Hither Came Conan

Nov 06 2024 54 ep. 40 mins 9
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Come explore the Hyborian Age and tread the jeweled thrones of Earth with your host, Steeven Orr, as he takes a look at the adventures of Conan of Cimmeria - the black-haired, sullen-eyed barbarian - one comic book issue at a time.

From the Marvel Comics series that began in 1970, to the currently-being-published series from Titan Comics, and everything in between.

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Conan the Barbarian #30 (Marvel: 1973) | The Hand of Nergal

Nov 06 2024 57 mins  
Conan fights a giant bat, finds a half-naked girl, and then stands around as someone else fights the big bad.That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #30: The Hand of Nergal.Amidst the chaos of battle in the land of Turan, Conan finds himself isolated with only a mysterious amulet to protect him from monstrous bat creatures. As we unravel the tale, discover the dark power

Conan the Barbarian #29 (Marvel: 1973) | Two Against Turan

Oct 02 2024 43 mins  
In today's episode, we embark on a captivating journey through the bustling streets of Aghrapur, the capital of Turan, with Conan of Cimmeria.Join us as we delve into the pages of Conan the Barbarian #29, exploring the vivid storytelling and masterful art that bring this tale to life.From intense street brawls to mystical encounters, Conan's adventures are as brutal as they

Conan the Barbarian #28 (Marvel: 1973) | Moon of Zembabwei

Sep 11 2024 45 mins  
In this hair-raising episode, host Steeven takes us on an adventure through the jungles of Hyboria with Conan the Barbarian.Join us as we explore the 1973 comic book issue, "Moon of Zimbabwe," written by Roy Thomas with art by John Buscema.Steeven breaks down the story, detailing Conan's battle with a giant two-legged snake, his encounter with the treacherous Thutmekri,

Conan the Barbarian #27 (Marvel: 1973) | The Blood of Bel-Hissar

Jul 15 2024 71 mins  
With the War of the Tarim over, Conan is at last free to wander the Earth once again.On his way South, Conan runs into a man, beating on a lady, and so the barbarian intervenes, sending him down a path of betrayal and death and a big, red, ruby.That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #27: The Blood of Bel-Hissar by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, John Costanza, and

The State of Things

Jun 11 2024 10 mins  
Where's the latest episode of Hither Came Conan?When's it gonna land?What the heck is going on?Well, I got your answers... hidden among the ramblings of a big ball of stress.Enjoy!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The music used for the theme song in this episode is Conan The Destroyer: Main Title/Riders Of Taramis as performed by The City

Introducing: The Comic Book Show!

Jun 05 2024 10 mins  
Welcome to The Comic Book Show, a podcast that's a show about comic books!Join your host, Steeven as he devotes full seasons of episodes to one singular comic book mini series or storyline, one issue per episode.Coming July 10, 2024 - Season One: The Man of Steel (DC Comics: 1986)thecomicbookshowpodcast.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike

Conan the Barbarian #26 (Marvel: 1973) | The Hour of the Griffin

May 28 2024 74 mins  
The War of the Tarim comes to a conclusion as Conan rescues the Queen and fights a giant mole!That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #26: The Hour of the Griffin by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, John Costanza, and Glynis Wein.This issue was published by Marvel Comics in February, 1973.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PROMOS USE

Conan the Barbarian #25 (Marvel: 1973) | The Mirrors of Kharam-Akkad

May 13 2024 39 mins  
Conan is arrested, escapes, comes face to face with the Queen of Makkalet, is arrested again, and does battle with a tentacled monstrosity all before crossing swords with Kharam-Akkad, high priest of Tarim in Makkalet.That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #25: The Mirrors of Kharam-Akkad by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, John Severin, Marie

Revisiting Conan Volume One For the First Time

Apr 29 2024 51 mins  
Today, on a very special episode of Hither Came Conan, to wrap up Season Six and our talk about the first seven issues of the Dark Horse Conan run from 2004, I play you some audio from over five years ago in which I'm talking about the very same story, for the first time.What does Conan Volume One: The Frost Giant's Daughter and Other Stories have to do with G.I. Joe? Well,

Conan #7 (Dark Horse: 2004) | Blood for Blood

Apr 08 2024 41 mins  
Conan journeys to Brythunia and, going from village to village, tracks down Sjarl and Einar. What will Conan do with the two men now that he's found them?The answer may surprise you!Actually, it shouldn't surprise you at all.That's today as we look at Conan #7: Blood for Blood by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Yates, Richard Starkings, and Dave Stewart.This issue was pu