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Conan the Barbarian #181

Apr 1986 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.40 GBP; 0.95 CAD
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“Maddoc's Reign”

In "Maddoc's Reign," Conan arrives at the court of King Maddoc II with a dire warning of looming danger. Forced to prove his worth by scaling the tower and retrieving the lost ring of the former king, Conan's journey tests more than his strength—it reveals something far older and more dangerous than he anticipated. Written by Jim Owsley and brought to life with bold art by John Buscema, this 1986 issue features dynamic inks by Ernie Chan, vibrant colors by George Roussos, and precise lettering by Janice Chiang, all under a striking cover by Buscema.

writer Jim Owsley · artist John Buscema · inker Ernie Chan · colorist George Roussos · letterer Janice Chiang · cover John Buscema

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Full credits

writer Jim Owsley
artist John Buscema
inker Ernie Chan
colorist George Roussos
letterer Janice Chiang
cover pencils, inks John Buscema

Reprints

Reprinted in Conan el Bárbaro #109 (1987), Conan #8/1994 (1994), Conan album #41 (2002), Conan the Barbarian: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus #7 (2021), Conan #22

Key issues in Conan the Barbarian

#1★
#1 1st appearance — Conan
#23★
#23 1st appearance — Red Sonja
#14★
#14 1st appearance — Elric
#270★
#270 1st appearance — Milo
#6★
#6 1st appearance — Jenna
#7★
#7 1st appearance — Thoth-Amon

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