Hither Came Conan is the podcast where I&#39;m talking about Conan, the black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand barbarian.In some episodes I compare the original Robert E. Howard Conan stories with their various comic book adaptions.In other episodes I&#39;m going through each of the comics, one issue at a time, starting with Conan the Barbarian #1, published by Marvel Comics in July of 1970.

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Conan teams up with the Prince of Thieves in an attempt to steal the Heart of the Elephant, a valuable gem held deep inside a dark wizard&#39;s tower.All that and more as we look at Conan the Barbarian #4 by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, Sal Buscema, Sam Rosen, and Mimi Gold.This issue was published by Marvel Comics in January, 1971 and adapts the original Robert E. Howard story, The Tower of the Elephant.Plus, two other comic book adaptations of The Tower of the Elephant, Hyborian Geography, Listener Feedback, and Bloopers!Enjoy!<a href="https://bit.ly/3IJ0DtX" rel="nofollow">Pick up the same Robert E. Howard Conan Collection I&#39;m reading (Amazon Affiliate Link)</a><a href="https://bit.ly/43cGEvZ" rel="nofollow">The Hyborian Age of Conan Map</a><a href="http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/index.php" rel="nofollow">Mike&#39;s Amazing World of Comics</a><a href="https://t.co/Q0vxW5jap0" rel="nofollow">The Power Principle</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wLormLpx-Y" rel="nofollow">The music used in this episode is from The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine.</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS:Email - steevenorrelse@gmail.comText - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Voicemail - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Spoutible - <a href="https://spoutible.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steevenorrelse/" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Just Another Fanboy Forums - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/" rel="nofollow">forum.justanotherfanboy.com</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUPPORT:The Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/steevenrorr</a>Buy Me a Ko-Fi - <a href="https://ko-fi.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">ko-fi.com/steevenrorr</a>The Option That Won&#39;t Cost You A Dime: Spread the word. Tell a friend, tell two friends, tell your father, mother, sister, brother, neighbor, coworker, plumber, or even the person who cuts your hair.Tweet, retweet, share on Facebook and Instagram, and just generally get out there on social media to tell the word about this show.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THE REST:Join the Steeven Says Stuff Newsletter and never miss an episode - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">list.justanotherfanboy.com</a>If the option is available to you, please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts.Leaving a rating on your favorite podcasting app (such as APPLE PODCASTS) helps new listeners find the show. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations'>https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations</a>

Conan the Barbarian #4 (1971)

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Conan finds himself in the middle of a war between Hyperborea and Brythunia and is forced to choose sides. But really, he doesn&#39;t have to give it much thought.Oh, and he chats with a god.All that and more as we look at Conan the Barbarian #3 by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, Sal Buscema, and Sam Rosen.This issue was published by Marvel Comics in November, 1970.Plus, Listener Feedback!Enjoy!<a href="https://magazinesandmonsters.com/" rel="nofollow">https://magazinesandmonsters.com/</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brave-and-the-bob-episode-22-worlds-finest-252/id1459643898?i=1000610674672" rel="nofollow">Check out the Brave and the Bob episode I was on: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brave-and-the-bob-episode-22-worlds-finest-252/id1459643898?i=1000610674672</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wLormLpx-Y" rel="nofollow">The music used in this episode is from The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine.</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS:Email - steevenorrelse@gmail.comText - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Voicemail - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Spoutible - <a href="https://spoutible.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steevenorrelse/" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Just Another Fanboy Forums - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/" rel="nofollow">forum.justanotherfanboy.com</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUPPORT:The Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/steevenrorr</a>Buy Me a Ko-Fi - <a href="https://ko-fi.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">ko-fi.com/steevenrorr</a>The Option That Won&#39;t Cost You A Dime: Spread the word. Tell a friend, tell two friends, tell your father, mother, sister, brother, neighbor, coworker, plumber, or even the person who cuts your hair.Tweet, retweet, share on Facebook and Instagram, and just generally get out there on social media to tell the word about this show.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THE REST:Join the Steeven Says Stuff Newsletter and never miss an episode - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">list.justanotherfanboy.com</a>If the option is available to you, please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts.Leaving a rating on your favorite podcasting app (such as APPLE PODCASTS) helps new listeners find the show. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations'>https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations</a>

Conan the Barbarian #3 (1970)

