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Issue: Savage Sword of Conan #2
Publication Date: February 2008
 
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Publisher: FlagDark Horse
Indicia Publisher: Dark Horse Books
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 2
Pages: 548
ISBN: 9781593078942
UPC/EAN: 978159307894251795
Price: $17.95 USD
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Content Items: 40 (15 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Matt Dryer; Ryan Jorgensen
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; black-and-white interior
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cardstock cover; newsprint interior
Binding: trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected editions
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Boris Vallejo (painting)
Boris Vallejo (painting)
Boris Vallejo (painting)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #15 published October 1976
was The Devil in Iron [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Title Page

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Savage Sword of Conan #11

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Ken Barr [as k. b.] (signed, painting)
Ken Barr [as k. b.] (signed, painting)
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #11 published April 1976
was Abode of the Damned! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Abode of the Damned

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Yong Montano
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Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Mellani; Darami; Kabul Nulla; Hammad; Shirkuh [Conan]; Agham; Borak; Makkar; Belissar Khan; Ali Shah; Abdel Khafir
Hammad and his men, along with Shirkuh and three strangers arrive at the Abode of the Damned, where they discover the citizen's loyalties fractured among chiefs.
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #11 published April 1976
was The Abode of the Damned [Part I] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #11 published April 1976
was [The Abode of the Damned] Part II: The Country of the Knife [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #11 published April 1976
was [The Abode of the Damned] Part III: Swords in the City [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #11 published April 1976
was [The Abode of the Damned] Part IV: The Jewel from Beyond [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #11 published April 1976
was [The Abode of the Damned] Part V: Slaves-- and Slaughter! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #11 published April 1976
was [The Abode of the Damned] Part VI: When the Sun Fell [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "The Country of the Knife".
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Savage Sword of Conan #12

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Credits
Boris Vallejo [as Boris] (painting, signed)
Boris Vallejo [as Boris] (painting, signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #12 published June 1976
was The Haunters of Castle Crimson [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Haunters Of Castle Crimson

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Alfredo Alcala
?
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Malthom of Nemedia; Conan; Zuleika; Khelru-Shan; Aballah Bin Khor; Rodrik; Mordek; Ali-Bey; Hari Bin Nasru
Conan rescues a slave girl he plans to pass off as the abducted bride of Khelru-Shan in exchange for the reward.
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #12 published June 1976
was The Haunters of Castle Crimson [Part I] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #12 published June 1976
was [The Haunters of Castle Crimson] Part II: Heritage of Horror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #12 published June 1976
was [The Haunters of Castle Crimson] Part III: A Bargain Betwixt Devils [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #12 published June 1976
was [The Haunters of Castle Crimson] Part IV: The Testing of Zuleika [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #12 published June 1976
was [The Haunters of Castle Crimson] Part V: A Falling-Out among Thieves [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #12 published June 1976
was [The Haunters of Castle Crimson] Part VI: The Foe Within [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #12 published June 1976
was [The Haunters of Castle Crimson] Part VII: Sword and Skulls [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #12 published June 1976
was [The Haunters of Castle Crimson] Part VIII: A Night of Bones [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "The Slave Princess".
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Savage Sword of Conan #13

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Richard Hescox (painting)(signed)
Richard Hescox (painting)(signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #13 published July 1976
was The Thing in the Temple [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Gods Of Bal-Sagoth

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
Gil Kane
Ralph Reese
John Costanza
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Aala [Kyrie]; Vertorix (intro, destroyed); Gothan; Fafnir; Ska
Conan and Fafnir the Vanir are stranded on the ancient island of Bal-Sagoth in the Vilayet Sea. At first they are enemies, but they quickly decide to co-operate in order to survive. They rescue a girl, Kyrie, and fight the high priest Gothan in order to restore her as goddess and queen Aala of Bal-Sagoth.
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #13 published July 1976
was The Gods of Bal-Sagoth [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Thing In The Temple

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
Gil Kane
Dan Adkins
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Fafnir; Aala; Gothan; Ska; Yezdigerd; Vertorix (flashback; cameo)
Conan and Fafnir fulfill the prophecy of Bal-Sagoth, which leads to the destruction of the island and all its people.
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #13 published July 1976
was Part II The Thing in the Temple [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Tim Conrad (signed Tac)
Tim Conrad (signed Tac)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #13 published July 1976
was Frontispiece [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Savage Sword of Conan #14

