In 1974, the story was adapted by Roy Thomas, Gil Kane and John Buscema in Marvel Comic's "Giant-Size Conan" #1-4 and "Savage Sword of Conan" #8, 10. The lead story in "Giant-Size Conan" #1 was a 25-page chapter from "The Hour of the Dragon". The plan was to adapt the novel over the first six issues, but "Giant-Size Conan" #4 was the last full color chapter. The story was concluded in the black & white magazine "Savage Sword of Conan" #8 and #10.