_Conan the Cimmerian_ #0 marks a transitional period in young Conan’s life, as he spurns the magicians, turncoats, and legal trappings of the cities he’s seen in order to return to the beloved northern frontiers of Cimmeria, where he was born and raised. It also marks a turning point in the artistic muscle that will fuel Conan’s adventures throughout 2008 and beyond. Writer Timothy Truman and Argentine artist Tomás Giorello are joined by renowned colorist José Villarrubia in this special issue, as they deliver their adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s Cimmeria poem. And what’s up with Conan? He fights for his life when he crosses paths with a pack of Vanir raiders on the Cimmerian border! **Taking our brutal barbarian into his next exciting era!**
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Richard Corben, Tomás Giorello
As hard as it’s been for Conan to return to Cimmeria, things aren’t getting any easier as he nears his goal, and he quickly runs afoul of raiders on the Cimmerian borderlands. One stranger welcomes Conan home with a crack to the head, and another begins to weave a tale about Conan’s grandfatheranother Cimmerian who was filled with wanderlust. _Conan the Cimmerian_ continues Dark Horse Comics’ modern revitalization of Robert E. Howard’s most beloved character. This is a great jumping-on point for new readers! The star-studded team of Timothy Truman, Tomás Giorello, José Villarrubia, Richard Corben, and Frank Cho launch Conan into a whole new era!
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Richard Corben, Tomás Giorello
Dark Horse’s exciting new _Conan_ era continues with a second round of adventure! As Conan recovers from last issue’s clash with raiders on the Cimmerian borderlands, a kind stranger shelters him and weaves a tale of Conan’s grandfather, Connacht. As an older Cimmerian, Connacht inspired young Conan with tales of dazzling lands and beautiful women, but the story the snowbound stranger relates now is one of a brush with death and supernatural beastsbrought on after an act of selfless kindness. Is it true that no good deed goes unpunished ¦? With cover artist Frank Cho on board, writer Timothy Truman, artist Tomás Giorello, and colorist José Villarrubia are again joined by comic-book veteran Richard Corben in a moody, horrific, and surprising issue that will leave readers in a tailspin!
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Richard Corben, Tomás Giorello
A young Cimmerian huntress (a character seen in _Conan_ Volume 0: _Born on the Battlefield_) and Horsa (an Aesir leader from _The Frost-Giant’s Daughter_) both cross paths with Conan as he continues his dangerous trek through the snowy mountain passes of Cimmeria. Fighting his way through the natural dangers of his barbaric homeland has been a welcome change from the mind games and treachery Conan found in the cities of the East, but there’s an unfortunate lesson in treachery in store for Conan here, too. In a Richard Corben flashback sequence, Connacht (Conan’s grandfather) seems to have found a role for himself working in a busy city, but as the old saying goes, Fleas will find a dog¦and trouble will find a Cimmerian. _Conan the Cimmerian_ continues Dark Horse Comics’ modern revitalization of Robert E. Howard’s most beloved character“with another dream team of first-class storytellers!
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Tomás Giorello
Conan finds himself at odds with Horsaan Aesir leader last seen in The Frost-Giant’s Daughter when he tries to protect his former Cimmerian lover, Caollan, from Horsa’s strange war party. Conan faces off against some strong Aesir soldiers, as well as the colorful, yet foolhardy, berserker Thorgeir and the powerful witch Olva. Being caught in the middle of a blood feud between Cimmerian and Aesir chiefs is bad enough, but things get much worse when Olva summons the demonic Skrae to hunt down Conan and his secretive ward. Richard Corben’s flashback sequencesfeaturing Conan’s grandfather, Connachttake a surprising turn when they dovetail into the present for an exciting cliffhanger! _Conan the Cimmerian_ continues Dark Horse Comics’ unique exploration of Robert E. Howard’s most beloved character.
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Richard Corben, Tomás Giorello
A child that Conan’s grandfather saved from death many years agonow an old manseeks to return the favor, but can he get to Conan and Caollan before Horsa’s warriors capture their Cimmerian prey? And what good is an old man against Aesir soldiers and the vicious witch Olva? Thorgeir the Berserker gets his second round with Conan, and Caollan shows just how tough and wily a Cimmerian woman can be in battleeven when outnumbered. Richard Corben contributes stunning flashback scenes featuring Connacht, Conan’s grandfather. In this issue, Corben brings us to a dark, seemingly hopeless time in the older Cimmerian’s life, when he was betrayed and enslaved.
