Hither Came Conan

In this heart-wrenching episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven dives into Conan #6: Day of Farewell from Dark Horse Comics—a story of rebellion, sacrifice, and the devastating cost of failure. As Conan leads a daring revolt against the immortal Hyperboreans, he inspires his enslaved comrades with raw strength and unrelenting resolve. But victory turns to ashes when dark sorcery and betrayal unrave...

The fires of Hyperborea burn bright in this action-packed episode of Hither Came Conan ! Steeven takes you into Conan #5, the 2004 Dark Horse classic, where Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord unravel a tale of rebellion, dark sorcery, and survival against impossible odds. In the twisted city of Hyperborea, Conan finds himself fighting not only for his life but for the souls of his enslaved comrades. Hunted...

Step into the twisted shadows of Hyperborea as Steeven takes on Conan #4: Gates of Paradise , the 2004 Dark Horse classic where wonder meets nightmare in equal measure! Enslaved and drugged into servitude, Conan fights to retain his identity in the city of eternal summer—a place ruled by immortal sorcerers and powered by a dark secret. As Conan uncovers the grotesque machinery of Hyperborean magic...

Steel clashes, alliances crumble, and Hyperborea looms in the distance! In this episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven ventures into Conan #3: At the Back of the North Wind , the 2004 Dark Horse epic where battle lines are drawn and betrayal is forged in the icy winds of the north. Conan, alongside the warriors of Aesgard, tracks down the remnants of a Vanir raiding party, only to face an unexpect...

The snow-laden battlefield is silent, save for the muffled crunch of boots and the haunting allure of a mysterious figure in the distance. This week, Steeven wrestles with Conan #2 (2004) from Dark Horse Comics, a stunning yet divisive adaptation of Robert E. Howard's chilling tale, The Frost Giant’s Daughter , scripted by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by the phenomenal Cary Nord. Sixteen-year-o...

Brace yourselves for an unrelenting storm of steel, sorcery, and sacrifice as Steeven dives headfirst into Conan the Barbarian #8 (2024), the dramatic conclusion to the "Thrice Marked for Death" storyline from Titan Comics. This issue, penned by Jim Zub with gripping art by Doug Braithwaite, sees Conan battling not just external foes but the very spirits of evil that possess his mighty bod...

Embark on a thrilling, blood-soaked adventure as Hither Came Conan enters uncharted territory! In this episode Steeven dives headfirst into Dark Horse Comics’ groundbreaking Conan #1 (2004) by Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord, the first issue of the publisher's legendary 15-year run with the Conan license. It’s a bold new era for our favorite Cimmerian, blending breathtaking artwork and timeless stor...

One year ago today, on February 17, 2023, I launched Hither Came Conan with an episode in which I had a look at The Frost Giant's Daughter by Robert E. Howard, as well as the various comic book adaptations from Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, and Ablaze. To celebrate our first year talking about the iconic black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword-in-hand barbarian, I've taken that first episode and gav...

The shadows of Shadizar grow darker in this heart-pounding episode of Hither Came Conan ! Steeven dives into Conan the Barbarian #7, Thrice Marked for Death: Part Three , where death follows the Cimmerian at every turn. Haunted by memories of Bêlit and driven by guilt, Conan faces an unthinkable betrayal when Chaundra, his trusted ally, succumbs to a sinister force and turns her blade against him....

It’s a tale of fire, fury, and betrayal as Steeven takes on Conan the Barbarian #24, The Song of Red Sonja , a legendary issue from 1972 that marks Barry Windsor-Smith’s stunning swan song on the series! Conan’s path crosses with Red Sonja, the fiery warrior whose beauty and cunning are matched only by her skill with a blade. What starts as a brawl in a tavern soon leads to a midnight heist at the...

The Hyrkanian War rages on, and Conan faces his most cunning foe yet! In this episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven delves into Conan the Barbarian #23, The Shadow of the Vulture , the legendary tale that introduces the fiery Red Sonja! Sent to deliver a message to the king of Pah-Dishah, Conan finds himself fighting his way through palace guards, surviving fiery betrayals, and clashing with the...

Dive into the heart of Hyborian intrigue as Steeven breaks down the thrilling Conan the Barbarian #6: Thrice Marked for Death Part Two from Titan Comics! Following the loss of his beloved Bêlit, Conan joins forces with the Glory Hounds, a gang of audacious thieves, to infiltrate the Temple of Bel in Shadizar. But when the fabled artifact they steal—Tarim’s Touch—is revealed to be a shard of the dr...

Conan the Barbarian as you’ve never seen him before! In this episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven takes you on a journey into the animated world of Conan the Adventurer with its 1992 debut episode, The Night of Fiery Tears . When fiery meteors rain down on Cimmeria, young Conan and his family forge powerful weapons from a mysterious Star Metal. But their newfound fortune catches the eye of Wrath...

