Conan the Barbarian – Marvel Comics – 1997 – Volume 2 – Limited Series – #1–3

Quick Summary: This three-issue miniseries, subtitled "The River of Blood," represents one of Marvel's final attempts to revitalize the Cimmerian during the late 90s. Written by Roland Green, the series is most highly regarded for the breathtaking artwork and covers by Italian master Claudio Castellini. Castellini’s hyper-detailed, muscular style—fresh off his success with Marvel vs. DC—brought a high-octane visual energy to the Hyborian Age. The story follows Conan as he teams up with a Bossonian warrior woman to oppose a sorcerous threat. Despite the strong visuals, this served as a bridge between the cancellation of the ongoing 1994 titles and the eventual loss of the license.