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Post by monolith on Jan 11, 2020 15:10:03 GMT -5
Judging by what I have seen on this forum. None of the current Marvel comic books appeal to me in any shape or form. Why Conan in Vegas and in the modern timeline!? Team ups with contemporary characters!? It's a gimmick. Nonsensical rubbish!!! An insult to the character of Conan and his avid fans. Robert E Howard created an entire world, full of cultures, creatures, characters and locations for Conan to adventure in. It is a gift to any writer to draw inspiration on Howard's existing creation of the Hyborian Age.
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Post by Taurus on Jan 11, 2020 16:21:15 GMT -5
Judging by what I have seen on this forum. None of the current Marvel comic books appeal to me in any shape or form. Why Conan in Vegas and in the modern timeline!? Team ups with contemporary characters!? It's a gimmick. Nonsensical rubbish!!! An insult to the character of Conan and his avid fans. Robert E Howard created an entire world, full of cultures, creatures, characters and locations for Conan to adventure in. It is a gift to any writer to draw inspiration on Howard's existing creation of the Hyborian Age. I second this.
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Post by Jason Aiken on Jan 12, 2020 1:54:31 GMT -5
I've given Marvel a pass on bringing Conan into the modern Marvel Universe as I enjoy Savage Avengers and thought Conan 2099 was awesome, but seeing this preview....this looks horrible.
The visual of seeing Conan in Vegas just doesn't work.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2020 2:34:16 GMT -5
I've given Marvel a pass on bringing Conan into the modern Marvel Universe as I enjoy Savage Avengers and thought Conan 2099 was awesome, but seeing this preview....this looks horrible. The visual of seeing Conan in Vegas just doesn't work. Yeah, I agree about Conan 2099 and Savage Avengers, I like the recent issues with Conan, Doom and Strange. This Las Vegas one just seems unnecessary.
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Post by wolfshead on Jan 12, 2020 13:01:48 GMT -5
Anything with Conan outside the Hyborian Age is unnecessary. It was fun when RT did it as a What If? But to continue this on a regular basis takes away any charm it had and is a perversion of the character Conan and disrespectful to the vision and creation of REH
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2020 11:53:29 GMT -5
Variant cover by RICCARDO FEDERICI
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Post by terryallenuk on Feb 3, 2020 16:33:08 GMT -5
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Post by johnnypt on Feb 3, 2020 16:39:25 GMT -5
The reason a joke works is it just might be possible.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2020 9:19:34 GMT -5
Regular cover by Mahmud AsrarCONAN: BATTLE FOR THE SERPENT CROWN #1 (OF 5)SALADIN AHMED (W) • LUKE ROSS (A) Cover by Mahmud Asrar Variant Cover by LUKE ROSS VARIANT COVER BY TONY DANIEL HIDDEN GEM VARIANT COVER BY JOHN BUSCEMA A DEADLY QUEST AND A DARING HEIST… IN THE AGE OF MARVELS!
CONAN wanders the desert, and as he reaches the city, no Stygian temple nor Vendyhan fortress greets him. No, something far stranger: the lights of fabulous Las Vegas! Conan is far from home, and it’s time for him to tread the thrones of the Marvel Universe under his sandaled feet! The City of Sin is just the beginning for Conan’s solo jaunt by Eisner award-winner Saladin Ahmed (BLACK BOLT, MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN) and Luke Ross (STAR WARS: ALLEGIANCE, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN), as the barbarian finds himself on a quest for a relic that predates even his Hyborian Age: the Serpent Crown of Atlantis! But will his battle for this crown earn Conan his own kingdom, or doom him to a nefarious trap set forth by MEPHISTO? Featuring a wide array of Marvel heroes and villains, this is an adventure you can’t afford to miss!
32 PGS Parental Advisory $3.99 Release Date: 26 February 2020 IN STORES TOMORROW!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2020 9:54:12 GMT -5
...another video review by Graphic Policy:
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2020 10:12:24 GMT -5
Conan: Battle For the Serpent Crown #1 Review
Conan in Las Vegas somehow…works!
Words By David Brooke
Conan the Barbarian is living amongst our favorite Marvel superheroes as he attempts to find his way back home. He’s likely not going to get there any sooner now that he’s in Las Vegas at the start of Saladin Ahmed and Luke Ross’s Battle for the Serpent Crown story arc. Considering this is a character who tends to find treasure in his various journeys, this is a great location to start off a new adventure.
I was blown away by this issue after finishing it. My expectations were low (“Conan goes to Las Vegas” sounds like way too much) but was honestly hanging on every panel every page of the way. Ahmed and Ross have crafted an interesting tale utilizing an unconventional character in an unconventional setting. Conan is a journeyman, but also a thief, and we get to see him show that element off here. The creators don’t let us forget the fact that Conan is also a killer as multiple times he must not kill by the request of others. What’s so cool about this first issue is how he walks right into conflict because he needs coin and he has nothing else better to do. The spirit of Conan is strong with this story.
Along the way, we’re introduced to an interesting supporting character who is also a thief, but of a different kind in our more modern world. She sets in motion a collaboration that will get a whole more complicated if the cliffhanger has anything to say about it.
