The Savage Sword of Conan #102

In "The Iron Lions of the Kharamun," Conan’s fall from grace begins when the Zuagir war-chiefs, betrayed by his loyalty, turn on him with the help of the lion god’s priestess. Written by Michael Fleisher and illustrated by Gary Kwapisz, with inks by Ernie Chan and letters by Joe Rosen, this 1984 issue sees the Cimmerian stripped of his strength and honor, reduced to a beggar hunted by the Iron Lions—henchmen of the priestess who enforce her curse. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz captures the grim desperation of Conan’s exile, as he seeks redemption through the unlikely aid of Jepthah Ben Zuun.