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The Chronicles of Conan: Volume 10 – When Giants walk the Earth and Other Stories
Trade Paperback
Writer: Roy Thomas
Artists: John Buscema & Howard Chaykin
Editor: Jeremy Barlow
Cover by: John Buscema & Ernie Chan

Featuring nine more issues from the famed Roy Thomas/John Buscema run on Conan the Barbarian, stories showcasing Conan’s adventures with Belit the She-Pirate, one of Robert E. Howard’s most powerful and beloved female characters.

Treading the long and winding path toward his eventual monarchy, Conan becomes witness to the corruption and devastation of many a fantastic kingdom along the way. Not the least of which being the marvelous, and equally dangerous, lands of Harakht–home to the fearsome Hawk-Riders and their enormous avian beasts. Despite the overwhelming odds and the presence of a mysterious, earthbound space rock, it will take more than a flock of giant and savage birds to strike fear in the Barbarian’s heart. With his lover Bëlit–the Queen of the Black Coast–at his side, no threats, terrestrial or otherwise, will prevent Conan from fulfilling his destiny.

In a fantastic world filled with malevolent magicians and dangerous doppelgangers, one man pits his flesh, blood, and steel against an endless tide of enemies-natural and supernatural-that would seek to destroy him. That man is Conan! Whether he’s going toe-to-toe against a lumbering beast or taking on a shipload of cut-throats and pirates, Conan’s strength, cunning and iron will know no equal.

Presenting more of the celebrated Roy Thomas/John Buscema Conan The Barbarian run… proving once again why Conan is considered the greatest and most savage Fantasy character of all time.

Adapting the fantasy world of Robert E. Howard to the comics form and featuring completely remastered color and text corrections and containing material not available for nearly thirty years. The Chronicles of Conan Volume 10: When Giants walked the Earth and Other Stories presents nine issues of Robert E. Howard’s character, Conan The Barbarian, by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, & Howard Chaykin in what is now considered as classic Conan The Barbarian storytelling.

Story/Spoilers:
In part #1, “Vengeance in Asgalun!”, Belit confronts Nim-Karrak and discovers her father is still alive. Kawaku disobeys Belit.

Next in part #2, “He Who Waits–In The Well of Skelos!”, Kawaku leads an unsuccessful mutiny against Belit and dies. Belit, M’gora, and Laranga save Conan’s life. Adapted from a plot by Robert E. Howard.

Next in part #3, “The Battle at the Black Walls!”, Thoth-Amon visits Conan in a dream; Conan and Belit rescue Neftha from a Stygian ship, fight a sea-serpent and torch the Khemi navy. Thoth-Amon cameo.

Next in part #4, “The Hawk-Riders Of Harakht!”, Belit is captured by hawk-riders of Harakht. Conan kills a hawk-rider, giant hawk, & crocodile. Conan prepares to rescue Belit.

Next in part #5, “Swordless in Stygia”, Conan enters Harakht to rescue Belit who is held captive by Hor-Neb.

Next in part #6, “When Giants Walk the Earth!”, Conan fights the giant Gol-Thir and saves Belits life in an arena.

Next in part #7, “The Lost Valley of Iskander”, Conan guards the mystic eye of the serpent god, Set; Conan rescues Bardylis. Adapted from the non-Conan story by Robert E. Howard.

Next in part #8, “Trial by Combat”, Conan defeats Ptolemy and Becomes King of Attalus; Stygians attack Attalus; Aristo dies. Adapted from the non-Conan story “The Lost Valley of Iskander” by Robert E. Howard.

Finally in part #9, “The Eye Of The Serpent”, Conan, as king of Attalus defends it from Stygian attackers, killing Hun-ya-di. He then returns the crown to Ptolemy. Adapted from the non-Conan story “The Lost Valley of Iskander” by Robert E. Howard.

Trade Paperback reprints/collects: Conan The Barbarian (1977) Issues #72-77 & 79-81.  Marvel Comics

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

First Edition
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Publication Date: 2006
Format: FC, 168 pages, TPB, 10″ x 7″
ISBN-10: 1593074905
ISBN-13: 9781593074906

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

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