Conan The Barbarian #32 REVIEW
Summary: After the grueling battle with The Son of The Tooth, Conan finds himself healing and becoming a local legend around the area. As his reputation precedes him, another task requires his expertise in his greatest asset: bravery.
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Crafter to bring the reader along for the experiecce.
Promised One
After the grueling battle with The Son of The Tooth, Conan finds himself healing and becoming a local legend around the area. As his reputation precedes him, another task requires his expertise in his greatest asset: bravery. In Conan The Barbarian #32, the Cimmerian takes on a job for coin he cannot refuse. Seeing it as a way to pay back the woman who nursed him back to health and satisfy his own personal wealth, Conan accepted, not knowing what truly lay ahead of him.
Masterfully written, Jim Zub (Unbreakable Red Sonja) continues to progress Conan’s story with creative storytelling. As this story follows directly after the events of the last issue, Jim does his best to keep readers aligned as to where Conan’s adventures take them. Namely, in Conan The Barbarian #32, Conan, as a man whose wandering nature leaves him with encounters that last a lifetime, is crafted to bring the reader along for the experience. From a point of view, readers are given pieces of information at a time to help them understand what’s happening. The writing isn’t over the top or does something wild and crazy. It reads smoothly as if a reader were to only watch the cutscenes of a video game. It has high moments and low moments that make the comic book interesting to read. This comic book isn’t just about a fictitious character fans know and love, but a character that keeps going no matter what the odds are thrown at him.
Gracefully contributing, Doug Braithwaite (Thor) illustrates Conan The Barbarian #32 with impressive linework. The attention to detail and use of sequential angles helped me enjoy the visual landscape of the comic book. Tasked with creating words from Jim into real pages is an astounding level of work ethic that Braithwaite has. Within these pages of the comic book, readers will find that the artist took the task of creating this world with imagination and inspiration to the best of their ability.
Speaking of ability, Diego Rodriguez (Batman and Robin) once again breathes the fire of life into Conan The Barbarian #32 into existence. The surmountable display of color is greatly appreciated. The usage of Rodriguez’s coloring signifies the vitality of each page. It feels bold and scary. A quiet and ominous sensation while reading the comic book. Rodriguez understands the importance and quality that coloring matters to the audience and the world within. The Hyborian Age can get dark, and yet, Rodriguez pours in the light. It’s like watching a movie unravel in comic form. Okay, maybe not Arnold Schwarzenegger or Jason Momoa level, but still a fantastic visual to experience.
On that note, the cover to Conan The Barbarian #32 is wickedly good. Crafted by Nick Percival (Hook Jaw), Conan is depicted facing off with undead bone heads. It’s surely a sight to see Conan mid-battle fighting for his life. As he’s no stranger to danger, this cover captures Conan’s bravery, courage, and willpower.
Sharing the equal adventure of lettering Conan The Barbarian #32, Richard Starkings (X-Men of Apocalypse) and Tyler Smith (Blood Type) pull the entire story together in a massive narrative rollercoaster. From the placement of the word bubbles, captions of integral moments, great use of sound effects, and constant style, these two gentlemen have accomplished a goal worth acknowledging. Readers will come to know that creating a Conan book is no easy task, as it requires the aptitude to see it through. That’s precisely what Starkings and Smith did in this comic book.
Overall, Conan The Barbarian #32 is worth reading if you’re not already reading it. A suggestion is to read the previous issue to get a sense of where this one picks up. Or readers can venture in blindly and let the experience speak for itself. Either way, comic book fans should be reading Conan as his story is not over yet. Don’t forget to pick this one up at your local comic book store or purchase your copies online.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN #32 (W) Jim Zub (A) Doug Braithwaite Publisher: Titan Comics & Heroic Signatures FC • 32pp • On Sale June 24, 2026 • $4.99
About the Author
Howard Smith Howard is a passionate collector and avid reader of comics & manga. His love for all things pop culture extends beyond the pages of comics, as he is a seasoned gamer with an appreciation of quality storytelling. As he is always on the hunt for rare collectibles, he manifests an opportunity to celebrate his fandoms. Follow along for new discoveries and changes in the world of entertainment.
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