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Age of Conan: Valeria                      Comics Lot 
Writer: Meredith French
Artist: Aneke
Colorist: Andy Troy
Letterer: VC’s Travis Lanham
Editors: Mark Basso, Martin Biro, Ralph Macchio, & C.B. Cebulski
All Covers by: Jay Anacleto & Romulo Fajardo Jr.

Valeria is a pirate and adventuress (a member of The Red Brotherhood of pirates) in the fictional universe of Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian stories. She appears in Robert E. Howard’s Conan novella “Red Nails”, serialized in Weird Tales 28 1-3 (July, August/September & October 1936). Strong female characters in Robert E. Howard’s works of fiction served as Conan the Barbarian supporting characters. In addition to Howard’s works, Valeria had a major role in the 1982 film Conan the Barbarian and Valeria also appeared as an ally of the player in the 2008 MMO Age of Conan video game. Various appearances in comics as finally culminated in Valeria headlining her own comic series… Age of Conan: Valeria.

Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities, and the years of the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of, an age of barbarism and fierce warriors, an age of magic and treasure, known as the Hyborian Age. This is the… 

Age of Conan 

Among the mercenaries and pirates of the age, one fighter stands out in legend. But before she was part of the Red Brotherhood, she was known simply as…

Valeria

When her parents were killed by Zingaran pirates, young Valeria was raised by her older brother, Cassian, a royal guardsman-in-training, and his mentor, Antonius, a Mitran Knight. After she witnessed Cassian’s murder by a hooded figure, Valeria dedicated her life to avenging her brother’s death. As an adult, she has trained to become the best swordfighter in all of Aquilonia…

Story/Spoilers:
In issue #1A, “Chapter One: Child of War”, AN ALL-NEW QUEST FOR ROBERT E. HOWARD’S VALERIA AS SHE SEEKS TRUTH – AND REVENGE! Journey into the Hyborian Age with Valeria, the hero from Robert E. Howard’s classic CONAN story “Red Nails,” on an all-new quest set before the fan-favorite tale! Before her careers as a pirate and mercenary and before she crossed paths with the Red Brotherhood and the likes of Conan of Cimmeria, Valeria was a young woman from Aquilonia, seeking justice for a crime gone unpunished. But as the formidable Valeria makes her way in this world, proving her capability against those who doubt her abilities as a young woman, she will find more than she bargained for in her thirst for revenge. Her deadly fighting skills will be put to the test and her trust will be shaken as she hunts her brother’s killer and comes into her own as a force to be reckoned with in the Hyborian Age! Don’t miss the start of an all-new classic, from Meredith Finch (Wonder Woman, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN) and Aneke (Red Sonja, DC’s Bombshells)! Plus: The first chapter of an all-new novella featuring one of CONAN’s greatest nemeses – the wizard THOTH-AMON!

Next in issue #2A, “Chapter Two: Warrior of Aquilonia”, A DEADLY FORCE CLOSES IN ON VALERIA! VALERIA’S quest for revenge brings her one step closer to her brother’s killer… But a mysterious stranger with deadly intent has picked up her trail! And what secrets do the Knights of MITRA hold, and how do they link to Valeria’s past? Plus: The next chapter of an all-new novella featuring one of CONAN’s greatest nemeses-the wizard THOTH-AMON!

Next in issue #3, “Chapter Three: Ghost of the Past”, ASSAULT ON MITRA! VALERIA tries to recover from her wounds but cannot rest while her brother’s killer remains free! But when the PRIESTS OF MITRA are attacked, will she be strong enough to defend herself and her comrades? And who is the mysterious man who seems to know about her past? Plus: The next chapter of an all-new novella featuring one of CONAN’s greatest nemeses-the wizard THOTH-AMON! Note: Includes the third part in a five-part The Fall of Thoth-Amon novella by Matt Forbeck.

Next in issue #4, “Chapter Four: Lord of Lies”, A COVERT MISSION AND A DEADLY SECRET! VALERIA pushes past her injuries to sneak into the fortress of LORD BLASIUS! But what could he possibly have that she’d risk losing track of her quarry over? Could it be…the secret her brother died for?!

Plus: The next chapter of an all-new novella featuring one of CONAN’s greatest nemeses-the wizard THOTH-AMON! Note: Includes the fourth part in a five-part The Fall of Thoth-Amon novella by Matt Forbeck.

Finally in issue #5, “Chapter Five: Heart of Vengeance”, THE DEADLY TRUTH REVEALED! At last – the final showdown between Valeria and her quarry! But as VALERIA confronts the shocking revelations of her brother’s death, what will this mean for her, and for the Knights of Mitra? All your questions will be answered! Plus: The final chapter of the all-new novella “THE FALL OF THOTH-AMON”! Note: Includes the fifth part in a five-part The Fall of Thoth-Amon novella by Matt Forbeck.

Comics lot contains: Age of Conan: Valeria {Cover A Collection} (2019-2020) Issues #1A,2A,3,4,5.  Marvel Comics 

Comics are bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.  

All First Printings 
Publisher: Marvel Comics 
Publication Date: 2019 – 2020
Format per comic: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.65″  
UPC: 759606093991 

Collectible Entertainment note: Comics #1A,2A,3,4,5 are in Very Good condition. (significant spine stress)  Overall… Nice Reading Set!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Age of Conan, Conan, and/or Valeria collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Recommended. 

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