Conan joins an alliance of Cimmerian tribesmen to repel an Aquilonian invasion of his country at the Siege Of Venarium. After turning back the horde, the son of a Cimmerian blacksmith feels the exhilaration of combat and the thrill of victory. Conan discovers a sword when the survivors look for trophies among the dead. Its craftsmanship and markings evoke stories of distant lands. Enticed by the possibility of adventure, Conan leaves Cimmeria without looking back.
Rob De La Torre's art imbues Jim Zub's story with a classic appeal. José Villaarrubia lavishes a limited palette of cool colors that look brushed onto paper artwork. Richard Starking's large uppercase letters inhabit colored narrative boxes or float as unadorned and unfettered as the man whose origin this story heralds.
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