Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #3 (Titan Comics, 9/23/26): Writer & artist Patrick Zircher sends Solomon Kane east to Gondwana as the region is set to explode into war. The long, slow trek to get Solomon to the heart of the story reaches its end, setting up anticipation for the next issue. Verdict: Fantastic art with pacing problems.
Credits:
- Writer: Patrick Zircher
- Artist: Patrick Zircher
- Colorist: Patrick Zircher
- Letterer: Richard Starkings, Tyler Smith
- Cover Artist: Nick Marinkovich (cover A)
- Publisher: Titan Comics
- Release Date: September 23, 2026
- Comic Rating: Mature
- Cover Price: $4.99
- Page Count: 32
- Format: Single Issue
Covers:
Analysis of Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #3:
First Impressions:
I’m thoroughly conflicted about this miniseries. Solomon Kane is a fan-favorite character, and Zircher’s art is pristine, but the story has struggled to come together. That said, Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #3 brings the plot a little bit more into focus.
Recap:
In Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #2, Solomon Kane traveled eastward through India, where he was nearly shot by a hunting party before meeting Qara Khan and unexpectedly reuniting with his old friends, Abramo Bendsaid and his daughter Diamanta. During their reunion, Kane recounted the vengeance quest that led him to Le Loup, his rescue from sacrifice by the sorcerer N’Longa, and his eventual acquisition of the mystical staff that now guided his adventures against evil. Meanwhile, Rani Durgavati prepared her generals for war against the two khans, who armed themselves with specialized cannons and forged an alliance with the vampire introduced at the end of issue #1.
Plot Analysis (SPOILERS):
The issue begins with a prophetic dream for Ramih Khan, suggesting that supernatural powers are not pleased with him. Lopesh the vampire may be the instrument of the gods’ wrath.
Meanwhile, the Army of the Two Khans prepares for war against Gondwana, while Rani Durgavati gathers her allies to plan a trap in response.
Elsewhere, Solomon Kane expresses his feelings to Diamanta, and explains why he’s not fit to be her mate. She expresses the same sentiment to Solomon in kind. Soon, Abram, Diamanta, and Solomon decide to head East toward Gondwana, led by the lion. When they reach the palace, Rani is surprised to see the same lion who scarred her shoulder as a young girl leading a trio of foreigners. The issue ends with Solomon demanding answers.
How is the story in Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #3?
Patrick Zircher’s tale is rich with detail, dense with intrigue, and severely hampered by slow pacing. I desperately want to like this story, but Zircher is taking massive amounts of time building out little side characters, developing the world, and setting the stage for a war between kingdoms. Yet, the main character is only now arriving on the scene of the conflict, and we still have no idea what his part in all of this is.
The comic looks great (more on that below), but Zircher continues to ask too much patience of the reader for a story that’s effectively spent three issues just on setup. I desperately want to enjoy this arc, but Zircher is making it as frustrating as possible with uninteresting side characters and slow pacing.
How is the art in Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #3?
The art is where the issue shines brightly. The only word that could adequately describe Patrick Zircher’s art is immaculate. Every costume, every character face, every setting is half a step away from photorealistic goodness that looks absolutely stunning. You could quibble over the lack of dramatic shadows due to flat lighting in each scene, but the execution in the pencils/inks is flawless.
Characters
Despite Kane’s name in the title, this miniseries is an ensemble story. However, no one character acts as the focal point for the issue, much less the arc as a whole. Every person contributes a bit of texture to the world, even if their individual contributions don’t move the plot in any discernible direction. In short, Zircher juggles an impressive number of distinct characters, but some are more pertinent than others.
Originality & Concept Execution
The setting and landscape of the plot are certainly original for a Solomon Kane tale, but the execution is unclear because it’s all setup to this point. We don’t know why Solomon was drawn to Gondwana, what Lopesh’s intentions are, or why we should care about most of the characters. After three issues, this arc is a too-large question mark.
Pros and Cons
Art Samples:
The Scorecard:
Writing Quality (Clarity & Pacing): 2/4
Art Quality (Execution & Synergy): 4/4
Value (Originality & Entertainment): 0.5/2
Final Thoughts:
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Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant #3 ontinues the uber-detailed character work and world-building but struggles to get to the point. Patrick Zircher’s tale is rich with nuance and little moments, and his art is flawless, but the pacing and lack of focus make this issue a struggle to get through.
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