Conan Saga #86

Conan and Red Sonja stand back to back against a fiery backdrop, weapons raised as monstrous clawed creatures lunge at them from below — a vivid reminder of why this pairing remains one of sword-and-sorcery's most thrilling combos. John Buscema both penciled and inked this striking cover, capturing the raw intensity of two warriors in the thick of battle with his trademark musculature and drama. Inside, Roy Thomas pens the full-length epic "The Ballad of Belit & Conan," with John Buscema on art — making this May 1994 issue a satisfying showcase of the creative team that helped define Conan's adventures at Marvel.