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Conan the Barbarian #16 (Marvel: 1972) | Hither Came Conan
Hold tight to your cloaks, adventurers—this week on Hither Came Conan, we dive into Conan the Barbarian #16, featuring Roy Thomas’s adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s icy classic, The Frost Giant’s Daughter! This chilling tale, first seen in Savage Tales #1, has been reimagined, colorized, and made just family-friendly enough to get past the Comics Code Authority—barely.
Conan, fresh from a bloody battle in the snowy wastes of Nordheim, encounters Atali, the ethereal and temptress daughter of Ymir. What follows is a harrowing chase across the tundra as Conan battles not only his own desires but also Atali’s massive, murderous Frost Giant brothers. Will Conan’s steely thews be enough to overcome the ambush, claim his prize, and survive this glacial gauntlet?
Steeven brings his trademark humor, deep dives, and unfiltered opinions to this polarizing story, including the controversy surrounding Conan’s moral compass and the Comics Code’s meticulous censorship notes (yes, the word “boobies” makes an appearance). Plus, a glimpse at Barry Windsor-Smith’s stunning art and why this tale has divided fans for decades.
Prepare for an avalanche of laughs, deep insights, and biting critique as we dissect Conan’s most infamous snow day. Tune in—before the Frost Giants come for you!
Oh, before I get a bunch of emails, I know that it's called The Twilight Zone. I'm not sure why I called it Twilight Show in the episode.
See some of the changes made to Conan the Barbarian #16 compared to what was published in Savage Tales #1 HERE
If you need to know how to leave a rating on Spotify, go HERE
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By Steeven R. OrrHold tight to your cloaks, adventurers—this week on Hither Came Conan, we dive into Conan the Barbarian #16, featuring Roy Thomas’s adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s icy classic, The Frost Giant’s Daughter! This chilling tale, first seen in Savage Tales #1, has been reimagined, colorized, and made just family-friendly enough to get past the Comics Code Authority—barely.
Conan, fresh from a bloody battle in the snowy wastes of Nordheim, encounters Atali, the ethereal and temptress daughter of Ymir. What follows is a harrowing chase across the tundra as Conan battles not only his own desires but also Atali’s massive, murderous Frost Giant brothers. Will Conan’s steely thews be enough to overcome the ambush, claim his prize, and survive this glacial gauntlet?
Steeven brings his trademark humor, deep dives, and unfiltered opinions to this polarizing story, including the controversy surrounding Conan’s moral compass and the Comics Code’s meticulous censorship notes (yes, the word “boobies” makes an appearance). Plus, a glimpse at Barry Windsor-Smith’s stunning art and why this tale has divided fans for decades.
Prepare for an avalanche of laughs, deep insights, and biting critique as we dissect Conan’s most infamous snow day. Tune in—before the Frost Giants come for you!
Oh, before I get a bunch of emails, I know that it's called The Twilight Zone. I'm not sure why I called it Twilight Show in the episode.
See some of the changes made to Conan the Barbarian #16 compared to what was published in Savage Tales #1 HERE
If you need to know how to leave a rating on Spotify, go HERE
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Cimmerian Press
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Threads - @SteevenOrrElse
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