Conan the Barbarian Wants Into the MCU – And It’s Not as Impossible as It Sounds!

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As a seasoned gamer and comic book enthusiast who has been following the Conan franchise since its early days, I must say that the latest crossover between Conan and Marvel has me thoroughly excited! The idea of Conan’s multiversal adventure, particularly with a potential connection to the MCU, is simply mind-boggling.

The Conan franchise originated from a pulp magazine tale penned by Robert E. Howard, and it has evolved into one of the most treasured and widely-adored fantasy series ever, encompassing novels, comic books, films, animated shows, and video games.

Conan the Barbarian, one of the most iconic fictitious figures ever created, might benefit from another crossover event to further boost his popularity.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but marvel at Conan’s extensive comic book background, a history that spans across various publishing houses, notably including Marvel. Although this upcoming series isn’t a Marvel publication itself, it holds the tantalizing promise of a potential profound link to the Marvel universe.

Indeed, it appears that in issue #4 of Titan Comics/Heroic Signatures’ “Conan the Barbarian: Battle of the Black Stone,” some elements are presented which could potentially hint at a possible link between the comic’s main character and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, should anyone choose to exploit a comic-based loophole in the future.

Title #4 of “Conan the Barbarian: Battle of the Black Stone” is penned by authors Jim Zub and Jonas Scharf, marking the conclusion of the ongoing journey initiated by Conan and his multidimensional warrior alliance.

I’m immersed in a captivating journey through the multiverse, exploring the realm of Howard’s Conan. But this isn’t just a replica of the original world; it ventures beyond its boundaries, unfolding an extensive and intriguing tale that leaves me hooked!

Readers who have followed the story would likely recognize that a vast, intricate shadow was hanging over Conan’s realm, and the united heroes faced an incredibly challenging task. However, they persevered and ultimately succeeded in resolving the issues that had long afflicted their world by identifying the source of the problems.

It emerged that an immense, demonic force controlled the entire world, with intentions to consume it all. Consequently, heroes from various universes convened together, recognizing the need to vanquish this powerful entity and safeguard our current reality. After battling countless demons, they eventually located the Black Stone, which was the foundation of their adversary’s power.

In tending to it, their worlds were rescued – though there’s more work ahead – and they unveiled that the adversary they had battled all along was none but the fearsome Shuma Gorath, an additional formidable entity whose prowess and capabilities are infamous to those who are familiar with him.

One of Howard’s inventions, Shuma Gorath, serves as a link connecting Conan with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the following sections, we will delve into this fascinating connection!

Actually, it’s worth mentioning that Conan and Shuma Gorath were once comic book characters under the Marvel umbrella, a fact that many of you are likely aware of.

Although Marvel didn’t originally develop these characters, they acquired rights to use them in their universe, thereby incorporating them into the Marvel Multiverse. However, they aren’t typically featured in the main Marvel comic series. In other words, while these two characters exist within the larger Marvel multiverse, they are not commonly seen in the primary storylines.

Indeed, it’s worth noting that Shuma Gorath shares some relation with Doctor Strange from Marvel Comics. This interdimensional being might serve as a potential plot device, bridging the gap between Shuma Gorath and Conan the Barbarian in the Marvel Universe.

Indeed, Marvel Cinematic Universe enthusiasts are likely to recall the character known as Gargantos, who made a fleeting appearance in “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness”.

It’s worth mentioning that Gargantos is believed to actually be Shuma Gorath, and if Marvel chooses to develop this character, there could potentially be a path for Conan to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, keep in mind that this is simply a theory and it seems unlikely to come to fruition anytime soon. Still, we found the idea fascinating and thought it would be interesting to bring it up!

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2024-12-07 20:44