Hither Came Conan

It's #CimmerianSeptember and to celebrate, Steeven is joined by his Superman Super Show cohort, Ed Moore, to talk about Conan the Destroyer, the totally awesome 1984 sword-and-sorcery movie directed by Richard Fleischer and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, Mako, Tracey Walter, Olivia d'Abo, and Sarah Douglas. "Arnold Schwarzenegger returns with a vengeance in the sword and sorcery adventure Conan the Destroyer. The powerful hero Conan (Schwarzenegger) has been commissioned by evil Queen Taramis (Sarah Douglas) to safely escort a teen princess (Olivia D'Abo) and her bodyguard (Wilt Chamberlain) to the magic Horn of Dagon. Conan soon discovers, however, that the queen plans to sacrifice the princess when she returns and inherit her kingdom. Now he and an unusual group of allies—including the eccentric wizard Akiro (Mako) and the wild woman Zula (Grace Jones)—must defeat both mortal and supernatural foes in an epic, sword-wielding battle with the fate of the entire world at stake." Enjoy! The Hero's Journey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey *Some of the audio clips from the movie, Conan the Destroyer, have been edited for time and pacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Promos Used: Worst Collection Ever The Comic Book Super Show Coffee and Comics Edit Your Pod Digging For Kryptonite The Superman Super Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hither Came Conan is a production of Steeven Orr Else Media. For more nerdy goodness from me, visit somanypodcasts.com. Got questions or comments? Drop us a line at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform—it really helps us reach more fans! And don’t forget: if you’d like early, ad‑free access to all our podcasts, join our exclusive subscription program, Steeven Orr Else Beyond. Start your free trial today at beyond.steevenorrelse.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike's Amazing World of Comics Cimmerian Press

Today on Hither Came Conan, we present to you Episode 34 of another podcast. It's Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow and Steeven is there as a special guest to talk about Conan the Barbarian #1 from Marvel Comics. Enjoy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike's Show Notes: This episode, we take a trip south to Dothan, AL, on the Alabama/Florida border. Mike struck gold when he found Knight Vigil Comics & Collectibles. Embedded in an antique mall, this shop has a humble presence, but what it lacks in size and flashiness it more than makes up for in style and old-fashioned comic goodness. The owner, Tim, is a consummate gentleman, has a deep love for comics, and he has a remarkable story. The shop is wall to wall back issue comics and sports some great art all around. Tim also has a significant presence on eBay. So, get ready for Tim and his super story about Knight Vigil Comics! Then, Mike is joined by longtime podcaster podcast editor extraordinaire, Steeven Orr of the Steeven Or Else Network! Steeven has to be one of the most creative people in podcasting. He not only uses his sound editing skills to make every episode of the Roadshow sound as good as it can, but he is also the brain and the voice behind the promos for Roadshow AND the Campus Comics Cast. Considering his love for all things Conan, not to mention the fact that one of his shows is called Hither Came Conan, he was the natural choice for a guest host! Follow Knight Vigil Comics on Facebook and contact them at (334) 797-1389. Connect with Mike at [email protected] or [email protected], at https://www.facebook.com/campuscomicscast on Facebook, and Mike’s Comic Shop Roadshow on Bluesky. Explore the multitude of podcasts by Steeven at somanypodcasts.com and follow him on all the social media sites. Also, if you are in the market for a podcast editing service, you simply must contact Steeven at [email protected]. It’s a fantastic service! Many thanks to Steeven for joining me for the fun discussion about Conan the Barbarian 1! Listen in your favorite podcast app or online at: https://dts.podtrac.com/.../www.../podcasts/mars034.mp3 You can also find Mike's Comic Shop Road Show as part of the Burg Comics YouTube feed at: https://www.youtube.com/@burgcomics Add the RSS feed directly to your favorite feed reader: https://www.burgcomics.com/mars.xml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hither Came Conan is a production of Steeven Orr Else Media. For more nerdy goodness from me, visit somanypodcasts.com. Got questions or comments? Drop us a line at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform—it really helps us reach more fans! And don’t forget: if you’d like early, ad‑free access to all our podcasts, join our exclusive subscription program, Steeven Orr Else Beyond. Start your free trial today at beyond.steevenorrelse.com.

