It’s hard not to react to news of Marvel reacquiring the rights to the Conan franchise with mixed emotions. On one hand, Conan used to be a huge, vital part of Marvel’s publishing lineup. Not to mention how well the Star Wars franchise has fared since returning to Marvel. But on the other hand, Dark Horse has been doing great work with the property for the past 15 years. What can Marvel bring to the table that hasn’t already been done at this point? Fortunately, Conan the Barbarian #1 makes a pretty convincing argument for the latest Conan shake-up.
If nothing else, it may have been worth bringing Conan back to Marvel solely to see what magic this new creative team can weave with the character. Writer Jason Aaron is a very natural fit for this book. His work inherently has that unique blend of humor, over-the-top imagination and brutality that make for a good Conan yarn. And in hindsight, Aaron’s work on 2015’s short-lived Weirdworld revival reads like a proof-of-concept for Conan the Barbarian. Aaron’s script has a very classical feel to it, though one with just enough flavor and wit to carve a unique voice amid the thousands of other Conan comics published y Marvel and Dark Horse.
Source: IGN.com Conan Makes His Triumphant Return to Marvel