Steeven Orr Else Media Presents

Welcome to the Comic Book Show! Hosted by Steeven R. Orr, this weekly podcast dives deep into the world of comic books. Each season, Steeven focuses on a single miniseries or storyline, dissecting one issue per episode. In Season 1, get ready to explore the six-issue miniseries "The Man of Steel" by John Byrne, which rebooted the Superman franchise in 1986. Join us as we discuss Clark Kent...

The city of Makkalet burns as the Hyborian Age’s most explosive war reaches its thunderous finale in Conan the Barbarian #26: The Hour of the Griffin ! In this episode, Steeven takes you deep into the chaos of battle, where Conan’s blade cuts through deceit, despair, and armies of foes. As Turanian forces storm the city, Conan finds himself entangled in a labyrinth of betrayal and bloodshed. With...

Today on JAF Classics I take you back to Wednesday, May 9, 2007 for Episode #36 of the original run of Just Another Fanboy, originally titled: Shaken, Not Stirred. In the intro I say May 8, but it's May 9. Here's the original notes:  This week it's the return of Karen. The Super Spouses discuss a variety of topics such as a new format change to the show, Steeven's Top 10 Comic Book...

Prepare yourself for a no-holds-barred deep dive into the January 1973 Marvel Comics masterpiece, Conan the Barbarian #25: The Mirrors of Kharam-Akkad ! This issue marks a turning point in Conan lore, as the legendary John Buscema takes up the pencil for the first time, kicking off a breathtaking 14-year artistic reign. Steeven guides you through the swirling chaos of Hyborian politics, ancient wi...

Today I take you back to May of 2022 with an episode of My Other Podcast that only 7 people have listened to, and is all about about retired nerdcore rapper, Adam WarRock. I've been missing his music and so I wanted to celebrate his short career and share some music with you. Links mentioned in the episode: Adam WarRock's Bandcamp Site Adam WarRock's YouTube Channel Just Another Fanboy...

Today on JAF Classics I take you back to May of 2007 and Episode #36 of the original run of Just Another Fanboy: This week your cuddly host is joined by Sean and Jim from the Raging Bullets podcast. They spend over two, action packed hours, talking comics, most specifically Madman Atomic Comics #1 from Image. You’re still going to get your News and Steeven’s Comic Book Picks of the Week, plus some...

This week, Hither Came Conan takes a bold leap back in time as host Steeven dusts off a long-lost gem from over five years ago! In this nostalgic and raw retrospective, we revisit Steeven’s earliest exploration of the Conan mythos with Dark Horse Comics’ Conan Vol. 1: The Frost Giant’s Daughter and Other Stories . Join us as Steeven, recording in the echoing chambers of a car with just a phone and...

This is the episode in which I'm talking about Uncanny Valley #1 by Tony Fleecs, Dave Wachter, and Pat Brosseau. Oliver is a seemingly typical 12 year old boy… except for a mysterious family history that seems to start and end with his mother. Oh, and his unexplainable powers, that is. He can do things other boys can’t, to the point of landing himself in some trouble. Baffled by the surreal, c...

In this riveting episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven delves into Conan #7: Blood for Blood , the explosive conclusion to Dark Horse Comics’ first arc of the legendary barbarian. Struggling through the frozen wilderness below Hyperborea, Conan fights to survive against biting cold and haunting memories of his fallen comrades. Driven by vengeance, he tracks the treacherous Asgardians, Sjarl and E...

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...