Thoth-Amon is the legendary Stygian sorcerer and high priest of Set, created by Robert E. Howard and immortalized in Marvel Comics’ Conan the Barbarian and Savage Sword of Conan. A master of dark magic and deception, Thoth-Amon serves the serpent god Set, drawing his power from ancient relics and infernal pacts. He is one of Conan’s most dangerous foes—a manipulative magician whose influence stretches from the temples of Stygia to the thrones of kings. In Marvel Comics, Thoth-Amon’s cunning mind and sorcery make him a recurring symbol of evil, embodying the eternal struggle between barbarism and corruption that defines the Hyborian Age.
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 “A Nest Of Serpents – Part Four: The Nest Breath ” Sorcery can be a powerful ally if one chooses to employ it. For Conan, he despised the practice no matter who wielded it. So, when the Darfarian shapeshifter known as Zula clutched a magic amulet around his neck, Conan’s face turned sour.
My Rating “The Serpent Ring – Part 04: Hell On Earth“ Taken prisoner by the serpent-men of Set, Abramo Bensaid, the Jewish sage of Venice, is about to learn the true history of mankind. Nearby, Rolando Zarza and the remaining members of the Bensaid expedition have reached the outskirts of the vale temple. As Nico
My Rating “The Serpent Ring – Part 03: Till Death Do Us Part“ The expedition has reached inland but Abramo Bensaid and Solomon Kane have grown suspicious of their new guide, Father Goncallo. The priest had lost his ministry weeks prior to a tribe of godless savages, but his demeanor is unbecoming even for a
My Rating “The Serpent Ring – Part 02: Deliver Us Into Evil” An ancient evil has taken control of the Sao Mancos Mission and Father Goncallo doesn’t seem to be the same person. As his flock begins to rebuild a new, across the African plain and ocean divide, Solomon Kane has kept his promise by
My Rating “A Nest Of Serpents – Part Three: Power And Influence” A life debt is a powerful thing to hold over anyone’s head. To have such an obligation, even for one such as “Amra Of Akbatana”, can take a lifetime to repay. Fortunately for Conan, his savior is tasked with destroying the voice of
My Rating “A Nest Of Serpents – Part Two: Diamond In The Dirt” Into the pit! Conan is now a slave of the Stygian sorcerers of Keshatta, and they want his blood for their grizzly entertainment. As the barbarian locks weapons with a behemoth gladiator, the roar of the crowd fills the arena with fresh
My Rating “A Nest Of Serpents – Part One: Slaves Of The Magi” A quarter moon stood high in the night sky as a stranger to the Kushian town of Daynt stalked a group of local denisons. These men were hiding a secret which could affect those who had just entered the squallored walls proper.
My Rating “Twisting Loyalties Part 02 – Fangs & Foolish Thieves Part 02” In a lavish inn near the Kyros market district, Conan and Bêlit strike a pact with one of the cutthroats who invaded their room. Tarnasha, who had knowledge of two ancient artifacts coveted by Stygian priests in the Black Circle, had intrigued
