The Savage Sword of Conan (2024)

Conan battles a ruthless warlord in a brutal clash across the blood-soaked plains of Hyboria, while uncovering a sinister plot that threatens an ancient kingdom. As he navigates treacherous ruins and faces hordes of mercenaries, his relentless drive and raw strength are tested against a foe determined to plunge the realm into chaos.

Chris Ryall and Gabriel Rodriguez craft a brutal Conan tale in *Heart of Darkness*, while Fabian Nicieza pens a gripping *Bran Mak Morn* prose story, and Patrick Zircher and Mirko Colak revive El Borak for a new adventure. Adrian Smith and Geof Isherwood contribute striking covers, accompanied by exclusive art pin-ups and additional illustrations.

Liam Sharp returns to the Hyborian Age with a new Conan story, while Ron Marz and Danny Earls introduce Robert E. Howard’s character Cormac Mac Art in a standalone tale. The issue features dynamic covers by Alex Horley and Liam Sharp, alongside a collection of pin-up art showcasing the series’ iconic imagery.

A special issue launches the *Scourge of the Serpent* mini-series, featuring three standalone stories: Conan battles dark cultists in a visceral clash, Sailor Steve Costigan faces a brutal fight, and a prehistoric journey revisits Robert E. Howard’s *Spear and Fang* universe. Artists Doug Braithwaite, Roberto de la Torre, and Mike Rooth bring these tales to life, accompanied by pin-ups and covers by Mike Mignola and others.

Patrick Zircher’s tale follows Conan and Valeria as they confront ancient dangers on a sunless island, while Fabian Nicieza and Sean Chen’s story pits Kull against a shadowy assassin in a tense, action-packed confrontation. The issue includes classic

Five standalone tales explore Conan’s mythic world, featuring a brutal duel by Liam Sharp, a subterranean quest by Dennis Culver and Chris Burnham, and a surreal odyssey by Fred Kennedy and Marco Rudy. New Howardian characters Breckenridge Elkins and Cormac Fitzgeoffrey debut, each bringing distinct narratives to the anthology.

Roy Thomas returns with Roberto de la Torre for a brutal Conan adventure, while Joseph Pruett and Goran Parlov unveil a cryptic Bêlit tale. The issue also includes a preview of Conan’s upcoming role in Mortal Kombat 1, striking covers by Alex Horley and Sean Joyce, and a collection of art pin-ups.

The Savage Sword of Conan issue 6 concludes Jason Aaron and Geof Isherwood’s *King Conan* two-part story with a climactic battle, while Michael Downs and Piotr Kowalski’s *Dark Agnes* tale delves into eerie supernatural horror. Matthew John’s chilling prose story, alongside dynamic covers by Alex Horley and Jason Shwan Alexander, closes the first year of the series with vivid art pin-ups and thematic intensity.

The Savage Sword of Conan #5 opens with the first part of an epic King Conan story by Jason Aaron and Geof Isherwood, alongside a Young Conan tale by Michael Kogge and Dan Parsons. It includes colossal covers by Joe Jusko and Alex Horley, along with stunning art pin-ups showcasing the series' visual flair.

A sprawling crossover event unites multiple stories that foreshadow the upcoming *Battle of the Black Stone* mini-series, each featuring iconic characters like Conan, Brissa, Solomon Kane, and El Borak. The issue explores standalone tales

Frank Tieri and Cary Nord conclude a chilling Conan tale set in the tundra, while Patch Zircher wraps up his Solomon Kane epic. Alan Quah delivers a wordless Conan story, and a sneak peek from John C. Hocking’s *Conan: City of the Dead* hints at darker adventures ahead. The issue also includes striking covers and art pin-ups by Alex Horley and Cary Nord.

The Savage Sword of Conan returns with a new epic written by Jim Zub and illustrated by Richard Pace, continuing the solo story of Solomon Kane originally crafted by Patch Zircher. The issue blends action and myth, accompanied by striking covers from Dave Dorman and Nick Marinkovich, along with exclusive art pin-ups.

The Savage Sword of Conan returns with a new epic written by John Arcudi and illustrated by Max Von Fafner, introducing a bold adventure featuring Conan facing a menacing dragon horde. The issue also includes a revival of Solomon Kane, crafted by Patch Zircher, alongside a standalone prose story by Jim Zub and striking pin-up art.