The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of KING CONAN: HOUR OF THE DRAGON #1 from Dark Horse Comics. Timothy Truman writes and Tomas
Giorello draws.
The great magician Xaltotun has been resurrected by a group
of usurpers and traitors in order to help them take over their respective
kingdoms. But the first king they look to dethrone is Conan the Cimmerian, who
will not go down easily. On the eve of battle, Conan is struck down by fell
magics, and his armies do not fare well in his absence. But he’s not through
yet.
This is the first issue of an adaptation of Howard’s novel,
and so far it’s a beautiful rendition. The art gives a wonderful “dark fantasy”
feel, and Truman does a fine job of adapting what is a really good story to
start with. This novel is a high fantasy classic, and this treatment is shaping
up to be very impressive.
If you’ve never read Howard’s Conan stories, this would be a
great place to start. If you’re already a fan, pick up this beautiful
adaptation. It’s a winner.
KING CONAN: HOUR OF THE DRAGON #1 is available now at your
FLCS or by order at darkhorse.com.
~Mike ( @MikeyGeek )