Revisit the epic beginnings of the Marvel Comics Conan the Barbarian saga in this special episode of Hither Came Conan ! Steeven dives into Conan the Barbarian #22 , a reprint of the legendary first issue, and explores why this story remains a cornerstone of Conan lore. Set amidst the icy clashes between the Vanir and the Aesir, a young Conan proves his mettle as a mercenary warrior with unmatched...

Dark gods and deadly schemes abound in this week’s Hither Came Conan ! Steeven dives sword-first into Conan the Barbarian #21, The Monster of the Monoliths , a tale of treachery, sacrifice, and cosmic horrors straight from the Hyborian Age. Fleeing the wrath of Turanian forces, Conan finds himself battered, bloodied, and imprisoned in Makkalet. But his troubles only deepen when he’s sent on a miss...

Vengeance runs wild in this action-packed episode of Hither Came Conan ! Steeven takes you deep into Conan the Barbarian #20, The Black Hound of Vengeance , where blood flows, tempers flare, and the mighty Cimmerian faces one of his most vicious challenges yet. Following the siege of Makkalet, Conan grapples with the loss of his comrade Fafnir, the treachery of his allies, and a labyrinth of dark...

Prepare for war on the high seas as Steeven dives into Conan the Barbarian #19, the thrilling 1972 classic, Hawks from the Sea ! This issue sees Conan caught in the middle of a holy war, sailing with Turanian forces under the shadow of the mysterious Living Tarim. When the barbarian’s temper ignites on deck, chaos erupts, setting the stage for a brutal siege on the city of Makkalet. As the battle...

Strap on your swords and ready your wits—Conan the Barbarian returns in a heist of epic proportions! In this episode, Steeven takes us into Conan the Barbarian #5, the explosive first chapter of the new Titan Comics arc, Thrice Marked for Death . Still haunted by the tragic death of Bêlit, the Queen of the Black Coast, Conan drowns his sorrows in Shadizar’s shadowy taverns. But when the Glory Houn...

The conclusion to the epic Gods of Bal-Sagoth saga brings us betrayal, sorcery, and monsters in Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian #18! Conan and Fafnir, our Barbarian Bros, return to defend Aala, the self-proclaimed sea goddess, only to be thrust into a whirlwind of chaos, deception, and fiery destruction. Steeven takes you through every thrilling moment: Conan battling a sneaky, sleep-spell monster, F...

Set sail for adventure in Conan the Barbarian #17, where the titular Cimmerian finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes saga of pirates, prophecy, and peril! Steeven takes you deep into the heart of Robert E. Howard’s epic adaptation as Conan survives a pirate ambush, battles a shark (yes, a shark!), and washes ashore on a mysterious island cloaked in danger and intrigue. Joined by the fiery Fafni...

The epic conclusion is here! In this pulse-pounding episode, Steeven dives into Conan the Barbarian #4, the thrilling finale of Bound in Black Stone , the first arc from Titan Comics’ new Conan series. Conan, battered but unyielding, faces eldritch horrors beneath the cursed Blackstone Tower. As inky black tentacles claw at him from an abyss of evil, the Cimmerian must wield an ancient blade and c...

Hold tight to your cloaks, adventurers—this week on Hither Came Conan , we dive into Conan the Barbarian #16, featuring Roy Thomas’s adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s icy classic, The Frost Giant’s Daughter ! This chilling tale, first seen in Savage Tales #1, has been reimagined, colorized, and made just family-friendly enough to get past the Comics Code Authority—barely. Conan, fresh from a bloody...

Prepare to be swept into a swirling maelstrom of sorcery, swordplay, and staggering stakes as Hither Came Conan plunges headlong into Conan the Barbarian #15: The Green Empress of Melniboné (1970), where Conan meets none other than Elric of Melniboné! This crossover of epic proportions, crafted by Michael Moorcock, James Cawthorn, and Roy Thomas, with mesmerizing art by Barry Windsor-Smith, transp...

Step into the shadowy depths of a cursed monolith in this action-packed episode of Hither Came Conan ! Steeven wields his commentary battle axe and ventures into the gripping saga of Conan the Barbarian #3 (2023), written by Grim Jim Zub and brought to life with Rob De La Torre’s dynamic and evocative artwork. As Conan and the fierce Pictish scout, Brissa, infiltrate an eerie black stone fortress,...

The Hyborian Age collides with the multiverse in Conan the Barbarian #14, as Conan crosses swords—and paths—with none other than Elric of Melniboné! In this wild team-up plotted by Michael Moorcock and James Cawthorn, Conan battles sinister hooded riders, a flock of not-so-giant eagles, and the undead forces of chaos as he journeys toward the cursed city of Yagala. Steeven pulls no punches in this...