Conan the Barbarian: The Mask of Acheron Sells Out

Jason Momoa will be alive and well as a beast of a warrior despite his plight in Game of Thrones in the upcoming Conan film. Conan has had a comic for a long, long while in the meantime and the hype for the film has led to a complete sellout of Dark Horse's Conan the Barbarian: The Mask of Acheron.

The title features warlor Khalar Zym setting out to find the mythical Mask of Acheron that will bring his love back to life. His quest leads to the destruction of a village in Cimmerira, which of course prompts the arrival of Conan the Barbarian. Zym and his daughter, Marique, eventually clash with Conan in an epic final battle, the outcome of which will decide the fate of the world.

Unlike other sellouts though, this one's not going back to a second printing. So if you want to get your hands on the issue best get it while the gettin's good. Full press release after the jump.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN: THE MASK OF ACHERON SELLS OUT! ANTICIPATION FOR NEW LIONSGATE FILM BOOMS!
August 9, MILWAUKIE, OR—With the release of the red-band trailer for the new Lionsgate film Conan the Barbarian, Dark Horse Comics saw a huge surge in sales of the recently published adaptation, Conan the Barbarian: The Mask of Acheron, which has completely sold out of its entire first printing! Conan the Barbarian: The Mask of Acheron is based on Conan the Barbarian, the new major motion picture starring Jason Momoa, Rose McGowan, and Ron Perlman.

After witnessing his wife burned at the stake, warlord Khalar Zym sets out on a quest to find the mythical Mask of Acheron, an ancient artifact that will bring his beloved back to life. In his search across the lands, Zym destroys a village in northern Cimmeria, where a boy born of battle survives and is cast out into the world, alone. Years later, Zym crosses paths again with the boy who survived—Conan. He must now contend with this barbarian nuisance who is set on vengeance for the slaughter of his village. Zym and his daughter, Marique, eventually clash with Conan in an epic final battle, the outcome of which will decide the fate of the world.

This book will not be reprinted so hurry now to your local bookstore and grab a copy before they’re gone for good! About Dark Horse Comics Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, and comics legend Will Eisner, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as the Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy.

Additionally, its highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton, Trigun, Serenity, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of licensed comics material.