Savage Sword of Conan #8
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Keepers of the Crypt," Conan stumbles upon the ruined city of Lanjau, where he battles a monstrous lizard and teams up with a nameless mercenary to claim its lost treasure. Together, they face the undead keepers of the crypt—defeated only by sunlight—before an earthquake buries the city and its riches. As Conan reaches a nearby village, he reunites with Jenna, only to flee with her on horseback when soldiers arrive to arrest him. Written by Roy Thomas and Robert E. Howard, with art by Barry Smith and inks by Tom Sutton and Palmer, this 1975 Marvel UK issue features a cover by Barry Windsor-Smith and John Romita, with inks by Sal Buscema and John Romita.
In "The Keepers of the Crypt," Conan stumbles upon the ruined city of Lanjau, where he fights a monstrous lizard and teams up with a nameless mercenary to claim its lost treasure. Together, they battle the undead keepers of the crypt—defeated only by sunlight—before an earthquake buries the city and their prize. Left alone, Conan reaches a nearby village and reunites with Jenna, only to flee with her on horseback when soldiers arrive to arrest him.
In "The Forbidden Swamp," Kull and Brule venture into a temple dedicated to the Valusian snake-god, where they face a colossal undersea beast guarding the sacred ruins. There, they encounter Thulsa Doom for the first time—charming, enigmatic, and claiming to be an ally, he begs to join them on their journey to the City of Wonders.
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↩ Reprints Conan the Barbarian #8 (1971), Kull, the Conqueror #2 (1971), Monsters on the Prowl #16 (1972)
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