Conan finally makes it to Zamora, when of course, within minutes he's dodging a murderous mob, rescuing a mysterious beauty, and riding headlong toward certain doom. Lace them boot up tight, folks as we dive into Conan the Barbarian #41: The Garden of Death and Life, a sun-baked nightmare that begins with a beautiful woman fleeing for her life and ends with one of the most unsettling finales in the entire Marvel run. What follows is pure Hyborian weirdness. A woman who never eats. A tree that should not exist. Giant seed pods hanging in the darkness. Missing corpses. Desert brigands destined to become plant food. And a growing realization that the lovely Zhadorr may not be what she appears to be. Inspired by classic science fiction and horror tales, Roy Thomas serves up a story that feels equal parts Weird Tales and midnight creature feature, while John Buscema and Ernie Chan deliver some of the creepiest imagery ever to stalk the pages of Conan the Barbarian. So join us, Dear Listener, as we hack through the vines, trace the story's inspirations back to C. L. Moore and Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and revel in a tale where the monster isn't hiding in the shadows—it's pretending to be the damsel in distress. Grab your broadsword, avoid suspicious oases, and maybe don't follow strange women into the desert, because the Garden of Death and Life is blooming... and it's hungry. Conan the Barbarian #41: The Garden of Death and Life was published by Marvel Comics in May of 1974. Enjoy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Promos Used: Another G.I. Joe Podcast Play Comics Infinite Earths: A Guide to the DC Multiverse The Superman Super Show! Opal City Confidential: A Starman Podcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hither Came Conan is a production of Steeven Orr Else Media. For more nerdy goodness from me, visit somanypodcasts.com. Got questions or comments? Drop us a line at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform—it really helps us reach more fans! And don’t forget: if you’d like early, ad‑free access to all our podcasts, join our exclusive subscription program, Steeven Orr Else Beyond. Start your free trial today at beyond.steevenorrelse.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike's Amazing World of Comics Cimmerian Press

We're doing something a little bit different today, folks. All the information is in the episode: After more reboots than popsicle sticks in the Potomac, Steeven Orr Else is back for one more try with an odd amalgamation of comic book critiques, movie musings, and pop culture ponderings that were recorded at various points for various shows over the last 20 years. In this episode you will be baffled and more than a little amazed to be listening to the following segments: A Look at John Byrne's first Fantastic Four issue #232 published by Marvel Comics in April, 1981. (Originally published in the second incarnation of the Steeven Orr Else podcast Episode 1 from July 22, 2019) A fake ad for The Comics Value Team. (Originally published in the third incarnation of the Steeven Orr Else podcast Episode 2 from April 29, 2025) Real Bacon or Turkey Bacon? (Originally published in the first incarnation of the Steeven Orr Else podcast Episode 4 from September 24, 2018) The Annual Binge-Watching Championship. (Originally published in the second incarnation of the Steeven Orr Else podcast Episode 2 from September 13, 2018) A Look at Bug! The Adventures of Forager published by DC Comics in May, 2018. (Originally published in the first incarnation of the Steeven Orr Else podcast Episode 1 from September 6, 2018) I Learn Something New Everyday: Conan Was a King First! (Originally published in the second incarnation of the Steeven Orr Else podcast Episode 1 from July 22, 2019) My Honda Street Racer. (Originally published in the first incarnation of the Steeven Orr Else podcast Episode 4 from September 24, 2018) Audio Clips Used: IT Crowd | Series Four, Episode 5: Bad Boys (July 23, 2010) Scrubs | Season 2, Episode 2: My Nightingale (October 3, 2002) The Theme Song to Facts of Life Season 2 (1980–81) Drinkin'stein by Sylvester Stallone from the movie Rhinestone (1984) Promos Used: Hither Came Conan V for Vendetta on Magazines and Monsters Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow Just Another Fanboy is a presentation of Steeven Orr Else Media. For more nerdy goodness from me, check out somanypodcasts.com. Questions and comments can be directed to [email protected] If you enjoyed the show, you can help to boost our presence online by leaving a rating or review on your favorite podcast app. I also invite you to join our subscription program, Steeven Orr Else Beyond, and in return, you'll get episodes of Just Another Fanboy, along with every other podcast under the Steeven Orr Else Media umbrella early and ad-free. Start your free trial today at beyond.steevenorrelse.com.

Gold calls. Ruins answer. And something ancient wakes up angry. In this episode of Hither Came Conan, Steeven drags us deep into Conan the Barbarian #40: The Fiend from the Forgotten City, a sun-scorched nightmare where greed is the only map and survival is never guaranteed. Conan stumbles upon the lost city of Ababenzaar, a place stuffed with crumbling towers, ancient corpses, and a gemstone so powerful it might as well be a god in disguise. The beefy barbarian cuts his way through ambushes and supernatural horror, only to learn (yet again) that cursed cities never go quietly… and neither do the things bound inside them. So grab your sword, mind your bargains, and maybe leave the shiny rock where you found it — because this is Hither Came Conan Episode 62, and the Forgotten City does not forgive. Conan the Barbarian #40: The Fiend from the Forgotten City was published by Marvel Comics in April of 1974. Enjoy! Hither Came Conan is a production of Steeven Orr Else Media. For more nerdy goodness from me, visit somanypodcasts.com. Got questions or comments? Drop us a line at [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform—it really helps us reach more fans! And don’t forget: if you’d like early, ad‑free access to all our podcasts, join our exclusive subscription program, Steeven Orr Else Beyond. Start your free trial today at beyond.steevenorrelse.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike's Amazing World of Comics Cimmerian Press