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“The Twilight of the Grim Grey God!”
Note: Adapted from Robert E Howard’s story “The Grey God Passes”
Into the wind Conan fled. A mountainous figure stood watching him from afar. Had the Cimmerian crossed paths with an elder god? How did the graying stranger know of battles to come? Conan knew not of such things. His focus was on revenge.
For the past week, Conan had traveled north towards the Hyperboria border, and as he did, his thoughts were occupied by a group of slavers who had recently captured him. One of them, a golden-haired cutthroat, had caught Conan off guard during a moonless night. Using sheer numbers to overpower him, the Lemurian scum was able to subdue Conan and enslave him for several days to come. But, like a wild panther, not even the most skilled hunters could pen Conan for long. Now the hunters have become the hunted.
Who was the mysterious stranger with grave tidings of dead kings? Can Conan help two Brythunian lovers avoid the ravages of battle? Will a cavalry officer betray his country for quick riches and the lamentations of women? Collect the series to find out!
Reviewer Notes
I admit, I have become spoiled by the modern comic book adaptations of Conan and the world of Hyboria. Their slick sheen. The amazing art and production value. Publishers like Titan, Dynamite, and Ablaze have taken Robert E Howard’s work to a much higher level than what was produced in 1970. The core story and adventures have not changed, however, since Marvel Comics began their historical publication of Conan the Barbarian. That is a great thing.
If you’re searching for the comic book roots of Howard’s classic characters, look no further than bronze age Marvel Comics. Conan, Kull, and Red Sonja gain new life from writers such as Roy Thomas. Conan the Barbarian #3 gets a very solid three out of five stars from this fan.
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