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Conan the Barbarian (2023)
Conan the Barbarian, Vol. 3: The Age Unconquered
This third volume of the new ongoing comic series is perfect for fans of Robert E. Howard and his immortal creation, Conan the Barbarian. Filled with high adventure, savage combat and rollicking two fisted action!
In Conan, Howard forged not only a whole new genre – sword and sorcery – but also created a truly legendary character and a thousand pale imitators. After 90 years Conan is still going strong!
By Crom! Conan ventures forth to the Age of Atlantis!
Often emulated, but never overshadowed, the first and finest hero of sword and sorcery will strive and slay as a Cimmerian must!
Sent back in time to the Thurian Age, Conan battles terrifying creatures and meets Kull the Conqueror, a barbarian-king as strong as himself. Although these two legends begin at odds, they quickly realize they must quest together to stop the dark machinations of Thulsa Doom, an ancient necromancer who has contacted a mysterious evil beyond time and space to strengthen his already impressive mystic power.
This third volume of Conan the Barbarian features an action-packed story written by Jim Zub that would Robert E. Howard proud, and dynamic pulp-infused artwork by Roberto De Le Torre! These two titans of the comic world have breathed new life into one of the most recognizable characters in fiction and, in doing so, unleash a fantastic tale for readers, new and old!
Collects Conan the Barbarian #9-12.
In Conan, Howard forged not only a whole new genre – sword and sorcery – but also created a truly legendary character and a thousand pale imitators. After 90 years Conan is still going strong!
By Crom! Conan ventures forth to the Age of Atlantis!
Often emulated, but never overshadowed, the first and finest hero of sword and sorcery will strive and slay as a Cimmerian must!
Sent back in time to the Thurian Age, Conan battles terrifying creatures and meets Kull the Conqueror, a barbarian-king as strong as himself. Although these two legends begin at odds, they quickly realize they must quest together to stop the dark machinations of Thulsa Doom, an ancient necromancer who has contacted a mysterious evil beyond time and space to strengthen his already impressive mystic power.
This third volume of Conan the Barbarian features an action-packed story written by Jim Zub that would Robert E. Howard proud, and dynamic pulp-infused artwork by Roberto De Le Torre! These two titans of the comic world have breathed new life into one of the most recognizable characters in fiction and, in doing so, unleash a fantastic tale for readers, new and old!
Collects Conan the Barbarian #9-12.
116 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 8, 2024
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Jim Zub
919 books324 followersJim Zub is a writer, artist and art instructor based in Toronto, Canada. Over the past fifteen years he’s worked for a diverse array of publishing, movie and video game clients including Disney, Warner Bros., Capcom, Hasbro, Bandai-Namco and Mattel.
He juggles his time between being a freelance comic writer and Program Coordinator for Seneca College‘s award-winning Animation program.
He juggles his time between being a freelance comic writer and Program Coordinator for Seneca College‘s award-winning Animation program.
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November 30, 2024
The art and writing are back to perfect form. Conan, flung into the ancient past, meets King Kull and Brule, the Spear-Slayer. The resulting tale reveals more about the mysterious black stone that’s been plaguing Conan leads to a confrontation with the diabolical sorcerer Thulsa Doom.
August 13, 2024
Art by Roberto De La Torre
Conan after being possessed by the Black Stone powered by Thulsa Doom is transported back 80000 years to the time of Kull. The elephant god from Tower of the Elephant makes an appearance. Apparently before being locked in that tower for hundreds of years he spent time in the courts of Valusia. I really enjoy how Zub is playing around with the mythos and stories. It feels like he really knows his stuff. I think he's also mostly successful at making Conan and Kull feel like two different characters. The Lion and the Tiger.
Conan joins Kull on a quest to go to Atlantis. It feels like a throwback to the longest story arc in the Marvel comics adventure. Roberto De La Torre expands his Conan beyond Buscema-style artwork and channels some of the really interesting artwork from those Kull comics when it gets pretty psychedelic with Thulsa Doom on the page.
