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King Conan: The Scarlet Citadel                             Comics Lot w/ Variant
Features/Includes The Dark Horse 25th Anniversary Variant of issue #1 by Gerald Parel… Awesome!!
Story by: Robert E. Howard
Writer: Timothy Truman
Artist: Tomás Giorello
Colorist: José Villarrubia
Letterers: Comicraft & Richard Starkings
Editors: Philip Simon & Patrick Thorpe
Variant Cover #1 by: Gerald Parel
Covers #1,2,3,4 by: Darick Robertson & Dave Stewart

A thrilling adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard’s most beloved Conan stories!

“The Scarlet Citadel” is one of the original short stories starring the fictional sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in Weird Tales magazine circa January 1933. It is set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns a middle-aged Conan battling rival kingdoms, being captured through treachery and escaping from an eldritch dungeon via unexpected aid. The story includes Tsotha-lanti who is an evil wizard whose sorcerous arts help ensnare King Conan.

A thrilling new era begins, as Dark Horse launches its first miniseries devoted entirely to the trials and exploits of Robert E. Howard’s King Conan! Timothy Truman, Tomás Giorello, and José Villarrubia – the monthly team behind the critically acclaimed Conan the Cimmerian run – jump many years forward in the barbarian’s life to a time when he’s already crowned himself ruler of Aquilonia, as they adapt the beloved King Conan story, “The Scarlet Citadel.” With covers by fan favorite Darick Robertson, this fast-paced, standalone miniseries is sure to please fans of breathtaking artwork and edge-of-your-seat adventure – and it’s a great introduction to Howard’s tales of King Conan!

After King Conan of Aquilonia’s army has been slain, he is taken prisoner and put into the Kothian dungeon at Khorshemish He rescues a sorcerer, Pelias and escapes, only to find that the capital Tarantia has been taken over by a rival in his absence, and the Kothian army is set to destroy another city…

Story/Spoilers
In issue #1, Even though he’s been beaten nearly to death, chained to a wall, and locked away deep within Tsotha’s fortress, Conan is by no means out of commission…

Next in issue #2, While the foes and betrayers who stripped him of his crown celebrate their acquisition of Aquilonia, Conan plans his escape. However, an additional, seemingly insignificant foe from Conan’s past stalks Tsotha’s horrific dungeons waiting for a chance to kill the legendary barbarian.

Next in issue #3, Conan goes against his ingrained barbarian instincts and sides with a strange wizard in order to topple those who ensnared them both in the horrific dungeons beneath the Scarlet Citadel

Finally in issue #4, Conan races to Aquilonia to regain his throne with the aid of Pelias the Wizard!

A thrilling adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard’s most beloved Conan stories!

Features/Includes The Dark Horse 25th Anniversary Variant of issue #1 by Gerald Parel… Awesome!!

Comics lot contains: King Conan: The Scarlet Citadel (2011) Issues #1-4 & The Dark Horse 25th Anniversary Variant of Issue #1.  Dark Horse 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: Dark Horse Comics
Publication Date: 2011
Format per comic: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.75″
UPC: 761568175806

Collectible Entertainment note: Comics 1,2,3,4 & Variant 1 are in Very Fine to Very Fine + condition.  Beautiful Set!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious King Conan and/or Robert E. Howard collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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