Titan Comics has just hit the two-year mark of publishing Conan the Barbarian comics. So far, they’ve been pretty good, offering different types of stories that scratch that itch for fans new and old. The publisher will be kicking off year three with a big event, titled “Scourge of the Serpent”, that sees our hero face the serpent god Set.
Make sure you don’t miss out on an issue with the Conan the Barbarian: Scourge of the Serpent reading order checklist. It lists all the comics you need to read, plus other handy details to make reading simple.
Enjoy!
Background reading
Are you looking to do some background reading before diving into Scourge of the Serpent? Here’s what I recommend.
Conan the Barbarian (2023 series) #17-24
Written by Jim Zub. Art by Danica Brine, Doug Braithwaite, and Fernando Dagnino.
The build up for Scourge of the Serpent begins with Conan the Barbarian (2023 series) #17. The hints to the story are more subtle in the beginning but become more obvious from issue #21 onwards.
These comics will be reprinted in the following collections:
- Conan the Barbarian Volume 5: Twisted Loyalties (Collects: Conan the Barbarian (2023 series) #17-20)
- Conan the Barbarian Volume 6: A Nest of Serpents (Collects: Conan the Barbarian (2023 series) #21-24) [Available 6th January, 2026]
Solomon Kane: The Serpent Ring #1-4
Written and art by Patrick Zircher.
Conan isn’t the only Robert E. Howard character that Titan Comics has published. This recent Solomon Kane story tells a serpent-themed story, with allusions to Scourge of the Serpent but can also be read on its own.
Scourge of the Serpent reading order
Below is the reading order for Conan the Barbarian: Scourge of the Serpent. It includes the core miniseries, prelude comics, and even a tie-in novel.
Conan the Barbarian: Scourge of the Serpent – Free Comic Book Day 2025 (Prelude)
Written by Jim Zub. Art by Ivan Gil.
Note: Conan the Barbarian: Scourge of the Serpent – Free Comic Book Day 2025 was given away for free as part of Free Comic Book Day 2025. Here’s a free digital copy if you miss out on it on the day.
Savage Sword of Conan (2024 series) #10 (Prelude)
Written by Jim Zub. Art by Doug Braithwaite.
Available 3rd September.
Conan the Barbarian: Scourge of the Serpent #1 (of 4)
Written by Jim Zub. Art by Ivan Gil.
Available 24th September
Conan the Barbarian: Spawn of the Serpent God (tie-in novel)
Written by Tim Waggoner.
Available 28th October
Note: This is a tie-in novel to this comic book event, with the cover featuring the byline “A Scourge of the Serpent Novel” on the cover. Due to it being it being in a different medium, Spawn of the Serpent God is likely an optional read. It’s also likely that it can also be read independent to the comics.
Conan the Barbarian: Scourge of the Serpent #2 (of 4)
Written by Jim Zub. Art by Ivan Gil.
Available 29th October
Conan the Barbarian: Scourge of the Serpent #3 (of 4)
Written by Jim Zub. Art by Ivan Gil.
Available 26th November
Conan the Barbarian: Scourge of the Serpent #4 (of 4)
Written by Jim Zub. Art by Ivan Gil.
Available 31st December
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After Scourge of the Serpent
Wondering what to read after Scourge of the Serpent? Here are a couple recommendations.
Conan the Barbarian (2023 series) #25
Written by Jim Zub. Art by Alex Horley and Fernando Dagnino.
Available 8th October.
While Conan the Barbarian (2023 series) built up to Scourge of the Serpent, it doesn’t directly tie into it during the miniseries’ publication like you would see in a Marvel or DC comic. Instead, this 25th issue is a standalone story that’s a good jumping-on point for new and lapsed readers.
Conan the Barbarian (2023 series) #26
Written by Jim Zub. Art by Fernando Dagnino.
Available 12th November.
Conan the Barbarian (2023 series) #26 is another great jumping on point for the series. This kicks off The Conquering Crown storyline.
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