Conan #26 (Mr)

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Timothy Truman (CA) Tony Harris. Beginning a stunning two-parter drawn by legendary storyteller Tim Truman (Grimjack* Hawkworld* Jonah Hex)! The Prince and his mysterious Wazir* featured in Conan #0 and the series' framing sequences* share center stage with Conan in a two-tiered story. Having added new lands to his father's empire* the Prince must deal with diplomacy* border wars* and a local champion. The Wazir offers guidance with a legend of when Conan was a hill-chief of the Afghulis* high in the Himeliam mountains. Conan is building the seeds of a kingdom can he betray a brave man to gain power? And if he can* should the Prince do the same? Imperial skullduggery* high-mountain action* and devious schemes take the spotlight in this gorgeously drawn tale.