Conan the Barbarian by Aaron & Asrar

Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian (2020–present) reimagines Robert E. Howard’s iconic Cimmerian for a new era, with writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribić crafting a grim, mythic saga that strips the character back to his primal roots. Over the course of its single issue, the series explores Conan’s brutal youth and the harsh Hyborian Age, blending savage action with Ribić’s painterly, atmospheric visuals. This run matters as a bold, standalone take that reframes the classic sword-and-sorcery hero for modern readers, anchoring him in Marvel’s revived Conan line.