Conan, Barbaren #1
In "Troldmanden og krigeren," Conan, the barbarian, leads the Turanian army through the hilly countryside, clashing with the mysterious Hill-Men in a battle that tests both his strength and his mind. As the fight rages, he confronts not just his enemies, but his own shadow—an eerie, personal struggle that deepens the mystery. The story ends with a subtle but striking twist, best noticed in the final panel and the sword that lies at its center. Written by Roy Thomas and Per Sanderhage, with art by John Buscema and Ernie Chua, and a cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, this 1993 issue delivers a haunting, character-driven tale in the classic Conan tradition.
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Setting: Hilly Countryside; Conan fights in the Turanian army against the Hill-Men; Conan fights his shadow; Nice twist at end--pay attention to the sword in the last panel.
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