On the road of Kings... While resupplying in the Shemite coastal city of Kyros, Conan of Cimmeria and Bêlit, Queen of the Black Coast, sought refuge and respite at an inn known as the Hidden Haven. There, the duo indulged in drink and nostalgia, recalling their charged first meeting before retiring to the privacy of their room. But their presence was noted by a band of sneakthieves who invaded the couple's 'paired nest' - only to discover the Cimmerian and Queen of the Black Coast are more predator than prey. After witnessing Conan and Bêlit brutally dispatch her companions, the final thief desperately bartered for her life, offering tantalizing information for an upcoming job: a heist to steal a Stygian relic. Where Conan sees a foolish gamble, Bêlit sees opportunity: a chance to seize the spoils themselves and spill Stygian blood...
"A thoughtful tale, with fantastic art that speaks to the depths of Robert E. Howard plumbed 90 years ago. It is sure to please fans of the character and may even make fans of some skeptics. Grade: 5/5."
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"Best Ongoing Comic Series of 2024"
Rue Morgue Magazine
"Jim Zub, for the most part, is doing brand new Conan stories and they feel like they're written by the hand of Robert E. Howard himself. It feels like you're in Cimmeria, the Hyborian Age written by Robert E. Howard himself, and I don't think there's a bigger compliment that I could give."
