San Diego Comic-Con 2023 was a whirlwind of excitement for Titan Comics, as they showcased an array of thrilling projects and made significant announcements. From Jamie Lee Curtis’ highly anticipated graphic novel to new comic book series and creative team reveals, the global publisher left fans eager for what’s to come.

One of the standout moments at the convention was the long-awaited return of “The Savage Sword of Conan.” Coming in 2024, this magazine-sized comic will present gritty and gruesome tales from the world of Conan the Barbarian in its original black-and-white format. The creative team behind this epic endeavor reads like a “murderers row” of talent, including renowned names like John Arcudi, Frank Tieri, Patch Zircher, Howard Chaykin, Rafael Kayanan, Cary Nord, Rebeca Puebla, Dan Panosian, Richard Pace, Gerardo Zaffino, and many more! The announcement was met with enthusiasm, as fans eagerly await this epic saga.

Another groundbreaking announcement came in the form of the sales numbers for “Conan the Barbarian Comic #1.” Titan Comics proudly revealed that the initial print of this comic exceeded a whopping 80,000 copies, making it the largest-selling issue in the publisher’s history. With plans for a second printing already in the works and a third printing likely, final sales for this debut issue are expected to surpass an incredible 100,000 copies.

The convention also witnessed the exciting launch of Jamie Lee Curtis’ debut graphic novel, “Mother Nature.” Scheduled to hit comic shops on August 8th, the eco-horror graphic novel is set in New Mexico and adapted from Jamie’s script for the forthcoming Comet Pictures/Blumhouse film. Curtis, along with co-writer Russell Goldman and artist Karl Stevens, presented the novel in a special panel and signing event that garnered significant attention.

For fans of the “Life is Strange” franchise, Titan Comics and Square Enix delivered thrilling news with the announcement of “Life is Strange: Forget-Me-Not.” The new chapter in the comics is set to arrive in December and will introduce beloved characters from “Life is Strange: True Colors” to the unique Titan Comics timeline. Creator Zoe Thorogood, who won the Russ Manning Newcomer Award at the 2023 Eisner Awards, will be at the helm of this exciting project.

Jeremy Whitley, the esteemed Marvel writer, joins forces with superstar artist Megan Huang to create an all-new queer fantasy series, “The Cold Ever After.” Melding detective noir with high fantasy, the series promises to deliver a unique and epic narrative that fans won’t want to miss. Set to hit shelves in February 2024, anticipation for this series is already building.

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Additionally, Titan Manga unveiled two new titles for their imprint. “The Poetry of Ran” by Yusuke Osawa, perfect for fans of monster hunter stories and epic poetry, is set to launch in December 2023. “Tengen Hero Wars” by Yasu Hiromoto & Kubaru Sakanouichi, a tale of historical fantasy catering to enthusiasts of Japanese history and epic battles, will be available from January 2024.

Comic enthusiasts were treated to the exclusive launch of “Robotech: Rick Hunter #1” at SDCC. The 4-part series follows the adventures of fan-favorite fighter pilot, Rick Hunter, and expands the classic 80s anime TV series into a new comic series, with Brandon Easton (Transformers) as the writer and Simone Ragazzoni (Power Rangers) as the artist.

Scarlett Couture fans rejoiced as “The Munich File #1” launched with an exclusive Copic Flip cover by Dan Panosian and Des Taylor. The animation-style spy comic, which returns on August 9th, promises an exhilarating game of cat and mouse as Agent Scarlett Carver and her team delve into the high-stakes world of technological espionage.

Horror game enthusiasts were in for a treat with the launch of Titan’s “Dead By Daylight” comic series, based on Behaviour Interactive’s global phenomenon horror game. The special show cover by artist Jae Lee added to the allure, and readers even got the chance to unlock an exclusive in-game charm using the unique code found inside “Dead By Daylight #1.”

Lastly, fans of “Blade Runner 2039” were thrilled with the release of issue #5, featuring a special show foil cover by Lesley Leirix Li. The new arc takes Ash and Cleo to San Francisco in search of Cleo’s missing mother, promising more excitement and intrigue in the futuristic Blade Runner universe.

And that’s just a glimpse of the exciting announcements and releases from Titan Comics at SDCC 2023. With a diverse range of projects and talented creators behind them, comic enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to in the coming months!

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