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 rages, nine identical undead giants emerge, turning the tide of the fight with sorcery and steel. Ca...
Dec 01, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 Hounds, a band of misfit thieves, offer him a lucrative job, the Cimmerian sets aside his grief to join ...
Nov 24, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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, Fafnir squaring off against a lavender-trunked man-bat, and the two cutting a bloody swath through co...
Nov 17, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 Fafnir, a fan-favorite Vanirman revived from earlier issues, Conan encounters ancient gods, treacherous p...
Nov 03, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 channel the spirit of Brule the Spear-Slayer to destroy a power older than time itself. But even as t...
Oct 27, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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 battle in the snowy wastes of Nordheim, encounters Atali, the ethereal and temptress daughter of Ym...
Oct 21, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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, transports listeners to a perilous realm teeming with ancient magic, malevolent wizards, and titanic battl...
Oct 13, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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, they face undead horrors, enigmatic reptilian foes, and chilling sacrificial rituals that invoke th...
Sep 30, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 episode, breaking down Conan’s confrontation with the pale-skinned sorcerer and his soul-devouring ...
Sep 22, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Brace yourselves for a venomous adventure as Steeven dives into Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian #13, a tale spun from the darkest corners of Zamora! Conan faces brutal marauders, a city worshiping a monstrous spider god, and a web of deceit and danger that threatens to ensnare him forever. From fever dreams in the desert to a ferocious battle against a gargantuan arachnid, this issue has everything a barbarian-lover could want—and more. Listen as Steeven unravels the story of Conan’s clash with the...
Sep 15, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this thrilling episode, host Steeven delves into the depths of Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian #12, a tale of dark sewers, tyrannical queens, and eldritch monstrosities! Witness Conan's brutal clash with the jealous Queen Fatima, his daring escape from chains, and a bone-chilling showdown with the grotesque Dweller in the Dark—a once-human abomination cursed by the gods. Steeven breaks down this Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith masterpiece, marveling at the exquisite (and gory) art, laughing a...
Sep 08, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Brace yourself for the chilling continuation of Titan Comics’ Conan the Barbarian saga in Bound in Black Stone Part Two ! In this riveting episode, Steeven dives into a tale of horror and heroism as Conan and the fierce Pictish scout Brissa pursue an army of undead through the icy wilderness. Follow Conan’s relentless quest to uncover the dark secrets behind the army of the Lost Picts—a horrifying force that drags the bodies of the slain like grotesque trophies. As the duo ventures deeper into t...
Sep 01, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Chains cannot hold him, and betrayal only fuels his rage! In this gripping episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven delves into Conan the Barbarian #11: Rogues in the House —a tale of blood, vengeance, and survival that solidifies Conan as the ultimate rogue among rogues. Imprisoned after a treacherous betrayal, Conan strikes a bargain with a desperate noble: freedom in exchange for the death of Nabonidus, the cunning and sinister Red Priest. But nothing is as it seems within the labyrinthine hall...
Aug 25, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Prepare your swords and steel your nerves—this episode of Hither Came Conan dives headlong into the chaos and carnage of Conan the Barbarian #10: Beware the Wrath of Anu! Steeven takes you to an unnamed Corinthian city-state where Conan’s attempts to blend in are shattered by rooftop chases, treacherous thieves, and a priest of Anu with a dark secret. Witness the mighty Cimmerian as he battles corrupt city guards, tangles with an ancient red bull god summoned from the heavens, and confronts the ...
Aug 18, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Conan is back, and the stakes have never been higher! In this special episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven tackles the debut issue of Conan the Barbarian from Titan Comics. Years after the fabled Battle of Venarium, the Cimmerian returns to his homeland seeking rest, but instead finds himself facing a nightmare like no other—an unstoppable army of the undead on a relentless march of destruction! Join Conan as he squares off against treacherous mercenaries, fiery tavern brawls, and a Pictish sc...
Aug 11, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Prepare for peril, bloodthirsty flowers, and Conan’s unrelenting fury! In this electrifying episode, Steeven dives into the pulse-pounding tale of Conan the Barbarian #9: The Garden of Fear . Fleeing danger with the ever-scheming Jenna, Conan finds himself caught between savage hill tribes, monstrous man-eating plants, and a sinister winged villain who calls an ominous tower home. Armed with nothing but a knife, a rope, and a flint, Conan faces his most nightmarish challenge yet—a high-stakes re...
Jul 21, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Dive into the crumbling ruins and treacherous depths of Corinthia as Conan faces his most perilous adventure yet in Conan the Barbarian #8: Keepers of the Crypt ! Steeven takes you through a whirlwind of danger and drama: an unrelenting Gunderman captain who just won’t stay dead, a deadly jade serpent that hides sinister secrets, and the undead guardians of a forgotten city's cursed treasures! Witness the Cimmerian’s cunning and raw power as he faces monstrous threats, fiery chaos, and one twist...
