Conan the Barbarian #2 (Marvel: 1970) | Lair of the Beast-Men! | 6
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05/12/23 • 51 min
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 despair reigns supreme. With betrayal at every corner and the spark of rebellion glimmering in the dark, can our barbarian hero outwit a city ruled by bloodthirsty savages? Featuring Barry Windsor-Smith’s stunning art and Roy Thomas’ gripping script, this epic saga dares to capture the untamable fire of Conan himself.
Fueled by Steeven's wit, passion, and relentless eye for detail (alongside a few creative mispronunciations), this episode celebrates the larger-than-life heroics of a comic that defied expectations. Beastmen, betrayals, and battering rams—Conan brings it all in this episode of high adventure!
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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 despair reigns supreme. With betrayal at every corner and the spark of rebellion glimmering in the dark, can our barbarian hero outwit a city ruled by bloodthirsty savages? Featuring Barry Windsor-Smith’s stunning art and Roy Thomas’ gripping script, this epic saga dares to capture the untamable fire of Conan himself.
Fueled by Steeven's wit, passion, and relentless eye for detail (alongside a few creative mispronunciations), this episode celebrates the larger-than-life heroics of a comic that defied expectations. Beastmen, betrayals, and battering rams—Conan brings it all in this episode of high adventure!
Enjoy!
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Conan the Barbarian #1 (Marvel: 1970) | The Coming of Conan! | 5
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 encounter with otherworldly forces that will shape his destiny.
Witness the birth of Conan’s comic legacy as he battles winged demons, resists a scheming shaman, and glimpses a mysterious vision of his future—crown and all. Steeven dissects the issue’s breathtaking storytelling, Kirby-esque art, and world-building grandeur, connecting it to the rich mythology of Robert E. Howard’s Hyborian Age.
This is more than a review—it’s a celebration of where it all began for Marvel's Conan. Join us for sword-swinging action, fiery commentary, and an unforgettable first step into the untamed world of the Hyborian Age!
Conan the Barbarian #1: "The Coming of Conan!" was written by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, Dan Adkins, and Sam Rosen.
This issue was published by Marvel Comics in July of 1970.
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Conan the Barbarian #3 (Marvel: 1970) | The Twilight of the Grim Grey God! | 7
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, and armed with his barbarian grit, the young Cimmerian sets out to carve revenge into the ranks of his oppressors. Standing in his way are scheming commanders, enchanted armor, and the ominous presence of the Grim Gray God, Borri, whose fate hangs in the balance as even gods can die.
Fueled by Roy Thomas’ masterful adaptation of Robert E. Howard's mythic tale The Gray God Passes and Barry Windsor-Smith’s art that burns brighter with every panel, this issue roars with all the raw, savage power you’d expect from Conan at his bloodiest. With insights, humor, and a touch of philosophical musing about the mortality of gods, Steeven delivers an unmissable breakdown of one of Conan’s most haunting adventures.
Come for the barbarism; stay for the mythic spectacle!
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