Swords and Scrolls

The first of three episodes to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve. We begin with one of the BEST of Robert E. Howard’s horror tales, which so happens to be one of the BEST comic adaptations of his works. Through the earth he crawled, to the land of scrolls to join in...

It’s the 10th Anniversary of Conan the Barbarian in his comic book series by Crom! It’s also the first comic book which also features Red Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword, discussed on the podcast! It’s the final episode of Zukala’s Hour! But most importantly – it’s the return of...

The conclusion to Conan’s first two-part story arc featuring Michael Moorcock’s sword and sorcery character, Elric of Melniboné! Jason Farrell draws his gloomy blade to stand against the Lords of Chaos in the name of the Land of Scrolls. We continue our limited series focusing on the wizard turned god,...

Worlds, gods, wizards, warriors and sorcerer kings collide! Jason Farrell returns to the Land of Scrolls for our limited series focusing on the wizard turned god, Zukala! This issue is plotted by none other than Michael Moorcock himself and features the first comic book appearance of his sword and sorcery...

Jacob Balcom and Matt Howell from the Bronze Age Monsters podcast, bring their distinct research and review to the Land of Scrolls! They join me in launching our new limited series focusing on the wizard turned god, Zukala! From a series of poems written by Robert E. Howard, Zukala was...

Jason Farrell returns to the Land of Skulls to discuss the Robert E. Howard story “The Valley of the Worm” which was adapted into comics for the series Supernatural Thrillers in 1973. Our conversation is plagued by otherworldly whispers and piping that leads us to speak on Lovecraft elder gods,...

It’s the first Conan comic to make it to the podcast but by Crom it will not be the last. Handpicked by Michael Munshaw this issue is the only full issue drawn by Neal Adams. Michael and I talk about buying and sharing comics as kids and so much more....

It’s the debut of a new segment – SWORDS & SUPERS! Comic books where superheroes mix with sword and sorcery. Joining me for this one-off episode is Joe Patrick of the Two Headed Nerd Podcast. He is a supers guy. I am a swords guy. It’s a perfect combo. The...

Thongor’s mighty thews cannot be chained to just four episodes! John Bunger of the Douglas and Dragons podcast and Key Master of Goodpencil Podcasts, returns to the Land of Scrolls. We continue to praise the creative team and marvel at the dramatic end of the Dragon Kings in issue #29...

Artist. Game Daddy. Soul Brother. He is all this and more. John Bunger of the Douglas and Dragons podcast and Key Master of Goodpencil Podcasts, journeys to the Land of Scrolls. He joins us in discussing the new creative team, the dramatic artistic changes and the results of their efforts...