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Earl Norem (painting)(signed)
Earl Norem (painting)(signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #14 published September 1976
was Shadow-God of Zamboula [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Shadows In Zamboula

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
Neal Adams
Neal Adams; Tony deZuniga; ? [as The Tribe]
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Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Aram Baksh; Zabibi [Nafertari]; Alafdhal [Jungir Khan]; Baal-Pteor; Totrasmek
After being attacked by cannibals, Conan rescues Zabibi and ends up assisting her in her search for the magical ring called the Star of Khorala.
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #14 published September 1976
was Shadows in Zamboula [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Robert E. Howard adaptation, credits from the letter pages of Savage Swords #14 & 16
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Savage Sword of Conan #15

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Boris Vallejo (painting)
Boris Vallejo (painting)
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #15 published October 1976
was The Devil in Iron [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Devil In Iron

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Alfredo Alcala
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?
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Jehungir Agha; Ghaznavi; Octavia; Kilzan; Yateli; Khosatral Khel
Jehungir and Ghaznavi plot to use Octavia to trap Conan on the island Xapur. Unknown to them, a fisherman has awoken an ancient warrior on the same island.
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #15 published October 1976
was The Devil in Iron [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #15 published October 1976
was The Magic of Khosatral Khel (Part 2) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #15 published October 1976
was The Many Faces of Death (Part 3) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Robert E. Howard adaptation
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Savage Sword of Conan #16

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Earl Norem (painting)
Earl Norem (painting)
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #16 published December 1976
was Wizards of the Black Circle [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The People Of The Black Circle

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Alfredo Alcala
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Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Yasmina; Bhunda Chand; Kerim Shah; Khemsa; Chunder Shan; Gitara; Yar Afzal
Conan kidnaps Yasmina in a plan to ransom her for seven of his men.
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #16 published December 1976
was The People of the Black Circle [Chapter 1, Part I] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #16 published December 1976
was [The People of the Black Circle, Chapter 1] Part II: A Barbarian from the Hills [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #16 published December 1976
was [The People of the Black Circle, Chapter 1] Part III: The Sorcery of Khemsa [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #16 published December 1976
was [The People of the Black Circle, Chapter 1] Part IV: Reavers of the Hills [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Robert E. Howard adaptation

Chapter 2 titled 'A Barbarian From the Hills'
Chapter 3 titled 'The Sorcery Of Khemsa'
Chapter 4 titled 'Reavers Of the Hills'
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Savage Sword of Conan #17

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Ernie Chan (painting); Earl Norem (painting)
Ernie Chan (painting); Earl Norem (painting)
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #17 published February 1977
was The War of the Wizards! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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On To Yimsha

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Alfredo Alcala
?
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Yasmina; Yar Afzal; Bhunda Chand (flashback; cameo); Ashida; Khemsa; Gitara
When Yar Afzal is killed by Khemsa's sorcery, Conan and Yasmina must flee the Wazuli camp. They are followed by Khemsa and Gitara.
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #17 published February 1977
was [The People of the Black Circle, Chapter 2] Part I, On to Yimsha [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #17 published February 1977
was [The People of the Black Circle, Chapter 2] Part II: The Mountain of the Black Seers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Robert E. Howard adaptation
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Savage Sword of Conan #18

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Dan Adkins (signed; painting)
Dan Adkins (signed; painting)
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #18 published April 1977
was Battle with the Death Wizards [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Battle Of The Towers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Alfredo Alcala
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Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Ondira; Khemsa; Kerim Shah; Master of Yimsha
Conan learns that the Afguli clans have turned on him, so he plans to rescue Yasmina alone, but is joined by Kerim Shah and his men who agree to join him.
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #18 published April 1977
was [The People of the Black Circle, Chapter 3, Part I] The Battle of the Towers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #18 published April 1977
was [The People of the Black Circle, Chapter 3] Part II: Yasmina Knows Stark Terror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #18 published April 1977
was [The People of the Black Circle, Chapter 3] Part III: The Castle of the Wizards [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Robert E. Howard adaptation
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Savage Sword of Conan #19

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Kenneth Morris (signed; painting)
Kenneth Morris (signed; painting)
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #19 published June 1977
was Wings of Death [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Vengeance In Vendhya

