Conan the Cimmerian #0 marks a transitional period in young Conan's life, as he spurns the magicians, turncoats, and legal trappings of the cities he's seen in order to return to the beloved northern frontiers of Cimmeria, where he was born and raised. It also marks a turning point in the artistic muscle that will fuel Conan's adventures throughout 2008 and beyond. Writer Timothy Truman and Argentine artist Tom�s Giorello are joined by renowned colorist Jos� Villarrubia in this special issue, as they deliver their adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "Cimmeria" poem. And what's up with Conan? He fights for his life when he crosses paths with more
I can't stress enough how much Truman and Giorello accomplish here in 16 short pages. With a limited amount of narration they skillfully sum up the current state of Conan's disposition, while respectfully putting the first series to bed and swelling interest for the upcoming chapters. It would be easy to pass this off as nothing more than a promotional tool, but it's clear a lot of time and effort went into making the issue a legitimately entertaining read. If this is any indication of how Conan the Cimmerian will read, color me excited. Read Full Review
A great read for those of us who are familiar with the poem and/or the character and world of Conan, and also a great place to start for new readers of the mythos. Conan the Cimmerian #0, though painstakingly short, is brilliant read from cover to cover. Read Full Review
Short, sweet and to the point, this issue of Conan is a welcome addition to the collection and a great starting point for the new Cimmerian title. And damn well worth your 99 cents. Read Full Review
Consider me on board, at least for the first few issues. Read Full Review
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