Savage Sword of Conan

Over 22 issues, Dark Horse revived the classic black-and-white magazine format for Savage Sword of Conan from 2007 to 2016, with legendary scribe Roy Thomas returning to helm the series alongside a rotating roster of artists including Doug Beekman, Earl Norem, and Gil Kane. This modern continuation of the iconic 1970s title delivered gritty, sword-and-sorcery adventures starring Conan and Red Sonja, capturing the raw, pulp spirit of Robert E. Howard’s Hyborian Age. For fans of the original magazine, it was a welcome return to form—uncompromising in its violence and atmosphere, bridging the gap between classic and contemporary Conan storytelling.