Jul 16, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Sharpen your swords and brace your thews, adventurers! In this thrilling episode, Steeven tackles Conan the Barbarian #7, The Lurker Within , a 1971 Marvel classic that blends sword-and-sorcery with a locked-room murder mystery. Conan’s journey through the Hyborian Age takes a detour into Nemedian intrigue when he rescues a damsel, tangles with the law, and gets roped into a high-stakes heist at the infamous House of Relics. But this isn’t your average smash-and-grab. A cursed golden bowl, a tre...
Jun 30, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Brace yourselves, Hyborian adventurers! In this thrilling episode, Steeven Or Else plunges into the shadowy streets of Shadizar to dissect Conan the Barbarian #6, a 1971 Roy Thomas original with jaw-dropping art by Barry Windsor-Smith. This time, Conan faces a city full of scoundrels, a cult of red-robed fanatics, and a not-so-divine giant bat known as the Night-God. When an alluring blonde, Jenna, catches Conan’s eye, he finds himself cracking skulls, melting stolen gold into a suspiciously met...
Jun 16, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Prepare your steel and summon your courage because in this electrifying episode, Conan the Barbarian faces his most surreal challenge yet! Host Steeven Or Else dives sword-first into Conan the Barbarian #5, a 1971 Marvel masterpiece by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith. In this issue, Conan tangles with Zukala, a flamboyant masked wizard with questionable fashion sense, and his daughter Zephyra, who doubles as a deadly tiger! With a demon tax collector prowling the land and a gaudy dragon-hilte...
Jun 09, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Brace yourself for Conan’s deadliest and most thrilling adventure yet! In this episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven dissects Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian #4 (1971) —a groundbreaking adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s classic tale, The Tower of the Elephant . Join Conan as he enters a decadent city of thieves and dreamers, where danger lurks in every shadow. Venturing into the legendary tower said to hold unimaginable treasures—and curses—Conan teams up with the enigmatic Taurus of Nemedia. What ...
May 26, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Prepare to plunge into the heart of war and myth as Conan strides into a world teetering on the brink of destruction! In this episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven unpacks the epic tale from Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian #3 (1970) , a story charged with divine fury, treachery, and battlefields soaked in blood. Conan’s chains become weapons of vengeance as he joins a brutal war between Hyperborea and Brythunia—two kingdoms entwined in a deadly dance of betrayal and conquest. Enslaved, furious, an...
May 19, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Step into the frosty wilds of the Aesgardian wilderness, where Conan the Cimmerian faces a gauntlet of ferocious trials that redefine peril! In this episode of Hither Came Conan , host Steeven dives deep into Marvel Comics' Conan the Barbarian #2 (1970) —a thunderous tale brimming with monstrous yeti battles, treacherous seductions, and brutal subterranean kingdoms. Join us as Conan topples into the icy clutches of Brutheim's Beastmen, where human slaves tremble under a crown of tusks and despai...
May 12, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Prepare yourselves for the beginning of an epic journey! In this milestone episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven dives into Conan the Barbarian #1, the iconic Marvel Comics issue from 1970 that launched the Cimmerian into comic book stardom. With Roy Thomas's gripping script and Barry Windsor-Smith's early art style (a fascinating mix of promise and raw potential), this first issue brings Conan to life as a young warrior caught in the midst of a battle between the Aesir and Vanir—and an encount...
May 05, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Strap on your broadsword and journey with Hither Came Conan as we unveil the epic tale of how Conan the Barbarian leapt from the pulp pages of Weird Tales to the colorful, action-packed world of Marvel Comics—and beyond! In this electrifying episode, Steeven digs into the fascinating origins of Conan’s comic book legacy, from the bold gambit Roy Thomas took to secure the licensing rights, to the creative genius of Barry Windsor-Smith that brought the Cimmerian to life on the page. Discover the t...
Apr 28, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Hold on to your swords and shields because this week, Hither Came Conan dives into the pulpy depths of Robert E. Howard's blood-soaked brilliance with The Scarlet Citadel ! Join your intrepid host Steeven as he takes you through one of Conan's most harrowing adventures. Trapped, chained, and battling horrific monsters in the dungeons of a cursed citadel, our favorite barbarian king faces cunning wizards, grotesque horrors, and armies of betrayal—but not without dishing out brutal vengeance in tr...
Mar 24, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this epic installment of Hither Came Conan , Steeven explores The Phoenix on the Sword , the very first Conan story published by Robert E. Howard. This tale finds the Cimmerian not as a roguish adventurer, but as the King of Aquilonia, battling treacherous conspirators, an ancient sorcerer, and a demon summoned straight from the depths of hell! As traitors gather in the shadows to overthrow him, Conan faces an uprising led by a cunning outlaw, Ascalante, and his enslaved Stygian sorcerer, Tho...
Mar 03, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the debut episode of Hither Came Conan , where Steeven embarks on a journey through the original Robert E. Howard Conan stories and their comic book adaptations. Kicking off with the chilling and controversial tale of The Frost Giant’s Daughter , Steeven explores Conan’s earliest adventure, set amidst the icy wilderness of Nordheim. Fresh from a brutal battlefield, Conan encounters the ethereal Atali, daughter of the frost god Ymir. Drawn by her mocking beauty, the Cimmerian warrior f...
Feb 17, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1
