The Savage Sword of Conan #116
In "Lords of the Falcon," Conan serves as bodyguard to the frail King Gwal of Tranicos, a position that quickly turns perilous when the secretive Brotherhood of the Falcon dispatches four of their lords to exploit the king's declining mind and eliminate the Cimmerian. As Gwal's deception unfolds, Conan narrowly escapes a deadly ambush and sets out to reclaim his honor with brutal precision. Written by Larry Yakata and illustrated by Ernie Chan, with lettering by Joe Rosen, this 1985 Marvel classic features a striking cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.
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Conan is employed as a bodyguard by the senile King Gwal of Tranicos. Meanwhile, the Brotherhood of the Falcon are striving to fulfill their goal of killing Conan and sends four lords to take advantage of the king's senility and recruit him to the brotherhood. Gwal lures Conan into a deadly trap, but Conan escapes and takes his gruesome revenge upon the Lords of the Falcon.
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