The Chronicles of Conan #4
In "The Shadow of the Vulture!", Conan and Red Sonja clash in a fiery bar brawl before plunging into a whirlwind of temple intrigue, scaling ancient walls and stealing a cursed snake-tiara—only to face a serpent of sorcery. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with masterful art by Barry Windsor-Smith, this issue blends raw action with mythic atmosphere, culminating in a clever twist as Sonja vanishes into the desert, leaving Conan behind. The cover by Barry Windsor-Smith captures the moment with striking, dynamic detail.
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Conan & Red Sonja start a bar-fight, bathe in a fountain, scale temple walls, break in, steal a snake-tiara, and fight a magical snake. At end Sonja tricks Conan, and leaves for Pah-Disha.
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