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 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 …
Conan The Barbarian – Volume 01 Issue 18
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 …
Bêlit & Valeria: Sword Vs. Sorcery – Volume 01 Issue 05
My Rating ★★★★★ “Sword Vs. Sorcery – Part 05” We gathered on a ship and sailed to the barbarian stronghold of B’org. Across the waters the host of Hestera, my beloved Bêlit, discovered Crom had taken not the skin Conan …
Conan The Barbarian – Volume 01 Issue 15
My Rating ★★★★★ “Frozen Faith Part 03 – Gods Of The North” The daughter of Ymir traipsed around the icy field as the Vanir gave battle to Conan and his Aesir allies. One by one, they all fell, each by …
Bêlit & Valeria: Sword Vs. Sorcery – Volume 01 Issue 03
My Rating ★★★★★ “Sword Vs. Sorcery – Part 03” In the current era of high magick, a daughter of the Shemites learns her fate and that of one’s past. The knowledge comes with a high price, as the woman’s second …
Conan The Barbarian – Volume 01 Issue 12
My Rating ★★★★★ “The Age Unconquered Part 04 – Call From The Depths” Across time, the Cimmerian did travel. To what force gave tow, he could not fathom. All that mattered to Conan at that very moment was staring back …
