Conan the Barbarian #13 (Marvel: 1971) | Web of the Spider-God! | 19

Brace yourselves for a venomous adventure as Steeven dives into Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian #13, a tale spun from the darkest corners of Zamora!

Conan faces brutal marauders, a city worshiping a monstrous spider god, and a web of deceit and danger that threatens to ensnare him forever. From fever dreams in the desert to a ferocious battle against a gargantuan arachnid, this issue has everything a barbarian-lover could want—and more.

Listen as Steeven unravels the story of Conan’s clash with the high priest Modar, the bloody fight against the monstrous spider Omm the Unspeakable, and the city of Yezud collapsing in fiery chaos thanks to the cunning engineer Tork.

Along the way, Steeven shares fun tidbits about John Jakes’ role in plotting this tale and debates the merits of Conan’s disdain for camels (hairy humped nags, indeed!). With Barry Windsor-Smith’s dynamic art and Sal Buscema’s crisp inks, every page of this comic crackles with Hyborian energy.

Whether you’re here for giant spider fights, epic city-destroying schemes, or just to hear Conan quip his way through another death-defying escapade, this episode promises thrills, laughs, and the kind of high-stakes action only the Hyborian Age can deliver.

Crom demands you listen!!!

Conan the Barbarian #13: "Web of the Spider-God!" was written by Roy Thomas with pencils by Barry Windsor Smith, inks by Sal Buscema, and the letters were by Sam Rosen.

This issue was published by Marvel Comics in October of 1971.

Enjoy!

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