Credits
Writer(s):
Roy Thomas; Dann Thomas
Penciller(s):
John Buscema
Inker(s):
Ernie Chan
Letterer(s):
Jack Morelli
Subject Matter
Genres:
fantasy
Feature(s):
Conan
Character(s):
Thulsa Doom (Villain; embodied in a talking skull); Thoth-Amon (Villain; embodied in a monkey); Hissarlion [Prince Phan-Ku] (Villain; Intro; Death); Kohatlus (Villain; Intro); Serpent-men (Villain); Conan; Captain Kuchum; Li-Zya (Kuchum's daughter); Laranga
Synopsis:
Conan sails with Khitans under Captain Kuchum. Thulsa Doom's skull has convinced Kuchum that he can lead them to vast treasure. They encounter Black Corsairs and a giant shark on the voyage, but eventually reach the island promised by Doom. The landing party is greeted by Phan-Ku, who claims to be the grandson of a ship-wrecked Khitan, but is actually a priest of Set serving Doom. He attempts to sacrifice Li-Zya, but Conan saves her and kills the priest. Revealed as serpent-men, the hosts overcome Conan and the Khitans through overwhelming numbers.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
45
Notes:
"The Skull on the Seas" (Part 3 of 4)