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Titan Comics, an English publisher known for its mostly licensed titles, took over the rights to comics from Conan Barbarossa and fiction writer Robert E. Over Howard’s other creatures. A property that holds the rights.
The deal includes not only comics, but graphic novels as well, as well as recreated files, including the Omnibus show previously published by Marvel Comics. Marvel has owned the rights to Conan since 2018 and has released a variety of comics, including Conan fighting alongside Wolverine and Electra. wild avengers.
Titan plans to release a series of original comics based on Howard’s creations, starting a new Conan the Barbarian Title like the current series, to be released in May 2023 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Titan Comics. Followed by a miniseries based on characters from Sword and Witchcraft such as Puritan Defender of Evil Solomon Kane, Red Hired Dark Agnes and Atlantic adventurer Cool Conqueror.
The comic book deal between the two companies follows on from last year’s Conan deal for all new novels, short stories and illustrated art books. The first project of this pact is a novel Conan: The Blood of a SerpentThe 18th of October was followed by a success in bookstores. Conan Barbarossa: The Official Film StoryBehind the Scenes is a hardcover book to be released on November 2, 2022.
“We have been working with Titan in Prose for a year and have laid a good foundation for expanding our joint business,” said Fredrik Malmberg, President of Heroic Signatures. When it became clear that Heroic Signatures would be publishing our comics, it was only natural to partner with a team we’ve known for decades. Their editorial expertise is stellar and we couldn’t be more excited to work together to create a barbarian horde like Conan, Solomon Kane, Dark Agnes and many others.
Now celebrating his 90th birthday, Conan remains Howard’s most popular and enduring creature, a giant savage warrior who stands in the way of a fantastical age known as the Hyborian Age. He first appeared in the pages of Pulp magazine in the 1930s. strange tales. While consistently popular, Conan revived the 1970s with the help of book editions with influential fantasy artist Frank Freseta and the first Conan comic book series, published by Marvel from 1970 to 1993. major.
Dark Horse Comics has been releasing Conan comics since 2003, before Marvel bought them again in 2018. The character has appeared in video games and on television and could enjoy life in streaming thanks to the Netflix series that is currently available under development.
Conan Rights is a major powerhouse for Titan, currently publishing comics based on Dr. Hugh, Blade Runner and Cowboy Bebop, among others. Conan has long had media appeal as well as strong international recognition.
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Source: Hollywood Reporter
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