CROM Anthology #1 is Underway!
Last Updated: January 7th, 2025
I’m thrilled to announce that CROM Anthology #1 is in progress! This anthology will feature a mix of comic stories and illustrated prose, offering a variety of exciting adventures in the world of Crom. Here’s a preview of what’s in store:
My Comic Stories in Progress:
CROM Jr.
LaLLa & the Time Machine
CROM DARING!
Another Youthful CROM Story
My Illustrated Prose:
Son of the Seven Swords
Collaborations and Contributions:
I’ve been working with David Molina on a short comic titled The Last Dryad. Check out this playlist of CROM Updates where David and I discuss the making of our Crom collaboration.
Jason Schoonover and I are collaborating on a short comic called Crom-dahar. Check out this playlist of CROM Updates where Jason and I dive into the project.
Drawnsword is contributing two stories: Karnok (an original) and another collaboration with Rom Pearson. Check out this playlist of CROM Updates where Drawnsword shares his progress.
Ken Landgraf: Creating the first four pages of Crom the Adventurous.
Dexter Jones is hard at work on The GOD CROM, a 22-page comic that will include an exclusive teaser in CROM Anthology #1. Check out this playlist of CROM Updates where Dexter shares his progress.
I will be publishing a Dean Kotz Lord Dunsany short comic in print for the first time.
A Photo-comic collaboration with Ric Frane, featuring a sexy female model!
An incredible, never-before-published Sword and Sorcery Power Comic titled ROGAN of the North, created by David D Lanciani in 1985, will be included.
John Molina: Submitted 7 pages for his series Crom the Barbarian in the Serpent's Lair.
Adam Dodds: Crafting beautifully inked pages for the anthology.
Jim Gullett: Developing new material starring Crom.
Additional Creators Contributing to the Anthology:
Re-printing a Golden Age four-pager titled Siegfried and the Dragon from 1952.
A Pat Boyette re-print comic about Merlin, originally published in 1974.
An ARIK KHAN Collection Teaser, with contributions from Adam Lenmah.
A Japanese CONAN the Barbarian movie review from 1982.
An Artist’s Gallery featuring works from at least 18 Indie Creators!
Opportunities to Join the Crommunity
Are you ready to grow as an artist and bring your unique vision of Crom to life? I’ll be releasing FREE comic scripts in the coming weeks for anyone who wants to contribute to the anthology. Whether you’re an experienced creator or just starting out, this is your chance to be part of the CROM Anthology and connect with a community of like-minded storytellers.
If you don’t make it into the first anthology, don’t worry—there will always be the next! Crom’s story is ongoing, and so is the opportunity to join the Crommunity. Every step you take in creating and collaborating helps you grow as an artist, and we’re here to support that journey.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS will be January 31st, 2025!
Stay Updated
Be forewarned that elements for the final publication of CROM Anthology #1 are subject to change due to unforeseen issues.
Kurt Brugel
1/7/2025
CROM Project Lead