New Conan Crossover Adventure Tides of the Tyrant-King Begins This September
Conan fans, sharpen your blades.
Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures are launching a brand-new Conan crossover adventure this September with Tides of the Tyrant-King, a major new event that was first teased during Free Comic Book Day 2026.
This is a strong entry point for new readers and a major pull-list moment for longtime fans of Conan the Barbarian, The Savage Sword of Conan, and Robert E. Howard’s brutal sword-and-sorcery world.
The crossover begins with The Savage Sword of Conan #16 on September 16, 2026, followed by Conan the Barbarian: Tides of the Tyrant-King #1 on September 23, 2026.
For fans who want action, ancient evil, dark sorcery, and classic Conan danger, this looks like one of the biggest Cimmerian releases of the fall.
Thulsa Doom’s Darkness Returns
In Conan the Barbarian: Tides of the Tyrant-King #1, Conan believed the evil of Thulsa Doom had been banished forever.
He was wrong.
The Atlantean necromancer’s dark power is rising again, and if Conan and his allies cannot stop it, the dead may overtake the living. The Tyrant-King of Atlantis has returned, and his shadow threatens to drown the world in death, war, and old magic.
That is classic Conan territory: impossible odds, savage enemies, ancient horrors, and one warrior standing between civilization and ruin.
The series is written by Jim Zub, one of the defining modern Conan voices, with art by Jésus Merino. For newer readers, that creative team makes this an easy place to jump in. For longtime readers, this feels like the next major chapter in Titan and Heroic Signatures’ growing Conan era.
Two Warriors, Two Timelines, One Familiar Evil
One of the most interesting hooks in Tides of the Tyrant-King is the mirrored structure.
The story follows Conan of Cimmeria and Stephen Costigan, two warriors from different times whose battles are connected by a familiar evil. That gives the crossover more than just sword-swinging spectacle. It opens the door to a bigger Howardian mythology where ancient corruption does not stay buried, and evil can echo across ages.
For fans of pulp adventure, that is a huge selling point.
Conan brings the sword-and-sorcery fury.
Costigan brings the hard-hitting pulp energy.
Together, they connect different corners of Robert E. Howard’s legacy into one dangerous new event.
The Savage Sword of Conan #16 Sets the Stage
Before Tides of the Tyrant-King #1 arrives, readers can prepare with The Savage Sword of Conan #16, hitting comic shops on September 16, 2026.
This special crossover issue features three stories from Jim Zub.
The issue includes a Conan tale of corrupted memories and creeping madness with artist Nicola Scott, a return to the weird western world of Howardian gunslinger Steve Corcoran in a sequel to “Vultures of Whapeton” with artist Chris Campana, and a descent into the shadowed past of Zuleika with artist Sean Izaakse.
That lineup makes The Savage Sword of Conan #16 more than a setup issue. It is a bridge between Conan’s past, the coming miniseries, and the larger mythic threat behind the crossover.
Why New Readers Should Jump In
New readers should pay attention because Tides of the Tyrant-King looks built as a clean jumping-on point.
You do not need decades of Conan history to understand the appeal. Conan is a warrior. Thulsa Doom’s evil is rising. The dead threaten the living. Ancient Atlantis casts a long shadow. Blood, steel, sorcery, and survival are all on the table.
That is the kind of direct, high-stakes fantasy adventure that makes Conan timeless.
For readers who enjoy dark fantasy, sword-and-sorcery, pulp adventure, barbarian action, or comics with brutal old-world atmosphere, this crossover should be easy to recommend.
Why Nostalgic Fans Should Be Excited
For longtime Conan fans, this event has several major hooks.
First, Jim Zub is back at the center of the action. His work on Conan has helped define the current era, balancing savage adventure with the mythic weight that makes the character endure.
Second, The Savage Sword of Conan #16 leans into the black-and-white magazine-style legacy that older fans associate with classic Conan publishing.
Third, Thulsa Doom and Atlantis immediately bring that deep pulp-history energy. This is not just another monster-of-the-month adventure. It feels bigger, older, and more dangerous.
And finally, the cover lineup is loaded.
Cover and Collector Information
The Savage Sword of Conan #16 features covers by Joe Jusko and Nick Percival, including virgin cardstock variants.
The Savage Sword of Conan #16 Details
Publisher: Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures
Writer: Jim Zub
Artists: Nicola Scott, Chris Campana, Sean Izaakse
Format: Black and white
Page Count: 32 pages
Price: $6.99
In Shops: September 16, 2026
Cover A: Joe Jusko
Cover B: Nick Percival
Cover C: Joe Jusko Virgin Cardstock Variant
Cover D: Nick Percival Virgin Cardstock Variant
Conan the Barbarian: Tides of the Tyrant-King #1 features covers by Roberto De La Torre, Utsab Chatterjee, Gerardo Zaffino, Jésus Merino, and Stuart Sayger, with multiple variants including a Roberto De La Torre glow-in-the-dark variant.
Conan the Barbarian: Tides of the Tyrant-King #1 Details
Publisher: Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures
Writer: Jim Zub
Artist: Jésus Merino
Format: Full color
Page Count: 32 pages
Price: $4.99
In Shops: September 23, 2026
Cover A: Roberto De La Torre
Cover B: Utsab Chatterjee
Cover C: Gerardo Zaffino
Cover D: Jésus Merino
Cover E: Stuart Sayger
Cover G: Roberto De La Torre Glow-in-the-Dark Variant
Final Thoughts
Tides of the Tyrant-King looks like a major Conan event for both new readers and longtime fans.
With The Savage Sword of Conan #16 setting the stage on September 16 and Conan the Barbarian: Tides of the Tyrant-King #1 launching on September 23, Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures are giving readers two straight weeks of sword-and-sorcery momentum.
Thulsa Doom’s evil is stirring.
The dead are rising.
Atlantis casts its shadow again.
And Conan is ready to meet the tide with steel in hand.
Add both books to your pull list and get ready for a new Conan crossover adventure this September.
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