So far I think Zub and co are doing a great job with this new run of Conan for Titan Comics. I'm hoping it's a success and I keep getting new Conan comics every month!
Conan after being possessed by the Black Stone powered by Thulsa Doom is transported back 80000 years to the time of Kull. The elephant god from Tower of the Elephant makes an appearance. Apparently before being locked in that tower for hundreds of years he spent time in the courts of Valusia. I really enjoy how Zub is playing around with the mythos and stories. It feels like he really knows his stuff. I think he's also mostly successful at making Conan and Kull feel like two different characters. The Lion and the Tiger.
Conan joins Kull on a quest to go to Atlantis. It feels like a throwback to the longest story arc in the Marvel comics adventure. Roberto De La Torre expands his Conan beyond Buscema-style artwork and channels some of the really interesting artwork from those Kull comics when it gets pretty psychedelic with Thulsa Doom on the page.
So far I think Zub and co are doing a great job with this new run of Conan for Titan Comics. I'm hoping it's a success and I keep getting new Conan comics every month!
January 9, 2025
7.3/10
Zub's pen keeps writing tales about our favourite Cimmerian, while De La Torre's pencil is back on art, which is great because his style really fits the character.
This time Conan goes back in time, way back actually. No matter the year, he can never have a quiet time.
Zub's pen keeps writing tales about our favourite Cimmerian, while De La Torre's pencil is back on art, which is great because his style really fits the character.
This time Conan goes back in time, way back actually. No matter the year, he can never have a quiet time.
December 29, 2024
This volume collects issues 9 through 12 of Titan Comics Conan the Barbarian. The story and artwork couldn’t be better. Conan is thrown back in time 80,000 years to the Thurian age in the reign of King Kull. It doesn’t take long for Conan, Kull, and Brule to be thrown into a maelstrom of adventure, mayhem, sorcery, and eldritch terror. This is so magically written and drawn it’s hard to put into words. Conan even runs into Yag-Kosha the Elephant god. The finale, after winding through hidden passages under Atlantis, features none other than Thulsa Doom. Zub, De La Torre, and the rest of the Titan Comics crew are on fire. Highly recommend!
December 30, 2024
I love this series it is beautifully brutal the way Conan is supposed to be. As much as I like Conan going from adventure to adventure, I do like the continuity of him feeling a bit of survivors guilt for the friends and lovers left behind. However, his short-term memory allows him to move forward despite the memories/ghosts of the past.
The Black Stone saga continues. Conan is thrust back into the past. Where he will meet and face legonds from long ago some with a personal connection to him. Also, foes who survive the test of time.
Great story telling, of course all the time travel nonsense goes right over Conan's head give him a sword, axe and a quest and he will do what he does best, ehat he was born to do. I am enjoying the comics of the series so far, I am looking forward to how it is branching out to a novel and possibly a miniseries as well. The book finishes with the literature origin of Kull as well as a brief summary of his escapades, a thumbnail varient covers gallery, and a sketchbook.
The Black Stone saga continues. Conan is thrust back into the past. Where he will meet and face legonds from long ago some with a personal connection to him. Also, foes who survive the test of time.
Great story telling, of course all the time travel nonsense goes right over Conan's head give him a sword, axe and a quest and he will do what he does best, ehat he was born to do. I am enjoying the comics of the series so far, I am looking forward to how it is branching out to a novel and possibly a miniseries as well. The book finishes with the literature origin of Kull as well as a brief summary of his escapades, a thumbnail varient covers gallery, and a sketchbook.
March 13, 2025
Best in the series so far!
This third volume in Titan Comic's new run of Conan the Barbarian brings together the events of the prior two volumes to a satisfying end, though I can see how there is still more than enough setup to continue.
Volume four has just been released, and I aim to read that very soon to keep up the momentum after reading volumes two and three.
