A new Conan miniseries titled “Tides of the Tyrant-King,” written by Jim Zub and illustrated by Jesús Merino, will launch on September 23, 2026, complemented by the special issue “The Savage Sword of Conan #16” on September 16.

The press release follows:

Media Release – Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures are thrilled to give more information about the brand new CONAN CROSSOVER EVENT teased on Free Comic Book Day 2026, with a new Conan miniseries dropping in September, TIDES OF THE TYRANT-KING, it’s the perfect opportunity for new readers to dive into a huge and exciting new adventure for the Cimmerian! Written by the legendary JIM ZUB, illustrated by the incredible JÉSUS MERINO, Issue #1 features a huge range of covers by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE, UTSAB CHATTERJEE, GERARDO ZAFFINO, JÉSUS MERINO and STUART SAYGER.

Find THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #16 on Amazon!


Find CONAN THE BARBARIAN TIDES OF THE TYRANT-KING #1 on Amazon!


In Tides of The Tyrant-King #1, CONAN OF CIMMERIA believed that THULSA DOOM’s evil had been banished forever, but the Atlantean necromancer’s dark power stirs once more and, if it cannot be stopped, the dead shall overtake the living! The Tyrant-King of Atlantis returns and all shall suffer, unless Conan and his brave allies can turn back the tide! The story follows Conan the Barbarian and Stephen Costigan, both warriors in different times - their battles are mirrored, as both of them are connected by a familiar evil that seeps its way into both stories… The story is written by Conan legend JIM ZUB, and illustrated by the masterful JÉSUS MERINO.

On the 23rd September, readers can pick up the debut issue of CONAN THE BARBARIAN TIDES OF THE TYRANT-KING and dive fully into this brand new story!



A week before the release, on the 16th September, readers can prepare for the launch of Tides of The Tyrant-King with the special issue of THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #16 boasting three thrilling tales from JIM ZUB. Featuring a mesmeric Conan tale of corrupted memories and creeping madness with artist Nicola Scott, a return to the weird western world of Howardian gunslinger STEVE CORCORAN in a sequel to the classic "Vultures of Whapeton" with artist Chris Campana, and a descent into the shadowed past of mini-series femme fatale ZULEIKA with artist Sean Izaakse. Bolstered with an array of pin-ups and incredible covers from Joe Jusko and Nick Percival, THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #16 one is not one to be missed!



Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures released a preview of this story on Free Comic Book Day 2026, which is now available to read here on the Titan website…

The Savage Sword of Conan #16 will be out in all good comic stores on 16th September, while Conan: Tides of The Tyrant-King will follow on the 23rd September - both titles are available to pre-order from your Local Comic Store or Forbidden Planet for the UK / EU.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN TIDES OF THE TYRANT-KING #1
FORMAT: COMIC
(W) JIM ZUB
(A) JÉSUS MERINO
Publisher: TITAN COMICS & HEROIC SIGNATURES
FC, 32pp, $4.99, In shops: September 23, 2026



CONAN OF CIMMERIA believed that THULSA DOOM’s evil had been banished forever, but the Atlantean necromancer’s dark power stirs once more and, if it cannot be stopped, the dead shall overtake the living! The Tyrant-King of Atlantis returns and all shall suffer, unless Conan and his brave allies can turn back the tide!

COVER A: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
COVER B: UTSAB CHATTERJEE
COVER C: GERARDO ZAFFINO
COVER D: JÉSUS MERINO
COVER E: STUART SAYGER
COVER F: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE VAR
COVER G: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE GLOW IN THE DARK VAR ($14.99)
COVER I: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE VIRGIN VAR ($6.99)
COVER H: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE VIRGIN VAR ($6.99)
COVER J: GERARDO ZAFFINO VIRGIN CARDSTOCK VAR ($6.99)

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #16
FORMAT: COMIC
(W) JIM ZUB
(A) NICOLA SCOTT, CHRIS CAMPANA, SCOTT IZAAKSE
Publisher: TITAN COMICS & HEROIC SIGNATURES
B&W, 32pp, $6.99, In shops: September 16, 2026



THE SAVAGE SWORD and CONAN monthly comics collide with a special crossover issue!Prepare for the launch of the new Conan mini-series, TIDES OF THE TYRANT-KING, with this special issue boasting three thrilling tales from legendary writer JIM ZUB. Featuring a mesmeric CONAN tale of corrupted memories and creeping madness with artist Nicola Scott, a return to the weird western world of Howardian gunslinger STEVE CORCORAN in a sequel to the classic "Vultures of Whapeton" with artist Chris Campana, and a descent into the shadowed past of mini-series femme fatale ZULEIKA with artist Sean Izaakse. Bolstered with an array of pin-ups and incredible covers from Joe Jusko and Nick Percival, THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #16 one is not one to be missed!

COVER A: JOE JUSKO
COVER B: NICK PERCIVAL VAR
COVER C: JOE JUSKO VIRGIN CARDSTOCK VAR ($8.99)
COVER D: NICK PERCIVAL VIRGIN CARDSTOCK VAR ($8.99)

















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