Description
Conan the Barbarian hunts one of the world's greatest treasures in an action-packed adaptation by P. Craig Russell! As Conan seeks the prized Teeth of Gwahlur, he discovers that a former dancing girl is being compelled to pose as a long-dead oracle. Can he use this knowledge to outfox his opponents on the hunt for the jewels? Plus, in more action-packed tales by top-flight talent, a king's daughter is kidnapped by a sorcerer - and only Conan and the girl's sister can save her! And, intrigued by a leader known as the 'Mad King of Gaul,' Conan joins his army - but when tragedy strikes, will Conan be worthy to wear the crown? Collecting: Conan and The Jewels Of Gwahlur 1-3, Conan and The Daughters Of Midora, Conan and The Mad King of Gaul, Conan: The Weight of The Crown… (more)
Language
Original language
Physical description
Publication
ISBN
Local notes
* "Conan and the Jewels of Gwahlur", an adaptation of the story by Robert E. Howard, set directly after the story "Red Nails". Conan attempts to steal the titular jewels from a temple, but finds himself embroiled in palace intrigue with competing goals, as well as encountering a dark, ancient secret.
* "Conan and the Daughters of Midora", wherein Conan is hired to retrieve a kidnapped princess, accompanied by the princess' capable twin.
* "Conan and the Mad King of Gaul" and "Conan: The Weight of the Crown", in which a young Conan gets his first taste of kingship and discovers he is perhaps not yet mature enough to carry it.
Library's review
As for the other two stories, they're original comics, and they're pretty decent. I rather liked Palmiotti's story of the kidnapped princess with a couple of twists. Robertson's story of Conan's early venture into kingship had more going for it thematically, but didn't grab me as much, possibly because the story felt a little passive. Things were happening, but as per the point of the story, the protagonist wasn't really actively doing anything about much of it.
All in all a good collection, but nothing truly special, and in my eyes weakened rather a lot by there not seeming to be any connecting theme, story thread or logic to why these three particular stories are bundled together.