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Conan Volume 7: Cimmeria                 Trade Paperback
Writer: Timothy Truman
Artists: Tomás Giorello & Richard Corben w/ Frank Cho
Colorists: José Villarrubia w/ Dave Stewart
Letterers: Richard Starkings & Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt
Editors: Ryan Jorgensen, PatrickThorpe, Scott Allie, Matt Dryer & Philip R. Simon
Cover by: Tomás Giorello & José Villarrubia

Conan volume 7: Cimmeria marks a transitional period in young Conan’s life, as he spurns civilization — with its turncoats and legal trappings — and returns to the beloved, brutal country of Cimmeria, where he was born and raised. The dangers found in the snowy mountain passes of his barbaric homeland are a welcome change from the mind games and treachery Conan encountered in the cities of the East, but there are unfortunate lessons in treachery to be learned here, too. When a tentative truce with the Aesir is threatened by the actions of Caollan, the first woman Conan ever loved, Conan again finds himself at the heart of a larger conflict that will test not only his physical strength and cunning mind-but his passionate heart as well.

Story/Spoilers
In part #0, “Cimmeria”, 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

Next in part #1, “Hunter’s Moon”, 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 grandfather-another Cimmerian who was filled with wanderlust.

Next in part #2, “Mark of the Wolf”, 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 beasts-brought on after an act of selfless kindness. Is it true that ‘no good deed goes unpunished’ . . . ?

Next in part #3, “Path of Mist”, A young Cimmerian huntress-a character seen in Conan Vol. 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.’

Next in part #4, “The Skrae”, Conan finds himself at odds with Horsa-an 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 sequences-featuring Conan’s grandfather, Connacht-take a surprising turn when they dovetail into the present for an exciting cliffhanger!

Next in part #5, “The Wolf’s Promise”, A child that Conan’s grandfather saved from death many years ago-now an old man-seeks 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 battle-even 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.

Next in part #6, “Homecoming”, 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 in-only 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?

Finally in part #7, “Darkness and the Night”, 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 Cimmeria-where 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 crescendos into a flurry of swords and emotion!

…story continues Conan the Cimmerian (2008 – 2010) in Issues #8-25.  Dark Horse Comics

Trade Paperback reprints/collects: Conan the Cimmerian (2008 – 2009) Issues #0-7.  Dark Horse Comics

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First Edition
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication Date: June 2009
Format: FC, 192 pages, TPB, 10″ x 6.5″
ISBN-10: 1595822836
ISBN-13: 9781595822833

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperback is in Very Fine condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Conan collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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