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2073: 686: 351:, first published in 1995. His work on this story was fully painted, and while considered impressive was also criticised as being forced, confused and muddy. Critchlow was developing a new style based on line-drawings with computer colouring, but having been pigeon-holed as a painter did not believe that he would be able to interest anyone in this very different style. 593:
Croneman claims to be the mightiest barbarian of the northern tribes and honorary chief of the savage bezerkers of Nid. Known also as Amoron, the Wombat, he is a slayer, a reaver, a corsair, a usurper, and a conqueror. Depicted as resembling Schwarzenegger, he is also a bodybuilder with a very silly
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Many years later, Thrud the Barbarian becomes Thrud the King, but finds the mundane duties of kingship tiresome without opportunities to fight. To put a halt to Thrud's constant mutterings of, "Kill! Death! Maim! Mutilate! Destroy!", the wise men of his kingdom collect stories of heroism from around
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produced five different metal miniatures of Thrud, starting in 1984 with a "White Dwarf Personality" miniature. Three numbered limited edition miniatures followed consisting of "LE12, Thrud the Barbarian", in 1986, "LE19, Thrud and Female Admirer" in 1987, and "LE104, Thrud scratching head". Thrud
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Critchlow was also commended for the risky decision to write, draw and publish the comic himself. The comic was compared favourably with professional quality comics, with its lack of adverts viewed as an advantage over those offerings. The high production values were also praised, with the glossy
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Although the writing received mixed reviews, the reception of the artwork was almost entirely positive. Higgins, recalling the heavy blacks and bold outlines of the original strip, found Critchlow's new style to be much more open and expressive. Maxwell also praised Critchlow's development as an
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Critchlow himself appears in a number of Thrud strips, occasionally as a narrator although more often as a drinking companion for Thrud. Critchlow depicts himself with lank hair and a large cap pulled down low over his eyes.
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found it to be well written light reading with quite a few elements of humour. Overall, the comic was deemed a success, with even the more negative reviewers awarding it 6 out of 10 and looking forward to more issues.
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artist, judging the comic to be beautifully drawn and coloured with a clear line style. Carter thought that the art was a little flat in places, but nevertheless praised it for being unique with a lot of character.
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has also produced three Thrud miniatures, including a limited edition "Strolling Thrud" that sold out within three weeks of release. On 29 March 2007, another limited edition of 1000 resin miniatures was released.
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comic as the leader of a group of bandits laying siege to a small town. The Black Currant is depicted in heavy black armour, wearing a helmet provided with a pair of exceedingly long, horizontally extending horns.
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The cover images for each of the first four comics were hand-painted in contrast to the computer-coloured line art used in the comic itself. For issue 5, Critchlow also used his new style for the cover image.
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Endowed with the strength of a rhinoceros, the speed and agility of a jungle cat and the intelligence of a garden snail, Thrud is a one-dimensional character who engages in mindless slaughter and strikes
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Critchlow found that, by organising distribution through comic shops and a devoted Thrud website, he was able to break even financially. His new style was also noticed and received positive comments.
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who, lost and searching for a pub, stumble across an abandoned baby in a deserted village. The mercenaries decide to raise the baby as one of their own, teaching him how to fight and drink beer.
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story developed, however, Critchlow was criticised for using too narrow a palette, with too many greys and blues, although this might have been as a result of the story being set underground.
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between issue 45 in September 1983 and issue 105 in September 1988. During this time, the black-and-white single-page strip was voted "Most popular feature" for three consecutive years.
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accent. On first meeting Croneman, Thrud slices him in half with a sword. When Croneman returns to join a group of mercenaries fighting The Black Currant in
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in particular. While Critchlow's use of muted palettes has been criticised, his style has received praise for being highly recognisable and unique.
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for "Favourite British Small Press Title". In 2006 Thrud was nominated for the "Favourite Colour Comicbook – British" Eagle Award, but lost out to
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The character of Thrud was created by the then 18-year-old Critchlow in 1981 while he was at foundation art college. His graphic design tutor,
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A range of Thrud merchandise has been produced since the character's inception, including a Thrud T-shirt and badge as well as a series of
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who regularly crosses paths with Thrud and is depicted as a bald man wearing a large cloak. Thrud first encounters To-Me Ku-Pa in an early
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Thrud first encounters Lymara when he sees her chasing away a wasp by waving a small cloth from her tower bedroom. Thinking her to be a
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series of strips. Subsequently, Lymara joins Thrud as one of the group of mercenaries brought in to fight The Black Currant in
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and seen as a marked improvement over his previous fully painted style with clearer figures and atmospheric colouring. As the
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over the five years that the strip ran, being voted "Most popular feature" for three consecutive years during the magazine's
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with a hugely exaggerated, muscular physique and a very small head, and dressed in large furry boots and a
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Since October 2002, Critchlow has continued to develop his new artistic style in several different
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with Thrud's grotesque and comic antics forming a memorable part of the magazine's
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and regularly causing mayhem when he is unable to have his desired flavour of
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full-length comic and illustrating Critchlow's developing computer-drawn style
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was said to be easily recognisable, having "volume, colour and verve".
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s criticism of Critchlow's subdued colouring continued with the 2003
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To-Me Ku-Pa (a name phonetically similar to that of British comedian
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was praised for its character designs while Critchlow's style in
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him and force him to obtain three items necessary for a spell.
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comic as a way to get his new style noticed. A total of five
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using his new computer-drawn style. His first story was the
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In 1987, a collection of Thrud strips was published in a
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Carl Critchley Audaciously Presents Thrud the Barbarian
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cover and high quality paper used for the inner pages.
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"Thrud the Barbarian Issue 3". 2007:(June 2002). "Thrud the Barbarian Issue 1". 1938:. 2000AD Review. 28 May 2003. Archived from 1612: 1610: 1597: 1595: 1513: 1511: 1391: 1229: 1227: 1225: 1223: 1221: 915: 913: 848:in April 2006 was again very well received. 539:, The Black Currant returned in a series of 320:included a re-drawn version of the original 237:. When Critchlow moved on to art college in 1538: 1528: 1526: 1457: 1374:"Batman / Judge Dredd: The Ultimate Riddle" 689:Collection of Thrud miniatures released by 495:Thrud is also a heavy drinker, frequenting 441:the Destroyer Orthodox Pagan Infants School 332:Once the Thrud strip had run its course in 1423: 1197:"The Real Mainstream: Thrud the Barbarian" 1149: 1115: 974: 576:story. Croneman is depicted as resembling 472:. Depicted as an 8-foot-tall (2.4 m) 16:Comics character created by Carl Critchlow 2043: 2023: 2003: 1987: 1704:. Games Workshop. 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Index


Frank Frazetta
Publisher
Games Workshop
Carl Critchlow
First appearance
Arken Sword
1981
Carl Critchlow
comics
Carl Critchlow
Conan the Barbarian
Arnold Schwarzenegger
films
fantasy
comic strip
roleplay
wargame
White Dwarf
golden age
2000 AD
Lobster Random
Bryan Talbot
Robert E. Howard
fanzine
Arken Sword
Liverpool
Warrior
The Black Currant

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