Conan the BarbarianDid you miss out on San Diego Comic Con 2024? Fear not, we have you covered! Here's this year's Conan the Babrarian panel in it's entireity, featuring: Jim Zub, Joe Jusko, Richard Starking, Jeff Shanks, Geof Isherwood, Andrew Sumner and moderated by Randall Lobb!
NEWS:
⚔️ANNOUNCED AT SDCC 2024⚔️
E-Pub Novels! The Heroic Legends Series lives on! A bunch of shorts by different authors for different REH characters. This is our ePub stories series and we are renewed for another year! Which characters are you hoping to see more stories for?
Action Figures! An epic new Conan action figure in development! This is a figure based on Rob de la Torre's 'Black Stone' "Free Comic Book Day" cover and is a special Black Stone figure that we are making for the event. This Conan figure will be 30 -32 points of articulation - Double jointed knees and elbows. These figures will be just shy of 7 inches tall and will go well with other lines like Fire and Ice and Mythic Legions. We are planning on doing many of Conan's iconic looks along with action figures of his most well known allies and enemies. Along with other REH characters. We are also going to do Hyborean Age Army builders from Shemites to Aesirs to Snake Men!We are aiming for our first release in 2025!! Which Black Stone weapon do you think would look best in this Cimmerian's clutches!
Savage Sword! You've asked for it, The Savage Sword of Conan is continuing for another year, 6 more epic issues, one to be helmed by original Conan comic writer Roy Thomas with art by returning artist Rob de la Torre, get excited for this mighty team up for a retro blast! And get ready for this awesome cover for issue #5 by Joe Jusko! Who's ready for all this retro awesomeness!?
Mortal Kombat! Conan (1982 movie) will be a playable charac ter in the new Mortal Kombat
Conan the Barbarian Panel: SDCC 2024Conan the Barbarian2024-07-31 | Did you miss out on San Diego Comic Con 2024? Fear not, we have you covered! Here's this year's Conan the Babrarian panel in it's entireity, featuring: Jim Zub, Joe Jusko, Richard Starking, Jeff Shanks, Geof Isherwood, Andrew Sumner and moderated by Randall Lobb!
NEWS:
⚔️ANNOUNCED AT SDCC 2024⚔️
E-Pub Novels! The Heroic Legends Series lives on! A bunch of shorts by different authors for different REH characters. This is our ePub stories series and we are renewed for another year! Which characters are you hoping to see more stories for?
Action Figures! An epic new Conan action figure in development! This is a figure based on Rob de la Torre's 'Black Stone' "Free Comic Book Day" cover and is a special Black Stone figure that we are making for the event. This Conan figure will be 30 -32 points of articulation - Double jointed knees and elbows. These figures will be just shy of 7 inches tall and will go well with other lines like Fire and Ice and Mythic Legions. We are planning on doing many of Conan's iconic looks along with action figures of his most well known allies and enemies. Along with other REH characters. We are also going to do Hyborean Age Army builders from Shemites to Aesirs to Snake Men!We are aiming for our first release in 2025!! Which Black Stone weapon do you think would look best in this Cimmerian's clutches!
Savage Sword! You've asked for it, The Savage Sword of Conan is continuing for another year, 6 more epic issues, one to be helmed by original Conan comic writer Roy Thomas with art by returning artist Rob de la Torre, get excited for this mighty team up for a retro blast! And get ready for this awesome cover for issue #5 by Joe Jusko! Who's ready for all this retro awesomeness!?
Mortal Kombat! Conan (1982 movie) will be a playable charac ter in the new Mortal Kombat
Twitter: https://x.com/conanbycrom?lang=enConan The Barbarian: The First Shared Universe?Conan the Barbarian2024-10-15 | Before Marvel and DC, there was Conan – and an entire universe of legendary heroes! Discover how Robert E. Howard created the world’s first shared universe, linking iconic characters like Kull the Conqueror, Brule, Conan, Bran Mak Morn, Dark Agnes, Solomon Kane, El Borak, Kirowan & Conrad, and James Allison, and more. In this deep dive, we explore the connections between these epic heroes and how their adventures intertwine across Howard’s stories. Get ready to see how Howard not only revolutionized fantasy but even outshined giants like Edgar Rice Burroughs and J.R.R. Tolkien. This is the untold legacy of Conan’s world!
