Titan Comics has a raft of new comics and collections out now or on their way soon, including Conan the Barbarian and Doctor Who titles – here’s a quick guide. All these comics are available from your Local Comic Shop and bookshops.
Conan: Battle of the Black Stone #2 continues an epic new “Conan Event” from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics, written by Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons) and with art by Jonas Scharf (Dark X-Men, Basilisk). Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus #3 is set in Tokyo 2015, where ex-marine Mead and Replicant combat model Stix searches for the traitor who left them to die… Plus,
Doctor Who: The Fifteenth Doctor #3 sees The Doctor in a new comic book adventure, pitted against the Cybermen…
BLADE RUNNER: TOKYO NEXUS #3
Format: Comic book
Writer: Kianna Shore
Artist: Mariano Taibo
Format: Comic
Publisher: Titan Comics
FC, SC, $3.99, On sale now
Tokyo 2015: Two Kalanthia survivors fight for their lives in a world where Blade Runners are the least of their problems
Following a failed mission Off-World, the only two survivors of a combat squad, ex-marine Mead and Replicant combat model Stix, have returned to Tokyo to search for the traitor who left them to die.
Now working as unlicensed detectives while hunting their betrayer, Stix and Mead find themselves in the middle of a deadly conflict between rival Yakuza clans, Tyrell Corp special operatives, and Cheshire, an enigmatic rival to Tyrell with its own version of Replicant technology.
CONAN: THE BARBARIAN #15 (ONGOING)
Format: Comic book
Writer: Jim Zub
Artist: Doug Braithwaite
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
FC, 32pp, $3.99, On sale now
After leaving Cimmeria filled with wanderlust, a young Conan heads north in search of glory. What he finds in that cold climate will change his outlook forever, setting him on the path that will make him a legend.
The triumphant new era of Conan continues in this tale of brutal heroic adventure from acclaimed creators Jim Zub (Avengers, Dungeons & Dragons) and Doug Braithwaite (Punisher, Justice)!
DOCTOR WHO: THE FIFTEENTH DOCTOR #3
Format: Comic book
Writer: Dan Watters
Artist: Kelsey Ramsay
Publisher: Titan Comics
32pp, FC, $3.99, On sale now
The Doctor and the Cybermen clash while Ruby faces an insectoid threat. But is everything as it seems? And what is the true nature of the terrifying evil that stands ready to unveil itself?
THE MICHAEL MOORCOCK LIBRARY: ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCERER
Format: Graphic novel
Author: Michael Moorcock
Artist: Walt Simonson
Publisher: Titan Comics
HC, FC, 208pp, $29.99, On sale now
Witness the birth of a legend as the untold origin story of Elric and his epic ascension to the throne of Melniboné is finally revealed. Featuring one of the most beloved anti-hero characters in fantasy fiction.
BATTLETOADS – THE LOST ADVENTURE
Format: Graphic novel
Author: Simon Furman
Artist: Andres Genolet
Publisher: Titan Comics
SC, FC, 80pp, $14.99, On sale now
The graphic novel prequel to the 2020 Battletoads game fills in the blanks of the last thirty years, in a retro beat-em-up adventure for the ages. Dive into the badass world of Battletoads with The Lost Adventure, as the toads travel the universe in search of the Dark Queen to finally end her tyrannical reign.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL. 1
Format: Omnibus
Author: Roy Thomas
Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
HC, FC, 776pp, $125.00
On sale: October 1, 2024
For fans of Conan old and new, and a perfect way to discover the adventures of the famous Cimmerian, this is the definitive collection of Marvel’s classic 1970s Conan the Barbarian. DM Edition also available.
PEANUTS BOXED SET: THE SECOND CLASSIC PEANUTS COLLECTION
Format: Graphic novel
Author/Artist: Charles M Schulz
Publisher: Titan Comics
Box set, B&W, 288pp, $24.99
On sale: October 1, 2024
This timeless classic comic strip is beloved by fans of all ages, and continues to find new fans alike. Told exclusively from the perspective of the large cast of elementary school children and one dog, Peanuts follows the lives of close knit group of children as they navigate and try to understand the grown up world around them and all its strange rites, quirks and rules.
THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL. 1
Format: Omnibus
Author: Roy Thomas
Artist: Barry Windsor-Smith & John Buscema
Publisher: Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics
HC, FC/B&W, 968pp, $150.00
On sale: October 8, 2024
Unfettered by the Comics Code, experience Conan at his most visceral in the original epic comic magazine The Savage Sword of Conan. The dark and gritty tales within are perfect for Conan fans looking for that extra bit of bloody violence! DM Edition also available.
I CAN COUNT TO TEN
Format: Graphic novel
Author/Artist: Roman Dirge
Publisher: Titan Comics
HC, FC, 64pp, $19.99
On sale: October 8, 2024
From the twisted imagination of Roman Dirge, the Michelangelo of the macabre comes this, his latest magnificent masterpiece – I Can Count To Ten, the first non-children’s book for adults.
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The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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