Conan the Barbarian #59
In "The Ballad of Belit!", Conan listens as the warrior N’yaga recounts the tragic tale of Bêlit, the rightful heir to the throne of Asaglun. Forced into exile after her father’s murder by her uncle Nim-Karrak, Bêlit was raised in secret by N’yaga, who spread the legend that she was the daughter of Derketa, goddess of death. Now a feared pirate, Bêlit seeks vengeance with a fierce resolve forged in loss. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with dynamic art by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan, and colors by Michele Wolfman, this issue features a striking cover by John Buscema and John Romita.
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Conan hears the story of Bêlit from N’yaga's lips. Bêlit is the rightful heir to the throne Asaglun. When she was a child, her uncle Nim-Karrak overthrew and killed her father, the king. N'yaga saved her life and rejoined his tribe, where he spread the legend that Bêlit was the daughter of Derketa, goddess of death. Bêlit grew up to become the best warrior of the tribe. The jealous Chief Uzumi sent her on a suicide mission to reclaim a relic from the Mound-Dwellers, but ended up getting killed himself. As the new chief, Bêlit turned to piracy in order to raise funds for her revenge.
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