Conan the Barbarian #188

Conan the Barbarian #188 arrives as part of Marvel's 1986 25th Anniversary celebration, and the cover makes that occasion unmistakable — a stern, close-up portrait of Conan in his golden horned helmet dominates a bold red background, while the borders are packed with dozens of Marvel heroes including the Hulk, Captain America, the Fantastic Four, Wolverine, the X-Men, the Avengers, and many more. It's a striking collision of the Hyborian Age and the wider Marvel universe, with cover art by the collaborative team of John Buscema and John Romita giving Conan's steely gaze a commanding presence amid the superhero crowd. Inside, writer James C. Owsley and artist John Buscema bring "Killing Season" to life — a title that suggests the Cimmerian is very much in his element.