Timecode: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Kull 01:38 - Brule 02:23 - Conan 03:23 - Bran Mak Morn 04:58 - Dark Agnes 06:10 - Solomon Kane 09:03 - Interlude 09:21 - El Borak 11:12 - Kirowan & Conrad 12:37 - James Allison 14:20 - Conclusion 16:15 - OutroThe Lost Conan Movie of 1969? Journey to Conan 1982 | John Walsh - Conan the Barbarian Podcast #8Conan the Barbarian2024-09-13 | Stop Motion Animation Director Ray Harryhausen almost made a bloody R-rated Frab\nk Frazetta-inspired Conan movie in 1969. Before Arnold, Sylvester Stallone was considered for the role of Conan. John Millius cancelled plans for a trilogy?! Uncover all the legends behind the camera and what led to the 1982 classic Conan the Barbarian. Today, we speak to John Walsh, author of Conan the Barbarian: The Official Story of the Film.
Timecode: 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - How John Walsh discovered Conan 02:16 - Conan Movie 1982 Book 07:00 - Conan 1982 Unexpected Facts 17:30 - What was Ray Harryhausen like? 22:40 - Ray Harryhausen Important lessons 35:00 - Preserving Ray Harryhausen history 27:40 - Ray Harryhausen toys 30:56 - Unmade 1969 Conan Movie (Ray Harryhausen) 34:20 - 1969 Conan Movie R-Rating 37:20 - Oliver Stone's CRAZY first draft of Conan 1982 42:00 - Ed Pressman (Conan Producer) 42:50 - Roy Thomas Draft of Conan 1982 43:50 - Films of 1982 45:15 - Escape From New York Animated series 46:00 - Weird Hollywood Alternate Casting Choices 48:40 - Top Unmade Hollywood movies 52:27 - The Next Conan movie 53:20 - Next John Walsh projects 56:56 - OutroGet READY for BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE! #conanthebarbarianConan the Barbarian2024-09-12 | Comics! Free comics! Magazine style comics! And books! So many epic stories all giving way to this awesome series, Battle of the Black Stone! Are you all caught up?? #conan #conanthebarbarian #robertehoward #comic #comicbook #comicart #novel #savageswordGrognak (CONAN) the Barbarian at Comic Con!?Conan the Barbarian2024-09-05 | We found some Fallout Wastelanders at San Diego Comic Con and gave them the ultimate power-up, a Gorgnak the Barbarian perk magazine! Now, who's the original Grognak folks?! #conan #conanthebarbarian #fallout #falloutcosplay #comiccon #SDCC #SDCC2024 #amazonFrazettas Conan: The Ultimate Legacy | Sara Frazetta - Conan the Barbarian Podcast #7Conan the Barbarian2024-08-30 | In this episode, we sit down with Sara Frazetta, granddaughter of legendary artist Frank Frazetta. There is no question about it: few can claim such a massive thumbprint over the Conan legacy outside of Robert E Howard himself, but Frazetta did just that! Since her grandfather passed away in 2010, Sara has been working to take the Frazetta legacy to astonishing heights with her company, Frazetta Girls. Discover the man behind the brush, his complicated relationship with Conan and his dreams that carry over to the present day with Sara.
00:00 - Intro 00:44 - When Frazetta met Conan 01:30 - Frazetta's Mentor 02:00 - Lancer & Frazetta 03:00 - Sara fixes the wind chimes 04:40 - Selling Frazetta's Conan paintings 05:30 - Frazetta on Robert E Howard 07:00 - Fire & Ice 07:50 - Frazetta Hollywood Dreams 08:40 - Frank Frazetta's Horror Movie? 09:36 - Love of photography 11:35 - Frazetta.... Selfie King? 13:00 - Frazetta & his fans 14:00 - The Frazetta Girls legacy 20:00 - Frazetta editing his own workConan the Barbarian #14 Doug Braithwaite Artist Timelapse #conanthebarbarian #art #comicart #artistConan the Barbarian2024-08-27 | The man behind the art, Doug Braithwaite shows us his pencil and inking process for Conan the Barbarian issue #14! Truly a talented man blessed by Crom! #conan #conanthebarbarian #art #artist #comicart #arttimelapseWill Conan CONQUER the world of FINE ART? | Doug Braithwaite - Conan the Barbarian Podcast #6Conan the Barbarian2024-08-17 | In this episode, we dive into the world of comic-book legend Doug Braithwaite, the brilliant artist behind Heroic/Titan Conan arcs #5-8 and #13-16. Join us as we uncover his fascinating journey from a young comic book prodigy in the UK to becoming one of the most influential figures in the industry. Hear about his early inspirations, the mentors who shaped his craft, and the artistic techniques that set him apart. Doug shares why he chose to become a vital part of our Conan family and how his passion for the Barbarian continues to drive his incredible work.
Twitter: https://x.com/conanbycrom?lang=enThe World of Conan the Barbarian: What you NEED to know (Hyborian Age Essay)Conan the Barbarian2024-07-23 | Where do Conan's adventures take place? Is the world of Conan REAL?! Robert E. Howard's Conan spans multiple characters' ages, from the Thurian Age of Kull the Conqueror to the Hyborian Age of Conan and beyond!
