The Devil character in Conan the Barbarian comics is a terrifying force born from ancient Hyborian sorcery. Often depicted as a demon or monstrous entity, the Devil challenges Conan with supernatural power rather than steel alone. Its origins shift between dark magic, forgotten gods, and cursed relics that channel infernal energy.
This fearsome being embodies chaos and corruption. It preys on the weak, manipulates mortals, and pushes Conan into battles where brute strength is not enough. Conan must rely on instinct, courage, and sheer will to defeat such an evil presence.
Across different Conan stories, the Devil appears as a symbol of the unseen horrors that lurk beyond the mortal realm. Whether summoned by Stygian sorcerers or awakened in ancient ruins, it stands as one of the most dangerous supernatural foes in the Hyborian Age.
My Rating “The Demon Of The Maze!” Trapped in an underground maze filled with magic and monsters, Red Sonja must find her way back to the sewers from which she was kidnapped. Why, oh why, did she choose to come to Venzia? Nothing but trouble has followed the She-Devil with a Sword since her arrival
My Rating “People Of The Blackstone Circle – Part 02” “Follow the silver vein to the lair of the Black Seers. Destroy the crystal globe with the four golden pomegranates…” Those words gurgled desperately from Khemsa’s lips as his mangled body slowly bled out upon the rocks. The Turanian wizard had dared to challenge the
My Rating “Blades Of The Brotherhood” Young Jack should have slain Sir George Banway during the duel that morning. The windswept English beach would have been as good a place as any for that rat scoundrel to meet his maker. Unfortunately, the local magistrate ended the contest according to law when Jack Hollinster drew first
My Rating “An Informal History Of The Thomas/Smith Conan” Roy Thomas provides a two-page history of his work with Barry Windsor-Smith. Without these two pioneers, surely Conan the Barbarian would never have reached the success that it did in the early 1970s. Fans of Conan the Barbarian will definitely want to read this exposé. “Rogues
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 the Wazulis tribe. As the Cimmerian flees toward the Himelian Mountains, his prized hostage parlays to
My Rating “The Keepers Of The Crypt” On the run from Corinthian Soldiers, Conan seeks shelter inside an abandoned city. Unknown to the Cimmerian, an old adversary from the Battle of Venarium is following from the shadows. The Corinthian Soldier makes ready his sword. Today, he will take revenge against the barbarian for the deaths
My Rating “The Blood of the Unicorn” Andar of Bezfarda was a young boy when he first caught a glimpse of one. The sleek white body of a horse. The tail of a lion. And the horn. What a magnificent creature, the unicorn. Andar wanted so much to touch the snow-white mane. But the unicorn
My Rating “The Lurker Within!” Kallian Publico, proprietor of the Numalia House of Relics, lies dead at Conan’s feet. The blade of the Cimmerian is undrenched. Something strangled the Numalian and made way with the treasure Conan had been sent to retrieve. But what could crush the rotund wretch of man with such ease? Before
My Rating “The Battle Of The Barbarians!” Into the mouth of Ibis! Conan and Bêlit chase Red Sonja across the Hyrkanian plains only to be thwarted by a mysterious avalanche. Both pursuers are quickly cut off and Sonja escapes with her prize. Or does she? Days later, the red-haired courier reaches the Nest of the
My Rating “Beware The Sacred Sons Of Set!” A mysterious sorcerer named Karanthes has offered Red Sonja a king’s ransom in gemstones. But what task must the Hyrkanian She-Devil do to earn this life-changing fortune? Simple. Infiltrate a heavily guarded house of relics in the city of Messantia, then recover a single page from a
