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Conan the Barbarian (2023)
Conan the Barbarian, Vol. 6: A Nest of Serpents
An incredible new Conan tale of heroic barbarism, filled with more high adventure, savage combat, ancient gods and rollicking sword-and-sorcery action!
Volume six of this epic series is masterfully crafted by the critically-acclaimed team of Jim Zub and Fernando Dagnino – fans of Robert E. Howard’s legendary hero are in for a thrill!
The triumphant new era of Conan continues in this tale of brutal heroic adventure from acclaimed creators Jim Zub (Avengers, Dungeons & Dragons) and Fernando Dagnino (Superman, Blade Origins).
The Great Serpent’s influence twists and turns, pulling Conan into their deadly coils as the Cimmerian and his allies are lured into Stygia… And what they find on this journey will make their blood run cold and set the stage for a conflict beyond their wildest imagination!
Collects Conan the Barbarian #21-24.
Volume six of this epic series is masterfully crafted by the critically-acclaimed team of Jim Zub and Fernando Dagnino – fans of Robert E. Howard’s legendary hero are in for a thrill!
The triumphant new era of Conan continues in this tale of brutal heroic adventure from acclaimed creators Jim Zub (Avengers, Dungeons & Dragons) and Fernando Dagnino (Superman, Blade Origins).
The Great Serpent’s influence twists and turns, pulling Conan into their deadly coils as the Cimmerian and his allies are lured into Stygia… And what they find on this journey will make their blood run cold and set the stage for a conflict beyond their wildest imagination!
Collects Conan the Barbarian #21-24.
112 pages, Paperback
First published January 6, 2026
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Jim Zub
918 books323 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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January 13, 2026
Having not seen this series at all since the opening book of it (https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...) it was nice to see its qualities still intact, and if anything increased since the launch story. Only the fact it features recurring characters and a knowledge of relevant geography not made clear by the opening map stops it being an easy recommendation. Our hero, he of the "gigantic melancholies" (first time I've heard them called that…), thinks one mission is over, and the girl he rescued can be sent on her way. But before they can part they end up at a maddeningly positive and generous inn. It is of course a trap, and the vittles poisoned, and soon Conan is playing gladiator for a witch-like temptress, with gigantic something-elses and an eye on power…
It's the usual thing, then, of hack and slash through lots of men because of one of two women, but it's still good stuff with it. The drama feels richer than this being just four issues of a routine monthly from the spinners would have you believe, and the art strong. It can feel a smidge pretentious when the wordless hero has such a verbose narrator, but the worst trappings of that style have long been removed. And you can just about jump on board here, regretting a bit of ignorance yet enjoying what we do have – and therefore four stars are justified.
It's the usual thing, then, of hack and slash through lots of men because of one of two women, but it's still good stuff with it. The drama feels richer than this being just four issues of a routine monthly from the spinners would have you believe, and the art strong. It can feel a smidge pretentious when the wordless hero has such a verbose narrator, but the worst trappings of that style have long been removed. And you can just about jump on board here, regretting a bit of ignorance yet enjoying what we do have – and therefore four stars are justified.
January 15, 2026
For some reason, I feel almost compelled to read these modern reboots of the much over-extended saga of Conan the Barbarian. I suppose it's because I don't read superhero comics in the DC/Marvel tradition, but I did read occasional Conan comics when I was younger. So all this grand silliness is imprinted on my brain, and I have absolutely no relevant impulse control.
Luckily, this volume 6 featuring the "A Nest of Serpents" storyline is not bad, even if Fernando Dagnino renders Conan so bizarrely out-of-proportion to the other characters that it all verges on the pornographic. It doesn't hurt that this narrative includes the Stygian wizard Thoth-Amon, always one of Conan's coolest enemies. Everything that happens is obvious and predictable, but as long as you expect that going in, you won't be totally disappointed.
Luckily, this volume 6 featuring the "A Nest of Serpents" storyline is not bad, even if Fernando Dagnino renders Conan so bizarrely out-of-proportion to the other characters that it all verges on the pornographic. It doesn't hurt that this narrative includes the Stygian wizard Thoth-Amon, always one of Conan's coolest enemies. Everything that happens is obvious and predictable, but as long as you expect that going in, you won't be totally disappointed.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
The art is top-notch, and the story continues to build both on the previous volumes and toward something that feels exciting. It's got adventure, mystery, tragedy, swords, and a fair bit of sorcery. My only complaint is that, at just over 100 pages, it's way too short. Still, it manages to pack a lot of punch in not much time.
If there's something more you're looking for in a Conan story, I'm not sure what it might be.
If there's something more you're looking for in a Conan story, I'm not sure what it might be.
January 15, 2026
Jim Zub continues to craft well written stories woven into and around the existing REH Conan mythos. What takes this volume to the next level for me is the art of Fernando Dagnino and the coloring of Diego Rodriguez. Together they have created a beautiful world for Conan to live in.
February 2, 2026
I typically love Jim Zub's writing but his verbose narration on Conan doesn't thrill me. This volume has Conan being made a slave and taken to a city full of Set worshipers. It's fine. Fernando Dagnino's art is excellent though.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Another fantastic Conan story from Jim Sub, he is expanding on the legacy of REH beautifully. This Titan run just keeps getting better
January 25, 2026
more great Conan from Titan. Jim Zub is killing it.
February 2, 2026
One of the best so far in this run.
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