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Conan, having escaped from certain death at the hands of a cave-dwelling shaman in the last issue, finds a half naked babe in the woods, is beaten senseless by a hairy beast-man, and misplaces his horned helmet.Will Conan be reunited with his heavy metal hat?Discover the answer to that question and many more as we look at Conan the Barbarian #2 by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, Barry Windsor Smith, Sal Buscema, and Sam Rosen.This issue was published by Marvel Comics in September, 1970.In addition to our cavalcade of Conan comic conversation, we have some Listener Feedback, and if you stick around until the very end, you&#39;ll get over 3 minutes worth of bloopers.Enjoy!<a href="http://comicbooknoise.com/thor/" rel="nofollow">The Mighty Thorcast - http://comicbooknoise.com/thor/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wLormLpx-Y" rel="nofollow">The music used in this episode is from The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine.</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS:Email - steevenorrelse@gmail.comText - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Voicemail - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Spoutible - <a href="https://spoutible.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steevenorrelse/" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Just Another Fanboy Forums - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/" rel="nofollow">forum.justanotherfanboy.com</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUPPORT:The Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/steevenrorr</a>Buy Me a Ko-Fi - <a href="https://ko-fi.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">ko-fi.com/steevenrorr</a>The Option That Won&#39;t Cost You A Dime: Spread the word. Tell a friend, tell two friends, tell your father, mother, sister, brother, neighbor, coworker, plumber, or even the person who cuts your hair.Tweet, retweet, share on Facebook and Instagram, and just generally get out there on social media to tell the word about this show.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THE REST:Join the Steeven Says Stuff Newsletter and never miss an episode - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">list.justanotherfanboy.com</a>If the option is available to you, please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts.Leaving a rating on your favorite podcasting app (such as APPLE PODCASTS) helps new listeners find the show. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations'>https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations</a>

Conan the Barbarian #2 (1970)

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Conan is hired on as a mercenary with the Aesir for a raid into Vanaheim and proves his skills in battle.But will an old man in a cave with a magic gem be the end of our young barbarian hero?Discover the answer to that question and many more as we look at Conan the Barbarian #1 by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, Dan Adkins, and Sam Rosen.<a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/42182/42182-h/42182-h.htm" rel="nofollow">The Hyborian Age LINK</a><a href="https://conan.com/howards-hyborian-age/" rel="nofollow">Howard&#39;s Hyborian Age on Conan.com LINK</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wLormLpx-Y" rel="nofollow">The music used in this episode is from The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine.</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS:Email - steevenorrelse@gmail.comText - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Voicemail - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Spoutible - <a href="https://spoutible.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steevenorrelse/" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Just Another Fanboy Forums - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/" rel="nofollow">forum.justanotherfanboy.com</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUPPORT:The Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/steevenrorr</a>Buy Me a Ko-Fi - <a href="https://ko-fi.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">ko-fi.com/steevenrorr</a>The Option That Won&#39;t Cost You A Dime: Spread the word. Tell a friend, tell two friends, tell your father, mother, sister, brother, neighbor, coworker, plumber, or even the person who cuts your hair.Tweet, retweet, share on Facebook and Instagram, and just generally get out there on social media to tell the word about this show.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THE REST:Join the Steeven Says Stuff Newsletter and never miss an episode - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">list.justanotherfanboy.com</a>If the option is available to you, please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts.Leaving a rating on your favorite podcasting app (such as APPLE PODCASTS) helps new listeners find the show. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations'>https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations</a>

Conan the Barbarian #1 (1970)

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In 1970, Marvel Comics obtained the license to publish comic books featuring Robert E. Howard&#39;s sword-wielding barbarian, Conan.Soon, Conan the Barbarian would become one of Marvel&#39;s most popular comics of the 70&#39;s, setting the character on the path of quickly becoming a pop culture icon.Join me as I talk about how Conan came to Marvel and just basically throw a bunch of information at you.Enjoy!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wLormLpx-Y" rel="nofollow">The music used in this episode is from The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine.</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS:Email - steevenorrelse@gmail.comText - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Voicemail - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Spoutible - <a href="https://spoutible.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steevenorrelse/" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Just Another Fanboy Forums - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/" rel="nofollow">forum.justanotherfanboy.com</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUPPORT:The Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/steevenrorr</a>Buy Me a Ko-Fi - <a href="https://ko-fi.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">ko-fi.com/steevenrorr</a>The Option That Won&#39;t Cost You A Dime: Spread the word. Tell a friend, tell two friends, tell your father, mother, sister, brother, neighbor, coworker, plumber, or even the person who cuts your hair.Tweet, retweet, share on Facebook and Instagram, and just generally get out there on social media to tell the word about this show.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THE REST:Join the Steeven Says Stuff Newsletter and never miss an episode - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">list.justanotherfanboy.com</a>If the option is available to you, please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts.Leaving a rating on your favorite podcasting app (such as APPLE PODCASTS) helps new listeners find the show. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations'>https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations</a>

Starr the Slayer or Thongor?

