Pre-Order CROM Anthology #1
Be the First to Enter the World of Sword & Sorcery’s Darkest God
CROM Anthology #1 unites today’s most talented independent creators in a monumental celebration of Sword & Sorcery — blending restored classics, new illustrated stories, and visual tributes to Gardner F. Fox’s legendary Crom the Barbarian.
This is more than a comic.
It’s a revival of the raw, pulpy spirit that started it all.
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About CROM Anthology #1
Page Count: 256 pages of black & white Sword & Sorcery comics, illustrated prose, and gallery art
Print Edition: Oversized 8.5” x 11” format — perfect for full-page art and classic pulp layouts
Featured Creators:
Ken Landgraf – Crom & Druvanis
Dean Kotz – The Distressing Tale of Thangobrind the Jeweller
Adam Bennett – Crom & the Serpent’s Altar
Jason Schoonover – Cromdahar
John Molina – Crom the Barbarian & the Serpent’s Lair
Dexter Jones – The God Crom
Drawnsword & Rom Parsons – Crom the Courageous
Plus 4 new comic stories and pin-ups by Kurt Brugel
Curated by Kurt Brugel
Special Sections
The Artist Gallery – Featuring contributors from The Brutal Blade of CROM
Illustrated Prose – Rediscovered and adapted works of Gardner F. Fox
Why This Matters
Each sale directly fuels the next volume of CROM Anthology, empowering indie creators who keep the fire of Sword & Sorcery comics alive.
Once printed, these editions will never be reissued in the same format — making each volume a collector’s artifact of the modern Sword & Sorcery revival.
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This is the 13th Copy!
Get an exclusive sneak peek at the sword-swinging, spell-scorched world of CROM Anthology #1 with this limited-edition printed mock-up—a 228-page, magazine-sized artifact celebrating the raw power of indie Sword & Sorcery comics.
Curated and edited by Kurt Brugel, this mock-up contains early layouts, penciled pages, grayscale experiments, and finished pieces by a global lineup of underground comic creators. Featuring original contributions and adaptations from artists like Jim Gullett, Ken Landgraf, Jason Schoonover, Dean Kotz, and Dexter Jones, the anthology also includes reprints of rare Golden Age works, manga-influenced storytelling, and even a full photo comic based on Gardner F. Fox’s iconic characters.
This mock-up is a work-in-progress collector's item, created to test design, layout, and page flow—offering fans and contributors a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of a fantasy comics epic. Once the final anthology is printed, this version will never be reprinted.
Own a piece of the process. Celebrate the legacy of CROM the Barbarian and the rise of a new era in Sword & Sorcery comics.