Conan The Barbarian #33 — Jim Zub’s Pirates of the Red Brotherhood Face a Cimmerian Curse

Conan and Valeria rule the Western Sea as pirates of the Red Brotherhood, but the occult shadows of Cimmeria are closing in. Jim Zub and Fernando Dagnino dive deep into ancient curses in this latest drop from Titan Comics.

There is a particular kind of freedom that comes with sailing the high seas in a sword-and-sorcery epic. No cities, no kings, just the horizon and the next thrill. That is the vibe Jim Zub has built with Conan and Valeria in the Red Brotherhood, and issue #33 takes that lawless energy and throws a wrench into the works. It’s not just about the open water anymore; it’s about what the water is hiding.

Conan and Valeria have settled into a rhythm as pirates of the Red Brotherhood, carving out their own brand of adventure on the Western Sea. But the past has a long reach, especially for a Cimmerian. Occult forces that Conan thought were long buried in his homeland are stirring, and they have their sights set on more than just his gold. They want his body and his soul, and they are prepared to tear them both asunder to get it.

What makes this drop so compelling is the creative team’s ability to balance the gritty, grounded brutality of Conan’s world with supernatural dread. Fernando Dagnino’s art brings a visceral weight to the action, making every swing of the sword and every shadow on the deck feel tangible. You can feel the salt spray and the creeping sense of doom all at once.

If you’ve been enjoying the pirate arc, this issue is essential reading. It deepens the lore of Conan’s origins while keeping the pacing tight and the stakes personal. Roberto De La Torre’s cover art captures that perfect mix of rugged adventure and impending magical threat, hinting at the storm brewing on the horizon.

I’ve been watching the Red Brotherhood storyline climb the charts, and this is where the narrative starts to get truly dangerous. Just so you know, these tend to move quickly once the curse really kicks in. Grab a copy while the seas are still calm, and trust me when I say you’ll want to see where the tide turns next.