Conan #5 (Dark Horse: 2004) | Ashes of a Great Fire | 43

The fires of Hyperborea burn bright in this action-packed episode of Hither Came Conan! Steeven takes you into Conan #5, the 2004 Dark Horse classic, where Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord unravel a tale of rebellion, dark sorcery, and survival against impossible odds.

In the twisted city of Hyperborea, Conan finds himself fighting not only for his life but for the souls of his enslaved comrades. Hunted by a pride of ferocious lions and trapped in a labyrinth of deceit and dark magic, the young Cimmerian must summon every ounce of cunning and raw power to survive. As rebellion brews among the enslaved Aesir, secrets of Hyperborea's sinister past come to light—complete with giant apes, life-draining sorcery, and a society on the verge of collapse.

Steeven dives deep into this richly layered issue, unpacking Conan’s desperate battles, the eerie backstory of Hyperborean civilization, and how Busiek’s storytelling creates a vibrant yet haunting vision of the Hyborian Age. Plus, find out why this issue might just be the perfect starting point for new Conan fans!

Will Conan lead his comrades to freedom, or will the dark sorcery of Hyperborea claim them all? Tune in and discover the fiery path of one barbarian’s fight for survival!

Conan #5: Ashes of a Great Fire by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Yates, Richard Starkings, and Dave Stewart was published by Dark Horse on June 23, 2004.

Enjoy!

Enjoy!

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