My Rating “Tattered Wings” What is the worth of a father’s son? Gold? Artifacts? Immortality? In the snow-laid mountains of Hyrkania, Conan will move heaven and earth to rescue the boy of a local warlord. As for Conan’s men, those brash mercenaries from the land of Khitai, would never return to claim their reward. Lurking […]
My Rating “The Frost Giant’s Daughter” Note: This is a remastered version of the story first published by Marvel Comics. The daughter of Ymir traipsed around the icy field as the Vanir gave battle to Conan and his Aesir allies. One by one, they all fell, each by the other’s hand. However, it would be
With all the Titan Comics books sitting in our reading bin, Relic Keep will continue with the Conan odyssey. For the next two weeks, our head reviewer will cover alternating new and vintage comics. Stay tuned for some Gold Key goodness.
My Rating “The Conquering Crown – Part 01: The Implausible General” The lands of Aquilonia continue to deteriorate under the maniacal leadership of King Numedides. While Count Trocero of Poitain attempts to strengthen ties with Tarantia, to the west, King Ferdrugo De Ramiro III of Zingara plots to overthrow the mad king. If Poitain does
My Rating “The Nomad” A stranger has come to the gates of Tarantia seeking council with the King of Aquilonia. Yet, the Black Dragons – the ordained defenders of the city, bar his entrance as they would any common vagrant. There would be no audience with Conan or his royal vassals that day. So the
My Rating “A Nest Of Serpents – Part Four: The Nest Breath ” Sorcery can be a powerful ally if one chooses to employ it. For Conan, he despised the practice no matter who wielded it. So, when the Darfarian shapeshifter known as Zula clutched a magic amulet around his neck, Conan’s face turned sour.
My Rating “Return Of The Living Dead – Part 01” Peddler’s Point Amusement Park — Summer of 1987 — the last of the visitors have left for the day, but the real work has just begun. A group of interns has just arrived on the island to help Mr. Gargola make repairs to the rides
We are only a few days away from Halloween. To honor those ghosts and goblins, the Relic Keep will continue to review horror comics. New and old, there are several lined up. It’s Scare Time!
My Rating “The Trail” Blood banks have always been the standard operating procedure for vampires. Even in the early years, when Blade entered into the suck-head removal services, they existed in dirty warehouses and damp undisclosed basements. Now, with wearable technologies, a new industry has risen to meet the health-conscious. This technology, of course, was
My Rating “Midnight Madness!” Someone is moving into the old Potter house next door to Archie Andrews. But why are they doing it at night? And what’s up with the coffin-sized crate being hoisted into the basement? Wait a minute… Betty can’t be right on this one. A vampire?! What the Fright Night is going
