FIVE STAR REVIEWS
Savage Digest Five Star Comic Book Reviews showcase only the finest, top-rated comics. These legendary stories embody the worlds of Robert E. Howard with superb writing, striking artwork, and unforgettable storytelling. From iconic Conan the Barbarian adventures to rare pulp treasures, this section highlights the essential issues that stand above the rest—comics every collector and fan should treasure.
Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged – Volume 01 Issue 03
My Rating ★★★★★ “Shadows In Zamboula” Originally published in: The Savage Sword of Conan (Marvel, 1974 series) #14 (September 1976) The slaves of Darfar grow hungry. Conan has journeyed east into the lands of Khauran. Beneath a merciless sun, the …
Conan The Barbarian – Volume 01 Issue 07
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 …
The Savage Sword Of Conan – Volume 01 Issue 12
My Rating ★★★★★ “Heart Of Darkness” Some things in life are more valuable than gold. For Conan, honor has opened more doors than the largest gemstones. Today the Cimmerian travels into the wilds of the Ghulistani Hinterlands to repay an …
Marvel Feature – Volume 02 Issue 07
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 …
Marvel Feature – Volume 02 Issue 06
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 …
Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged – Volume 01 Issue 02
My Rating ★★★★★ “The Devil In Iron” The morning fog had helped camouflage Conan as he beached his small fishing boat on the shore of Xapur Island. In a time of war, any prying eyes looking to sabotage his rescue …
Red Sonja: A Death In Scarlet – Volume 01 Issue 01
My Rating ★★★★★ “A Death In Scarlet” On the rough and tumble streets of Khorusun, two young women scan the incoming merchant trains looking for a mark. The day is young, as is their flesh. Sonja points to a Khitai …
The Savage Sword Of Conan – Volume 01 Issue 11
My Rating ★★★★★ “Tattered Wings” What is the worth of a father’s son? Gold? Artifacts? Immortality? In the snow-laid mountains of Hyrkania, Conan will move heaven and earth to rescue the boy of a local warlord. As for Conan’s men, …
Conan The Barbarian (TB) – Volume 01 Issue 26
My Rating ★★★★★ “The Conquering Crown – Part 01: The Implausible General” The lands of Aquilonia continue to deteriorate under the maniacal leadership of King Numedides. While Count Trocero of Poitain attempts to strengthen ties with Tarantia, to the west, …
Conan The Barbarian (TB) – Volume 01 Issue 25
My Rating ★★★★★ “The Nomad” A stranger has come to the gates of Tarantia seeking council with the King of Aquilonia. Yet, the Black Dragons – the ordained defenders of the city, bar his entrance as they would any common …
Conan The Barbarian (TB) – Volume 01 Issue 24
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 …
Red Sonja: Valentine’s Day Special 2021
My Rating ★★★★★ “Chapter One: The Witch On The Scarp” Love can sometimes be a fleeting thing. Unless, of course, one has been tricked into drinking a love potion. Take the ancient sorcerer Kulan Gath, for example. All he demanded …