The Age Unconquered felt much more story driven as opposed to volume two which felt to me as more of a 'gorefest'. Without spoilers, we come across other Howard characters and there are direct references to Howard's stories - and whilst I haven't read any of Howard's fiction I still appreciated the references, and also some references to the 1982 film which I have seen countless times.
The writing is engaging and keeps the story flowing well, and the artwork is on top form and the best it's been so far.
This shows that whilst I am more or less new to Conan (in a writing and comic sense), this series is very accessible and I highly recommend it.
This third volume in Titan Comic's new run of Conan the Barbarian brings together the events of the prior two volumes to a satisfying end, though I can see how there is still more than enough setup to continue.
Volume four has just been released, and I aim to read that very soon to keep up the momentum after reading volumes two and three.
The Age Unconquered felt much more story driven as opposed to volume two which felt to me as more of a 'gorefest'. Without spoilers, we come across other Howard characters and there are direct references to Howard's stories - and whilst I haven't read any of Howard's fiction I still appreciated the references, and also some references to the 1982 film which I have seen countless times.
The writing is engaging and keeps the story flowing well, and the artwork is on top form and the best it's been so far.
This shows that whilst I am more or less new to Conan (in a writing and comic sense), this series is very accessible and I highly recommend it.
June 13, 2025
This was very enjoyable. I especially liked how there were links to Robert E.Howard’s original material and that it was respectful to the source material. The artwork is fantastic and the essays at the end of the book are great, very informative. Keep up the excellent work Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics.
June 1, 2025
Writer Jim Zub and Artist Roberto De La Torre are giving Roy Thomas and John Buscema a run for their money on this latest series of Conan from Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures. Conan is the character that got me into comics and these latest series is as close to those original books as anyone has come. Really hope these guys stick around on this book for years to come, but thankful and grateful for everything they're delivering at the moment. Highest recommendation possible.
December 23, 2025
What's better than having Conan on a graphic novel? Having Conan and Kull - the two best known creations of Howard. In this tale he is thrown back in time to a time where Kull rules and see them fight - and as I watch it I knew none could win - so good. Really loved the tale about Atlantis and probably the conclusion of a tale started on book 1 and ended on book 12 (or 1 through 3 if you are reading these small paperbacks. This is one I am going to buy to keep.
December 30, 2024
I'm glad they brought back the art style from the first few issues. The coloring is amazing, really giving the visuals a strong depth. I still don't know how I feel about this convoluted story, but it's pretty fun nonetheless.
May 12, 2025
Conan meets Robert E. Howard’s other character King Kull in this volume that collects issues 9-12 of Titan’s Conan the Barbarian comic. A pulpy sword & sorcery crossover with a fantastic combination of writing, art, colors, and lettering.
February 1, 2025
Sword and Sorcery is an all time favorite genre of mine, Jim Zubb’s dutiful writing and Roberto de la Torre’s frantic and evocative art elevate this story to something truly wonderful. Check it out!
January 12, 2025
In diesem dritten Fortsetzungsband reist Conan 80.000 Jahre in die Vergangenheit und landet bei Kull und dem Pikten-König Brule. Eigentlich wollte er sein Leben beenden, denn er war vom Schwarzen Stein des Thulsa Doom besessen. Auch Yag-Kosha, der Elefantengott aus der bekannten Geschichte mit dem Elefantenturm hat hier einen Gastauftritt, der sich am Hofe in Valusia aufhält, bevor er in besagtem Turm für viele Jahrhunderte gefangen gehalten wurde.
Conan bleibt nichts anderes übrig, als sich Kull auf der Suche nach Atlantis anzuschließen, und wie soll es anders sein, erwarten die beiden eine Menge Abenteuer und erfahren mehr über den Schwarzen Stein, was schließlich zur Konfrontation mit Thulsa Doom führt.
Wie in den beiden Vorgängerbänden spielt Autor Jim Zub mit diesem Mythos und seiner Geschichte. Erzählt wird der Band wie gewohnt mit vielen klassischen Textunterschriften und weniger Sprechblasen, aber Conan war ja noch nie großartig bekannt dafür, ein großer Redner zu sein.