Join us on a journey through time and myth in this comprehensive yet condensed adaptation of Howard's famous Hyborian Age essay. Discover the secrets, history, and lore that make Conan's world so captivating!
00:00 Intro 01:09 - Howard's Secondary World 01:49 - The Thurian Age 03:53 - Savagery Barbarism Civilization 04:50 - Thurian Age Cataclysm 05:41 - Acheron 06:25 - The Hyborian Age 09:12 - Hyborian Age Kingdoms 11:43 - The Collapse (The Hyborian Age) 12:49 - The Lesser Cataclysm / Ice Age 13:17 - Remains of the Hyborian Age 14:22 - OutroConan the Barbarian Official YouTube Channel! #conan #conanthebarbarianConan the Barbarian2024-07-10 | HELP CONAN CONQUER YOUTUBE The best place for all things Conan; media news, podcasts with Conan legends, informational lore videos, and so much more! If you subscribe now you'll be entered in a HUGE Conan giveaway (more info on our other socials)!! #conan #conanthebarbarian #youtubechannel #loreConan The Barbarian GIVEAWAY #conan #conanthebarbarianConan the Barbarian2024-07-08 | IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME Do you love Conan the Barbarian?? Do you want a chance to win these epic prizes? Well prepare your battle axes and call on Crom to give you strength for these treasures could be yours if you follow these steps:
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For additional entries head to @ conanthebarbarian_official on Instagram and follow the instructions on the pinned post! #conan #conanthebarbarian #comics #stautes #actionfigures #collectibles #fantasy #adventure #videogamesHow did Conan Conquer Saturday Morning Cartoons? | Christy Marx - Conan the Barbarian Podcast #5Conan the Barbarian2024-06-27 | Did you know Conan had a Saturday Morning Cartoon in the early 90's? Conan the Adventurer debuted in 1992 and lasted for 65 Episodes. In this episode, we speak to creator Christy Marx and set the record straight - How did the show come about? What would she change about it today? Why was Thothamon changed to Wrathamon?!
What's more? Christy Marx is the Queen of Conan; she began her career by selling a Savage Sword of Conan story idea to Roy Thomas. As far as we can tell, Christy may have been the first woman to write for Conan!
BY Crom, like, subscribe, and Conquer!Conan Novel 30 years in the making!? | John C. Hocking - Official Conan the Barbarian Podcast # 4Conan the Barbarian2024-06-15 | Author John C. Hocking sits down to share the tale of his famous lost Conan novel of the 1990's (Conan and the Living Plague), and how it finally found its way into a collected volume alongside his previous effort (Conan and the Emerald Lotus) into a beautiful new book - Conan: City of Dead.
Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 02:35 - Podcast Open 03:06 - Hocking’s first encounter with Conan 04:40 - Emerald Lotus Beginnings 05:20 - From fan to pro 06:08 - Emerald Lotus Inception 07:28 - Where does the Emerald Lotus come from? 08:50 - Lovecraftian Influence 10:24 - The Living Plague 12:15 - Heroic Signatures Rescues Living Plague 12::52 - What happened in the years leading up to the release 13:50 - Pastiche Conan Novels prior to Emerald Lotus 14:37 - Dealing with fan reactions 18:22 - Robert E. Howard influence 22:20 - Hocking’s favorite Howard Conan stories 23:58 - The lost animated Conan Red Nails Movie of the 00’s 26:08 - What Hocking wants to see happen with the next Conan screen adaptation 28:08 - Hocking’s writing process 29:30 - How Hocking defines Conan 32:33 - Why Hocking made a sequel to Emerald Lotus 34:10- How the Covid Pandemic gave a fresh perspective to a story written decades prior 35:05 - How Conan is pushed to his limits in The Living Plague 39:30 - The group dynamics at play in the living Plague 42:25 - How Hocking creates Lovecaftian horrors for Conan to face 44:11 - How Lotus connects to Plague 47:15 - How Barbarism vs Civilization comes into play in Living Plague 50:27 - How Hocking hopes these stories wil resonate with fans 55:20 - SEQUELS to City of the Dead 56:40 - Sprague DeCamp Controversy 59:27 - The new Golden Era of Conan 01:39 - OutroEXCLUSIVE: Thulsa Doom? Conan vs Werewolves? The most Ambitious Conan story ever told? | CONAN NEWSConan the Barbarian2024-06-04 | EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK: Conan the Barbarian #12! Savage Sword #3! Battle of the Blackstone!
