Warriors and wanderers, gather close by the fire’s glow, for the hour to delve into the realm of Conan the Barbarian has arrived. In the shadows of a world both savage and arcane, our indomitable hero embarks on a journey where ancient myths awaken and new legends are forged. 

Within the pages of issues 1 to 4, a tale so enthralling unfolds, it calls forth the soul to journey alongside Conan through realms steeped in mystery and conflict. Hearken, as we beckon you into this epic saga, where every turn of the page is a step deeper into a narrative spun from the very essence of adventure and might. 

Prepare yourselves, for what lies within is not merely a story, but a saga that will echo through the ages

Bound in Black Stone – A Cimmerian’s Return to Destiny

Our saga begins not with a roar, but a whisper of impending doom. Conan, the wanderer, the mercenary, finds himself on the cusp of a fate as unyielding as the Cimmerian mountains. 

A Pictish scout, bearer of dire warnings, speaks of an unstoppable force – an undead army shrouded in curse and shadow. What dark magic fuels this Army of the Lost? And what role does Conan, a warrior of flesh and blood, play against such spectral foes? 

The Unholy Horde – A Trail of Shadows & Alliance

As the second scroll unfolds, the story plunges deeper into the heart of darkness. Conan, allied with the unlikely Brissa of the Picts, witnesses horrors that defy the laws of nature and man. Their journey, fraught with peril and mystery, hints at an alliance as fragile as it is necessary. But what secrets do the undead horde carry as they march towards Cimmeria? 

The Citadel of Shadows – A Confrontation with the Unseen

In the gripping narrative of the third issue, the Citadel of the Black Stone looms like a specter from forgotten nightmares. Here, Conan and Brissa dare to tread where others falter. The citadel, ancient and foreboding, holds more than just enemies; it cradles secrets as old as the Hyborian Age itself. 

The Abyss Stirs – A Warrior’s Resolve Against Darkness

In the climax of this arc Conan grapples with forces that seek to drag him into an abyss and is faced with a choice that could alter the very fabric of his destiny. The appearance of Brule, a spectral warrior from an age gone by, weaves a connection between past and present. But what does the destruction of the mysterious black statue truly signify? 

Is this an end, or merely a prelude to deeper, more sinister machination?

Whispers of a Wounded Warrior – The Saga Continues

In Issue 5, released in November, we tread alongside a grizzled, weather-beaten Conan as we begin a new storyline. His heart, once ablaze with the love of the fierce queen Belit, now smolders in the ashes of loss. His path weaves through shadows of sorrow, where each swing of his sword resonates with the echoes of a tormented soul.

Conan, now a husk of a man drowned in drink, finds himself entangled with the Gloryhounds – a band of thieves with ambitions as dangerous as their name suggests. Their latest scheme? To steal the enigmatic Tarim’s Touch from the sacred Temple of Bel. A heist that tempts fate itself.

Issue 5 marks a pivot in our tale, both in narrative and visuals. While Jim Zub’s masterful storytelling continues to weave this tapestry, artist Doug Braithwaite brings a fresh, modern stroke to Conan’s world. His art, coupled with Diego Rodriguez’s sepia tones, plunges us deeper into the torch-lit, blood-spattered corridors of Conan’s journey. Expect battles more visceral, and a Conan etched with the lines of hardship and time.

While this issue is a new adventure, it resonates with echoes of Robert E. Howard’s 1934 “Queen of the Black Coast”. Those curious about Conan’s pirating days and his whirlwind romance with Belit will find breadcrumbs of their saga, inviting a dive into the depths of Conan’s past and philosophy.

Issue 5 is not just a continuation; it’s an exploration into the depths of a barbarian’s heart. For the devoted and the newcomers alike, this is an invitation to witness a tale of a warrior – broken, yet unyielding – as he navigates a world where his grief is as sharp and relentless as his blade.

Fellow adventurers and seekers of the untamed sagas, as the embers of our storytelling fire burn bright amidst this new storyline, know that we are still at the precipice of a narrative so potent, it would make even the gods of old lean in with bated breath.

Issue 6, set to be unleashed upon the world in December 2023, promises to be a crescendo of this epic narrative. A chapter where the lines between myth and reality blur, where Conan’s sword will carve a path that will be remembered through the annals of time.

Are you prepared to step into this realm of shadow and might? To walk beside Conan as he faces challenges that would break lesser souls? Gather your resolve, warriors of the written word, for this is your clarion call. Seize issues 1 to 5, immerse yourself in the saga, and ready yourselves for the monumental Issue 6.

In the world of Conan the Barbarian, every page is a battlefield, every word a stroke of the sword. Let your spirit roar with the anticipation of the tales yet to unfold. 

Grab your copies, for the journey awaits, and only the bravest will witness the legend continue to unfold in its full, unrelenting glory. To the halls of adventure we march, together, with Conan leading the way!”