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Post by terryallenuk on Mar 24, 2019 14:06:24 GMT -5
Very apt comment I feel on Bleeding Cool :
"A prophecy says that in the comic book industry's darkest days, a hero will come to lead the people through a plague of overpriced floppies, incentive variant covers, #1 issue reboots, and super-mega-crossover events.Scourge of Rich Johnston, maker of puns, and seeker of the Snyder Cut, Jude Terror, sadly, is not the hero comics needs right now... but he's the one the industry deserves."
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2019 9:55:04 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2019 10:03:55 GMT -5
Reading the preview pages it looks like a sequel, kinda, to Night of the Dark God (ST#4).
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Post by Taurus on Jun 14, 2019 10:33:50 GMT -5
Artwise, it reminds me of Road of Kings.
I'll be passing this mediocre stuff again.
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Post by johnnypt on Jun 14, 2019 11:40:55 GMT -5
Artwise, it reminds me of Road of Kings. I'll be passing this mediocre stuff again. At least the shading makes it less cartoony. To me, it's fine but I'd like to see what action scenes look like.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2019 11:53:03 GMT -5
Artwise, it reminds me of Road of Kings. I'll be passing this mediocre stuff again. At least the shading makes it less cartoony. To me, it's fine but I'd like to see what action scenes look like. I think the coloring has improved the line-work of Luke Ross - kinda like the previous story-arc with Ron Garney.
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Post by Jason Aiken on Jun 14, 2019 11:53:55 GMT -5
The B&W art looks better, but the colored renditions look good, too.
Marvel still missed out on a huge opportunity to do something special with Conan on this book.
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Post by emerald on Jun 14, 2019 13:41:01 GMT -5
Reading the preview pages it looks like a sequel, kinda, to Night of the Dark God (ST#4). It does indeed.
I appreciate that kind of familiarity with the saga and the fact that the previous story was in Savage Tales. That shows some thought. Pretty cool opening to the story, too. Clan/kin vengeance is something Conan would have run into pretty regularly, the way he left so many bodies strewn around the landscape.
Art looks good, kinda reminds me of Russ Heath. I want to see some panoramic panels and action, though.
I've been reading classic era Master of Kung Fu and yearn for more slickly cinematic action sequences.
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Post by mindboggled on Jun 14, 2019 20:09:58 GMT -5
This preview is promising. Albeit predictable, tis not the first time Conan has been offered a drink which has been spiked.
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Post by Jason Aiken on Jun 15, 2019 8:50:08 GMT -5
This preview is promising. Albeit predictable, tis not the first time Conan has been offered a drink which has been spiked. And it won't be the last, I'm sure. I didn't get a chance to actually read the previews today and it's definitively a good sign that Finch is familiar with at least the classic Savage Sword magazine. Pair that with Luke Ross' artwork and this could be a fun issue. If it's good I hope they bring the team back for more than just this filler issue.
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Post by mindboggled on Jun 17, 2019 20:56:47 GMT -5
And it won't be the last, I'm sure. But should Conan - ‘the greatest warrior who ever lived’ (according to admirers) - still be getting suckered like that at this relatively advanced stage of his career. Surely his experience should have taught him to be a bit wary when a complete stranger in a tavern out in the middle of nowhere approaches him offering ale, especially when said stranger is obviously Vanir, an observation that should in turn set some alarm bells ringing. Is he that desperate for a drink? But have no fear: when Conan regains his senses, he'll discover that Thorfel's nephew, who has seemingly been plotting his revenge for ten-plus years and now has Conan incapacitated in front of him, isn't going to kill him, he's going to humiliate him by destroying his legacy and reputation. Was that something to be feared in the Hyborian Age? Was it really such a black mark against Thorfel's name that he was killed by possibly the greatest warrior in the world. Would Conan really care about legacies and reputations at a stage in his career when he seemingly can't even buy himself a drink? Well, maybe if the nephew threatens to slice off his knackers in order to destroy his legacy he'll be a tad worried, but otherwise I'm not so sure. ...... Too true. It's rather silly that Conan would not be more cautious with free drinks at this point in his life. Same goes for wenches who are a little to eager to spread their legs. It's a trope in Conan stories and not one I'am particularly fond of. I also find it kind of banal, it's just too obvious.
