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Conan: Vol. 9 – Free Companions                        Trade Paperback
Writers: Timothy Truman & Benjamin Truman
Artists: Joe Kubert, Timothy Truman & Tomas Giorello
Colorists: Tell-A-Graphics, Inc. & Jose Villarrubia
Letterers: Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt, Richard Starkings & Tell-A-Graphics, Inc.
Editors: Patrick Thorpe & Philip R. Simon
Front Cover by: Tomas Giorello
Back Cover by: Tomas Giorello

In his short career as a mercenary, young Conan has impressed both Princess Yasmela and military leader Lord Amalric, but an ambitious, rogue prince arrives in Khoraja and blindsides Conan out of the comfortable, courtly situation he’s found himself in. Not only is Conan’s love affair with Yasmela going south, but rebel Prince Julion immediately challenges Conan’s headstrong impulses and military plans, causing a rift between the battered-but-proud forces of Khoraja and Amalric’s army of colorful mercs.

Stories/Spoilers:
In part #1, 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. What trouble can a restless barbarian get into on royal palace grounds? Also, a flashback to the Cimmerian village of Conan’s youth – where a surviving Skrae creature claws its way toward Fialla, Conan’s mother.

Next in part #2, Conan’s tumultuous time fighting and looting with the kozaki-a 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!

Next in part #3, Conan rebels against Princess Yasmela, his former lover, and seeks to infiltrate the dungeons of Koth with a small band of handpicked mercenaries. Conan launces an impulsive precision mission to free Yasmela’s captured brother, the true leader of Khoraja, who is a prisoner in Koth – a rescue operation that’s either inspired and necessary or extremely foolhardy! Will betrayal lead Conan into a rage-filled suicide mission?

Next in part #4, 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 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 Conan – who must take action in order to save face.

Next in part #5, 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?

Next in part #6, 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 offers 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 together-but he’ll slit the throat of any who try to defect!

Finally in part #7, 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.

Trade Paperback reprints/collects: Conan the Cimmerian (2009) Issues #14 & #16-21.  Dark Horse Comics

Trade Paperback is bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to insure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Edition
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication Date: November 2010
Format: FC, 184 pages, TPB, 10.20″ x 6.75″
ISBN-10: 1595825924
ISBN-13: 9781595825926

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperback is New & Unread.  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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