Barbarian Life: A Literary Biography of Conan the Barbarian

Published by Pulp Hero Press from 2018 to 2021, Barbarian Life: A Literary Biography of Conan the Barbarian is a three-issue comic series that explores the fictional history and cultural impact of Robert E. Howard's iconic Cimmerian. Rather than a traditional narrative, it presents a thoughtful, behind-the-scenes look at the character's literary origins and evolution across decades of pulp and comics. The series is notable for its meta-textual approach, treating Conan as a living literary figure whose biography is shaped by his creators and fans. It stands as a unique, scholarly tribute to the enduring legacy of sword-and-sorcery's most famous adventurer.