Discover the initial details and covers for the milestone CONAN THE BARBARIAN #25, along with the thrilling launch of a revamped SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN magazine.

The press release follows:

Media Release -- This October, Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics will celebrate the thrilling new era of Conan the Barbarian in two landmark and unmissable issues - CONAN THE BARBARIAN #25 and a stunning new Issue #1 - THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: REFORGED featuring vivid all-new color restorations of classic THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN black-and-white stories!

Firstly, in CONAN THE BARBARIAN #25 (in stores October 8th), this spectacular extra-sized one-shot will feature an epic stand alone story written by fan-favorite Conan the Barbarian writer, Jim Zub, brought to vivid life with fully-painted interior illustrations by celebrated and beloved fantasy artist Alex Horley! Alex Horley is behind some of the most iconic sword and sorcery images in the history of Conan, and his gorgeous new wraparound cover is available for fans to check out now.

Joining the celebrations of #25 issues of Conan the Barbarian will be cover variants by Conan the Barbarian interior artists Roberto De La Torre, Jonas Scharf, Doug Braithwaite and Danica Brine!








THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: REFORGED #1 arrives on October 22nd, and revitalizes the legendary black-and-white magazine with vivid all-new color restorations of two of Conan’s most iconic stories: Tower of the Elephant featuring art from the legendary John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala, and The Frost-Giant’s Daughter from the incomparable Barry Windsor-Smith. These iconic stories are now recolored to fully capture the brutal majesty of Robert E. Howard’s Hyborian Age.

Check out the covers and solicitation details of both CONAN THE BARBARIAN #25 and THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: REFORGED #1 below and stay tuned for more reveals of these landmark issues at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con Conan the Barbarian panel (1pm - Thursday July 24th @ Room 5AB).

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #25 (ONGOING)
(W) Jim Zub
(A) Alex Horley
Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics
FC, 48pp, $5.99, On Sale October 8, 2025

INCREDIBLE FULLY PAINTED ART BY ALEX HORLEY!

Milestone 25th issue featuring an epic stand alone story! Perfect jumping on point for new fans! Written by fan-favorite writer, Jim Zub!

THE NOMAD: Conan the King welcomes a strange visitor with an even stranger mission. Can the Ruler of Aquilonia prove his mettle or will the mysterious wanderer’s incredible power change the course of history?

This special issue #25 is a must-have for Conan fans!

COVER A: ALEX HORLEY WRAPAROUND
COVER B: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
COVER C: DOUG BRAITHWAITE
COVER D: JONAS SCHARF
COVER E: DANICA BRINE
COVER F: ALEX HORLEY WRAPAROUND CARDSTOCK ($7.99)
COVER G: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE FOIL TRADE ($15.99)
COVER H: COLOR BLANK SKETCH ($6.99)

Available to pre-order from your local comic shop and Forbidden Planet for UK & Europe.

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: REFORGED #1 (ONGOING)
(W) Robert E. Howard, Roy Thomas
(A) Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala
Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics
FC, 64pp, $9.99, On Sale October 22, 2025

REFORGED revitalizes the legendary black-and-white magazine with vivid, all-new color restorations, bringing new depth and intensity to Conan’s celebrated adventures.

This new series kicks off with two of Conan’s most iconic stories: Tower of the Elephant featuring art from the legendary John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala, and The Frost-Giant’s Daughter from the incomparable Barry Windsor-Smith, now recolored to fully capture the brutal majesty of Robert E. Howard’s Hyborian Age.

The sword is drawn, the battles rage, and the legend is reforged.

COVER A: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
COVER B: BORIS VALEJO
COVER C: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE FOIL VIRGIN

Available to pre-order from your local comic shop and Forbidden Planet for UK & Europe.