Conan: City of the Dead

Barbarian warrior Conan finds himself confronting supernatural horrors that blend traditional sword and sorcery with cosmic terror. In the first tale, an addictive mystical plant grants immense power to sorcerers while transforming them into inhuman predators. The second adventure plunges Conan and his mercenary company into the plague-ravaged city of Dulcine, where a Shemite wizard's failed experiment has unleashed a monstrous contagion. Trapped within the city's stronghold, the warriors must battle through hordes of undead and face otherworldly entities that defy mortal understanding.

Bradford Hastings delivers a commanding performance that captures both Conan's primal ferocity and the creeping dread of Lovecraftian elements. His gravelly narration perfectly embodies the Cimmerian's voice while shifting seamlessly between battle sequences and moments of mounting terror. The production maintains excellent pacing throughout the substantial runtime, allowing both explosive action scenes and atmospheric horror to breathe naturally. Hastings' ability to convey the visceral nature of combat alongside the psychological unease of cosmic horror makes this dual adventure particularly effective in audio format, immersing listeners in a world where steel meets the unknowable.