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Post by Lonewolf on Mar 13, 2024 13:02:39 GMT -5
Looking for recommendations for any Conan Comic runs/series. I love SSOC, but I could never get into the Marvel Conan The Barbarian series. I like the more "gritty"/adult themed (violence/sex) of SSOC.
Ideally looking for any suggestions that are more in line with SSOC, and collected in a multi issue/omnibus format (not into tracking down single issues), and new stories as oppose Howard adaptations.
Also any Red Sonja and Solomon Kane series that fit the same criteria.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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Post by salant on Mar 13, 2024 15:21:51 GMT -5
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Post by danieljames495 on Mar 13, 2024 17:08:51 GMT -5
Have you ever read any of the Conan Marvel Graphic novels?
If you like SSOC I'd think you'd like those.
My personal favorite is Conan the Rogue.
Ravagers out of time and Horn of Azoth were also pretty good.
SOmeone correct me if I'm wrong but I think there are 3 more:
Conan the Reaver,
Conan of the Isles, and
Skull of Set.
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Conan the Savage went on for only 10 issues and it was essentially a reboot of SSoC.
I personally liked it. Enrique Alcatena's art is amazing.
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There were a few 90s mini series. I would personally recommend "Conan: Death Covered in Gold"
The biggest issue here would be finding these (For a good price). As far as I know they were never reprinted or included in any collections and the price for most of these (especially the Graphic Novels) have been going up exponentially.
There are sites online where you can procure a free digital copy though. I could link one or two here if you'd like.
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Post by emerald on Mar 13, 2024 17:37:00 GMT -5
Have you ever read any of the Conan Marvel Graphic novels? If you like SSOC I'd think you'd like those. My personal favorite is Conan the Rogue. Ravagers out of time and Horn of Azoth were also pretty good. SOmeone correct me if I'm wrong but I think there are 3 more: Conan the Reaver, Conan of the Isles, and Skull of Set. -------------------- One more: The Witch Queen of Acheron. |
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Post by garbanzo on Mar 13, 2024 19:43:58 GMT -5
Some of the GN have been reprinted in the Marvel omnis...
For my money, it doesn't get better than Savage Sword.
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Post by danieljames495 on Mar 13, 2024 22:59:08 GMT -5
Have you ever read any of the Conan Marvel Graphic novels? If you like SSOC I'd think you'd like those. My personal favorite is Conan the Rogue. Ravagers out of time and Horn of Azoth were also pretty good. SOmeone correct me if I'm wrong but I think there are 3 more: Conan the Reaver, Conan of the Isles, and Skull of Set. -------------------- One more: The Witch Queen of Acheron. Ah yes I completely forgot about that one (Although I own it  ) |
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Post by danieljames495 on Mar 13, 2024 23:00:02 GMT -5
Some of the GN have been reprinted in the Marvel omnis... For my money, it doesn't get better than Savage Sword. Oh that's cool. I wasn't aware of that as I've never read the marvel omnis. |
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Post by Lonewolf on Mar 14, 2024 11:17:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions! I think I will start with/give the new Titan series a try (the Bound in Black Stone collection).
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Post by conanchronoproject on Apr 8, 2024 20:25:13 GMT -5
Sounds like you may have found what you're looking for, but as I'm new to the site, I'll add that the Dark Horse miniseries "Conan and the Songs of the Dead" and "Conan and the Midnight God" were pretty good and both come in a TPB.
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Post by Lonewolf on Apr 9, 2024 11:42:22 GMT -5
Sounds like you may have found what you're looking for, but as I'm new to the site, I'll add that the Dark Horse miniseries "Conan and the Songs of the Dead" and "Conan and the Midnight God" were pretty good and both come in a TPB. Thank you for the additional recommendations, both seem to fit what I'm looking for. And welcome! |
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Post by conanchronoproject on Apr 9, 2024 12:09:02 GMT -5
No problem! Happy hunting.
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Post by hyrkanian on Apr 12, 2024 4:46:35 GMT -5
Looking for recommendations for any Conan Comic runs/series. I love SSOC, but I could never get into the Marvel Conan The Barbarian series. I like the more "gritty"/adult themed (violence/sex) of SSOC. Ideally looking for any suggestions that are more in line with SSOC, and collected in a multi issue/omnibus format (not into tracking down single issues), and new stories as oppose Howard adaptations. The problem with anthologies in general is that's rarely a collection of the best episodes, but the good thing about SSoC is that some of the best single episodes and miniseries were published in the first 100 issues of the SSoC magazine.
Some of my favorite SSoC stories were published within the first 100 issues.
Children of Rhan, The Haunters of Castle Crimson and the Sword of Skelos.
I don't know how many issues the first Titan Omnibus contains, but in any case it would be a great start for someone who wants bloodier, more brutal and dirtier Conan stories (including nudity of course).
As for Solomon, it's easy because the complete Marvel SK is collected here.
Of course, the quality of the stories and art varies, but most are good or very good, and some are real little works of art.
If you want a dark, bloody and tragic Red Sonja, the best choice is the She Devil with a Sword run by Michael Avon Oeming and Mike Carey, which is collected in the Dynamite Omnibus 1 and 2 .
I would also recommend The Further Adventures of Red Sonja vol 1 which brings RS episodes from SSoC magazine, although the big flaw is the color.
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