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Richard Corben, Tomás Giorello
Richard Corben illustrates another gripping Connacht flashback, as we witness how Conan’s grandfather returned to Cimmeria, found a bride, and tamed his wanderlust in order to become an integral part of his tribe. In Conan’s _present_, Conan has overcome impossible odds and trials to return to the Cimmerian village he grew up inonly to find that much has changed in the years he’s been away. With Brecan and his men closing in on the fugitive Caollan, will Conan’s reunion with his former Cimmerian lover get cut short? With moody interiors by both Richard Corben and Tomás Giorello, _Conan the Cimmerian_ continues Dark Horse Comics’ exciting exploration of Robert E. Howard’s beloved barbarian hero. Beautifully rendering Robert E. Howard’s poem, ‘Cimmeria,’ Truman and Giorello do an outstanding job of setting the grandiose tone for their upcoming reboot by telling a simple, yet poignant story. IGN Tomás Giorello¦has the Conan formula down to a science. Weekly Comic Book Review
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Richard Corben, Tomás Giorello
Tim Truman’s Cimmeria story arc comes to an explosive finale and tribal politics come to a head, as the fate of Conan’s new lover is decided! Conan learns the truth about why his grandfather stayed in Cimmeriawhere the old warrior became a vital member of his adopted village, yet never let go of his daydreams and wanderlust. Brecan seeks to impress his chieftain father and end current clan tensions and disputes, but his solution creates even more problems and puts him at odds with an enraged Conan. Everything ties together here, as the first _Conan the Cimmerian_ arc crescendoes into a flurry of swords and emotion! The artists team up to create a pitch-perfect sword and sorcery aesthetic which easily ranks the book amongst the best of comparable books on the stands. IGN
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Tomás Giorello
A new story arc! Conan leaves his trials and regrets behind in Cimmeria and heads into the next phase of his adventurous lifehis mercenary career. Timothy Truman adapts Robert E. Howard’s powerful Black Colossus short story and sets Conan off on what will be his bloodiest battle yet, when the mercenaries of Amalric clash with the demonic hordes of Natohk! Conan, once a wandering thief, tries his luck as a professional soldier, joining Amalric’s forces and facing condescending jabs from the noblemen in his company, who mistakenly think that the Cimmerian is an unskilled simpleton. Tomás Giorello takes on full penciling duties once again, and Joseph Michael Linsner (_Dawn_, _Dark Ivory_) returns as cover artist for this exciting arc! This story has cemented a new direction for Conan, and I’m eager to see where the creative team takes our favorite Cimmerian next. IGN
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Tomás Giorello
Natohk, a powerful wizard with the desert tribes of Shem under his command, now looks to expand his motley empire northward into politically unstable Kothwhere Koth’s leaders are more likely to kill each other on the battlefield than join together to face a common foe. The only thing standing in Natohk’s way is the small border kingdom of Khoraja and their battered military forces, now led by the inexperienced Princess Yasmela. Amalric’s mercenarieswith Conan still riding among their numbersare charged with reinforcing Yasmela’s depleted army, as the conquering Natohk draws near and Yasmela is haunted by both evil threats and holy visions. Timothy Truman, Tomás Giorello, and José Villarrubia continue their adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s Black Colossus, a chilling tale that finds Conan at a strange crossroads in his mercenary career and on the path to the largest battle of his life, as a clash between Natohk and Amalric’s men appears inevitable!
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Tomás Giorello
As the Black Colossus story arc continues, this issue focuses on Natohk, as he builds his army of desert tribesmen, bloodthirsty nomads, and demons to begin his invasion of Hyboria! Natohk has his sights set on the border city of Khoraja first, and he sends his fearsome horde to take it and begin their full assault on Kotha country filled with petty, quarreling rulers. Heading toward Khoraja with the rest of Amalric’s mercenaries, Conan is still learning the ways of military discipline and strategy, impressing his leader while also making some enemies among Amalric’s foot soldiers. Princess Yasmela is Khoraja’s remaining sovereign. Haunted by terrifying apparitions and demonic visits, she prays to Mitra for help as Natohk’s forces near her war-torn country and her near-defenseless city. A _Wizard_ magazine Best New Series of 2008 pick!
