Various authors, The Cimmerian, Volume 3. Portland, OR: Ablaze Publishing, 2022. ISBN: 9781950912445.
Genre: graphic novels and comics
Subgenre: adaptations, fantasy
Format: e-book galley
Source: NetGalley
In "Iron Shadows in the Moon," Conan saves a young woman from her pursuers. As they escape on a boat, they end up on an island. Soon they find dangers that are magical and mundane. The story moves at a quick pace with a lot of action. As in previous stories, we see that Conan, despite being called a barbarian, is way more civilized than those in civilization.
In the "Man Eaters of Zamboula," Conan arrives in the city of Zamboula. An acquaintance warns him of the danger of staying at a certain inn where the guests always disappear. Conan decides to stay at the place anyhow. The place is cheap, and he can't afford anything else. Soon he learns the truth of the town's cannibal slaves, but that is the least of his problems. A local woman enlists his help to save her lover from a local sorcerer's scheme. However, Conan soon discovers she is more than she seems, and he will need his guile and smarts, in addition to his strength, if he is to make out alive. This is a good story with suspense as well as action. I did like both stories, but I liked this one a bit more.
As in previous volumes, the text of Robert E. Howard's original stories is included. I really like having the option of reading the original after the adaptation. You also get a cover gallery and an extra section of sketches.
The art continues to be very good. In this case, it seems a bit improved from the previous volume. Details are a bit clearer here. Art is colorful and vivid. The stories are good adaptations and faithful to the original source.
As I said for the previous volume, this is a good selection for libraries with graphic novel collections. I would order this for our library, and I do recommend it.
4 out of 5 stars.
Book qualifies for the following 2022 Reading Challenge:
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