Conan: The Spear and Other Stories

Over a single 2010 issue from Dark Horse, writer Tim Truman and artist Paul Lee crafted a taut, standalone Conan tale that strips the Cimmerian back to his grim, wandering roots. "The Spear" pits the barbarian against a supernatural threat in a frozen northern village, while a backup story expands the Hyborian world with another brief adventure. This one-shot stands as a concise, atmospheric showcase for Truman's mythic storytelling and Lee's moody, detailed artwork.