Originality be damned in Hollywood, it’s time to look at some action sequels the world needs… Recently it was announced that Sly Stallone would be donning his climbing gear and hitting the mountains for a Cliffhanger sequel. That sent the Flickering Myth office into a frenzy of ideas… actually, it was just me in a […]
Comic Book Preview – Conan the Barbarian #3
Titan Comics’ Conan the Barbarian series continues next week, and you can get a sneak peek at the third issue below with the official preview… Years after the battle of Venarium, a weary CONAN returns to his homeland to seek rest and solitude. However, a mysterious scout rides in to warn the Cimmerians of an […]
Comic Book Preview – Conan the Barbarian #2
Titan Comics’ new Conan the Barbarian series continues next week with the release of the second issue, and you can check out the official preview below… CONAN and his new ally, BRISSA; a deadly Pictish scout, fight back-to-back against a savage horde only to discover that each success creates a new obstacle to victory over […]
Comic Book Preview – Conan the Barbarian #1
Conan the Cimmerian makes his comic book return next week as Titan Comics launches its brand new series, and you can check out the official Conan the Barbarian #1 preview below… ROBERT E. HOWARD’S LEGENDARY CONAN IS BACK IN A NEW TALE OF BRAVERY AND HEROISM! CONAN THE BARBARIAN FCBD EDITION LEADS INTO THE DEBUT […]
Titan previews new Conan the Barbarian comic book series
Robert E. Howard’s legendary Conan returns this July as Titan Comics launches a brand new Conan the Barbarian series from writer Jim Zub and artist Roberto De La Torre, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at issue #1, along with the various covers kicking off the new series… Years after the battle of […]
Titan Comics shares first look at Conan the Barbarian #1
Titan Comics has released a first look preview of Conan the Barbarian #1, the upcoming debut issue of a brand new series featuring Robert E. Howard’s legendary Conan the Cimmerian from long-time Conan comic book scribe Jim Zub (Thunderbolts, Uncanny Avengers), with art by Roberto De La Torre (Conan, Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.). Check it out […]
Terrible Remake Ideas: Past, Present, Future
Tom Jolliffe looks at ten unnecessary remakes from the past and coming soon that no one asked for… Hollywood is full of interesting and original ideas. Studios are actively looking to pursue new concepts and move away from simply repackaging or updating existing IPs. Okay, I’m fibbing. Hollywood is desperately scraping any old idea they […]
Incredible Movie Opening Scenes That Hooked the Audience
Tom Jolliffe looks at 15 great movie openings which hook the audience immediately… Audiences are a difficult bunch to please sometimes. A film’s goal is to grab the attention of viewers and hold them until the final credits roll. In the age of streaming and a lust for instant gratification, where Tik Tok videos all […]
The Films of 1982: One of the Finest Years in Cinema History
Tom Jolliffe ventures back 40 years to explore the cinematic landscape of 1982… 1982 was a great year for films. It could well be argued too that 1982 might well be one of the finest years in cinema history. There’s an array of blockbuster hits, cult films, iconic films and initially maligned genre films now […]
Titan Comics acquires Conan the Barbarian license with new series launching in 2023
Conan the Barbarian will soon be saying goodbye to the Marvel Universe and his Savage Avengers buddies, as Titan Comics has announced that it has acquired the comic book license for Robert E. Howard’s legendary character and will begin publishing new Conan comics, graphic novels and remastered archives beginning in 2023. Produced in partnership with […]
