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Post by Monster on Jul 14, 2023 23:53:12 GMT -5
There is also the SDCC Christopher Jones exclusive variant cover.
I am not a big fan of it, but you seemingly can order it here:
Not sure if it is legit.
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Post by Monster on Jul 15, 2023 0:07:18 GMT -5
Colleen Doran SDCC exclusive variant.
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Post by Taurus on Jul 15, 2023 8:43:28 GMT -5
Colleen Doran SDCC exclusive variant.
I like this one. It resembles Barry's Conan, right? The other by Jones is just a "nothing to do with the style I expect" variant.
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Post by Erik on Jul 15, 2023 14:08:55 GMT -5
That cover kind of has a Bob Masse feel to it, as well. He used to do all those rock art posters.
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Post by Monster on Jul 15, 2023 16:38:28 GMT -5
Colleen Doran SDCC exclusive variant.
I like this one. It resembles Barry's Conan, right? The other by Jones is just a "nothing to do with the style I expect" variant.
Yeah. The artist herself said BWS was her inspiration.
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Post by garbanzo on Jul 16, 2023 6:50:34 GMT -5
So many covers! I saw someone comment yesterday that there are now 32 variants? Insane.
I ordered the Mark Schultz cover, and I'll probably pick up the standard cover at my LCS when it comes out to support them. That's enough for me.
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Post by Jason Aiken on Jul 16, 2023 13:21:36 GMT -5
So many covers! I saw someone comment yesterday that there are now 32 variants? Insane. I ordered the Mark Schultz cover, and I'll probably pick up the standard cover at my LCS when it comes out to support them. That's enough for me. They can't let Dynamite outsell them with Red Sonja #1. They have to fight variants with variants.
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Post by garbanzo on Jul 19, 2023 13:53:40 GMT -5
Looks like #1 has been pushed back a week? Now releasing August 2 according to Titan's website.
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Post by Monster on Jul 19, 2023 14:10:59 GMT -5
It figures. This really throws a giant wrench in my spokes. I was hoping there would not be a delay, was seeming like there might not be one, but was fully anticipating it.
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Post by terryallenuk on Jul 20, 2023 1:29:25 GMT -5
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Post by cromfelge on Jul 23, 2023 5:48:33 GMT -5
I've seen so many preview pages now, I feel like I could assemble the complete #1 myself just using them But looks good. And the artwork feels better and better!
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Post by terryallenuk on Jul 24, 2023 2:13:52 GMT -5
Conan to Sell 100,000 Announced at SDCC were the launch sales numbers for Conan the Barbarian #1 on sale on the 2nd of August with orders over 80,000 making Conan #1, the largest-selling issue in Titan Comics' history. With a second printing planned and third printing probable, final sales for this debut issue are expected to exceed 100,000 copies. "We are so thrilled with the numbers on issue #1," stated Titan Publishing Director, Ricky Claydon. "Our staff and partners at Heroic Signatures worked extremely hard to make the best Conan comic ever and I think we have achieved that. Jim (Zub)'s and Roberto (De La Torre)'s creation is barbarically perfect! This masterpiece combined with the unbelievable support of our distribution (Diamond Comics) and retail partners made this launch a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all of us." bleedingcool.com/comics/conan-to-sell-100000-as-savage-sword-of-conan-returns-in-2024/
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Post by johnnypt on Jul 24, 2023 6:09:50 GMT -5
Conan to Sell 100,000 Announced at SDCC were the launch sales numbers for Conan the Barbarian #1 on sale on the 2nd of August with orders over 80,000 making Conan #1, the largest-selling issue in Titan Comics' history. With a second printing planned and third printing probable, final sales for this debut issue are expected to exceed 100,000 copies. "We are so thrilled with the numbers on issue #1," stated Titan Publishing Director, Ricky Claydon. "Our staff and partners at Heroic Signatures worked extremely hard to make the best Conan comic ever and I think we have achieved that. Jim (Zub)'s and Roberto (De La Torre)'s creation is barbarically perfect! This masterpiece combined with the unbelievable support of our distribution (Diamond Comics) and retail partners made this launch a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all of us." bleedingcool.com/comics/conan-to-sell-100000-as-savage-sword-of-conan-returns-in-2024/Definitely a good start. Then we’ll see the retention rate.
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Post by Taurus on Jul 24, 2023 9:13:46 GMT -5
They are about to hit the 100.000 mark because they chose the right artist (Buscema like art, visuals very far from the cartoon feel fans do NOT want to see in a Conan comic), writer (who knows the original Howard stories, knows the original comic book and magazine and is willing to write for a mature audience) and a competent colorist. Had Marvel chosen to follow this path, they would be the one's hitting that number. Good for Titan. Conan is for adults, always remember that, it is not for the kids, not for teens. Give the fans this type of feeling and select artists and writer that resembles the good old days and it is a winner. The formula is there, just follow it.
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Post by Taurus on Jul 24, 2023 9:20:32 GMT -5
And make the Hyborean Age something believable. The stories have to be interesting and believable. I remember reading SSoC #72 "The Colossus of Shem" and finishing the story with a feeling of losing my time. What a stupid plot. A city built inside a giant Turtle who moves around the world causing havoc, etc, etc... that made me feel so bad. Really not wanting to read a Conan magazine ever again.
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