The Savage Sword of Conan #101

This 1984 Marvel black-and-white magazine issue sets an eerie maritime mood right from Michael Golden's striking cover, where a massive, ghostly siren figure looms over the churning waves with outstretched claws while Conan stands resolute in a rowboat, sword drawn, alongside a blonde warrior and other companions as dark tentacles curl menacingly around the vessel's hull. The title "The Siren" promises exactly the kind of supernatural seafaring peril that made Savage Sword of Conan such a compelling showcase for sword-and-sorcery storytelling. With John Buscema handling both writing and art duties inside, inked by Rudy Nebres, this is a handsome package for any fan of Conan's grimmer, more atmospheric adventures.