Die Reihe geht genauso stark weiter wie sie aufgehört hat und man darf dem vierten Band gespannt entgegenfiebern.
Conan bleibt nichts anderes übrig, als sich Kull auf der Suche nach Atlantis anzuschließen, und wie soll es anders sein, erwarten die beiden eine Menge Abenteuer und erfahren mehr über den Schwarzen Stein, was schließlich zur Konfrontation mit Thulsa Doom führt.
Wie in den beiden Vorgängerbänden spielt Autor Jim Zub mit diesem Mythos und seiner Geschichte. Erzählt wird der Band wie gewohnt mit vielen klassischen Textunterschriften und weniger Sprechblasen, aber Conan war ja noch nie großartig bekannt dafür, ein großer Redner zu sein.
Die Reihe geht genauso stark weiter wie sie aufgehört hat und man darf dem vierten Band gespannt entgegenfiebern.
March 4, 2025
Another great Conan adventure, this time with 100% more Kull and, like, 75% more Brule, the Spear-Slayer.
Without getting too far into this, I feel like this volume does start tying some stuff together. One criticism I could see of the first two volumes is that they seem distantly related, taking place at different times with different artists and only this "black stone" being a connector. But I feel like this volume starts to pull some of these things together.
Roberto De La Torre returns to art chores here and his Buscema inspired artwork just works so well for me here. And, mild spoilers, it's rare that a "breathtaking cityscape" splash ever really impresses me, but his Valusia was truly a sight to behold and looked so original to me.
Still hate the price tags on these trades, I would almost recommend picking up the book monthly since it is basically the same price and you won't be months and months behind. But, if you are like me and didn't get in at the beginning and are just collector OCD enough that you couldn't stand having trades leading into single issues, then this is the only way to go.
Without getting too far into this, I feel like this volume does start tying some stuff together. One criticism I could see of the first two volumes is that they seem distantly related, taking place at different times with different artists and only this "black stone" being a connector. But I feel like this volume starts to pull some of these things together.
Roberto De La Torre returns to art chores here and his Buscema inspired artwork just works so well for me here. And, mild spoilers, it's rare that a "breathtaking cityscape" splash ever really impresses me, but his Valusia was truly a sight to behold and looked so original to me.
Still hate the price tags on these trades, I would almost recommend picking up the book monthly since it is basically the same price and you won't be months and months behind. But, if you are like me and didn't get in at the beginning and are just collector OCD enough that you couldn't stand having trades leading into single issues, then this is the only way to go.
December 18, 2024
This is volume three of Zub's "Black Stone" storyline of Conan comics, and while I haven't read the previous two volumes, it doesn't really matter - I'd guess he's had to fight wizards and monsters, flexing his "mighty thews"💪🏼 and killing anyone and anything within reach of his sword 🗡️
That said, it's exactly what I want from a Conan comic, and - Bonus! This one sees him cast back in time 80,000 years to Valusia and an encounter with Kull of Atlantis! 🐯
Further fan service with an appearance by Yag-Kosha, the elephant-headed alien from Robert E. Howard's original Conan story, "The Tower of the Elephant".
All told, an excellent (if at one point gratuitously sexist) adventure, and I hope my library has more in this series.
That said, it's exactly what I want from a Conan comic, and - Bonus! This one sees him cast back in time 80,000 years to Valusia and an encounter with Kull of Atlantis! 🐯
Further fan service with an appearance by Yag-Kosha, the elephant-headed alien from Robert E. Howard's original Conan story, "The Tower of the Elephant".
All told, an excellent (if at one point gratuitously sexist) adventure, and I hope my library has more in this series.
March 5, 2025
Roberto de la Torre's illustrations are impeccable. He has a classic yet timeless style. Conan is adrift in time and meets his slightly less famous ancestor Kull of Atlantis. This arc is very plugged into the mythos on a number of axes between Kull, Thulsa Doom, and the continued threads of Black Stone that Titan Comics is using to their Conan line together.