If you’ve ever read the now-classic What If? with Conan you may get a similar vibe from this book. That’s thanks to seeing Conan interact with the modern world with a sense of annoyance, but also respect. Seeing him crush a few beers, or interact with modern weaponry, is an interesting sight to see. The creators use this unique perspective to make the story feel unique in itself.
The art is gorgeous, but coming from Luke Ross that’s obvious at this point. Conan is rendered well — he looks very classic with his hair and facial structure, and there’s a nice, dark atmosphere to the book. Meanwhile, Las Vegas looks incredible and vibrant. A full-page splash of Conan looking at the city helps convey the glitz, but also the dark nature of the place. Nolan Woodard colors the book which helps brighten the backgrounds when needed.
This is a book I couldn’t believe Marvel Comics was publishing, but now I’m kicking myself for doubting them. Conan in a Las Vegas adventure works well thanks to the fish-out-of-water approach, but also the well-crafted characters that surround him. This is a good example of how dropping a character in an unfamiliar setting can make them come alive in new ways.
CONAN: BATTLE FOR THE SERPENT CROWN #1
IS IT GOOD?
This is a book I couldn't believe Marvel Comics was publishing, but now I'm kicking myself for doubting them. Conan in a Las Vegas adventure works well thanks to the fish-out-of-water approach, but also the well-crafted characters that surround him. This is a good example of how dropping a character in an unfamiliar setting can make them come alive in new ways.
A strong batch of character writing across the board
Great art, the glitz of Las Vegas comes alive
Plays well with Conan in a modern environment
It takes a bit too long to pair Conan with the supporting thief character
9/10 GREATSource: www.adventuresinpoortaste.com/2020/02/04/conan-battle-for-the-serpent-crown-1-review/Review by DISPATCHDCU
After being placed in a strange land by the evil wizard Kulan Gath (see SAVAGE AVENGERS), Conan finds himself wondering a desert searching for food and manages to stumble upon Las Vegas! However, there appears to be more in store for our favorite Cimmerian. Vegas is merely the beginning of this journey as the barbarian finds himself on a quest for the Serpent Crown of Atlantis! Let’s cut a swathe through this opening tale of CONAN: BATTLE FOR THE SERPENT CROWN #1 by Saladin Ahmed and see if this is an adventure we can’t afford to miss.
Saladin Ahmed takes a crack at everyone’s favorite Cimmerian in stride. Fueled by the current state of SAVAGE AVENGERS, Ahmed uses those narratives as building blocks for this side spectacle of a story. As a fan who has grown a new love for Conan over the past year and a half, I came into this series intrigued to see Conan interact with more of the Marvel Heroes we’ve all grown to love. To my dismay, that sadly wasn’t the case this issue. Readers will be a bit disappointed to see that two big appearances are made in this week’s tale but not until the issue comes to a close. Additionally, this reader was a bit disgruntled to see no reference made to a Serpent Crown what so ever. What’s the purpose of the title of this series? How can one issue go by without mention to the Serpent Crown or what it’s used for? Isn’t this the crux of the entire series?
Now, even though this reviewer was a bit dissatisfied with the lack of special guests and naming of the series, this issue still made for an entertaining adventure. Furthermore, Ahmed’s first shot at the voice of Conan (at least within the past couple years) splashed the pages beautifully. The inner monologue of the great Barbarian was fierce, confident, intimidating, and full of vigor. However, Ahmed portrays Conan as just a hair too brash, brutish, and headstrong, which makes him emerge too foolish and even reckless. This perspective was quite bothersome to this reader and hopefully as the series continues Ahmed can write the ship and guide our Hyborian Born Destroyer back in the right direction. Lastly, Nyla’s interaction (a new side character in the narrative) with Conan came off fake and trite at times. Her interactions with the square-cut, loincloth wearing thief seemed unnatural and unbelievable. This reader left the issue with a sour taste in his mouth towards the would-be supporting character and ultimately threw me out of the story.
On a more positive note, Luke Ross’ illustrations of the sullen-eyed behemoth are wildly impressive. On every page Conan is present, he looks like a force to be reckoned with. Ross draws the Cimmerian like this almost volcanic, fiery mountain of a man that towers over his prey making with movements that appear almost Panther-like in nature, which is exactly how Conan is supposed to appear. Ross illustrations our Barbarian exactly how he’s meant to be; formidable, dangerous, and a wall of a man. What an amazing job by Ross and his art team.
FINAL THOUGHTS
For Ahmed’s first go around with the Hyborian Born Destroyer, this was a great start. Sure, there may have been a few characteristics of Conan, as well as the supporting cast, that needed to be ironed out. However, overall this is a great starting point for readers interested in Conan as well as his interaction with a variety of Marvel Heroes. Pick this issue up, definitely add this series to your pull list, and let me know what you think. My hope is more clarity will come as the series progresses.
8.1/10Source: weirdsciencemarvelcomics.com/2020/02/04/conan-battle-for-the-serpent-crown-1-review/
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2020 2:15:34 GMT -5
Variant cover by John Tyler Christopher:
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