The Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged #2 Preview

COVER A: PATRICK ZIRCHER

 

I remember the first time I saw an issue of Savage Sword in color. I was attending a science fiction convention, and a vendor had it at a table in the exhibit hall. Because it bore a #1, I assumed that Marvel Comics had originally colored the Black & White Magazine. As it turned out, it wasn't old or rare. Instead, the issue was an annual or special #1. Still, it was such a thrill to hold a color copy of Savage Sword in my hands, and read Roy Thomas' story about my favorite barbarian hero!

A lot of time may have passed since those halcyon days when a movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was the talking point of every Conan fan. Still, thanks to Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures, Conan fans can experience the same thrill I did over four decades ago. 

Here's all the info:

 

 

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: REFORGED #2 (OF 4)

Format: Comic book/magazine

(W) Roy Thomas

(A) John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala

Publisher: Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics

FC • 48pp • $9.99

On Sale December 17, 2025

 

THE CLASSIC SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN RETURNS – NOW IN FULL COLOR!

 

ART BY COMIC LEGEND JOHN BUSCEMA!

 

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 titanic second issue continues with a true classic, “The Devil in Iron” – appearing in full color for the very first time! Written by the incomparable Roy Thomas and brought to life by the legendary duo of John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala, this tale bursts with new vibrancy as Conan battles through the dark mysteries and savage dangers of the Hyborian Age. 

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

Here's another cover option:

 

 

COVER B: BORIS VALLEJO

 

 

Not pictured:

 

COVER C: PATRICK ZIRCHER FOIL TRADE 

 

 

Thanks to Titan Comics for sharing this preview with us. 

 

 

Savage Sword of Conan: Reforged #1

 

COVER B: BORIS VALEJO

Imagine your favorite Savage Sword tales in color. Your wish is granted! Hopefully, Savage Sword will continue publishing new tales, while bring back these classic retellings. In any case, this first issue has two of my Robert E Howard Conan stories. 

Here's all the info:

 

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

 Also available: COVER C: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE FOIL VIRGIN

 

 

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

 

Thanks to Titan Comics for sharing this announcement with us.

The Savage Sword Of Conan: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol 6 Solicit

 

Direct Market cover by Joe Chiodo

Here's another hardcover compilation from the early years of Savage Sword. Just check out the names of the authors and artists included here. What a great era!

Here's all the order info from Titan Comics:

 

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: THE ORIGINAL COMICS OMNIBUS VOL. 6

(W) Michael Fleisher, Roy Thomas and Chris Claremont

(A): John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan, Joe Chiodo, Val Mayerick and Barry Windsor-Smith

Publisher: Titan Comics & Heroic Signatures

HC, 7.25" x 10.875", 1008pp, $150, On Sale August 6, 2025

 

SHOWCASING DOUBLE-LENGTH STORIES BY SOME OF THE BEST ARTISTS AND WRITERS IN THE BUSINESS!

 

Inside, X-MEN superstar Chris Claremont pens an adventure that pits Conan against the minions of Thoth-Amon in a tour de force drawn by Val Mayerik and Conan legend Roy Thomas is also on hand to tell solo stories of Conan's 'Red Nails' colleague, Valeria.

 

 

Regular cover by Earl Norem

 

 

Also includes extensive articles on, and the comic book adaptation of, the blockbuster Conan the Barbarian film! This volume reprints: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #73-87 and Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) #21