Now that Conan is back in the Marvel fold, they're wasting no time in making sure we have lots of barbarian action to enjoy.
In addition to the regular title, we also have a color, comic book-sized title that revives the original magazine title, Savage Sword of Conan!
That series is given over to random barbarian adventures, taken from different periods in Conan's career. (Is "career" the right word for a guy who is often on the wrong side of the law?)
The ongoing series follows Conan's search for a hidden treasure, guided by a map that's been planted in his mind by a sorcerous encounter.
But that also attracts the attention of a powerful wizard and the small army that worships him.
Throw in some harrowing battles and some nasty monsters and you have a rip-roaring Hyborian tale written by Gerry Duggan, with powerful art by the always-excellent Ron Garney, all wrapped in a cracking great cover by Alex Ross.
What's not to like? Fun stuff (though maybe a bit too violent for young readers) - but for grownups, it's always great to see Conan in action again!
Grade: A-
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