Conan the Barbarian #58
"Queen of the Black Coast!" kicks off in 1976 with a bold tale of survival and sudden alliance, as Conan, fleeing Messantia’s justice, finds himself aboard a ship bound for the unknown. Off the coast of Kush, he’s captured by the fierce pirate queen Bêlit and her Black Corsairs, forced into a deadly duel with warrior Odongo—only to emerge victorious and earn Bêlit’s respect, and her favor. With John Buscema’s dynamic art and Steve Gan’s inks bringing the storm-lashed decks to life, this issue marks a pivotal moment in Conan’s journey, all under the bold cover by John Buscema and John Romita.
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Conan barely escapes the law in Messantia by boarding a ship heading due south. Off the coast of Kush, the ship is unexpectedly boarded by the pirate queen Bêlit and her Black Corsairs. Conan is offered a chance to live if he can defeat the warrior Odongo in battle. Conan is victorious and Odongo dies. Bêlit is impressed by Conan – they quickly become lovers and Conan her second-in-command.
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