Brace yourselves, Hyborian adventurers! In this thrilling episode, Steeven Or Else plunges into the shadowy streets of Shadizar to dissect Conan the Barbarian #6, a 1971 Roy Thomas original with jaw-dropping art by Barry Windsor-Smith.

This time, Conan faces a city full of scoundrels, a cult of red-robed fanatics, and a not-so-divine giant bat known as the Night-God. When an alluring blonde, Jenna, catches Conan’s eye, he finds himself cracking skulls, melting stolen gold into a suspiciously metaphorical heart, and awkwardly learning the finer points of romance—until cultists crash the date. What follows is a whirlwind of infiltrations, fiery brazier-swinging action, and a midair battle against a bat-beast that would terrify even Gotham’s Dark Knight!

Can Conan save Jenna from the clutches of the monstrous Night-God? Will he ever escape the indignities of a yak-horned helmet? And what’s a barbarian to do when his gold—and his girl—vanish into the night?

Steeven dives deep into this wild ride, offering insights, humor, and just the right amount of snark about cult logistics and the mysteries of giant bats. It’s a fiery tale of love, betrayal, and the enduring badassery of everyone’s favorite Cimmerian.

Tune in, because this episode is a heart of gold (and may or may not be easier to carry)!

This issue was published by Marvel Comics in March, 1971.

Plus... Bloopers!

Enjoy!

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