Savage Sword of Conan #13

May 1975 · Marvel UK · 0.08 GBP

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In "The Dweller in the Dark," Conan rises to captain of the royal guard in the city-state of Zahmahn and finds himself entangled with Queen Fatima—until a secret liaison with the servant girl Yaila leads to their imprisonment in a dungeon beneath the palace, where they face the terrifying Dweller in the Dark. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Barry Smith, this gripping tale from 1975 sees Conan navigate betrayal, survival, and a surprising turn of fate, culminating in a dramatic choice that reshapes Zahmahn’s future. The cover, a striking piece by Gil Kane with inks by Vince Colletta, captures the story’s ominous tone.

Contains 3 stories

The Dweller in the Dark

16 pp · Sword And Sorcery

Conan the Barbarian (featured)Queen Fatima (death) (antagonist) (first appearance)Yaila (supporting) (first appearance)Yulek (death) (antagonist) (first appearance)

In "The Dweller in the Dark," Conan, now Captain of the royal guard and lover to Queen Fatima of Zahmahn, finds himself betrayed when the queen discovers him with her servant, Yaila. Cast into the dungeon to face the legendary Dweller in the Dark, the two prisoners barely survive the ordeal—only to be forced into a desperate choice. With tradition demanding a female ruler, Conan must decide who will inherit the throne, setting a course that will test loyalty, power, and fate.

The King and the Oak

5 pp · Sword And Sorcery

Kull

Thongor! Warrior of Lost Lemuria!

11 pp · Sword And Sorcery

Thongor