ABLAZE's The Cimmerian returns! See Robert E. Howard's classic pulp tales adapted to the comics medium with all blood, guts, and glory intact! Conan faces crucifixion when Taramis, the beautiful and benevolent ruler of the city-state Khauran, suddenly becomes a tyrant bent on excising threats. Half-rescued from his execution by a band of desert raiders, Conan joins them and turns his eyes towards the plight of Khauran and the mystery of its queen’s sudden corruption.