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Conan, the King of Aqualonia, is led into a trap, captured, and thrown into a dungeon full of horrors.That&#39;s what we face today as I take a look at The Scarlet Citadel by Robert E. Howard, as well as the two comic book adaptations from Marvel Comics and Dark Horse.What did I think of the story?Which comic book adaptation did I like the best?It&#39;s all in here!Enjoy!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wLormLpx-Y" rel="nofollow">The music used in this episode is from The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine.</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS:Email - steevenorrelse@gmail.comText - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Voicemail - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Spoutible - <a href="https://spoutible.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steevenorrelse/" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Just Another Fanboy Forums - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/" rel="nofollow">forum.justanotherfanboy.com</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUPPORT:The Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/steevenrorr</a>Buy Me a Ko-Fi - <a href="https://ko-fi.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">ko-fi.com/steevenrorr</a>The Option That Won&#39;t Cost You A Dime: Spread the word. Tell a friend, tell two friends, tell your father, mother, sister, brother, neighbor, coworker, plumber, or even the person who cuts your hair.Tweet, retweet, share on Facebook and Instagram, and just generally get out there on social media to tell the word about this show.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THE REST:Join the Steeven Says Stuff Newsletter and never miss an episode - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">list.justanotherfanboy.com</a>If the option is available to you, please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts.Leaving a rating on your favorite podcasting app (such as APPLE PODCASTS) helps new listeners find the show. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations'>https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations</a>

The Scarlet Citadel

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Traitors have come to murder King Conan in his sleep, but something darker stalks the palace halls.In our second episode I take a look at The Phoenix on the Sword by Robert E. Howard, as well as the two comic book adaptations from Marvel Comics and Dark Horse.What did I think of the story?Which comic book adaptation did I like the best?It&#39;s all in here!Enjoy!The music used in this episode is from The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS:Email - steevenorrelse@gmail.comText - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Voicemail - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Spoutible - <a href="https://spoutible.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steevenorrelse/" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Just Another Fanboy Forums - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/" rel="nofollow">forum.justanotherfanboy.com</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUPPORT:The Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/steevenrorr</a>Buy Me a Ko-Fi - <a href="https://ko-fi.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">ko-fi.com/steevenrorr</a>The Option That Won&#39;t Cost You A Dime: Spread the word. Tell a friend, tell two friends, tell your father, mother, sister, brother, neighbor, coworker, plumber, or even the person who cuts your hair.Tweet, retweet, share on Facebook and Instagram, and just generally get out there on social media to tell the word about this show.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THE REST:Join the Steeven Says Stuff Newsletter and never miss an episode - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">list.justanotherfanboy.com</a>If the option is available to you, please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts.Leaving a rating on your favorite podcasting app (such as APPLE PODCASTS) helps new listeners find the show. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations'>https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations</a>

The Phoenix on the Sword

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In our first episode, I take a look at The Frost Giant&#39;s Daughter by Robert E. Howard, as well as the various comic book adaptations from Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, and Ablaze.How did I like this tale?Which comic book adaptation do I think is the best?It&#39;s all in here!Enjoy!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wLormLpx-Y" rel="nofollow">The music used in this episode is from The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine.</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS:Email - steevenorrelse@gmail.comText - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Voicemail - ‪(785) 318-6673‬Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Spoutible - <a href="https://spoutible.com/SteevenOrrElse" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steevenorrelse/" rel="nofollow">@SteevenOrrElse</a>Just Another Fanboy Forums - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/" rel="nofollow">forum.justanotherfanboy.com</a>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SUPPORT:The Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/steevenrorr</a>Buy Me a Ko-Fi - <a href="https://ko-fi.com/steevenrorr" rel="nofollow">ko-fi.com/steevenrorr</a>The Option That Won&#39;t Cost You A Dime: Spread the word. Tell a friend, tell two friends, tell your father, mother, sister, brother, neighbor, coworker, plumber, or even the person who cuts your hair.Tweet, retweet, share on Facebook and Instagram, and just generally get out there on social media to tell the word about this show.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THE REST:Join the Steeven Says Stuff Newsletter and never miss an episode - <a href="https://justanotherfanboy.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">list.justanotherfanboy.com</a>If the option is available to you, please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts.Leaving a rating on your favorite podcasting app (such as APPLE PODCASTS) helps new listeners find the show. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations'>https://redcircle.com/hither-came-conan/donations</a>

The Frost Giant's Daughter

Hither Came Conan is the podcast where I'm talking about Conan, the black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand barbarian.In some episodes I compare the original Robert E. Howard Conan stories with their various comic book adaptions.In other episodes I'm going through each of the comics, one issue at a time, starting with Conan the Barbarian #1, published by Marvel Comics in July of 1970.