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Tomás Giorello
Not content to sit back and wait for Natohk to arrive to destroy the city of Khoraja, Conan leads his men to meet the Stygian wizard in open combat. As Amalric’s mercenaries and the remaining soldiers of Khoraja march impressively out of the city, Natohk’s horrifying armybacked by dark magic and otherworldly beastsacquires yet another powerful weapon. What chance do mortal men have? Conan must deal with dissension and class conflict in his own ranks and the strange visions and revelations of Princess Yasmela before he can hope to defeat Natohk’s hordes. Even though his men trust and respect him, the aristocrats resent his presence and are waiting for him to stumble so that they can fulfill their own selfish ambitions! And what news does a Zamorian thief bring out of the desert? Tim Truman (_Scout_, _Grimjack_), Tomás Giorello (_Star Wars_), and José Villarrubia (_Kull_, _City of Others_) continue their faithful adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s Black Colossus, with another stunning cover by Joseph Michael Linsner (_Dawn_, _Dark Ivory_)!
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Tomás Giorello
Natohk’s horde of desert warriors advances on Conan’s band of mercenaries and the remnants of the once-proud Khorajan armyand the Battle of Shamla Pass begins! Earning the trust and admiration of his fellow soldiers, Conan impresses everyone with his natural leadership skills and tactical instinctsbut that hard-earned respect may be for naught if those defending Princess Yasmela and Khoraja are massacred by Natohk’s monstrous forces. From his vantage point on a plateau, Conan looks down on his opponent, as a sea of approaching swords fills the valley. Things go from bad to worse when Natohk unveils some supernatural, deadly, and horrifying surprises. Conan’s first command may be his last! The latest incarnation of _Conan_ has done nothing but live up to its predecessors. Broken Frontier **The Battle of Shamla Pass begins!**
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Written by: Timothy Truman Art by: Tomás Giorello
In Black Altar, the relentless final chapter in the Black Colossus adaptation, Natohk’s desert hordes surge up the narrow Shamla Pass, and Conan’s ragged army desperately attempts to hold their high ground. Outnumbered and facing an army fueled by a zealous, reborn Stygian wizard, simply surviving may be the greatest victory Conan can hope for. Any triumph will ring hollow, though, if Conan can’t protect Khoraja’s current sovereign, the beautiful Princess Yasmelawhom Natohk has vowed to capture! Timothy Truman, Tomás Giorello, and José Villarrubia bring the gripping, blood-filled Battle of Shamla Pass to life! Smartly written and flawlessly rendered, it’s the epic finale to a Robert E. Howard classic. Tomás Giorello and José Villarrubia’s art is so great here that it’s the ultimate selling point. From the massive war that rages¦to the images of scorpions and vultures amidst the desolation, it’s just beautiful. Some of the scenes remind me a lot of collaborations by P. Craig Russell and Lovern Kindzierski, and that’s no small feat. Comic Book Resources
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Written by: Benjamin Truman, Timothy Truman Art by: Joe Kubert, Timothy Truman
After Conan left Cimmeria and entered into a successful career as a brutal mercenary, he became the leader of Princess Yasmela’s Khorajan army. In the calm after a successful campaign, Conan quickly tires of his pampered life as the princess’s protector and lover. While Joe Kubert shows us what trouble a restless barbarian can get into on royal palace grounds, Tim Truman takes us back to the Cimmerian village of Conan’s youthwhere a surviving Skrae creature claws its way toward Fialla, Conan’s mother. This standalone story, called _Home for the Hunt_, has ties to both the _Cimmeria_ story arc and the _Black Colossus_ arc! With a nod to the past and a hint at what’s to come, this issue is perfect for both longtime readers and for intrigued fans who are looking for a jumping-on point. **Legendary artist Joe Kubert’s first sequential _Conan_ work! **
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Written by: Timothy Truman Art by: Paul Lee
Ten thousand years before Conan disturbed the forbidden Temple of Set, princess Akivashadaughter to the first great ruler of Stygiawas transformed into a vampire and cursed to haunt its halls forever. Her pampered years of hedonistic pleasure behind her, the beautiful Akivasha spent centuries with desiccated mummies and skittering monsters, as a deep loneliness grew within her. Now, something has awakened her from tedious ages of boredom. She immediately senses Conan’s power and vitality when he steals into the temple, and she vows to take this Cimmerian warrior as her loveror at least have a good time killing him! Spinning out of Robert E. Howard’s _Hour of the Dragon_ novel comes the untold tale of Akivasha, the title character of Howard’s I Am the Woman Who Never Died chapter. Tim Truman adds new dimensions to a Howard classic, and _Conan_ and _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_ artist Paul Lee returns to illustrate this horrific and heartbreaking story, giving us glimpses into Akivasha’s troubled past while the lusty vampire stalks Conan through dark, demon-filled mazes!