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Post by Von K on Jun 18, 2019 2:12:41 GMT -5
To be fair doped grog is a plot point REH himself has used. Here's Steve Costigan from Texas Fists: Perhaps the real issue is that Conan comes across as passive/static? Hard to say how it will develop just from a preview though. Just an experimental question. Would you guys like this scene better if it opened with action, maybe a one on one bar fight which Conan wins? Then settles down for a page where Conan is tricked into drinking the doped grog. The bad guy has four or five thugs with him. When Conan realises he's been doped he slugs three or four of them, totally wrecks them and half the barroom before falling unconscious. By the time Conan finally crashes unconscious, one thugs been thrown through the window, another has been thrust through the bannisters of the stairway with three broken ribs, a third is rising from the wreckage of a broken table with a strangely twisted jawline, and the fourth is lying unnaturally still. Excelsior!
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Post by Von K on Jun 18, 2019 6:42:00 GMT -5
But, bearing in mind all that he's been through at this stage, what's going on in that third page above, with Conan behaving like some sort of skittish dog tempted by a tasty treat. ...... As chance would have it I just came straight off the Sea Girl with pants leg unchawed (Mike was asleep under Steves’s bunk and didn’t so much as raise an eyebrow). I asked Steve for his opinion: “Bah. I don’t hold to no such graft. Kail’s right. They’s no way Conan would sit there like sich a clueless dope listnin’ to that dub yakkin’ away all evenin’. He’d tell him to go set on a tack.“
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2019 16:28:55 GMT -5
Here's the solicitation: SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #6 Words by MEREDITH FINCH Art by LUKE ROSS Cover by DAVID FINCH VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID FINCH Variant Cover by MAX FIUMARA THORFEL’S REVENGE FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE! • Brought to you by the creative team of Meredith Finch and Luke Ross, this all-new self-contained story springs from classic Conan mythology as Conan is led to death by the son of man he had wronged in the past. But stripped of his weapons, his strength, and even his wits, Conan will have to dig deep if he wants to live to see the dawn! • Plus: Continuing the all-new Conan novella “THE SHADOW OF VENGEANCE”! 32 PGS $3.99 Release Date: 19 June 2019 In Stores Tomorrow!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2019 12:07:36 GMT -5
Reviews in action: Review by MATT MORRISON
Drugged by a rogue seeking revenge for the death of his kin, Conan finds himself among the convicts sentenced to serve as a warm-up act for the fighters seeking the hand of a warrior princess in a battle royale in the arena. With his strength sapped and his wits dulled, this may be the greatest challenge of the Cimmerian’s life!
It is rare in these days when everything is written for the trade to see a one-shot comic book. It is rarer still to see one that tells a story well while being built upon a fine point of continuity. Yet Savage Sword of Conan #6 is such a story and a ripping yarn as well! Meredith Finch’s script builds upon an earlier Savage Sword story from the days of Roy Thomas, yet seems like something new even as she works with the usual sword-and-sorcery tropes. Luke Ross and Nolan Woodard bring this script to life an an epic fashion, crafting one fantastic looking comic full of vivid detail and intense action. A must-read for all fans of the genre and any Game of Thrones fans looking for a new addiction now that the show is ended.
Kabooooom rating: 5-5kabooooom.com/2019/06/savage-sword-of-conan-6-more-mini-reviews/Meredith Finch gets her shot at telling a tale of the great Cimmerian from the Hyborian Age whose been tricked, captured, and sold off to die in this week’s SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #6. Will our favorite barbarian find a way to escape? Let’s take a look and find out! SAVAGE OVERVIEW
This one-shot by Meredith Finch perfectly depicts Conan in a nutshell. He’s savage, vicious, and not someone to be trifled with. Finch gives readers a perfect snapshot of the character, his ideals, how he is perceived, and his barbaric fortitude that is unmatched across the entire Hyborian Age. Luke Ross’ art jumps off the page and instantly attracts readers to this chapter of the novella. Ross’ battle scenes are graphic, dynamic, and violently appealing to any comic fan out looking for a comic that has brutal quarrels and ferocious skirmishes. Luke Ross’ knack for detail, especially on close up facial expressions, is truly dynamite. This reviewer particularly adored Ross’ painted style and left the issue looking for more.
INTERESTING TWISTS
At first, this reviewer thought we were getting the same old story. Guy gets put into slavery. Guy fights his way out of slavery. Guy frees slaves while there. Guy overthrows the King. However, that was not the case at all AND shows the true creativity of Finch and the time she was willing to put into a simple one-shot. She could have just filled in a cheesy story BUT she decided to deviate from the norm and concoct a very impressive chapter towards the Conan novella that incorporated unique twists to a common theme and story.
