Conan the Barbarian #9 (Marvel: 1971) | The Garden of Fear | 13

Prepare for peril, bloodthirsty flowers, and Conan’s unrelenting fury! In this electrifying episode, Steeven dives into the pulse-pounding tale of Conan the Barbarian #9: The Garden of Fear. Fleeing danger with the ever-scheming Jenna, Conan finds himself caught between savage hill tribes, monstrous man-eating plants, and a sinister winged villain who calls an ominous tower home.

Armed with nothing but a knife, a rope, and a flint, Conan faces his most nightmarish challenge yet—a high-stakes rescue mission that will test his cunning, strength, and willingness to set the natural world on fire. Can the Cimmerian outwit the winged man, conquer the deadly flora, and save Jenna from a gruesome fate?

With stormy skies and raging mammoths setting the scene, this episode unearths the origins of the tale, its ties to Robert E. Howard’s darker narratives, and the vivid artistry of Barry Windsor-Smith. From heart-stopping battles to fiery ingenuity, this is Conan at his most daring—and you won’t want to miss a single savage detail!

Steeven also tackles the complex and uncomfortable topic of Robert E. Howard's racism, exploring how it influences the Conan stories and discussing the broader implications. 

Enjoy!

Robert E. Howard was a racist. Deal with it

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