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Written by: Timothy Truman Art by: Tomás Giorello
A new story arc begins, leading to Conan’s tumultuous time fighting and looting with the Kozakia wild group of fellow mercenaries also known as the Free Companions. Conan and his fellow warriors, regrouping and recovering from their battle with the wizard Natohk and his desert hordes, find themselves on the verge of having to serve in another war! Timothy Truman begins an original tale that will explore events alluded to in Robert E. Howard’s _Conan_ tales, and he will also share artistic duties with Argentine sensation Tomás Giorello to illustrate a time in Conan’s life when he tries to keep his barbarous nature and hot temper in check in order to prove that he can be a leader of men. The latest incarnation of _Conan_ has done nothing but live up to its predecessors. Broken Frontier
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Written by: Timothy Truman Art by: Tomás Giorello, Timothy Truman
In part 2 of the three-issue _Free Companions_ arc, Conan rebels against Princess Yasmela, his former lover, and seeks to infiltrate the dungeons of Koth with a small band of handpicked mercenaries. Taking place right after Robert E. Howard’s Black Colossus tale and setting up events that will lead directly into Dark Horse’s next Howard adaptation, _Free Companions_ finds Conan launching an impulsive precision mission to free Yasmela’s captured brother, the true leader of Khoraja, who is a prisoner in Kotha rescue operation that’s either inspired and necessary or extremely foolhardy! Will betrayal lead Conan into a rage-filled suicide mission? Tim Truman gets right to the heart of the character to what makes him tick. In addition, Tomás Giorello’s artwork absolutely nails Conan¦The colors by José Villarrubia give an added weight of emotion and realism to the story. Mania.com
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Written by: Timothy Truman Art by: Tomás Giorello
Defying Yasmela’s orders, Conan sets himself on a runaway course that will end his time fighting with the combined forces of Amalric’s mercenaries, the Khorajan army, and Julion of Koth’s rebel soldiers. This issue marks a turning point in Conan’s career as a sword for hire, when he and his comrades find themselves without work or direction. An old battle wound threatens the life of Amalric, the leader of the restless mercenaries, and the rekindled affair between Princess Yasmela and Prince Julion continues to enrage Conanwho must take action in order to save face. This original tale explores events alluded to in Robert E. Howard’s _Conan_ tales, taking place right after Dark Horse’s _Black Colossus_ story arc and building to the birth of Conan’s Free Companions! Best New Series of 2008 _Wizard_ magazine Writer Tim Truman is a perfect choice to adapt the oeuvre of Robert E. Howard into comics form. _Comics Buyer’s Guide_
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Written by: Timothy Truman Art by: Tomás Giorello
Tomás Giorello returns to full penciling dutieswith the remarkable colors of José Villarrubia fleshing out each pageand Timothy Truman scripts this first episode in a new, three-issue story arc entitled _Kozaki_! After burning a few bridges and making some questionable choices, mainly fueled by jealousy over Prince Julion’s recent appearance in Khoraja and a hatred for pampered royalty and their courtly life, Conan leaves Yasmela and her palace behind. Now leading Amalric’s mercenary army, Conan is again responsible for the lives of others. But is he skilled and experienced enough to do the job right? In this issue, we’ll also discover more bleak premonitions and clues concerning Conan’s near future, when Conan and his companions leave organized mercenary life behind in order to survive as a group of raiders and looters. Such actions will undoubtedly draw the attention of others, though, and the troubles that began for Conan in the previous _Free Companions_ arc are far from over! The latest incarnation of _Conan_ has done nothing but live up to its predecessors. Broken Frontier
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Written by: Timothy Truman Art by: Tomás Giorello
In part 2 of _Kozaki_, both Sergius the pirate and the sadistic Shah Amurath decide to confront Conan’s group of bandits, who are encroaching upon their territories and threatening the outlying granaries, farms, and villages of the proud country of Turan. King Yildiz quickly orders the shah to annihilate all Kozaki riders, and Sergius arranges a parley with our favorite Cimmerian. In a tense meeting, Sergius explains how commerce works around the Vilayet Sea and suggests that their two imposing forces work together against the shah. With those in Conan’s hungry crew growing wild and impatient, Conan’s not even sure how long he can keep his own men togetherbut he’ll slit the throat of any who try to defect! Best New Series of 2008 _Wizard_ magazine Writer Tim Truman is a perfect choice to adapt the oeuvre of Robert E. Howard into comics form. _Comics Buyer’s Guide_ **Cover by Cary Nord and Dave Stewart!!**
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Written by: Timothy Truman Pencils by: Tomás Giorello
In the final episode of Kozaki, Conan realizes just how far he’s fallen and how a seemingly small incident can impact entire nations and thousands of lives! Sick, surviving on swamp vermin, wounded, and weary, Conan confronts Shah Amurath’s soldiers, grave robbers, and ghosts from his past. We find out exactly how he came to be in the precarious position he’s now in and if Iniri the sorceress’s eerie predictions come true. This issue features a stunning cover by fan-favorite _Conan_ alumni and Eisner Award winners Cary Nord and Dave Stewart!
