Comic Book Review Conan The Barbarian #24

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Published On:2021-08-25
Published by: Marvel
Author:Jim Zub
Artist:Cory Smith
Colorist:Israel Silva
Letterer:VC's Travis Lanham

Lust and Indulgence that can only be filled by Days of High Adventure

Comic book review written on August 25, 2021

In This Issue of

What Else Happens in this Comic?

Zub and Smith found a way to create a prequel of the classic Conan story, Queen of the Black Coast, that ties seemlessly with the original Robert E. Howard story. You don’t need to know the classic to enjoy this issue. Many know Conan for his land-based adventures, but he has a long history on the seas as a pirate. Conan the Barbarian #24 shows us the younger Conan learning that the sea should never be underestimated.

How is the Writing in ??

The Dialogue

Jim Zub is writing tales in the spirit of Robert E. Howard. I really like the narrator aspect of Conan the Barbarian #24. While Cory Smith’s artwork shows us the perils of sailing the ocean, the narrator word balloons elevate the story giving it an epic-ness. Every characters dialogue is pitch-perfect with the mandatory number of “By Crom’s” throughout.

Showing Versus Telling

Jim Zub is writing tales in the spirit of Robert E. Howard. I really like the narrator aspect of Conan the Barbarian #24. While Cory Smith’s artwork shows us the perils of sailing the ocean, the narrator word balloons elevate the story giving it an epic-ness. Every characters dialogue is pitch-perfect with the mandatory number of “By Crom’s” throughout.

The Vibe

Comic Art Review

Israel Silva’s colors add the mood. As the Crow (Conan’s ship) gets deeper and deeper into the storm, the colors become more blue and green. The water’s colors consume Conan’s world. The moment the storm breaks, Silva’s color palette returns to normal. I want the Belit full-page as a poster. Behold the Queen of the Black Coast!

On the Cover

The primary cover by Geoff Shaw is a good one featuring Conan battling the storm.

We have additional cover by Roberto De La Torre and Frank D’armata. I’m not sure what it has to do with our story, but it sure looks great.

World Building

Locations

Fans of the original Conan the Barbarian movie will appreciate Naogu. He reminds me of the narrator of that movie. His look, how he acts and the way his magic works. It’s a nice connection.

Fans of the novels, will like the easter egg reference to Gods of the North.

Who's Who

- Captain Hu
- Conan
- Naogu (navigator, sorcerer)
- Belit

Big Question

Something or someone is playing with Conan's fate. Who or what is it?

"No word or spell can stop it. No defense against destiny's call."

Naogu to Conan

Who Will Like

If you are a fan of Belit, you must buy this issue. I do my best to avoid spoilers and was pleasantly surprised with the full-page introduction to the Queen of the Black Coast.

I Need More Content like

If you are unfamiliar with Belit, there are a few sources to review.

Should You Buy This Comic Book?

For a bridging, fill-in issue, this one is really good. You have to buy it just to prepare for Conan the Barbarian #25 (Marvel's Conan #300 and an extra-special anniversary issue).

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