The sword & sorcery brotherhood grows stronger—The Brutal Blade of CROM #2 has officially been released! This all-new indie sword & sorcery comic anthology brings together a powerhouse lineup of creators from across the globe, each adding their unique vision to the legend of Crom.

Inside you’ll find unforgettable tales of battle, gods, demons, and dark magic—stories that honor the pulp traditions of Gardner F. Fox and John Giunta while carving bold new paths for Crom in the modern age of independent comics.

Joseph Leonardo (Leo) – A tale of young Crom in his early years

Grimothy Ripper – An underground vision of human Crom’s transformation into God Crom

Jake Quirk – The Lion Lord Amra and the stunning front cover art

Jamie Barrows – Blizzard of Vengeance, plus project lead and editor

Matchee – City of the Ape God

Allen Robinson – Song of the Temptress

Claude – Ape Assult!, expanding his teaser from Issue #1

Kurt Brugel & Jamie Barrows – Special back cover collaboration from IC3 2025

Crom the Barbarian is a public domain character, first created by Gardner F. Fox and John Giunta in the 1950s. Today, he stands as a symbol of indie creative freedom—an open canvas for bold sword & sorcery storytellers to explore. This anthology captures that spirit, offering readers a raw, unfiltered showcase of independent comics at their finest.

Get Your Copy

The Brutal Blade of CROM #2 is available now through:

Here on cromthebarbarian.com Store (limited stock)

Contributors’ online shops & socials like Jamie Barrow’s Instagram

Step into the arena of blood, steel, and sorcery—add this landmark anthology to your collection and witness the future of Crom forged by today’s most passionate indie creators.