When you get just the right mixture of adventure and action and myth and Bronze-Age sensibilities, there's nothing quite like it. It may not be fine dining, but it's meat straight off the bone, and sometimes that's just what whets the appetite.
When you get just the right mixture of adventure and action and myth and Bronze-Age sensibilities, there's nothing quite like it. It may not be fine dining, but it's meat straight off the bone, and sometimes that's just what whets the appetite.
December 24, 2024
The third volume of the Titan Comics re-launch of Conan the Barbarian is an improvement over the lackluster Volume 2, largely due to the return of artist Roberto De La Torre. His dense, vibrant line work is a clear homage to the glory years of Conan comics, and yet he still manages to bring a fresh and contemporary energy to his panels. Jim Zub's story is OK, but the decision to resurrect skull-headed antagonist Thulsa Doom as the primary baddy was a poor one, given the general silliness of that character.
March 5, 2025
This was so good! There were so many surprised and nods to other Conan works that really nailed it for me. The art was amazing, the prose was perfect. I am loving the Jim Zub run. This is Conan!
My only gripe is the fact that the cover gallery was so small again. The first volume had the same issue and they fixed it in the second one, making the covers a tad bigger but then reverted to the old format here. Not sure why. I love the essays at the back as well, always a nice touch. Can't wait for the next Volume!
My only gripe is the fact that the cover gallery was so small again. The first volume had the same issue and they fixed it in the second one, making the covers a tad bigger but then reverted to the old format here. Not sure why. I love the essays at the back as well, always a nice touch. Can't wait for the next Volume!
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August 23, 2025After a second volume poleaxed by Conan not being himself, this finds a much more entertaining way to mix things up and takes him out of his time instead. Not to the present, as in his recent Marvel stint, but even further back through the aeons, for a team-up with fellow REH creations Kull and Brule. De la Torre is on particularly fine form, with a double-page view of Valusia to rival Sidney Sime.
November 14, 2024
Conan gets thrown back in time where he meets up with Kull. Kull seems very bland and without a whole lot of characterization even though he's another Robert E. Howard creation. I'm not digging this run as much as Zub's time on Conan while at Marvel. I get the throwback thing but Meh.
June 14, 2025
Pareciera que Conan se encuentra con el horros cósmico.
El epílogo me parece muy interesante habla de las influencias que recibe el autor en su época y en general el pensamiento y corrientes religiosas/teologicas por ejemplo la teosofía y las humanidades anteriores
El epílogo me parece muy interesante habla de las influencias que recibe el autor en su época y en general el pensamiento y corrientes religiosas/teologicas por ejemplo la teosofía y las humanidades anteriores
February 6, 2026
I always preferred Kull stories over Conan stories, and of course you can’t have Kull with Brule. So you can imagine that this is as close to a perfect story as I could imagine. Writing and art are in tip top shape, and it has all the characters I love most.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2024
Using the Atlantean Sword from the Schwarzenegger movie as Thulsa Doom's weapon was a nice touch.
January 8, 2025
Amazing journey into the past to deal with the Black Stone. Good combat. Many highs and lows.
Mortal man is trapped in a prison of the present or madness of their memories.
Mortal man is trapped in a prison of the present or madness of their memories.
February 17, 2025
Fuckkkkkkk yeeeeeeaaaaagggggg
February 19, 2025
This was my least favorite book of the series so far. I just don't like time travel. Notwithstanding that, an average Conan story.
October 20, 2025
I was a bit disappointed by this one but time travelling is not my favourite thing in this type of books (or any books probably).
November 28, 2025
probably not quite a true 5 stars but 4 doesn't seem enough. I love the art and what the writer is doing with the character.
January 27, 2026
A book that is the third volume of the story where Kull and Conan and a third character fight Thulsa doom
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