About Jim Zub
Jim Zub has built one of the broadest resumes in modern genre comics by moving comfortably between creator-owned fantasy, all-ages adventure, licensed comics, and major superhero work. He first emerged with Makeshift Miracle, then spent years at UDON Entertainment in multiple roles before breaking out as the writer and co-creator of Skullkickers, a creator-owned sword-and-sorcery comedy at Image that helped establish his voice. He followed that with Samurai Jack for IDW, which expanded from a planned miniseries into a 20-issue run, and a long stretch writing official Dungeons & Dragons comics and related books for IDW and Wizards of the Coast.
At Marvel, Zub wrote Thunderbolts, Uncanny Avengers, Champions, The Avengers, Conan the Barbarian, and multiple one-shots and event books. In 2023 he became the flagship writer of the Titan Comics relaunch of Conan the Barbarian, taking on one of fantasy’s foundational characters and helping reframe Robert E. Howard’s world for a new readership. On Splash Pages, he described the experience as both a dream job and a stewardship role, shaped by readers who have followed Conan for generations.
Outside of publishing, Zub taught drawing and storytelling in Seneca Polytechnic’s animation program before returning to full-time freelance work. His website, newsletter, Patreon, and extensive #ComicsSchool tutorials have also made him a practical resource for aspiring comics creators.
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