MODERN AGE (1985-PRESENT)
Welcome to Savage Digest — Modern Age Comic Book Reviews. Here you’ll find reviews of Robert E. Howard’s worlds in comic book form. We cover Conan the Barbarian, Red Sonja, Kull, and other legendary heroes. Our focus is the Modern Age of comics, a time when Howard’s stories were adapted into bold, unforgettable adventures.
The Savage Sword Of Conan – Volume 01 Issue 15
My Rating ★★★ “The Exchange” Chains and a darkened ship’s hold are all that stand between Conan of Cimmeria and freedom. Captain Brock and his crew have packed the vessel with prisoners, including Tadia Brazoria and Anker, believing iron shackles …
Conan The Barbarian (TB) – Volume 01 Issue 33
My Rating ★★★★ “Cursed Shores Beyond – Part One: Perilous Waters” Crested waves spill over the deck of the Briney Wren, pushing sailors violently toward the forecastle. One turns to catch a glimpse of their newest recruit, Conan of Cimmeria …
Solomon Kane: The Lion Errant – Volume 01 Issue 01
My Rating ★★★★★ “The Lion Errant – Part 01: War Mongers” Portuguese trade routes brought a newfound wealth to the ruling class of Hindustan. As Solomon Kane sails north toward the land of spice and mystery, various Regencies have begun …
Conan & Dragonero – Volume 01 Issue 03
My Rating ★★★★ “Part 3: The Gems Of Aquilonia” Dragonero’s airship descends under great duress. The damage sustained while battling Wyverns over the Margondar Mountains is just too much. As Myrva Aranill struggles to direct the vessel forward, Conan helps …
Red Sonja Noir: The Plunder And The Princess – Volume 01 Issue 01
My Rating ★★★★ “The Plunder & The Princess” An island wedding is afoot! As the Zaralin family prepares to give their pampered princess an overly obnoxious send-off, the new head of security has arrived in port. Rumors abound of lavish …
Red Sonja: She-Devil With A Sword – Volume 01 Issue 03
My Rating ★★★ “Things Get Worse!” Captured by the one enemy Sonja regrets most. The slovenly backstabber king of Koth, Zafos. Now Red Sonja must choose between a hastened execution or parlay between her and the man who ordered the …
Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged – Volume 01 Issue 05
My Rating ★★★★★ “The People Of The Black Circle” King Yezdigerd lies dead, murdered by an infamous group of Afghuli mystics known as the Black Seers. Now his sister, Princess Yasmina, has been taken hostage by Conan, a Chieftain of …
Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged – Volume 01 Issue 04
My Rating ★★★★★ “Black Colossus” An ancient necromancer haunts Princess Yasmela from beyond the grave. Now the worshiper of Ishtar must turn favor and grovel to her ancestors’ deity. There is only one question. Will Mitra let the Princess burn …
Conan The Barbarian (TB) – Volume 01 Issue 32
My Rating ★★★ “A Sacred Task” Recovering from his battle with the Son of the Tooth, Conan has come to know some of the locals in Khoraja. The woman who he had helped escape Shuma-Gorath’s sorcery, now aided the Cimmerian …
Conan & Dragonero – Volume 01 Issue 02
My Rating ★★★ “Part 2: The Gems Of Aquilonia” There are two moons! Conan knew this wasn’t his world, but it concerned him little. He had met beings from distant stars in the past, it would seem to be his …
Red Sonja: She-Devil With A Sword – Volume 01 Issue 02
My Rating ★★★ “And The Blood Gave Up Its Secrets!” Prince Eaymon has fallen! As Red Sonja races for the city of Khorshemish, revolutionaries known as the Rising Sun continue to slaughter the kingdom’s ruling class. Sonja must find a …
Sword of Red Sonja: Doom of the Gods – Volume 01 Issue 04
My Rating ★★★ “Doom Of The Gods – Part 04” Sonja has survived the disease which ravaged the Picts. Now, in her right mind, she must make one final decision: attack the immortal Thulsa Doom or bow down and serve …
