The year draws to its end, and the deepening winter shadows demand tales filled with fire, blood, and indomitable will.
As the cold settles in, Titan Comics delivers a concentrated blast of Hyborian fury to close out 2025. December is a month dedicated to the weight of crowns and the revitalization of legends.
We have massive chronicles for the historian, stunning updates to classic tales, and a crucial turning point in the modern ongoing saga.
Here are four essential ways to endure the long dark of December with Conan the Cimmerian.
King Conan: Original Comics Omnibus Vol. 2 – December 16
Just two weeks later, fill the critical gap in your royal history.
Arriving mid-month, this volume continues the definitive collection of Conan’s ascent and early rule.
Featuring iconic work from industry legends like Doug Moench and the incomparable John Buscema, this collection showcases the Cimmerian navigating the treacherous, civilized world of court intrigue (usually by shattering it with a broadsword).
A perfect holiday acquisition for the completist looking to see how a mercenary truly becomes a king.
The Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged #2 – December 17
Experience a true masterpiece as you have never seen it before.
The “Reforged” initiative thunders onward, taking the gritty, legendary black-and-white magazine tales of the past and breathing new life into them with vibrant, modern color.
Issue #2 presents the iconic saga, “The Devil in Iron.” Witness the combined genius of Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Alfredo Alcala rendered in stunning new detail as Conan faces a resurrected demon-lord on the mysterious island of Xapur.
This is Hyborian Age history rendered with fresh, visceral intensity.
Conan the Barbarian #27 – December 17
The modern masterpiece continues with a pivotal, history-making chapter.
We are deep into “The Conquering Crown” arc, chronicling the precise, blood-soaked events that force a wandering sellsword to eventually seize the throne of Aquilonia.
The madness of the current King Numedides is now a rot threatening the entire realm. Conan, now a successful General, has painted a target on his own back with his battlefield victories.
This is the turning point where the mercenary realizes he may have to become a usurper to save the kingdom. Don’t miss the issue where destiny begins to take hold.
December offers a focused, powerful lineup dedicated to the glory of classic battles reborn and the inevitable rise of a king. End your year with steel in hand. By Crom, you won’t regret it.
Marcos Cronander
When not bashing intruders with an axe as Heroic Signatures' in-house barbarian, Marcos is getting the word out to the masses about all the things happening in the world of Conan.
