Conan the Barbarian #143
In "Life among the Dead," Conan the Barbarian faces a deadly trap in the cursed village of Solvanthia, where the awakening Dragon of Solvanthia demands a sacrifice—and the stolen Sword of Graven may be the key to survival. Written by Bruce Jones and brought to life with dynamic art by John Buscema, this 1983 issue blends ancient dread and shifting loyalties, with cover by Buscema capturing the moment’s grim intensity.
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The Dragon of Solvanthia awakes after the Sword of Graven is stolen. Conan finds the Sword and Valen Triafer and the villagers of Solvanthia trick him into being a sacrifice for the Dragon. Valen changes his mind about betraying Conan and jumps into a pit after him, bringing the Sword of Graven to him. The Dragon confronts them.
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