The Savage Sword Of Conan Vol.1

Illustrated by MAX VON FAFNER
Paperback
$24.99 US
6-7/10"W x 10-1/10"H | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Nov 19, 2024 | 208 Pages | 9781787744318
Kids to Adults
CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED!

The Savage Sword of Conan is back from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! This first volume collects the first three issues of the stunning new Savage Sword of Conan magazine.

Featuring ALL-NEW Conan comic strips from writers John Arcudi, Jim Zub, Frank Tieri, and artists Max Von Fafner, Richard Pace, Cary Nord. Also featuring a brand-new Solomon Kane strip written and drawn by Patch Zircher and exclusive pin ups and more!

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #1:

CONAN THE GENERAL: Promised riches beyond imagining, Conan finds himself bound for war at the head of an exiled Hyrkanian Prince’s army. But when ancient monsters are unleased and the Prince’s recklessness imperils all, Conan will be forced to choose: abandon wealth for safety or face danger head-on to prevent innocent blood from drenching the desert sands.

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #2:
Featuring a new CONAN epic from writer Jim Zub and artist Richard Pace, spectacular covers from Dave Dorman and Nick Marinkovich, jaw-dropping art pin-ups, and more.

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #3:
Featuring a chilling CONAN tale from writer Frank Tieri and artist Cary Nord, the exciting conclusion of writer/artist Patch Zircher’s SOLOMON KANE epic, a silent Conan story for writer/artist Alan Quah, a tantalizing sneak peak of John C. Hocking’s novel CONAN: CITY OF THE DEAD, jaw-dropping covers from Alex Horley and Cary Nord, incredible art pin-ups, and more.
JOHN ARCUDI  Born in Buffalo, New York. He attended Columbia University. His first writing gigs in comics saw him write for Savage Tales and Savage Sword of Conan, he went on to write RoboCop, Terminator, Predator, Alien and The Thing. He also created the cult character Barb Wire. He has also written for Batman, Superman, The Creep, and The Mask. For the series B.P.R.D he created the character of Captain Daimio.

JIM ZUB A Canadian comic book writer, artist, and art instructor best known for creating comics Skullkickers, Wayward, and Glitterbomb, and writing the series Thunderbolts, Uncanny Avengers, Avengers: No Surrender and Champions and of course the new era of Conan.


Max Von Fafner, Patrick Zircher, Joe Jusko, Gerado Zaffino, Dave Dorman, Nick Marinkovich, Alex Horley, Cary Nord, Richard Pace
“A showcase of gorgeous sword and sorcery visuals” Graphic Policy

“Follows the proud tradition of Savage Sword’s of the past. I highly recommend checking this out.” Comics Beat 

“If you’re a fan of Conan and Solomon Kane then you simply can’t miss out! A fantastic return for Savage Sword of Conan.” Hyborian Reviews

“Fans of the original Savage Sword of Conan will have no complaints about this revival. The stories and artwork are both as vivid and visceral as one would expect. 5 out of 5” Superherohype

“9.5/10. An absolute corker!” Wakazashi’s Teahouse

“Richard Pace’s primitive art is as rough and brutal as the Hyborian Age.  9.2/10.” Comic Book Dispatch 

“Every single page is beautiful. I just love it. What a blessing this book has been.” Comic Culture 

“Jim Zub and Patch Zircher are at the top of their game, building upon Robert E. Howard’s legacy…” Comical Opinions 

“10 out of 10! It’s great to see there’s so much life in the old barbarian yet.” Set The Tape

About

CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED!

The Savage Sword of Conan is back from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! This first volume collects the first three issues of the stunning new Savage Sword of Conan magazine.

Featuring ALL-NEW Conan comic strips from writers John Arcudi, Jim Zub, Frank Tieri, and artists Max Von Fafner, Richard Pace, Cary Nord. Also featuring a brand-new Solomon Kane strip written and drawn by Patch Zircher and exclusive pin ups and more!

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #1:

CONAN THE GENERAL: Promised riches beyond imagining, Conan finds himself bound for war at the head of an exiled Hyrkanian Prince’s army. But when ancient monsters are unleased and the Prince’s recklessness imperils all, Conan will be forced to choose: abandon wealth for safety or face danger head-on to prevent innocent blood from drenching the desert sands.

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #2:
Featuring a new CONAN epic from writer Jim Zub and artist Richard Pace, spectacular covers from Dave Dorman and Nick Marinkovich, jaw-dropping art pin-ups, and more.

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #3:
Featuring a chilling CONAN tale from writer Frank Tieri and artist Cary Nord, the exciting conclusion of writer/artist Patch Zircher’s SOLOMON KANE epic, a silent Conan story for writer/artist Alan Quah, a tantalizing sneak peak of John C. Hocking’s novel CONAN: CITY OF THE DEAD, jaw-dropping covers from Alex Horley and Cary Nord, incredible art pin-ups, and more.

Creators

JOHN ARCUDI  Born in Buffalo, New York. He attended Columbia University. His first writing gigs in comics saw him write for Savage Tales and Savage Sword of Conan, he went on to write RoboCop, Terminator, Predator, Alien and The Thing. He also created the cult character Barb Wire. He has also written for Batman, Superman, The Creep, and The Mask. For the series B.P.R.D he created the character of Captain Daimio.

JIM ZUB A Canadian comic book writer, artist, and art instructor best known for creating comics Skullkickers, Wayward, and Glitterbomb, and writing the series Thunderbolts, Uncanny Avengers, Avengers: No Surrender and Champions and of course the new era of Conan.


Max Von Fafner, Patrick Zircher, Joe Jusko, Gerado Zaffino, Dave Dorman, Nick Marinkovich, Alex Horley, Cary Nord, Richard Pace

Praise

“A showcase of gorgeous sword and sorcery visuals” Graphic Policy

“Follows the proud tradition of Savage Sword’s of the past. I highly recommend checking this out.” Comics Beat 

“If you’re a fan of Conan and Solomon Kane then you simply can’t miss out! A fantastic return for Savage Sword of Conan.” Hyborian Reviews

“Fans of the original Savage Sword of Conan will have no complaints about this revival. The stories and artwork are both as vivid and visceral as one would expect. 5 out of 5” Superherohype

“9.5/10. An absolute corker!” Wakazashi’s Teahouse

“Richard Pace’s primitive art is as rough and brutal as the Hyborian Age.  9.2/10.” Comic Book Dispatch 

“Every single page is beautiful. I just love it. What a blessing this book has been.” Comic Culture 

“Jim Zub and Patch Zircher are at the top of their game, building upon Robert E. Howard’s legacy…” Comical Opinions 

“10 out of 10! It’s great to see there’s so much life in the old barbarian yet.” Set The Tape