unprecedented comics event, Robert E. Howard’s characters join forces along with Marvel’s Moon Knight, in an all-new saga built on REH and Marvel lore from across the ages!”
By BOB FREEMAN – Paint Monk’s Library Writer
I have, almost unerringly, been against crossovers on principle, particularly when it comes to Conan … (Read More)
December 1st, 2019 By Wally Monk, Conan (2019), Interviews, News Comments Off on INTERVIEW: Jim Zub to Take Reins of Conan in 2020 
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A special thank you to Jim for answering my questions and taking the time to do so, and a special shout-out to the Marvel bullpen editorial folks who allowed this interview to move forward! Both this monk and our loyal readers are looking forward to this new chapter in the Conan the Barbarian saga!)
By WALLY MONK – Paint Monk’s Library Editor
Following Jason Aaron’s 12-issue story arc “The Life and Death of Conan,” Marvel writer Jim Zub will be picking up the scripting duties on Marvel’s flagship Conan title beginning with Conan the Barbarian #13.
Like Aaron, Zub has a healthy resume already at the House of Ideas, where he’s scripted fan-favorites like The Champions, Avengers: No Road Home, and the Mystery in Madripoor mini-series featuring Wolverine. He’s also the recipient of numerous industry awards, including the Joe Shuster Canadian Comic Award, which … (Read More)
Do you enjoy Robert E. Howard's classic Cimmerian in comic book form? Join Paint Monk's Library bloggers, as we review all 275 issues of Marvel's original Conan the Barbarian series. New installments added regularly!
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