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Post by hun on Oct 19, 2023 12:04:42 GMT -5
 CONAN THE BARBARIAN #4Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Roberto De La Torre COVER A: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE (AUG231042) COVER B: GIADA MARCHISIO (AUG231043) COVER C: NICK PERCIVAL (AUG231043) COVER D: CARY NORD RETRO THEME (AUG231043) Robert E. Howard’s legendary Conan is back in a new tale of bravery and heroism!
Years after the battle of Venarium, a weary Conan returns to his homeland to see rest and solitude. However, a mysterious scout rides in to warn the Cimmerians of an imminent threat on the march from the Pictish wilderness. Will Conan and his new ally by able to hold off this new horde of invaders? $3.99 Link to covers: titan-comics.com/c/1965-conan-the-barbarian/ IN STORES NEXT WEDNESDAY! |
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Post by hun on Oct 19, 2023 21:21:27 GMT -5
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Post by hun on Oct 24, 2023 10:26:34 GMT -5
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Post by hun on Oct 25, 2023 11:01:40 GMT -5
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #4Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Roberto De La Torre COVER A: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE (AUG231042) COVER B: GIADA MARCHISIO (AUG231043) COVER C: NICK PERCIVAL (AUG231043) COVER D: CARY NORD RETRO THEME (AUG231043) Robert E. Howard’s legendary Conan is back in a new tale of bravery and heroism!
Years after the battle of Venarium, a weary Conan returns to his homeland to see rest and solitude. However, a mysterious scout rides in to warn the Cimmerians of an imminent threat on the march from the Pictish wilderness. Will Conan and his new ally by able to hold off this new horde of invaders? $3.99 Link to covers: titan-comics.com/c/1965-conan-the-barbarian/ IN STORES NEXT WEDNESDAY!
UNFORTUNATELY, WE WILL HAVE TO WAIT ONE WEEK MORE IN THE UK!! |
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Post by garbanzo on Oct 25, 2023 11:13:43 GMT -5
I'm loving this Cary Nord cover!  |
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Post by johnnypt on Oct 25, 2023 15:07:48 GMT -5
The only one my store didn't have was the boob cover. Got the De La Torre A.
Good ending though I agree with the review it was a little rushed. It's almost structured like the 2nd half of Phoenix on the Sword where a supernatural actor tells Conan what he needs to know before confronting the bad guys. And the door is certainly left open for someone to return later.
We're in a really good place, hopefully we stay there!
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Post by garbanzo on Oct 25, 2023 16:38:39 GMT -5
Wow, what a great issue. A great run!
The door was definitely left wide open at the end, but in a good way. Howard built a time-spanning and cohesive world, reaching from before the Thurian age well into recorded history. Bridging these gaps with comic stories is a risky endeavor, but Titan has enlisted some knowledgable folks to help keep things under control, so I think it could work. I'm excited to see where they take things in the coming years.
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Post by hun on Oct 26, 2023 11:00:53 GMT -5
Review by Stygian Dogs:
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Post by Char-Vell on Oct 28, 2023 13:06:33 GMT -5
Finished through #4. I like it alot, very Howardian and the Buscemaesque art is great.
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Post by kemp on Oct 28, 2023 18:28:13 GMT -5
Looking forward to more CtB from Titan. Thumbs up so far.
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Post by hun on Oct 29, 2023 6:54:17 GMT -5
The Cary Nord and Torre covers were not available at the shops in London, shoulda been the other way round.
I liked the rendition of Brule in this issue and it kinda seemed like they probably did kill off Brissa in this issue and changed their mind.
Still overall, a great story arc, Torre's art has been fantastic, the true test for Zub will come with the next story arc with the art by Doug Braithwaite.
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Post by kemp on Oct 29, 2023 19:49:15 GMT -5
The Cary Nord and Torre covers were not available at the shops in London, shoulda been the other way round. I liked the rendition of Brule in this issue and it kinda seemed like they probably did kill off Brissa in this issue and changed their mind. Still overall, a great story arc, Torre's art has been fantastic, the true test for Zub will come with the next story arc with the art by Doug Braithwaite. Probably is the key word. I have a feeling that Brissa will be back somewhere along the way in some future time. |
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Post by mindboggled on Nov 9, 2023 17:32:05 GMT -5
This was okay. Conan's characterization is on point, the prose is fitting for the materiel. Story was just alright, could have been two issues easily.
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Post by Jason Aiken on Nov 17, 2023 21:29:07 GMT -5
Okay, I think it's safe to say we're back to the peak pastiche days of the Busiek and Truman Dark Horse Conan issues. This was a great way to open this new series. It all started with #0 where they introduced new readers to Conan's world, and we saw our first glimpse of the sword features so prominently in this issue.
DLT was in fine form here, I was glad to see Conan's buddy Hydallan made it out alive. I'm also fairly sure Brissa is alive, too, but unfortunately she might still be in/on the other side of the stone.
Big props to Zub for tying in Brule and Kull. I haven't read as many of the classic/original Marvel Conan comics that I should have, but is this the first time the familial connection between Kull and Conan has been this on the nose? I don't mind it.
A great issue of Thurian and Hyborian Age sword-and-sorcery, and a great wrap-up to the opening arc, with the door left open to revisit these antagonists in the future.
I think Howard fans have readable pastiche that they can dig into again. It's been a long time.
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Post by hun on Nov 20, 2023 11:37:54 GMT -5
Talking Conan comics with Jim Zub @comicsbyperch Youtube channel:
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