Conan the Barbarian

Frequently asked questions

• Is there a correct reading order for the Conan stories?

  Robert E. Howard wrote the original stories out of chronological sequence, and there is no official consensus on a definitive timeline. Most readers prefer starting with collections of the original stories in their order of publication to experience the character as he was first introduced.

• Are all the books in this series written by the same author?

  While Robert E. Howard created the character and wrote the foundational stories, many other authors have contributed novels and short stories to the series over the decades. These later works often expand upon Howard's original fragments or build new adventures within the established Hyborian Age setting.

• How do the films and comics relate to the original books?

  Adaptations across film and comics often interpret the character and his world differently, frequently incorporating elements from both the original stories and later pastiche works. These media serve as separate entries in the broader Conan legacy rather than direct adaptations of a single, linear book series.