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Written by: Timothy Truman Art by: Tomás Giorello
A new arc opens, and our next Robert E. Howard story adaptation begins! With Conan barely having enough time to get his brain and body in gear after surviving the Ilbars Massacre, he comes across Shah Amurath in the wetlands near the Vilayet Sea. After running into the shah and a fugitive slave, Conan embarks on his next quest: laying low on a remote island until the military heat in the region is off of him. However, the gods tend to enjoy putting Conan in precarious situations, and our beloved barbarian is soon enmeshed in pirate politics and a centuries-old mystery! Just how did those huge iron statues get to this island in the Vilayet Sea, what happens to the island at night, and what strange beast is stalking Conan and his new friend, Olivia? Thanks to the pencils of Giorello and the color palette of José Villarrubia, the fantastic scenery looks cruel and real while still remaining enthralling. _Wizard_
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Written by: Timothy Truman Art by: Tomás Giorello
Eluding their torments from Turan, Conan and Olivia seek to hide out on a small island in the Vilayet Sea, but they soon find themselves stalked by an unseen terror in the jungles and threatened by a group of pirates belonging to the Red Brotherhood. A centuries-old curse also haunts the island and threatens the lives of everyone on it! After surviving the massacre at Ilbars Stream and spending the ensuing weeks on the run, Conan still finds himself using his wits and survival knowledge to endure hardship and dangers. Olivia, the lovely former princess of Ophir, was rescued from slavery by Conan in the last issue and she may be in a position to return the favor sooner than she’d like! Tim Truman, Tomás Giorello, and José Villarrubia’s adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s Iron Shadows in the Moon continues in this action-filled second chapter. Writer Tim Truman is a perfect choice to adapt the oeuvre of Robert E. Howard into comics form. _Comics Buyer’s Guide_
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Written by: Timothy Truman Art by: Tomás Giorello
Conan and Olivia have escaped the terrible wrath of the armies of Turan by fleeing to a small island in the vast Vilayet Sea, but it seems that Conan cannot avoid all the enemies that he made as leader of the Kozaki raiders. The small island that he and Olivia have used to put some distance between them and the Turanian military has turned out to be an appealing hiding place for another group of outlawsthe Red Brotherhood! Traveling only with the beautiful Olivia, and without an army of mercenaries at his back, Conan is no longer protected from their rage. However, they may not be the most dangerous adversaries Conan will have to face if he and Olivia are to get off the island in one piece! Large predators stalk the forest, and there is something much, much worse lurking within the ruins of an ancient civilization. Timothy Truman, Tomás Giorello, and José Villarrubia continue their adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s Iron Shadows in the Moon. Conan the Barbarian is one of the great creations in fantastic literature, ranking right alongside Tarzan of the Apes. _Comics Buyer’s Guide_
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Written by: Timothy Truman Art by: Tomás Giorello
The thrilling, battle-filled finale to Robert E. Howard’s Iron Shadows in the Moon and Dark Horse’s final _Conan the Cimmerian_ issue! With the threat of pirates and a centuries-old evil at his heels, Conan’s troubles _triple_ when he and Olivia are confronted by the jungle creature that’s been stalking them. The island where Conan once sought refuge has become a battleground with constant surprises and death in every dark corner. Timothy Truman, Tomás Giorello, and José Villarrubia conclude their adaptation of one of Howard’s strangest stories in their final issue of _Conan the Cimmerian_. Fear not, faithful readers, as this _Conan_ creative team returns to chronicle the exploits, adventures, and woes of an older Conan in the series _King Conan_!
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