Conan Chronicles Epic Collection V05 - Horrors ... -

: While some early Epic Collections focused on Kurt Busiek’s run, this volume is praised for maintaining high standards in art and storytelling despite the shift in creative teams. Series Context

: Roy Thomas , known as the "scribe" of Conan for his decades of work on the character, returns to provide a more traditional sword-and-sorcery feel. Conan Chronicles Epic Collection v05 - Horrors ...

: Conan encounters a mysterious woman named Olivia aboard a captured ship, leading him on a trek through the kingdom of Aquilonia. The journey is fraught with supernatural threats, including zombie Hyborians, dragons, and horrific creatures lurking in underground catacombs. : While some early Epic Collections focused on

: This segment adapts one of Robert E. Howard’s most famous tales. It follows Conan as he takes to the high seas and meets Bêlit, the fierce pirate queen, forming a legendary and tragic bond that defines much of his young adulthood. Key Creative Team The journey is fraught with supernatural threats, including

This 456-page volume compiles two major runs that transition Conan from a land-bound adventurer to a seafaring pirate:

(often referred to by fans as Horrors Beneath the Stones ) marks the return of legendary writer Roy Thomas to the character he helped define. Published by Marvel Comics in 2020, this volume collects the "Road of Kings" era originally published by Dark Horse Comics. Core Content & Issues