King Conan: The Conqueror #2 is another excellent issue that takes Conan from a man drifting at sea full of doubt in his choices and restores him to his status as Amra the Lion in a very entertaining way. It wasn't all gratuitous action as it connected back to what was mentioned in the first issue as part of Conan's history and character growth, although it would have been just as enjoyable if a page was given to one of the more interesting threads introduced in that same issue. But after 2 issues in with Timothy Truman's writing and Thomas Giorello's artwork I have no doubts that this will remaining a very satisfying series. Read Full Review

I cannot tear myself away from this book, and even as I finish up this review I'm looking at an Axe wielding Conan, screaming "Kill them all," a ferocious look on his face, as the seagulls await their meal of fresh human slavers flesh. The blood flies, a chant begins and the man that will become King shows us what the force of iron will can, and must achieve. Get this book, get this book now. Read Full Review

Giorello and Villarrubia's work is really what makes King Conan work picking up. Between this and the last issue there have been 3(?) really great two-page spreads of Conan doing his Conan thing and looking like a boss. The artwork comes together to give this book a classic yet radical retro-fantasy look with an extra element of grit and grindhouse. If you want something that falls right in between Robert E Howard and Robert Rodriguez, you should probably be reading King Conan: The Conqueror. Read Full Review

It's sad to think there are only four more issues of this incredible comic. Dark Horse has yet to announce anything new from the superstar team of Truman, Giorello, and Villarrubia, but there are still Conan tales for them to tell. Personally, I vote for Red Nails followed by Beyond the Black River and maybe The Black Stranger thrown in for good measure. Or maybe even something better. This creative team has proved themselves long enough to show that an ongoing King Conan series is long overdue. I would love Truman to have the space to tell some original stories in the world he has so carefully crafted"and maybe finally tell us the story behind that wicked scar his elderly King Conan is bearing. Read Full Review

Man, I am pulling for this mini to work. I have too much interest to see it fail. It is my hope that things will come around and this ship will be righted as the talent level is there to make this a good story. Come on guys, let's get this thing working. I know it's there. Read Full Review