Conan City of the Dead by John C Hocking (Novel) - June 16th Conan the Barbarian #12 - June 24th The Savage Sword of Conan #3 - June 24th The Savage Sword Of Conan: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.1 - July 2nd Conan the Barbarian: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.1 - July 16th The Battle of the Blackstone - September 2024 The Savage Sword Of Conan: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.9 - October 15th
The Official Conan the Barbarian Podcast: John C Hocking Christy Marx Mark Finn Doug Braithwaite Sara Frazetta Joel Bylos John Walsh
Conan Lore Videos: The Hyborian Age Robert E Howard Thulsa Doom The Howardverse
CHAIN MAIL: Ask a Conan related question in the comment section of this video and we'll answer it!
Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - City of the Dead 03:40 - Omnibus Reprints 05:01 - Sneak Peek: Conan the Barbarian #12 07:40 - Sneak Peek: Savage Sword #3 09:04 - Sneak Peek: Battle of the BlackStone 10:18 - Secret Surprise! 10:45 - CHAIN MAIL 12:48 - Sneak Peek: Upcoming videos & Podcast Episodes 13:16 - OutroAre the Gods of Conan actually ALIENS!? | Jeff Shanks - Official Conan the Barbarian Podcast #3Conan the Barbarian2024-05-16 | Jeff Shanks may sound familiar to you because he's a world-renowned scholar of Robert E. Howard and all things Conan; he also writes essays for Heroic Signatures Conan the Barbarian and Savage Sword of Conan comics. In this episode, Jeff sits down to discuss the mysteries of an age undreamed of; we go HARD on this one. Are the GODS of Conan's Hyborian Age ancient Aliens? Is magic simply archaic alien technology?!
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Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Who is the REAL Conan? 06:05 - What is the Hyborian Age? 12:17 - Atlantis & Ancient Aliens 26:44 - Conan & Archeology 42:18 - Savage Sword of Conan 48:30 - The REAL Thulsa Doom 55:47 - OutroWhat Does Conan Mean To You? #conanConan the Barbarian2024-05-14 | Conan, a fierce warrior, to his fans he's not just a character, but a force echoing the primal call of freedom, adventure, and the unyielding will to carve one's own destiny. Hear the echoes of their hearts, for in Conan, they find the reflection of their own strength and inspiration! #conan #conanthebarbarian #freecomicbookday #robertehoward #arnoldschwarzenegger #new #short #fantasyGrognak The Barbarian - Fallout #conanConan the Barbarian2024-05-08 | The winds of pop culture blow in our favor, revealing echoes of Conan tales in unexpected places. Did you catch this reference in the new Fallout show AND in the game? Hath ye noticed any other nods to our favorite barbarian in recent media? Let us know! #conan #conanthebarbarian #fallout #amazonprime #grognakthebarbarianWhat will become of Conan?! | Jim Zub - Official Conan the Barbarian Podcast #2Conan the Barbarian2024-05-03 | Jim Zub tells all about the Conan books, the movie, Conan's pop culture footprint, his current amazing run as the author of the Conan comic, and his big plans for the future.
Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Getting Started in Comics 03:26 - Influence of D&D 05:28 - Meeting Fans 15:28 - Conan Movies 24:06 - Writing Conan 36:14 - Defining Conan 41:13 - Conan's World 45:25 - Thulsa Doom 19:13 - The Howardverse 54:32 - Belit & Conan's Love 1:05:33 - Conan Relaunch Reaction 1:07:12 - Savage Sword 1:13:15 - Advice for Aspiring Creators 1:17:57 - What's Coming 1:19:38 - OutroHow did this man CONQUER Conan? | Roy Thomas - Official Conan the Barbarian Podcast #1Conan the Barbarian2024-05-03 | Comics legend Roy Thomas sits down to reveal secrets of Conan, Marvel and his version of the 1982 Conan movie.The REAL Conan the Barbarian: REVEALED!Conan the Barbarian2024-05-03 | Think you know Conan? Join top experts and creators as they unveil the definitive version of Conan. Put your fandom to the test!
Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 1:17 - Courage 02:32 - Wanderlust 03:47 - Strength & Agility 05:13 - Ferocity 06:49 - Intelligence 07:59 - Honor & Morality 09:11 - Moral Ambiguity 11:06 - Civilization vs Barbarism 12:12 - ConclusionSavage Sword of Conan is Coming!Conan the Barbarian2023-07-24 | Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, global publisher Titan Comics and entertainment studio Heroic Signatures are excited to reveal the long-awaited return of The Savage Sword of Conan in 2024 - with all-new gritty and gruesome tales from the world of Conan the Barbarian; presented in its original black-and-white, magazine-sized format!
Launching in comic shops in 2024 during the 50 year anniversary celebration, the brand-new The Savage Sword of Conan magazine will be written and drawn in its original black-and-white style by a murderers row of writers and artists including John Arcudi, Frank Tieri, Patch Zircher, Howard Chaykin, Rafael Kayanan, Cary Nord, Rebeca Puebla, Dan Panosian, Richard Pace, Gerardo Zaffino and many more!