Conan the Barbarian #12Writer: Brian Wood
Artist: Declan Shalvey
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Cover Artist: Massimo Carnevale
Conan the Barbarian #12 is the latest entry in writer Brian Wood's masterful exploration of a young Conan and his lover Bêlit as they navigate the high seas and the pitfalls and pains that come with young love. Wood captured the essence of that passionate burning love in the first few arcs, now Wood examines the tragedy which can strike from a clear sky as Conan and Bêlit deal with the hardship of a miscarriage.
Wood's examination is not saccharine or trite but heartfelt and told through imagery more so than dialogue or narration. The double page splash of Conan slumped and bloodied against the door behind which Bêlit lies dying is powerful stuff, and that's just the first of a handful of emotionally charged pages as Conan deals with the after effects of "the Death".
This is such a fantastic series and if you haven't yet plunged into the fray I would highly recommend starting at issue one and reading Brian Wood's entire run so far, it is an impressive exploration of a relationships ups and downs set against the rich tapestry of Conan lore.
4.5 out of 5 stars
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