(W/A/CA) P. Craig Russell. P. Craig Russell* the artist best known for adapting literary works to comics* applies his legendary talents to Conan in this adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "The Jewels of Gwahlur*" one of Conan's last adventures before becoming king. A young woman* having made a string of bad choices* finds herself the pawn of mercenaries one of which is Conan of Cimmeria. As the former dancing girl poses as the dead oracle of a primitive cult* Conan puts his experience as a thief and a soldier together in pursuit of some of the most prized jewels in the world the Teeth of Gwahlur! Featuring a sixteen-page sketchbook and an interview with Russell covering his career and creative process on this book* this handsome hardcover not only highlights one of fantasy art's greatest living talents* it shows once again that Howard's original Conan tales remain unsurpassed.