THE TERRIBLE TRIUMPH OF THOTH-AMON!
• For years, THOTH-AMON has attacked CONAN from afar...now, at last, they stand face-to-face on this cursed isle to enter into what may be their FINAL BATTLE!
• Will the showdown for the ages truly end the reign of Conan and his heirs?
• And - a glimpse into the never-before-revealed past of the Stygian wizard - from the boy worshipping Set to the sorcerer who will strike fear into the Hyborian Age with the utterance of the name THOTH-AMON!
PARENTAL ADVISORY
KING CONAN #5 takes a slight break from the action to build out Thoth-Amons character with surprising depth and complexity. The pacing is excellent, the narration hits the right tone for this material, and the art is spectacular. Read Full Review
While we're nearing the end of Conan the Barbarian's tenure at Marvel Comics, we can at least take comfort in the fact that the character is going out on the impressive, compelling high note that is King Conan. Read Full Review
While this is very much an issue that is here to help to bridge the gap between the stellar ‘Conan versus Conan' showdown and what promises to be a stunning finale, there's still a lot of great content here. Aaron and Asrar is a partnership made in comic book heaven, and their work on Conan over the past few years has been damn near faultless, in my eyes at least. As such, this issue still comes highly recommended, although if you've read any of their previous Conan collaborations, you're pretty much guaranteed to already have it in your pull list. Read Full Review
“King Conan #5” shifts the spotlight to the backstory of the series’ villain, providing crucial context that enriches the overall narrative. This issue masterfully balances the exploration of the antagonist’s past with the ongoing events in the present, adding depth to the story while maintaining the series’ gripping pace.
The villain’s backstory is compelling, offering insights into their motivations and making them a more nuanced and formidable foe. This deep dive into their origins enhances the stakes of the present-day conflict, giving readers a fuller understanding of the challenges Conan faces.
As with previous issues, the artwork is top-notch, vividly bringing both the past and present to life with d more
Cracking read!
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