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Alfredo Alcala
?
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Kerim Shah; The Black Seers; Master of Yimsha; Yasmina
Conan frees Yasmina from the Black Seers but is unable to keep her for long.
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #19 published June 1977
was [The People of the Black Circle, Chapter 4] Vengeance in Vendhya [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Robert E. Howard adaptation
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Savage Sword of Conan #20

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Earl Norem (painting)
Earl Norem (painting)
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #20 published July 1977
was The Slithering Shadow [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Mike Zeck
Mike Zeck
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #16 published December 1976
was Frontispiece [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Slithering Shadow

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Credits
Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Alfredo Alcala
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Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Natala; Thalis; Thog
Conan and Natala wander into the city of Xuthal from the desert and find it almost deserted except for sleeping men and a shadowy demon.
Reprinting
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #20 published July 1977
was The Slithering Shadow [Part I] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #20 published July 1977
was [The Slithering Shadow] Part II: The Tentacles of Thog [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #20 published July 1977
was [The Slithering Shadow] Part III: Xuthal of the Dusk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Robert E. Howard adaptation
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Mike Zeck
Mike Zeck
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Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Reprinting
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #15 published October 1976
was pin-up: frontispiece [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Savage Sword of Conan #21

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Earl Norem (painting)
Earl Norem (painting)
typeset
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #21 published August 1977
was Horror from the Red Tower [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Ernie Chan
Ernie Chan
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Reprinting
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #21 published August 1977
was [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Horror From the Red Tower

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Fred Blosser; Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Sonny Trinidad; John Buscema
Jim Novak
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Amalric; Tilutan; Gobir; Sadir; Lissa; Prince Zapayo da Kova; Ollam-Onga; Zehbeh; Daura; Sakumbe; Askia
Amalric rescues Lissa and returns her to her desert city but he discovers that some horror lives in the red tower.
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #21 published August 1977
was The Horror from the Red Tower [Part I] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Adapted from an unfinished Robert E Howard synopsis (rewritten by L. Sprague DeCamp as "Drums of Tombalku"). Buscema inked part 3 (pages 43-53)
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Ernie Chan
Ernie Chan
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
Reprinting
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #22 published September 1977
was Frontispiece [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Savage Sword of Conan #22

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Val Mayerik (painting) (signed)
Val Mayerik (painting) (signed)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
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FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #22 published September 1977
was Pool of the Black One [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Boris Vallejo [as Boris] (signed)
Boris Vallejo [as Boris] (signed)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Reprinting
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #11 published April 1976
was Frontispiece [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Line drawing to cover of Savage Sword Of Conan #9.
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The Pool of the Black One

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Sonny Trinidad
Jim Novak
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Sancha; Zaporavo; Black Giants
Conan joins a group of Zingaran Freebooters who sail west until they find a mysterious island.
Reprinting
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #22 published September 1977
was The Pool of the Black One [Chapter 1, Part I] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Adapted from REH's "The Pool of the Black One".
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Savage Sword of Conan #23

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Earl Norem
Earl Norem
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Red Sonja
Reprinting
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #23 published October 1977
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Torrent of Doom

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Alfredo Alcala
Jim Novak
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Black Giants (Villain; Death); Conan; Sancha
Conan and a crew of Zingaran freebooters battle the Black Giants.
Reprinting
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #23 published October 1977
was [The Pool of the Black One, Chapter 2] Torrent of Doom [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Adapted from REH's "The Pool of the Black Ones".
This story is continued in The Savage Sword of Conan #67.
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Savage Sword of Conan #24

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Earl Norem
Earl Norem
?
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
Reprinting
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #24 published November 1977
was Tower of the Elephant [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Michael Netzer [as Mike Nasser] (signed)
Dick Giordano (signed)
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan
Reprinting
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #20 published July 1977
was [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Tower of the Elephant

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
John Buscema
Alfredo Alcala
Jim Novak
Subject Matter
fantasy
Conan
Conan; Taurus; Yag-Kosha; Yara
Young Conan breaks into the fabled Tower of the Elephant in order to steal the gem known as the Heart of the Elephant. Inside, he finds a noble creature ensnared by the evil sorcerer Yara.
Reprinting
FlagThe Savage Sword of Conan #24 published November 1977
was The Tower of the Elephant [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Adapted from REH's "The Tower of the Elephant"; previously adapted in Conan the Barbarian #4 (Marvel). Later adapted again in Conan #20–22 (Dark Horse).

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