THE BEST PARTS
Maybe this reviewer is an idiot but I didn’t see the man drugging Conan at all. Nevertheless, seeing how massively strong and intimidating that Conan is, it makes sense that the only way people get the upper hand against the Cimmerian is by means of trickery. In addition, this Conan fan loved the continual hint to the reader that the drug needed to be given to him continuously and timely or they would regret it. Sure enough, they regretted it!
Furthermore, this reviewer loved Finch’s twist within the issue. Instead of fighting for simple freedom, Conan was battling other convicts as an appetizer to the main event, which was Princess Mavia’s hand in marriage. She desired him and wanted to make the strongest and most formidable children to rule the kingdom of Akif. The current King wanted no parts of a filthy criminal ruling his country with his daughter so he tried to poison Conan and failed miserably. However, the best part of the issue was the ending. Conan escapes but not until he steals the Princess’s necklace and works his way back to kill the man who drugged him while he was bragging about killing Conan. This was such a great way for Finch to end the issue.
It’s what you would expect from a Conan book. Finch gave readers a fantastic short story that enticed this reviewer, captivated my attention, and left me excited for the next issue. Ross’ art was clear and grabbed this reviewers attention from the beginning. However, there was no development towards an overarching story or plot, which wasn’t her intent. That said, the aspect was missing and would have been appreciated if the story contributed in some way moving forward. Finch’s one-shot was an above average take on the Cimmerian and this fan wouldn’t mind seeing her take another stab at a mini-series.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Conan fans will leave the issue with a great short story that was fun, entertaining, and showed how unstoppable the barbarian truly can be. Pick this comic up and add it to your pull however the issue could be skipped because Finch doesn’t tie the story into the series before or after. Next month will be another new writer, Jim Zub, who will be on the book for a while. Hopefully, Meredith Finch gave fans a great taste of what’s on the horizon for this savage barbarian from Cimmeria.
8.6/10weirdsciencemarvelcomics.com/2019/06/19/savage-sword-of-conan-6-review-meredith-finch/Violence, revenge, swords covered in blood!
By David Brooke on June 19, 2019
Conan the Barbarian has always been a series that is easy to dive into, swallow up an adventure, and put that comic away. Even the best recent stories by Kurt Busiek only lasted 2 or 3 issues, which is why I’m extra excited for Merideth Finch’s one-shot this week in Savage Sword of Conan #6. She teams up with artist Luke Ross for a fireside story of woe, violence, and revenge!
So what’s it about?
Read our preview.
Why does this matter?
Note the title has “sword” in it? Yeah, there’s a lot of swordplay, hacking at limbs, and other violence brought to you in the most glorious blood-bath ways.
Fine, you have my attention. What’s good about it?
Everything about this issue screams classic Conan storytelling from the opening scene in a dark bar to the gladiator games to a scantily clad woman who pines for Conan. The violence is high octane and even the damn cover exudes strange adventure! Speaking of, David Finch and Frank D’Armata join forces on the cover featuring an awesome action moment cast in shadows with a foe up against Conan that looks just inhuman enough to hint at the fantasy of this series.
Finch plays the book out beautifully instilling a bit of magic via a potion, giving Conan a very good reason to fight for his life, and even perfectly playing up the fact that Conan needed a bit of luck to make it out of this one. Conan is basically drugged so as to put him in a very dangerous fight to the death. Add to this how Conan is still groggy from the poison and the fight sequence is even more dangerous than most. This is a fight Conan could lose, which is something we don’t see often.
Luke Ross puts in a stellar performance here hitting all the right marks. The poison (colored perfectly by Nolan Woodard) being administered conveys a sense of doom for Conan and there’s very good pacing. A character watches Conan lay poisoned explaining what it is they’re doing there and he looks sullen and lost. The man knows he’s going to die. Later, when blood starts to spill Conan is ruthless and vicious never holding back. Ross cranes the angle of each panel so you’re right there with Conan and feeling every blow.
It can’t be perfect, can it?
Admittedly this issue is light on the fantasy elements with really only a magical poison used to feature that. That said, it lives up to the title of the book.
Is it good?
A great solo story reminding us Conan isn’t just a barbarian, but a force to be reckoned with. Yet another great story to add to the Conan legacy.
SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #6
IS IT GOOD?
+ Glorious violence + A great done in one tale - Missing a bit of the fantasy save for the poison
9.5www.adventuresinpoortaste.com/2019/06/19/savage-sword-of-conan-6-review/
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