Conan #2 (Dark Horse: 2004) | The Frost Giant's Daughter | 40

03/04/24 • 28 min

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-old Conan, raw with youthful rage and vitality, pursues Atali, the ethereal daughter of Ymir, across a frozen wasteland. Entranced by her taunts, Conan plunges headlong into her deadly trap—only to face her towering Frost Giant brothers in a brutal showdown that pits sword against sorcery. Rich in visual splendor, this version of the story elevates the towering menace of the Frost Giants like never before, yet its controversial themes spark a conversation every Conan fan should hear.

Steeven pulls no punches, tackling the tale’s unsettling implications, while heaping praise on the breathtaking artistry. Revel in discussions of Conan’s relentless ferocity, the dreamlike hues of Dave Stewart’s colors, and how this adaptation compares to earlier renditions, from Marvel’s Savage Tales to Ablaze’s The Cimmerian.

A thought-provoking episode blending reverence, critique, and the fierce honesty fans of Conan—and Hither Came Conan—have come to expect. Grab your furs and steel; this is a journey into a wintry Hyborian nightmare you won’t forget. Tune in, stay savage, and wield your opinions like a Cimmerian blade!

Conan #2: The Frost Giant's Daughter by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Richard Starkings, and Dave Stewart was published by Dark Horse on March 24, 2004.

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